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kdog3683
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
United States916 Posts
July 22 2009 00:25 GMT
#1
So I remember him casting wcg a few years ago, but what I don't get is how he has suddenly boomed into such fame. Comparetively, I see more vods done by huskystarcraft on youtube than tasteless.

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Multiply your efforts.
Archaic
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
United States4024 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-07-22 03:08:17
July 22 2009 00:26 GMT
#2
From what I recall, GOM (I assume) saw him at WCG 2006 and they offered him a job.
To prevent confusion, read below for potentially more accurate answers.
Kennigit *
Profile Blog Joined October 2006
Canada19447 Posts
July 22 2009 00:26 GMT
#3
I make a petition asking for him to be sent to korea a few years ago. I take 100% credit for his success, NO ONE else can share it.
Kennigit *
Profile Blog Joined October 2006
Canada19447 Posts
July 22 2009 00:27 GMT
#4
On July 22 2009 09:26 Archaic wrote:
From what I recall, GOM (I assume) saw him at WCG 2006 and they offered him a job.

This is incorrect.
KwarK
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States43187 Posts
July 22 2009 00:27 GMT
#5
On July 22 2009 09:26 Kennigit wrote:
I make a petition asking for him to be sent to korea a few years ago. I take 100% credit for his success, NO ONE else can share it.

Hey Kennigit, can I take credit for it?
ModeratorThe angels have the phone box
eMbrace
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States1300 Posts
July 22 2009 00:38 GMT
#6
On July 22 2009 09:25 kdog3683 wrote:
So I remember him casting wcg a few years ago, but what I don't get is how he has suddenly boomed into such fame. Comparetively, I see more vods done by huskystarcraft on youtube than tasteless.


A.) Good english commentators are rare
B.) He has a good voice
C.) He adds entertainment value to the game -- like good commentators should

Although he seems a bit sobered ever since Daniel became his partner.
illu
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Canada2531 Posts
July 22 2009 00:43 GMT
#7
On July 22 2009 09:38 eMbrace wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 22 2009 09:25 kdog3683 wrote:
So I remember him casting wcg a few years ago, but what I don't get is how he has suddenly boomed into such fame. Comparetively, I see more vods done by huskystarcraft on youtube than tasteless.


A.) Good english commentators are rare
B.) He has a good voice
C.) He adds entertainment value to the game -- like good commentators should

Although he seems a bit sobered ever since Daniel became his partner.


D) He actually knows how to play this damned game, unlike a certain website and their individuals.
:]
Rotodyne
Profile Blog Joined July 2005
United States2263 Posts
July 22 2009 00:44 GMT
#8
It was all rekrul
I can only play starcraft when I am shit canned. IPXZERG is a god.
29 fps
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
United States5724 Posts
July 22 2009 00:45 GMT
#9
On July 22 2009 09:38 eMbrace wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 22 2009 09:25 kdog3683 wrote:
So I remember him casting wcg a few years ago, but what I don't get is how he has suddenly boomed into such fame. Comparetively, I see more vods done by huskystarcraft on youtube than tasteless.


Although he seems a bit sobered ever since Daniel became his partner.


i think this is because he's been doing this for quite some time. a lot of people start off really energetic and full of enthusiasm when they first start a job, and then as they get accustomed to it, that passion fades a little bit. it's not gone, it's just not as much as before because the experience has become routine rather than something new. im not sure if SDM had any affect or not on this change, though.
4v4 is a battle of who has the better computer.
Kennigit *
Profile Blog Joined October 2006
Canada19447 Posts
July 22 2009 00:52 GMT
#10
On July 22 2009 09:27 Kwark wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 22 2009 09:26 Kennigit wrote:
I make a petition asking for him to be sent to korea a few years ago. I take 100% credit for his success, NO ONE else can share it.

