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One poll to find the quote and one quote to rule them all... for 2012.
Dear TL StarCraft nerds, as recently announced - it's finally time to vote for the SC2 Quote of the Year 2012. 2012 has been the year of eSports, and this is reflected in some awesome quotes. The nominations are all quotes from 2012 selected by the SC2 Quote of the Day team through a thorough process of internal voting, and when that wasn't enough to decide, internal cannibal holocausts. There had to be a cap, so many good quotes have been left out but you can browse them all from the quote archives. The poll starts today (20th of Dec) and will be closed on Sunday the 23rd of Dec at midnight PST, so make sure you cast your vote by then.
We are also doing a small giveaway to celebrate quote of the year and the 1st SC2 Quote of the Day anniversary (can you believe it!): at the end of the poll, from all the comments on this thread we will pick a lucky one at random to win a t-shirt of choice from our store + stickers, also we'll pick other 3 people at random from the comments and send them a few stickers each 
So, without further ado, we are proud to present you with our nominations:
- Apollo: + Show Spoiler +
From Protoss tutorial part 1: Be safe: always, always, always wear a cannon.
- Artosis: + Show Spoiler +
During Royal Roader ceremony in which Life is awarded with a huge bastard sword, Ro32 GSL Code S S5 Group H 2012: People that say that video games promote violence are so stupid, I just wanna force-field them in a triangle and kill them with Colossus beams.
- Axslav: + Show Spoiler +
The finer points of micro for beginners as explained by Axslav on Rules of Engagement EP02 (~00:45): When in doubt, don't micro, just attack move.
- Day9: + Show Spoiler +
Redbull Lan, Funday Monday w/the pros, Mar 2012: Starcraft 2 was designed to have a best race. You play the worst one.
- djWheat: + Show Spoiler +
djWHEAT upgrades pitchforks on Lo3 E127 (~1:34:20): A pitchfork is for fucking hay. A trident is for killing bitches.
- Dustin Browder: + Show Spoiler +
Dustin Browder shares the joys of battle.net with the community: I won the game. How am I the noob?
- Frodan: + Show Spoiler +
Frodan delivers the ultimate intro to a SC2 tournament - NASL S4 Finals Day1: I've got a boner for StarCraft!
- Grubby: + Show Spoiler +
Cadred interview at DHVLC 2012: My greatest skill is enjoyment of the game.
- HerO: + Show Spoiler +
The dark knight rises: HerO wins NASL S4: I will be the HerO that you deserve.
- iNcontroL: + Show Spoiler +
Interview on Starcast #89: It takes a village to raise an Idra.
- Major: + Show Spoiler +
Reported from the event floor by Evoli at MLG Dallas: Mech isn't a build, it's a way of life.
- MMA: + Show Spoiler +
MMA about his love life, CyberSportsNetwork interview: Three years no girl, only game.
- MrBitter: + Show Spoiler +
NASL inside joke dominates Home Story Cup V: Did you know that Ohana means family?
- MC: + Show Spoiler +
Casting at Home Story Cup IV: OK, I make GoOdy nickname: supply block Terran.
- Tasteless: + Show Spoiler +
Tastosis pylon, Casting MLG Spring Championship: That's a Tastosis pylon right there, the Tasteless pylon backing up the Artosis pylon, everything's gonna be fine.
- RotterdaM: + Show Spoiler +
Casting Bly vs Mana at Dream Hack Winter: First world Zerg problems: my injects are too good, I can't transfuse.
- Scoots: + Show Spoiler +
Scoots referencing JFK on Lo3 E137: Ask not what SC2 can do for you, ask what you can do for SC2.
- Stephano: + Show Spoiler +
After winning the IPL showmatch vs WhiteRa in Vegas: I don't think about it, I just know what to do and when to do it.
- Taeja: + Show Spoiler +
From The Liquid Advantage: People often say that they have momentum after winning many games in a row, but I don't feel that way. Momentum isn't important for me. Only skill.
- WhiteRa: + Show Spoiler +
NostradamusRa predicts the future while laddering (~03:00): StarCraft is game that is close to reality, not only in us life we have many war for resources, in future in space we can see same war but little bit more different stuff, like animals, humanoid, UFO and people fighting each other.
