EPTShould pro gamers be pressured to look good? - Page 9
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some_noob
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Pking
Sweden142 Posts
On August 12 2010 22:56 Cedstick wrote: Yes, but not just for marketing image. Set a good example for those in the community, mostly the younger players. If we're going to have such static, unhealthy hobbies and even careers like this, we need to stay in shape and not fuck over half the population. It's the same idea as people cutting shit like McDonalds out of their life to keep America thin or whatever. I agree with this. I'd be rather turned off by the community if every starcraft pro looked unhealthy and sickly. | ||
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PanzerDragoon
United States822 Posts
On August 11 2010 06:05 eLiE wrote: lol, as i read this post, i thought of seeing the qxc interview during day[9]'s count down party Everything about that was painful to watch. From the acne, the odd camera position, the lighting, the way he carried himself? Kid needs some swagger, some confidence. The problem is that in other sports, the act of practicing keeps you in shape, while practicing in e-sports is far from healthy. Whoever said the 1 hour of exercise for every 3 hours of gaming/laddering, that's a great way to take a break, stay healthy, and keep your mind on target. Not to mention gamer culture promotes an absolutely horrific diet of soda, energy drinks, and junk food. | ||
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PanzerDragoon
United States822 Posts
On August 11 2010 06:47 figq wrote: If it turns into this, I'm not even gonna watch it anymore. + Show Spoiler + It's enough disappointment to read Bisu's thoughts in the recent Ro16 ceremony revolved mostly around fashion, instead of the game (and then of course, he doesn't even perform too well). This is supposed to be an intellectual sport; I really hope the fashion superficiality has not plagued science yet, but it would be the ultimate parody if it ever does. It's absurd, because cultural preferences vary a lot, and are also inevitably manipulated. People with strong aesthetic norms should realize that none of these are universally applicable anyway. What they consider ugly in another culture is considered beautiful, or is just ignored. This isn't true; there are standards of beauty that apply across the human race because we've evolved to prefer those traits. For men, wide hips and large breasts (showing fertility), for women, things like height, status, wealth are found attractive. | ||
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PanzerDragoon
United States822 Posts
On August 12 2010 12:36 Buddhist wrote: Professionalism isn't the same as good looks. Looks are actually completely irrelevant. The only problem is that the majority of spectators care about looks more than things that are relevant, so it's in the players best interests to look good. Dressing nice, maintaining hygiene and taking care of your body is professionalism though. No one is asking them to become male models, but, come on, wash your face, exfoliate, get a decent hair cut, and do some exercise from time to time instead of laddering and sleeping. | ||
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PanzerDragoon
United States822 Posts
On August 12 2010 16:03 Laforge wrote: 9 out of ten soccer players are extremely ugly and when they are interviewed they have their soccer clothes on. So why do girl love them? (anywhere, but the states). Because guys look up to them. Let face it, if the cool boy in the yard was the gamer and not the soccer/football player, then the girls would dig him. Girls love men with power, and how do men get power? When other men admire they abilities. So all we have to do is to grow the e-sport, not f….. changes clothes. Girls love them because they have lots of money and are in great shape. They are pretty much hard-wired to love them. | ||
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carwashguy
United States175 Posts
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Cedstick
Canada3336 Posts
On August 12 2010 23:33 PanzerDragoon wrote: Girls love them because they have lots of money and are in great shape. They are pretty much hard-wired to love them. Sure, there's that whole athletic thing, but Laforge has got it right. They're attracted to influence, and a man with that kind of power over others is definitely the epitome of such. Anyway, let's try to stay away from girl talk and stay on-topic: ugly has nothing to do with it. STAY IN SHAPE, GUYS. | ||
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stoneric
United States69 Posts
Now, its not to say they all need to look like Calvin Klein underwear models, but some simple grooming, maybe a haircut or two and some nice fitting clothes would go a long way for a professional appearance. Especially on major events that will be broadcast on television, do us proud and look professional! | ||
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EppE
United States221 Posts