Hey Kennigit, can I take credit for it?

hahaha high 5 for this excellent joke
eMbrace
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States1300 Posts
July 22 2009 01:00 GMT
#11
On July 22 2009 09:45 29 fps wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 22 2009 09:38 eMbrace wrote:
On July 22 2009 09:25 kdog3683 wrote:
So I remember him casting wcg a few years ago, but what I don't get is how he has suddenly boomed into such fame. Comparetively, I see more vods done by huskystarcraft on youtube than tasteless.


Although he seems a bit sobered ever since Daniel became his partner.


i think this is because he's been doing this for quite some time. a lot of people start off really energetic and full of enthusiasm when they first start a job, and then as they get accustomed to it, that passion fades a little bit. it's not gone, it's just not as much as before because the experience has become routine rather than something new. im not sure if SDM had any affect or not on this change, though.


This is possible, although I think when he was with Susy the atmosphere was much more loose and he kind of just did he own thing.

SDM is kind of intimidating being a SC coach and being so hardcore about the games -- so I think tasteless is trying to be more professional
Iaaan
Profile Joined June 2009
Canada578 Posts
July 22 2009 01:44 GMT
#12
SDM is awesome with tasteless, idk what you guys are talking about
rredtooth
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
5460 Posts
July 22 2009 01:48 GMT
#13
On July 22 2009 09:26 Kennigit wrote:
I make a petition asking for him to be sent to korea a few years ago. I take 100% credit for his success, NO ONE else can share it.
ESPORTS always works to improve the community. but who would you even send that petition to? imagine a letter that says

From: ESPORTS
To: KOREA
[formerly sponsored by the artist formerly known as Gene]
KillForce
Profile Joined March 2009
Sweden36 Posts
July 22 2009 01:48 GMT
#14
On July 22 2009 10:00 eMbrace wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 22 2009 09:45 29 fps wrote:
On July 22 2009 09:38 eMbrace wrote:
On July 22 2009 09:25 kdog3683 wrote:
So I remember him casting wcg a few years ago, but what I don't get is how he has suddenly boomed into such fame. Comparetively, I see more vods done by huskystarcraft on youtube than tasteless.


Although he seems a bit sobered ever since Daniel became his partner.


i think this is because he's been doing this for quite some time. a lot of people start off really energetic and full of enthusiasm when they first start a job, and then as they get accustomed to it, that passion fades a little bit. it's not gone, it's just not as much as before because the experience has become routine rather than something new. im not sure if SDM had any affect or not on this change, though.


This is possible, although I think when he was with Susy the atmosphere was much more loose and he kind of just did he own thing.

SDM is kind of intimidating being a SC coach and being so hardcore about the games -- so I think tasteless is trying to be more professional


SDM might be rubbing off on tasteless a little bit, but tasteless is definately affecting SDM more. They are sooo laid back.
beetlelisk
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
Poland2276 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-07-22 02:13:10
July 22 2009 01:50 GMT
#15
On July 22 2009 09:45 29 fps wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 22 2009 09:38 eMbrace wrote:
On July 22 2009 09:25 kdog3683 wrote:
So I remember him casting wcg a few years ago, but what I don't get is how he has suddenly boomed into such fame. Comparetively, I see more vods done by huskystarcraft on youtube than tasteless.


Although he seems a bit sobered ever since Daniel became his partner.


i think this is because he's been doing this for quite some time. a lot of people start off really energetic and full of enthusiasm when they first start a job, and then as they get accustomed to it, that passion fades a little bit. it's not gone, it's just not as much as before because the experience has become routine rather than something new. im not sure if SDM had any affect or not on this change, though.


When watching games he casts I often have a feeling he's taking it very seriously.
And he hates to be interrupted because it may mess up with his commentary and other stuff he says.

I mean before it was his job there was like 1 big event a year to show his skills and limited number of games to cast + he wasn't paid...?
That meant his life wasn't depending on that and he didn't have to come up with new cool narrations every week, words to mostly express his feelings about certain players like for example during one WCG he said Hwasin(? VS Draco game?) rips hearts out of nerds' chests and eats them.

