[Interview] Linda "Pikachu" Liao - Page 3
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rally_point
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t3tsubo
Canada682 Posts
On November 10 2010 06:22 Tenks wrote: I have to side with this overall sentiment. Not to mention those interview answers were asinine. Most of the time they either lacked any real answer, gave a joke answer or just said something was cute. its significant because its a celebrity. It's like what if you found out angelina jolie played starcraft 2, and she was good enough to win a international female tournament in addition to all her other work. | ||
rastaban
United States2294 Posts
On November 10 2010 06:28 Brusko651 wrote: This interview is kind of sexist. They would never ask a male progamer if Zerg are cute or disgusting in his opinion lol. Thats a great point, I wish they would field questions like this to male players more often. Really though I am not being sarcastic, so many of the tournament questions are so repetitive that everyone asks them. I like questions that they have to think about. I mean how many times do we need to hear, "I will try harder for my fans, I hope I can take 1st next time" Throw them off balance and ask some crazy questions. | ||
Lennon
United Kingdom2275 Posts
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Avaclon
United States80 Posts
On November 10 2010 06:15 crazeman wrote: Thanks for the translation OP. Here's more on Pikachu, he thread actually got featured/mentioned in a taiwanese news report on Linda and theres a few translated interviews there as well for those interested. [slightly NSFW] http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=153814 That's pretty cool though, she knows TLO/Huk and the other progamers. Avaclon, you mentioned that the Chinese/Taiwanese eSports scene is on the "verge of exploding". Is SC2 really getting that popular over there? Not SC2, but eSports in general (other games such as DOTA or CS). There's a bunch of tournaments being setup here and there. There's recently been a Champion of China league SC2 cup that was pretty decent that I haven't found any mention on TL. Loner, Linda's achievement made the news (on different side of the isle), especially since Loner walked away 2nd place in Blizzcon. Both Linda and Sen are consider "Pride of Taiwan". I wouldn't say GSL or even MLG level, but the fact it IS happening is pretty significant. | ||
SmoKim
Denmark10301 Posts
the Chinese/Taiwanese eSports community is on the verge of exploding... i know this isn't part of the interview(that was btw freaking awesome) but is this true? caus that would be huge if China/Taiwan scene would get huge edit: missed the post above me, FML | ||
Roe
Canada6002 Posts
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LittLeD
Sweden7973 Posts
On November 10 2010 05:57 baller wrote: i can help, for every1 wondering, she probably chose this ID bc "pikachu" is a famous pokemon from the video game and tv show pokemon Sounds reasonable...hmm | ||
Ayush_SCtoss
India3050 Posts
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SichuanPanda
Canada1542 Posts
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.Aar
Korea (South)2177 Posts
On November 10 2010 05:46 Avaclon wrote: Q: Do you dislike a particular race? (Terran/Zerg)? Which units do you feel most satisfied when destroying it? A: I like all the races. As long as the opponent say "gg" I'm satisified. This is a bamf quote. | ||
Krigwin
1130 Posts
On November 10 2010 06:31 t3tsubo wrote: its significant because its a celebrity. It's like what if you found out angelina jolie played starcraft 2, and she was good enough to win a international female tournament in addition to all her other work Taken out of context I totally agree with what those guys are saying, since this is a Taiwanese celebrity that I had to wikipeda to find out what the big fuss is about since I had never heard of her before. Turns out she's like the Olivia Wilde of Taiwan or something. | ||
GhoSt[shield]
Canada2131 Posts
She is gaming on a Mac... | ||
Lennon
United Kingdom2275 Posts
Good luck to her though. Although, we've been here before. | ||
LittLeD
Sweden7973 Posts
On November 10 2010 06:46 Roe wrote: why is there a "female cup"? Why not? There's nothing negative about it. | ||
mowglie
United States74 Posts
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Fumi
529 Posts
Also, I hope she keeps doing well as toss. We need more toss champions. Pikachu hwaiting! | ||
Draconicfire
Canada2562 Posts
Hurray for asian girls playing Starcraft. | ||
link0
United States1071 Posts
I had no idea she played starcraft though. | ||
Fraidnot
United States824 Posts
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