On August 11 2010 04:23 Hider wrote: It def. would not hurt the esports scene if there was a progamer who was really good looking, as it may draw some more interest to the scene. This is actually a good point and if e-Sports wants to be big in the West it needs to be considered. Look at Anna Kournikova. Not a great tennis player but popular due to looks. People don't want to watch ugly people on TV. I think "fit" progammers are going to be required if this is going to work in the West. You don't have to be super models but you can't be grungy. | ||
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Xyik
Canada728 Posts
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synapse
China13814 Posts
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GhostBusters
United States198 Posts
On August 12 2010 23:27 PanzerDragoon wrote: Everything about that was painful to watch. From the acne, the odd camera position, the lighting, the way he carried himself? Kid needs some swagger, some confidence. The problem is that in other sports, the act of practicing keeps you in shape, while practicing in e-sports is far from healthy. Whoever said the 1 hour of exercise for every 3 hours of gaming/laddering, that's a great way to take a break, stay healthy, and keep your mind on target. Not to mention gamer culture promotes an absolutely horrific diet of soda, energy drinks, and junk food. Thats a really good idea, i usually try to do something like that, and i only drink water/diet green tea b/c of how much i'm gaming. | ||
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REM.ca
Canada354 Posts
The average joe looking at a Starcraft event or watching an interview with a progamer will be totally turned off by esports if he is lead to believe that only ugly nerds play. Classical social expectations and desires. "I don't want to be considered like a nerd so I won't bother getting interested." Sure, WE don't care, WE're just interested in the skill level of the player. But we're ALREADY convinced that it's a great game and there is not enough of us to make esports as huge as the big sports. | ||
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YourMom
Romania565 Posts
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Newtybar
United States19 Posts
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EppE
United States221 Posts
On August 13 2010 01:51 Newtybar wrote: The target audience is not female, so does it matter too much? It's not just about females and if you don't understand why I don't know what to say. | ||
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sNes.
United States377 Posts
On August 11 2010 05:17 Azile wrote: No lie, this man knows the score. ![[image loading]](http://images-www.readmore.de/gallery/smallphotos/12266.jpg) More on topic I think this is something that any player aiming to go pro should consider. Sponsors/organizers shouldn't have to pressure you to look presentable, you should already be doing it for yourself so you actually look professional. Classic example, watch the TLO vs MaDFroG showmatch, pretend you are Intel and you are scouting out players to join your team, pretend you don't know the results of the match. Which player would you take? FroG wins by a large margin, he presents himself far more professionally than TLO does. He was perfectly cool/calm in front of an audience and camera and very well groomed and dressed, while TLO kind of look like he just woke up and you could tell he was very aware of the cameras at all times and was doing his best to ignore them. Now this is not to say TLO won't gain that kind of presentation, this was his first LAN appearance after all while FroG has been around a long time.. this kind of thing is not new to him. ummm no tehy didnt..i saw alot of close ups of TLO and TLO looked perfectly fine to me..TLO looked a bit nervous but not so much..they were times where he even smirked and smiled when he won..i think people over analyze and look into this to much..cameras werent ignoring him..thats just stupid to even think..over anaylzing most people who have these thoughts are themselves not as confident as they think they are and probally have underlying self esteem issues..thats why they generally are disgusted at ugly people is because they see themselves in that person..its a Subconscious thing..a person who is completly confident and strong with themselves doesnt see this within people and can accept anyone..again im not saying go to LANS smelling and not showering or at least cutting your hair or something..but be yourself..dont be pressured to impress some guys..women see confidence not only looks..a guy can have the best looks with the best body but with no confidence chicks will see that and be like..yo this guy is a loser..and yes women i believe are attracted more to power and confidence its an instinct females have to be attracted to the pack leader..power=status and confidence..women feel a man with these qualities will keep them safe.. | ||
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Raskit
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Dr.Smoke
United States64 Posts
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