Later it became his job and after some time I believe it struck him how much was depending on how he casts.
I remember S1 Intel Classic games when he was muttering something to the mic that no one could understand.
He started to look kind of awful too.
How computer games players aka nerds are viewed mostly outside of Korea had to have impact too. He said (during his interview with SK Carmac for example, during WCG in Seattle?) that at some point he will go back to college but I think he knew then already that's most probably not true.
Can you see him going back to US especially now, few months before SC2 comes out?

@OP I'm not sure why are you looking for VODs he casted on You Tube when there are 2 completed seasons of games he casted on gomtv.net and 3rd is underway?
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brian
Profile Blog Joined August 2004
United States9629 Posts
July 22 2009 01:52 GMT
#16
On July 22 2009 09:27 Kwark wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 22 2009 09:26 Kennigit wrote:
I make a petition asking for him to be sent to korea a few years ago. I take 100% credit for his success, NO ONE else can share it.

Hey Kennigit, can I take credit for it?


lol, i thought it was funny.
beetlelisk
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
Poland2276 Posts
July 22 2009 01:54 GMT
#17
On July 22 2009 09:43 illu wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 22 2009 09:38 eMbrace wrote:
On July 22 2009 09:25 kdog3683 wrote:
So I remember him casting wcg a few years ago, but what I don't get is how he has suddenly boomed into such fame. Comparetively, I see more vods done by huskystarcraft on youtube than tasteless.


A.) Good english commentators are rare
B.) He has a good voice
C.) He adds entertainment value to the game -- like good commentators should

Although he seems a bit sobered ever since Daniel became his partner.


D) He actually knows how to play this damned game, unlike a certain website and their individuals.


I really. Don't. Get. SC2GG. Hatred.
Maybe that's because I'm noob myself but I don't remember anything in particular to make fun of them.
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illu
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Canada2531 Posts
July 22 2009 02:21 GMT
#18
On July 22 2009 10:54 beetlelisk wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 22 2009 09:43 illu wrote:
On July 22 2009 09:38 eMbrace wrote:
On July 22 2009 09:25 kdog3683 wrote:
So I remember him casting wcg a few years ago, but what I don't get is how he has suddenly boomed into such fame. Comparetively, I see more vods done by huskystarcraft on youtube than tasteless.


A.) Good english commentators are rare
B.) He has a good voice
C.) He adds entertainment value to the game -- like good commentators should

Although he seems a bit sobered ever since Daniel became his partner.


D) He actually knows how to play this damned game, unlike a certain website and their individuals.


I really. Don't. Get. SC2GG. Hatred.
Maybe that's because I'm noob myself but I don't remember anything in particular to make fun of them.


I'd take this opportunity to kindly point out the fact that nowhere was SC2GG mentioned in my previous post.
:]
beetlelisk
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
Poland2276 Posts
July 22 2009 02:36 GMT
#19
Is there any other "certain website and its individuals"? I've never heard about someone from gg.net commentating and this is the only other SC site that comes to my mind.
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kdog3683
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
United States916 Posts
July 22 2009 02:53 GMT
#20
is there anywhere i can watch his commentaries?
Multiply your efforts.
Hot_Bid
Profile Blog Joined October 2003
Braavos36379 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-07-22 02:58:02
July 22 2009 02:57 GMT
#21
he made a thread on TL, titled [H] Need to become famous commentator LOL

no but seriously, rekrul hooked him up
@Hot_Bid on Twitter - ESPORTS life since 2010 - http://i.imgur.com/U2psw.png
food
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
United States1951 Posts
July 22 2009 02:58 GMT
#22
gomtv.net
click intel classic 3 for last season
come on kevin you can do better then this
but i recommend you scforall.com, check out artosis joints, way better
Can someone ban this guy please? FA?
beetlelisk
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
Poland2276 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-07-22 04:14:08
July 22 2009 02:59 GMT
#23
http://www.gomtv.net/channel/channelStar.php
Valor Tournament can be watched after you pay 50USD tho
S3 is pretty much lag free, I watched it recently. (my 1st topic on TL was about S1 lagging)

