POG

POG

Hey there, fellow parents! It’s time to talk about the latest acronym that’s been making the rounds: POG! Now, you might remember Pogs as those little cardboard disks that were popular back in the 90s. But today, when your kid says “pog,” they’re not talking about those disks – they’re actually using it as an acronym that stands for “Play Of the Game.”

Basically, when your kid is playing a video game, they might do something really awesome or impressive, like getting a headshot or pulling off a sick combo. When that happens, the game might award them with a “Play of the Game” and your kid might say “pog” to celebrate! It’s like they’re saying “I did it, I pulled off something awesome!”

So, as parents, it’s important to recognize when our kids accomplish something great and show our support. Maybe we can even ask them to show us the cool things they do in their games! And who knows, maybe you’ll even start saying “pog” yourself – it’s a fun word!

PixelatedDad

Dr. Chris Spencer, better known as PixelatedDad, is a retro gaming enthusiast and self-proclaimed geek who’s a few pixels short of a full sprite. Despite his age, he’s young at heart, often immersed in games older than his kids, with the reflexes of a sloth and the aim of a blindfolded monkey—but still determined to save the pixelated princess, one clumsy jump at a time. Beyond gaming, Chris is a distinguished computer scientist with a doctorate, a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (FRAS), and a member of the Sherwood Observatory and the Planetary Society. As a Dark Sky Ambassador, he’s passionate about preserving the natural night sky and reducing light pollution. Chris is also a husband, proud dad of two sets of twins (#TwinsTwice), and a multitasker extraordinaire who balances coding, stargazing, 3D printing, and snuggling his loyal sidekick, Doggo McStuffin. Whether he’s gaming, championing dark skies, or exploring the cosmos, life for Chris is a journey worth every pixel.