- Wolf/Khaldor: + Show Spoiler +
Archon "toilet" finally explained, Shine vs Jangbi G2 - GSL Code A, Round1, Day2, Match7 2012: Wolf: "You know what's really strange to me? Archon toilet, why isn't it called archon vortex?"
Khaldor: "It's probably because it's a pretty shitty feeling when you get caught in it."
Let your voice be heard: vote for your favorite quote!
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The poll is now closed: thanks for your participation!
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Closing, have great holidays from the SC2QOTD team!
Credits: SC2QOTD team / graphics by fenrysk
Poll code ref: 42928
 
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Aotearoa39261 Posts
I am disappointed at the lack of "right?" 
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You should've waited until after HSC VI, might be some gems coming from there as well.
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On December 21 2012 00:54 Cokefreak wrote:
You should've waited until after HSC VI, might be some gems coming from there as well.
Anything that comes after the poll will be included in next year's one... if it becomes a tradition
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On December 21 2012 00:50 Plexa wrote:I am disappointed at the lack of "right?"
That one was a tough call 
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The first 4 and the last one are great quotes, the rest are kind of Meh.
Regardless people will probably vote for the person who said it rather than the content/context.
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Hoho that Artosis quote...didn't remember that one but it's good
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either khaldor/wolf or grubby, both amazing.
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Austria24417 Posts
I love HerO but I had to vote for Dustin Browder, lol. That's SC2 in one quote.
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So sad this isn't grubby best quote. Anyway, Artosis or Day9 gonna win, so awesome
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I really like that DJ Wheat quote.
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The Artosis and Day9 ones are hilarious.
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No Parting quote. Worthless poll. Sorry.
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DJ Wheat, Apollo, and Day9 are all so good... I cannot choose!
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Katowice25012 Posts
Day9's is beautiful, it's perfect. Sums up the competitive community perfectly.
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On December 21 2012 02:27 Weavel wrote:No Parting quote. Worthless poll. Sorry.
what if I told you, you can tweet quotes to us? (insert Morpheus meme here)
we try our best but we're human too and can't cover every event even if it's a premier, major, or otherwise (nor all the interviews and personal player tweets). The PartinG quote happened to slip by us. If you got the VOD or event reference for us to look up to find his "Soul" quote we'll add it to archives.
Keep in mind, this poll is for the whole year of 2012, not just the last month or so.
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What about Totalbiscuits "The technology isn't there yet"? I'm pretty sure that was this year.
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what is the parting 'soul' quote?
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On December 21 2012 02:41 RanDomFox wrote:
what is the parting 'soul' quote?
"I am at a different class when it comes to immortal all ins. What's different about me than other players is that I put my soul in to my plays. My plays are stronger cause I put my soul in to them. And because I put my soul in to them, I can focus better." - came out today on a reddit thread, not entirely sure about the source.
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Stephano: "I had a dream"
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So many better ones can be found... I guess I'll have to go with Day[9]'s.
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Don't know why but I just had to vote for MMA.
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Going with Browder's because I can't count the number of times someone's called me a noob for using pistols/shotguns/rocket launchers/zerg/terran/protoss/mutas/infestors/void rays/reavers/dark templars/Strider-Sentinel and kicking their ass.
If something is overpowered, you should be using it.
I'm the noob because I don't limit myself apparently.
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Parting got soul #1. It is always there whenever Parting plays.
Since it is not included. Browder's is pretty funny.
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I'm trying to track down a quote I remember seeing from the GSL observer during some tournament when each player was just turtling at 60 minutes in the game. Something like "What do??". Ugh, my brain hates remembering things that didn't happen 5 seconds ago.
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I have to say, the Day9 quote is just one step ahead of the rest.
One might even say, in a league of its own.
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On December 21 2012 02:32 heyoka wrote:
Day9's is beautiful, it's perfect. Sums up the competitive community perfectly.
Could somebody explain it? I don't quite get it.
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On December 21 2012 03:34 RoyGBiv_13 wrote:
I'm trying to track down a quote I remember seeing from the GSL observer during some tournament when each player was just turtling at 60 minutes in the game. Something like "What do??". Ugh, my brain hates remembering things that didn't happen 5 seconds ago.
