ZooStuck

Originally posted on MSPA by Dragon Fogel.

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Smash the package.

It strikes you suddenly that this is the first package you've ever gotten in your life. Sure, it may be from a faceless corporation instead of a trusted friend, but still - that's a pretty big deal.

More to the point, you aren't actually sure how to open a package. You need to think about how to handle this.

Then you freak out and try to smash it open with a rock. The rock just bounces off. Wow, that's some durable packaging.

eat it

Your little assault on the package has really worked up an appetite. In fact, you just realized you haven't eaten all day.

You grab the package and before you know it, your appetite has taken over and you've bitten into it...

OW! That really hurt your teeth! But what did you expect from a package that you couldn't even smash with a rock?

Hide the package

You suddenly are overcome with fear. What if someone else takes your package? Your precious?

You need to hide it, yes. Hide the precious. But where?

Wear it as a hat.

Of course! You promptly put the package on your head to replace your lost hat. Man, you liked that hat. Maybe you should have run after it a bit more.

You ponder this for nearly ten seconds before you get bored and decide to try out your new game.

> Install the game without unwrapping it.

You run up to your room and shove the entire package into your CD drive. Then you begin installing it.

Oh man, soon you'll get to see what all the fuss is about. You don't care for games much, they aren't enough of a distraction from your hollow and lonely life, but you have to admit you're curious about this one.

The game launches itself automatically when it finishes installing. You look at the title screen eagerly.

Yes, it's time to play the OREGON TRAIL beta. What are you going to do first?