Great blog, Hot_Bid. I was at MLG Anaheim and HuK signed my shirt Liquid`HuK. Of course at the time I didn't realize that it would be the last tournament that he'd sign it that way, I just knew he was a fantastic and down-to-earth player. He even kidded me about the Zerg shirt I was wearing while he graciously signed my shirt.

+ Show Spoiler [Some HuK-related pics from that event] +

No, he's my PvP practice partner!

Crazy HuK line! (It goes longer...That's what she said! *badumbum*)

(Yes, HuK is holding the Protoss sneakers.)

Would it be too nepotistic to have this spotlighted? I think if anyone other than Hot_Bid wrote it, it would probably be an automatic spotlight.

Edit: Spotlighted!

Pwnzer

United States617 Posts

October 28 2011 04:20 GMT

#84

Fanfuckintastic write up HB. This might be one of the best things I've read on TL.

Dodgin

Canada39254 Posts

October 28 2011 04:23 GMT

#85

This brings me back to reading the Farewell, Liquid'HuK announcement...Sad

But a really great story too ; )

Imperium11

United States279 Posts

October 28 2011 04:26 GMT

#86

This would be a moving article written by anybody, but its sincerity and emotional power are only reinforced in contrast to the standard, sarcasm-dripping troll that is Hot Bid.

Subversive

Australia2229 Posts

October 28 2011 04:28 GMT

#87

you know you write a good blog when you're at 5 stars after 52 ratings.

boesthius

United States11637 Posts

October 28 2011 04:30 GMT

#88

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gulati

United States2241 Posts

October 28 2011 04:33 GMT

#89

Beautiful write-up Hot bid, you almost had me teary eyed towards the end. I honestly feel very similar to how you feel, and so do the hundreds of thousands of Liquid fans globally. However, you hit the nail on the head when you said that he as a person has not changed, and will not change, and that is what we should take away from the situation. He is a phenomenal player and an even better person at heart, and we all love him for that.

Chris, if you read this, you're our white savior. Never change. <3~

Edit: I'd just like to say that I re-watched this video, and laughed and felt sad at the exact same time.

DuB phool

United States1003 Posts

October 28 2011 04:33 GMT

#90

On October 28 2011 13:30 boesthius wrote:
This is 100% how I feel. Fuck, seeing HuK lifted up by robin/nony/ret etc after that Dreamhack win still makes me emotional. <3 Chris. Great blog, hotbid~

Oh wow... that moment was just incredible. Don't think that I'll ever really forget it.

Thank you for that amazing post, Hot_Bid!
I'm a HuK fan forever!

Sigh

Canada2433 Posts

October 28 2011 04:36 GMT

#91

Exactly how i feel. Happy for him if he wins, but sad that he's not wearing my favorite team's jersey.
Nice write up!

ComusLoM

Norway3547 Posts

October 28 2011 04:42 GMT

#92

I know I died a little inside when Huk left Teamliquid. Not because I had lost a player to root for but because one of my favourite players was no longer on my favourite team. Huk is still one of my favourite players and I absolutely can't stand to see him lose against anyone, unless it's someone on TL. I knew following e-sports would eventually have something like this happen, but I never thought it would happen so soon, especially with SC2.

DakotaA7X

United States74 Posts

October 28 2011 04:42 GMT

#93

Wow HB. I couldn't have said it better. Really a great thing to read!
I really didn't like your closing sentence though. I feel like it could have been worded differently. It almost seemed like an outright diss to HuK, even though I know that isn't what you meant.

IMSmooth

United States679 Posts

October 28 2011 04:48 GMT

#94

It is such a weird feeling. HuK was my favorite player hands-down. Even though i know he hasnt changed and hes still the baller protoss with one of the best personalities in sc2, i randomly find myself rooting against him. He is still one of my favs <3, i dont know if hes the top though.

I did like it when Hero started drawing hearts with rally points. They are so much more symmetrical and perfect. :p

Render

United States249 Posts

October 28 2011 04:49 GMT

#95

Let's hang out Hot_Bid.

Ripps

Canada97 Posts

October 28 2011 04:49 GMT

#96

HUK!
YOU WERE THE CHOSEN ONE!
YOU WERE SUPPOSE TO DESTORY EG, NOT JOIN THEM!

but seriosuly, I'm happy for HuK and EG and I'm sure he still appreciates and loves TL as much as we do.

so_Sisu

United States46 Posts

October 28 2011 04:51 GMT

#97

I feel the same, when he 1st left I was truly sick to my stomach. I stopped following everything cuz I was in shock. My wounds have healed, and I love HuK, but TL fighting til I die!

NyxRose

United States105 Posts

October 28 2011 04:52 GMT

#98

Wonderfully written and bittersweet. Ken <3

McKTenor13

United States1383 Posts

October 28 2011 04:53 GMT

#99

Man incredible read. I may or may not be tearing up a little. It was very sad to see HuK leave, but I'm very glad it was done in the proper manner. <3 HuK <3 Liquid