I think that might have been at IPL5/gsl world championship but i can't remember either >_<
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On December 21 2012 04:16 GTPGlitch wrote:Show nested quote +On December 21 2012 03:34 RoyGBiv_13 wrote:
I'm trying to track down a quote I remember seeing from the GSL observer during some tournament when each player was just turtling at 60 minutes in the game. Something like "What do??". Ugh, my brain hates remembering things that didn't happen 5 seconds ago. I think that might have been at IPL5/gsl world championship but i can't remember either >_<
And he said something about being hungry or tired. I think he told one player to hurry up and beat the other.
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Wolfdor's quote is magnificent
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On December 21 2012 03:58 TheDougler wrote:Show nested quote +On December 21 2012 02:32 heyoka wrote:
Day9's is beautiful, it's perfect. Sums up the competitive community perfectly. Could somebody explain it? I don't quite get it.
The race that you play you will always perceive as underpowered.
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Im going to have to pick the Dustin one... but I'm sad 'No GG, No Skill' is on there... That was this year wasn't it ?
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Six quotes.
Your making me pick a top quote for the WHOLE year, thats imba as hell guys!!! SO SO much win ^_^
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why not from incontrol:
"all the people who made fun of me for being a virgin.. i feel like i surpass all of them after getting married. "
or something like that.
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Lots of great quotes here, my fav has to be Grubby's because it is so encompassing and awesome in every way.
Honorable mention goes to Dustin Browder's because it is hilarious in all the right ways.
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Norway25712 Posts
Voting for the Wolf/Khaldor one, though the Tasteless quote is really damn funny too :>
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Grubby/Day9/Wolf are all really good.
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On December 21 2012 05:44 Vertigo VII wrote:
Im going to have to pick the Dustin one... but I'm sad 'No GG, No Skill' is on there... That was this year wasn't it ?
it was actually from an MLG last year
edit: i misread that, went autopilot and thought you said "More GG More skill"
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On December 21 2012 05:44 Zer0724 wrote:
Six quotes.
Your making me pick a top quote for the WHOLE year, thats imba as hell guys!!! SO SO much win ^_^
First world StarCraft nerd problems
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Canada1169 Posts
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The ticking bomb is ticking should be there dammit.
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I don't get Day[9]'s quote. Can someone explain it plz?
Day9: Redbull Lan, Funday Monday w/the pros, Mar 2012:
Starcraft 2 was designed to have a best race. You play the worst one.
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That Tasteless joke was so well made and flew up so spontaneously, easy vote
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On December 21 2012 06:25 Jacmert wrote:I don't get Day[9]'s quote. Can someone explain it plz? Day9: Redbull Lan, Funday Monday w/the pros, Mar 2012:
Whichever race you play, you'll perceived to be underpowered.
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Gotta say, I think there were so many better quotes. Parting on soul? Stephano had a dream? Not impressed by this list
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Germany25657 Posts
I think Day9 has the best one, it's so true :D
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Where is "IMBA IMBA IMBA IMBA"?
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MMA so hilarious
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The idea of someone calling Dustin Browder is somehow hilarious
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On December 21 2012 06:49 ShrieK wrote:
Gotta say, I think there were so many better quotes. Parting on soul? Stephano had a dream? Not impressed by this list
So, had we included those two you would be impressed?
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that's not exactly what wolf said in #20. I know that khaldor is the joke anyway, but wolf was funny too. he said 'it also looks like a vortex, and it is a vortex'
it was like 4 lines back and forth, not 2.
not to be weird about it but I thought wolf was funny there as well and I'd rather vote for the actual quote than the not-actual quote, since it's a quote of the day thing.
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Have to pick 15 - Tasteless. Wasn't watching, but I can still read it in his voice and it warms my heart. Everything's going to be fine... awwww...
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On December 21 2012 07:28 Vari wrote:
that's not exactly what wolf said in #20. I know that khaldor is the joke anyway, but wolf was funny too. he said 'it also looks like a vortex, and it is a vortex'
it was like 4 lines back and forth, not 2.
not to be weird about it but I thought wolf was funny there as well and I'd rather vote for the actual quote than the not-actual quote, since it's a quote of the day thing.
Yep, we had to compress it because too long, here's the full conversation.
Top of the hat for attention to detail, sounds like you should join the SC2QOTD team
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It takes a village to raise an idra. Bahaha
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Too many good quotes, really hard to choose . And I can't believe HerO said that! awsome!