edit: he has his own website btw
http://www.tastelessgaming.com/

edit: lol fml ty PH
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kdog3683
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
United States916 Posts
July 22 2009 03:28 GMT
#24
Who is this annoying asian accented guy that commentates with the fabulous tasteless on gomtv?
Multiply your efforts.
Divinek
Profile Blog Joined November 2006
Canada4045 Posts
July 22 2009 03:28 GMT
#25
it was because rekrul hooked him up
Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
Oh goodness me, FOX tv where do you get your sight? Can't you keep track, the puck is black. That's why the ice is white.
Rekrul
Profile Blog Joined November 2002
Korea (South)17174 Posts
July 22 2009 03:32 GMT
#26
i hooked him up with the chance and helped him get here (through arirang)

then jason lee (from arirang) took it to the next level and him + tasteless worked hard to get tasteless the position at gomtv and it happened

insert some nerd baller flavor

thats how it was done
why so 진지해?
ShaperofDreams
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Canada2492 Posts
July 22 2009 03:39 GMT
#27
Man i just watched all of the Mumbo Jumbos and it made me realize how damn smooth Tasteless can talk, he made all of the topics so much more interesting just by how he talked and the way he described everything.

I have to say that after Tasteless started his GOMTV career I became hooked on it, every time I watch a MSL or OSL game I wish that he or Artosis was commentating. I think SDM could become a really great commentator, he just needs to learn more vocab, and that couldn't hurt Tasteless either.

I am really curious as to what will happen for SDM/Artosis/Tasteless once SC2 comes out,

Rekrul are there any plans or is everything up in the air? Are you still gonna do that SC2 site?
Bitches don't know about my overlord. FUCK OFF ALDARIS I HAVE ENOUGH PYLONS. My Balls are as smooth as Eggs.
Rekrul
Profile Blog Joined November 2002
Korea (South)17174 Posts
July 22 2009 03:42 GMT
#28
PRO GAMER TEAM
why so 진지해?
ShaperofDreams
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Canada2492 Posts
July 22 2009 03:47 GMT
#29
OH SHI-

Do you mean that you are going to manage an SC2 pro team!?!?!?!?! Perhaps play?!?!?!

Man you gots to make a blog about this! (I am just speculating though, I hope it's true).
Bitches don't know about my overlord. FUCK OFF ALDARIS I HAVE ENOUGH PYLONS. My Balls are as smooth as Eggs.
MuffiN
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
Korea (North)201 Posts
July 22 2009 03:53 GMT
#30
PANDABEAR GUY!
no name
food
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
United States1951 Posts
July 22 2009 03:57 GMT
#31
On July 22 2009 12:28 kdog3683 wrote:
Who is this annoying asian accented guy that commentates with the fabulous tasteless on gomtv?


just admit he looks better then you do
you dont even work out LOL
weak nerd
Can someone ban this guy please? FA?
PH
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
United States6173 Posts
July 22 2009 04:02 GMT
#32
On July 22 2009 11:59 beetlelisk wrote:
http://www.gomtv.net/channel/channelStar.php
S3 VODs can be watched after you pay 50USD tho same goes for Valor T?
S3 going live is for free and pretty much lag free, I watched it recently.

edit: he has his own website btw
http://www.tastelessgaming.com/

s3 vods are free...what are you talking about?
Hello
beetlelisk
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
Poland2276 Posts
July 22 2009 04:11 GMT
#33
wai- wat? oh shit I just checked.
O
M
G lol
Thank You PH :D So it's only Valor Tournament...
...
wwww
PokePill
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
United States1048 Posts
July 22 2009 05:26 GMT
#34
What's his best rank on ICCUP?
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