I don't get people. They complain when Koreans "show no emotion" but are disturbed/frightened/unpleasantly surprised when they do show emotion in a way they're not comfortable with because of some silly and outdated social standard. If you found this video disturbing in any way, aside from the fact that the interview wasn't at least twice as long, please get over yourself.

HolyArrow

United States7116 Posts

November 25 2013 19:34 GMT

#62

On November 26 2013 04:28 Zealously wrote:
I don't get people. They complain when Koreans "show no emotion" but are disturbed/frightened/unpleasantly surprised when they do show emotion in a way they're not comfortable with because of some silly and outdated social standard. If you found this video disturbing in any way, aside from the fact that the interview wasn't at least twice as long, please get over yourself.

If someone's ignorant enough to buy into the robot Koreans stereotype, then it's unsurprising that they'd also have issues accepting cultural differences as well.

SCST

Mexico1609 Posts

November 25 2013 19:38 GMT

#63

Unfortunately the guy who posted his homophobic/dumb comment managed to get it in on the first page, so a lot of people are focused on that. Otherwise, I think it's a relatively small minority of people on here who find Korean affection "disturbing" (implying homosexual behavior and negative connotation).

The irony of that poster is that most of us are aware that people who express critical feelings towards male affection (non-sexual) & homosexuals tend to harbor closeted homosexual feelings themselves. Being an asshole about such trivial things really just "outs" these people to the entire internet. Haha. The irony.

QzYSc2

Netherlands281 Posts

November 25 2013 19:50 GMT

#64

i've always found that asian cultures are much more loosened up,.. relaxed when it comes to social interaction. 2 males being able to touch eachother or wrestle without being gay is not something you see often in the western society.

i can only guess insecurities, social expectances and ego-trippin alpha males trying to prove themselves in the western world , are the main factor for people to be disgusted by it. those are things something i don't see in asian culture as often.

GulpyBlinkeyes

United States1449 Posts

November 25 2013 20:15 GMT

#65

Really funny to see this after Parting's + Show Spoiler +

winner's

interview was posted first. So many people were confused about when or why MC threatened to kill him (myself included). Gave me a good laugh to watch this and finally understand.

Bam Lee

2336 Posts

November 25 2013 20:23 GMT

#66

parting is such a troll rofl you could really see how pissed MC was after that evil smirk

Demonized83

Italy5 Posts

November 25 2013 20:23 GMT

#67

Man, there are seriously someone disturbed by this video?
Really guys, make a deal with your sexuality, cause you're surely have some homophobia problem...or maybe you're some really tough hairy asskicker dudes. We surely don't want to bother you...

Artunit

Philippines400 Posts

November 25 2013 20:26 GMT

#68

Haha nice, really like MC interviews!

AmuseD

Netherlands133 Posts

November 25 2013 20:38 GMT

#69

But that slap though !

jinorazi

Korea (South)4948 Posts

November 25 2013 20:44 GMT

#70

homosexuality isnt generally accepted in korea, its rather still in the closet but there hasnt been any loud voice over it. so this behavior is taken as just being friendly, being a homo doesnt come into people mind so instinctively. meanwhile in usa, since the voice of equal sexuality is loud, the opposition is just as loud and i believe this is where the homophobia grew so big. for example, two kids holding hands can be made fun of as being homos (amongst children or discouraged by grown ups), even grown ups being friendly to kids as can be seen as pedophilia, its weird.

SC2Toastie

Netherlands5725 Posts

November 25 2013 20:47 GMT

#71

Don't care about homosexuality, we've got the ga capital of the world and are fine with it.

That being said; I love the video :D:D!

sigm

192 Posts

November 25 2013 21:12 GMT

#72

Nice interview and all, but seriously, what the flying fuck was Parting doing with MC's hand? It's the kind of thing a girlfriend does to her boyfriend when she's feeling playful, or maybe a small child to a parent when they're bored or something. Not sure which of these relations do Parting and MC share. Besides that, though, it's always great to see these informal, behind-the-scenes kinda interviews, where people can just relax and talk normally, without all the nerves of being on stage. Wish we'd see more of them.

Angelavenger

United States59 Posts

November 25 2013 21:17 GMT

#73

Haha, MC keep that liar parting in line bosstoss. Loved seeing sos in the side just chilling and occasionally having things explained to him by smix.

izmatic

United States104 Posts

November 25 2013 21:18 GMT

#74

MC must be a wrestling fan with the fake slaps and the undertaker bit awhile back. I cant wait for him to break a chair out in an interview!

zajeBEASTY

Poland40 Posts

November 25 2013 21:20 GMT

#75

great interview

and yeah definately they were just "guffing" around.

XinAn

129 Posts

November 25 2013 21:29 GMT

#76

Such a funny interview! I love all the jokes and banter =) Need more interviews like this! Often one on one interviews make the players too awkward or uncomfortable being completely focused on like that so their manner is very subdued.

I think PartinG is just being familiar and fidgety, you can see him picking at his own fingers too and MC's a friend and his fingers are right there. I do the exact same to my cousin's hand or my best friend's hands and no one ever bats an eyelash because I'm a girl. PartinG is just being human.

awesomoecalypse

United States2235 Posts

November 25 2013 21:38 GMT

#77

Of all the SC2 champions, these two have arguably had the most personality. Brotoss hwaiting.

ES.Genie

Germany1370 Posts

November 25 2013 21:40 GMT

#78

On November 26 2013 01:52 synd wrote:
I find it disturbing how Parting holds MC's hand all the time while sitting on Reis' leg.
In no western country, will this be considered normal for a straight male.

Just my observation...

And they are not from a Western Country, so what's the point of your "observation"?

The_Templar

your Country52798 Posts

November 25 2013 21:41 GMT

#79

PartinG is even funnier than I remember

EatThePath

United States3943 Posts

November 25 2013 21:45 GMT

#80

In fact, in times past it was very normal in western cultures for men to display their affection for one another. Male-male non-homosexual affection is great! (And so is homosexual affection for that matter, though it doesn't apply here as far as I know.) Take your insecurities elsewhere please.