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No SC2 quote makes me laugh quite as hard as this one:
"I play random, and I can use any of the races. I know almost all the strategies for the races, as well as the various types of all-ins and cheeses.
I'm really good in the first 10-15 minutes, about as good as professionals even. But as the game draws longer, I become weaker and weaker, especially when it comes to a situation with 200/200 supply, my play is just..."
~ Dustin Browder
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I don´t want to vote for anything but IMBA IMBA IMBA IMBA IMBA or right?
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Hero only 31 Votes? Come on TL fan base - we can do better than that!
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StarCraft is game that is close to reality, not only in us life we have many war for resources, in future in space we can see same war but little bit more different stuff, like animals, humanoid, UFO and people fighting each other.
Just send WhiteRa to Battle School already.
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make me wonder which quote won last year. Fruitdealer's "fuck you"?
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Tasteless one ftw! I love Tastosis casting <3
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On December 21 2012 09:13 Arceus wrote:
make me wonder which quote won last year. Fruitdealer's "fuck you"?
No poll last year - SC2QOTD was born on 1st of Jan 2012
We might do another one not limited to 2012, all time kinda thing.
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What about "I'm surprised they didn't expand the booth to accommodate Flash's balls?"
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We need PartinG's "soul" quote...
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Djwheat's isn't really starcraft related, but I found it the most delightful by far...
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On December 21 2012 09:36 eXeElNino wrote:
What about "I'm surprised they didn't expand the booth to accommodate Flash's balls?"
Should've expanded the poll to accomodate those balls
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No Ryung's IMBA IMBA IMBA IMBA?
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LOL MMA. 3 years no girl only game. What a baller 
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It's a way of life. It doesn't get any deeper than Juan.
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I loved HerO's quote, so cheesy yet so awesome
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How is IMBA IMBA IMBA IMBA not on here? This poll's results cannot be considered valid without it.
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Hey,
Thanks so much for putting the effort into this.
I vote for: Tasteless' quote:
That's a Tastosis pylon right there, the Tasteless pylon backing up the Artosis pylon, everything's gonna be fine.
Cheers,
- Joe
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The Wolfdor, Tasteless, and Grubby quotes were the standouts for me. This needed to be multiple choice!
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I had to vote for MC's. It's too damn funny
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Dustin Browder! EZ
he deserves it! after getting shit on since release the community slowly recognizes what a good guy he is.
edit: also EVERYBODY who ever played ladder knows that thought ^^
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Dustin Browder and White'Ra quote made me LOL.
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On December 21 2012 12:56 iEchoic wrote:
How is IMBA IMBA IMBA IMBA not on here? This poll's results cannot be considered valid without it.
"IMBA IMBA IMBA IMBA" is just balance whining - I can truely understand why it's not in the Poll Oo
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I voted for Dustin. It's really funny and shows something everyone experimented someday on the ladder...
I missed the Incontrol one about MVP: "3 Protoss and a Terran walk into a bar. Only the Terran fucking leaves."
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On December 21 2012 12:12 Dontkillme wrote:LOL MMA. 3 years no girl only game. What a baller
voted for this one. True dedication.
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"Zerg, Protoss and Terran is here, and Terran is winning" - MC
@ HSC 6, BabyKnight vs Stephano ZvP, MC was referring to infested terrans.
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On December 21 2012 23:06 fabiorlopes wrote:
I voted for Dustin. It's really funny and shows something everyone experimented someday on the ladder...
I missed the Incontrol one about MVP: "3 Protoss and a Terran walk into a bar. Only the Terran fucking leaves."
That iNcontroL one was very funny indeed, but unfortunately very specific to a given GSL final and to a specific "balance" scenario
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White-Ra man... getting all deep on us.
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I miss "BUT AT WHAT COST?!"
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On December 22 2012 05:29 SiZe wrote:
I miss "BUT AT WHAT COST?!"
Might be a little challenging to figure out who said that first LOL :D
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So hard to vote! It's difficult to choose humorous vs. profound vs. the ones that mix both (like White Ra).
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I'm happy that I actually remember some of these happening live over the year. There's a lot of good ones here.
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Was hoping for that "Or she, if it's a girl Nexus." -Tasteless
Amazing work guys. One of my favorite Twitter accounts, for sure. Here's to hoping the community keeps giving you ridiculous quotes in 2013.
