Even though it dropped back in 2022, Gran Turismo 7, the 25th-anniversary title in the iconic Gran Turismo series, still has tons of players hitting the track. Plus, it even spawned the movie "Gran Turismo: The Movie."
Recently, a Japanese X (formerly Twitter) user shared an incredible story: their dad, who used to be a heavy drinker, completely kicked his booze habit after falling in love with Gran Turismo 7. The user was totally blown away, and the story quickly went viral on X, proving just how much a game can change someone.
The user posted that their dad had only been hooked on Gran Turismo 7 for a month. Before that, after retiring, he'd start drinking every day at noon, downing up to seven beers a day — a serious drinking problem. But because the game constantly reminds players, "Don't drink and drive," his alcohol consumption has plummeted. Now, he's having a blast playing every day, and his old drinking habit has drastically improved.
This heartwarming share blew up on X. Who knew a racing game could help someone cut down on drinking? Getting seriously invested in a game and even applying its rules to real life — maybe this is a benefit Gran Turismo never even imagined!
Other users chimed in, saying their dads also drastically cut back on drinking thanks to Gran Turismo. They felt giving the game was totally worth it, even helping with their dads' health. The only catch? When Dad's not playing, the grandkids snatch the console!
Of course, some users joked about their own experiences. One person admitted to downing a bottle of 16-degree red wine while playing, usually snagging first place easily. But in VR mode? Total disaster, straight into the wall! So yeah, maybe don't drink and drive, even virtually... LOL.
If you've got a family member who loves to drink, maybe suggest a racing game like this, or help them find a new hobby – it might just do the trick! After all, drinking and then hitting the virtual track... well, you'll end up with terrible results, just like the image below! XD
