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United States4409 Posts
On November 19 2013 15:57 braller wrote:
A Korean SC2 players gives a standard interview that reveals nothing about his personal life and/or opinions on the game:
"Wow, another terrible interview, why do these guys do nothing but spew platitudes?"
Taeja gives an interview where he talks earnestly about some of the problems/challenges he faces:
"Wow, what a lame person, how can he possibly believe that X and Y are true."
There's also "option c," of being a PartinG/MC style entertainer, but honestly the more of those players there are the less interesting they are as individuals.
You can respect someone's honesty while disliking their answers. They're not mutually exclusive you know.
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take taeja out to a "dutch cafe" 
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Ever since the domination of Flash and Fantasy, it seemed that brilliance at Terran came at a terrible price.
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On November 19 2013 13:52 Havik_ wrote:
"The game is always fun." Really? That's why you were thinking of retiring just because the community shrunk a little bit? I doubt these guys really love the game as much as they say they do. They like winning at the game, but I'm not sure they like the game itself.
I mean TaeJa is probably at the end of his school time atm I guess (he's 18 so he should be finshed already or will be soon) and ofc for everyone in that age there is the big question of "What am I going to do with my life?". You can love the game all you want, but still if we're being realistic here, how much of a future prospect does a life as an SC2 pro really hold? I'm sure he likes the game, but worrying about your future is normal in his age.
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dam he doesn't appear to be in a great place right now
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On November 19 2013 10:42 TeamLiquid ESPORTS wrote:
Who's good?
For Terran, Happy. Zerg, I don't know. For toss, Elfi, kekekeke.
Sorry Liquid`Snute 
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On November 19 2013 16:31 ssxsilver wrote:Show nested quote +On November 19 2013 15:57 braller wrote:
A Korean SC2 players gives a standard interview that reveals nothing about his personal life and/or opinions on the game:
"Wow, another terrible interview, why do these guys do nothing but spew platitudes?"
Taeja gives an interview where he talks earnestly about some of the problems/challenges he faces:
"Wow, what a lame person, how can he possibly believe that X and Y are true."
There's also "option c," of being a PartinG/MC style entertainer, but honestly the more of those players there are the less interesting they are as individuals. You can respect someone's honesty while disliking their answers. They're not mutually exclusive you know.
My point isn't that people are hypocrites (especially because the people who think that interviews are too boring and who are criticizing Taeja aren't necessarily the same), it's that "Koreans need to show more personality if they want more fans" is a more problematic statement than a lot of people seem to realize.
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Poland3748 Posts
On November 19 2013 13:23 Scarecrow wrote:
He's gotta be one of the dullest stars in SC2. Hard to warm to him when he doesn't even want to go out and explore a foreign country, instead staying inside eating microwaved shit. The way he won the final then just sat there cleaning his glasses, without even smiling, was a real downer (saved only by Incontrol's humour).
Well you're going too far but truth be told I'm surprised non-korean food is so much of an issue and that he is so indifferent about places he travels that he doesn't bother to make a trip while living in a place.
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On November 19 2013 16:44 Jacmert wrote:Show nested quote +On November 19 2013 10:42 TeamLiquid ESPORTS wrote:
Who's good?
For Terran, Happy. Zerg, I don't know. For toss, Elfi, kekekeke.
Sorry Liquid`Snute
Snute is not on EU ladder atm 
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On November 19 2013 16:31 ssxsilver wrote:Show nested quote +On November 19 2013 15:57 braller wrote:
A Korean SC2 players gives a standard interview that reveals nothing about his personal life and/or opinions on the game:
"Wow, another terrible interview, why do these guys do nothing but spew platitudes?"
Taeja gives an interview where he talks earnestly about some of the problems/challenges he faces:
"Wow, what a lame person, how can he possibly believe that X and Y are true."
There's also "option c," of being a PartinG/MC style entertainer, but honestly the more of those players there are the less interesting they are as individuals. You can respect someone's honesty while disliking their answers. They're not mutually exclusive you know.
He's just disappointed that nothing except a Parting/MC style interview will enterain the audience. :o
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Didn't even bother to watch the finals. From the looks of it, glad I didn't.
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My wife and I watch Elfi's stream a lot,,and it is true....Elfi beats Taeja more than Taeja beats Elfi....
the 'kekeke' from the interview is in response to the manner muling episode....
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tbh I hope TaeJa retires or gets removed from the tl roster quite soon.
Even tho he is a fantastic player, his mindset isn't what it should be being a player for tl.
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Nothing in particular, but the lack of an audience made it feel like I was playing a regular game. If there was an audience, maybe I would have done something special?
When has he ever done anything special after a win?
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On November 19 2013 16:59 nitzwerk wrote:
tbh I hope TaeJa retires or gets removed from the tl roster quite soon.
Even tho he is a fantastic player, his mindset isn't what it should be being a player for tl.
What? Working hard to be the best isnt what a TL player's mindset should be?
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Nice interview. Elfi kekekekeke
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Good guy Symbol giving Teaja motivation 
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Good guy Symbol, giving kind words and motivation to other pros.
On November 19 2013 17:27 Muffloe wrote:Good guy Symbol giving Teaja motivation
Wow, ok, nice timing. :D
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On November 19 2013 13:52 Havik_ wrote:
"The game is always fun." Really? That's why you were thinking of retiring just because the community shrunk a little bit? I doubt these guys really love the game as much as they say they do. They like winning at the game, but I'm not sure they like the game itself.
Maybe we can assume there are different grades of fun. I mean he didn't say it was superduperultamega fun
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