I so very much remember him making these comments. People so very much emotionally invested in something that literally has ZERO impact on their lives, but deeply ignorant of so many things that do…

I remember even as a kid being puzzled by supposed adults spending most of their time and nearly all their mental effort on game(s). Game(s) they themselves don’t play. Or at least not anymore. It’s watching OTHER people play games and having this emotional rollercoaster over it…I know many adult (males) that feel compelled to know about football, at least, just for work and getting ahead in the corporate world. Also baffling.

I think I’ve seen Chomsky say this on video/audio, as well.