why I proudly play my ds and 3ds in public and I'm 29. I learned a very long time ago to not give a fuck about what others think of me.I'd actually take an emulator over a flashcart. I wouldn't be caught dead outside with a Nintendo handheld
I'm 36 and share your thoughts. Some people at work shakes their head at me when they see my 3ds. After realizing that they frown upon it - I flash it even more...