There is no science to lameness. It's an art. There are so many lame characters, with so many reasons for them being lame, that you could devote their life to playing, studying, and writing about lame games (Although that would be, well, really lame).

While I do enjoy blathering on about inane video game characters, I feel that a counterpoint is important to a piece like this. This article may not revolve around a complex social issue, but I still feel that it's open to debate! There is no one specific reason why I chose the characters I did. However, when it comes to gaming systems and developers, I'm an equal opportunity lame game namer.

So, I want to know what game characters you think are the lamest around. If someone thinks that I really might up and can convince me that I shouldn't have included one of these characters, I want to hear from you.

You Blockhead!

I have played Tetris on many occasions, on many systems, in many environments. I have played Tetris on my computer, cell phone, NES and even while making on girls at my favorite bar (I didn't meet any girls - but its fun to use Tetris to break the ice with the chicks. Well, actually not really useful per se, but it only costs a quarter and doesn't diss you in front of your friends).

Tetris: a sure fire way to get any action?

Tetris is one of my favorite games. Sure, it doesn't match up to the latest and greatest titles out there, but it provides a utilitarian, efficient lesson in the mechanics of addictive game play.

So the suspense must be killing you. What character from Tetris is this nut talking about? Let's see, could it be the Disney Characters in Magical Tetris Challenge? No. Could it be that funny Russian dancer in the original arcade version; the little guy who joyously dances you to victory? No.

Disney: Hoping to rule the world by 2025.