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Number 20 White-Ra is awesome!
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On December 21 2012 12:56 iEchoic wrote:
How is IMBA IMBA IMBA IMBA not on here? This poll's results cannot be considered valid without it.
Thats one problem I had with this poll at first, but you have to remember that not everyone can watch every stream, every event, all the time. Each quote on this poll stands on it's own merits and can be explained later, easily.
"IMBA IMBA IMBA IMBA" is hilarious, but its hard to explain =/
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On December 22 2012 05:46 GulpyBlinkeyes wrote:
So hard to vote! It's difficult to choose humorous vs. profound vs. the ones that mix both (like White Ra).
I know right? Its hard to choose between the ones that make you laugh compared to the ones that are so deep. I voted for Grubby's because it makes me happy, it is really deep, and it goes above and beyond Starcraft as a game.
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I really like the always wear a cannon, but surely MC calling goody supply block terran, simply because it's a nice memento of MC and MKP casting. 'Zergling ice cream!' 'Flying supply depot? SOOO IMBA'
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On December 22 2012 09:31 Megapenthes wrote:I really like the always wear a cannon, but surely MC calling goody supply block terran, simply because it's a nice memento of MC and MKP casting. 'Zergling ice cream!' 'Flying supply depot? SOOO IMBA'
LOL - today at HSCVI MC asked again for a flying pylon
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The TaeJa quote isn't really a good quote… It is just ignorant by him.
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Woo! Here's to another year of awesome quotes from wonderful personalities. :D Cheers!
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Grubby's one is the best imo. Wolf/Khaldor is a close second.
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On December 22 2012 06:10 TigerKarl wrote:
Number 20 White-Ra is awesome!
GrandPa-Toss is the best!
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One day left to call Quote of the Year 2012! Who will take it? Looks like it could be a close call between Wolf/Khaldor and Day9
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On December 21 2012 02:35 xi Tempest x wrote:
What about Totalbiscuits "The technology isn't there yet"? I'm pretty sure that was this year.
I think so too..
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On December 23 2012 11:00 Tyrell1138 wrote:Show nested quote +On December 21 2012 02:35 xi Tempest x wrote:
What about Totalbiscuits "The technology isn't there yet"? I'm pretty sure that was this year. I think so too..
Are you guys seriously suggesting "The technology isn't there yet?" should've gotten a nomination as StarCraft 2 quote of the year 2012?
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I'm still disappointed that pitchforks are being used instead of tridents. Great quotes
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Mr Bitter :-) Did you know that Ohana means family?
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Love the MajOr quote, that one got my vote. Thanks for all the quotes!
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Khaldor and Wolf pulling further ahead again :D
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the Grubby one effected me a lot in my play this year. i wasnt enjoying protoss so i switched to terran and im a happier person overall because of it :D if you enjoy the game its so much less stressful.
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My top 3 are:
1. Hero
2. Wolf/khaldor
3. Rotterdam
I still would've liked to see "Right?" too, am I right?
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gonna say day9's, as the message behind it is so true :D
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There are better quotes this year, but Day9 won in the ones at this post
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Khaldor/Wolf got my vote. Honourable mentions are Day9, Browder and Grubby (which also sums up the man).
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Khaldor/Wolf deserve it not only for this specific quote, but also for all the other quotes that are just as deserving. I think a lot of hidden gems were missed of theirs.
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Damn, some mindgames going on in choosing these quotes.
A toast, to SC2Quotes! 
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TLADT24920 Posts
I have to go with the last one, the archon toilet by Wolf/Khaldor.
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On December 24 2012 16:11 Master of DalK wrote:Damn, some mindgames going on in choosing these quotes. A toast, to SC2Quotes!
A toast back at ya!
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The poll is now officially closed - congratulations to Wolk & Khaldor for taking it away from Day9! Also good show from Dustin Browder taking 3rd over Tasteless for just a few votes
Giveaways winners (reply to PM with your name + address):
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Wolf and Khaldor had a pretty good one and it should be the winning one, but the one that really made me laugh for some reason was Rotterdam.
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"IMBA IMBA IMBA IMBA IMBA IMBA IMBA IMBA IMBA IMBA IMBA IMBA IMBA IMBA IMBA IMBA IMBA" -Ryung
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I think that Tasteless quote is pretty clever, best one in my opinion~
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