This isn't about progamers looking good or exercising regularly, it's about stereotypes that people in our culture have against people who play computer games. As gaming and esports get more "mainstream" and accepted these stereotypes will go away.

On December 30 2011 02:23 Naniwa wrote:
im up for photoshoot any time.

I would love to see that.

Gamegene

United States8308 Posts

December 30 2011 01:30 GMT

#304

On December 30 2011 10:24 Black[CAT] wrote:
Fat progamers gives bad impressions. Imagine talking to somebody and pointing out that the fat guy infront of the computer is a progamer. Yea.....

what's wrong with fat?

there are plenty of fat people out there in the non esports world. should i be getting bad vibes from them because they're fat?

MasterJack

Canada215 Posts

December 30 2011 01:33 GMT

#305

There was lots of sex appeal at Barcraft Montreal... sort of.

Jochan

Poland1730 Posts

December 30 2011 01:39 GMT

#306

That's the way it's meant to be, and it will not change soon, some of it it's to cultural differences, part it's the "technological" aspect. It's like Starcraft on TV argument, both sides have good argumentsm but it really doesn't matter. Do what You want, play games, be a doctor, work as a janitor (no pun intended). Freedom of choice is good. Don't look at others and make them embrace your point of view. If what You do is big/important other people will notice. There is a lot of difference between "cultural worlds" (don't know how to put it well enough), more then you might think. What is accepted in Europe can be blasphemy in Asia and great in US. Do whatever You want, and don't look at what other people think, as longs it's not "hurting" other people it's fine. ( Boy I went so deep with this post)

nihlon

Sweden5581 Posts

December 30 2011 01:40 GMT

#307

On December 30 2011 10:24 Black[CAT] wrote:
Fat progamers gives bad impressions. Imagine talking to somebody and pointing out that the fat guy infront of the computer is a progamer. Yea.....

Yeah? Go on.

ch33psh33p

7650 Posts

December 30 2011 01:41 GMT

#308

All I've gotten out of this thread is that, damn, Khaldor is sexy.

Antithesis

Germany1263 Posts

December 30 2011 02:06 GMT

#309

Apart from the question whether it's a great deal for e-sports or not, I don't see why foreigner pros should be considered looking less than average? Most foreigners look like totally average guys wearing perfectly standard clothes. I cannot think of more outliers than are expected in any set of this size, this really isn't an issue.

BLinD-RawR

ALLEYCAT BLUES51289 Posts

December 30 2011 02:09 GMT

#310

if nada is not #1 then the list is invalid.

ICCup.Tesla

United States841 Posts

December 30 2011 02:09 GMT

#311

Haha if what we need is some sex appeal, maybe its time some of the lady gamers and I do some amazing photos

Goibon

New Zealand8185 Posts

December 30 2011 02:13 GMT

#312

Nani can you please get those stylish clothes Khaldor was talking about you liking? I don't remember the details, but Khaldor told the story during a KSL cast and it sounded incredibly manly and relevant to this thread.

Nightshade_

United States549 Posts

December 30 2011 02:25 GMT

#313

503 - over quota

http://www.studcraft2.com/players

BlaDe977

Canada73 Posts

December 30 2011 02:27 GMT

#314

oh my god nada looks so sexy in that shot T_T

samw

England443 Posts

December 30 2011 02:35 GMT

#315

On December 30 2011 09:53 lavit2099 wrote:
Who cares how the male gamers look or how Korea views the foreign players?

We need some cheerleaders for players and at events. Expos have booth babes, I think it's time SC2 has them as well. A tiny black and red cheerleader uniform with the zerg symbol on the top. Dark blue/light blue for terran and yellow/white for protoss.

Hahaha you sound like a gay outfit co-ordinator off the tv. Have you already prepared these outfits for the next mlg?

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Spray

United States402 Posts

December 30 2011 02:44 GMT

#316

so seductive.

Nightshade_

United States549 Posts

December 30 2011 02:45 GMT

#317

On December 30 2011 11:35 samw wrote:

Show nested quote +

Hahaha you sound like a gay outfit co-ordinator off the tv. Have you already prepared these outfits for the next mlg?

inb4 red text, calling it.

But I do support lavit's idea, I'd be happy if there were some cute cheerleaders at events ^.-

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TyrionSC2

United States411 Posts

December 30 2011 02:52 GMT

#318

On December 30 2011 02:23 Naniwa wrote:
im up for photoshoot any time.

Hahahahaa this is amazing.
I can just imagine Naniwa saying this.
Hahahaha :D

yellowbluebus

United States3 Posts

December 30 2011 02:56 GMT

#319

Hiring cute cheerleaders would be like hiring muscled up mascots for fat girls volleyball.

A guy can play great, win championships and everything else, but if when he shows his face on screen, if he hasn't been taking care of himself (I'm not talking about whether he's appealing or not, but his hygiene here) it's going to turn off people. Well, girls mainly. I can see how guys wouldn't really care. Anyone, appealing or not to begin with, that works out or takes care of themselves is going to be seen in a better light than someone who stays up 22hrs out of 24 and only showers once a week.

tldr; I agree with a better image for pro gamers, and I don't think white-ra looks funny ;o! But he has gotten a pot belly (._.) someone take that man to the gym! He could be so sexy <.< such a waste!

Nightshade_

United States549 Posts

December 30 2011 03:03 GMT

#320

On December 30 2011 11:56 yellowbluebus wrote:
Hiring cute cheerleaders would be like hiring muscled up mascots for fat girls volleyball.

A guy can play great, win championships and everything else, but if when he shows his face on screen, if he hasn't been taking care of himself (I'm not talking about whether he's appealing or not, but his hygiene here) it's going to turn off people. Well, girls mainly. I can see how guys wouldn't really care. Anyone, appealing or not to begin with, that works out or takes care of themselves is going to be seen in a better light than someone who stays up 22hrs out of 24 and only showers once a week.

tldr; I agree with a better image for pro gamers, and I don't think white-ra looks funny ;o! But he has gotten a pot belly (._.) someone take that man to the gym! He could be so sexy <.< such a waste!

unattractive males that are unattractive due to their own choice, I.E. not taking care of their hygeine, hair, facial hair, or having absolutely no sense of style makes me NOT want to watch them, or root for them in tournaments regardless of playstyle or skill. I'm a straight male at that, so I could only imagine what a turn-off it would be for a straight girl or gay man to see a sloppy person in eSports, and formulate thier opinion of it as a whole off of them. A single negative image can outweigh multiple positive images.