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NeverGG

United Kingdom. October 29 2008 10:55. Posts 5368

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It's not often that we get to hear the over-50's perspective upon Korean esports. Earlier this year (Week nine of Proleague.) my Mum came over to Seoul from England for a vacation.

During her stay she attended two proleagues (Khan/Lecaf Oz and OGN Sparkyz/?) plus Kart Rider. I've been meaning to quiz her on her opinions of these events plus esports in general for a while now.

(Please bear in mind this is just for fun - although mocking my mother for her FBH fangirling is perfectly okay.)

This interview was conducted via phone at 1 am GMT today.

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1. You met Firebathero and Stork when you visited proleague during week nine of the competition. What were your impressions of the two of them?

After hearing so much from you (Nevergg) about the famous Firebathero I didn’t know what to expect. What I found was a charismatic, extremely handsome young man (laughs) and a very skilled sc player (cracks a joke about being 20 yrs younger.)

Stork is a shy player with hidden depths. When I first met him he was very shy, but still managed to greet me in broken English which I thought was very sweet of him.

2. You didn’t visit LOOX, but managed to see three events at OGN – what are your thoughts on the venue?

The OGN venue (yawns because it’s 1 am in England) was even more exciting and atmospheric than my daughter had led me to believe during our many phone conversations about esports. I was amazed at the close proximity of players to fans, which made the whole event much more personal and fun.

3. Who is you favorite team/player and why?

At the moment my favorite player is YarnC (Park Myungsoo) (laughs) I think he is a wonderful combination of a developing talent whose confidence is slowly, but surely returning. My favorite team is the OGN sparkyz because I seem to have heard about nothing else except sparkyz in the past few weeks from my daughter and I can’t wait to come and see them again because they’re so exciting and fun.

4. Who will win the OSL?

(Doesn’t know who stork is playing against.) I shall be sending all my good luck vibes to stork. Who I am sure if he holds his nerve will triumph.

5. What’s the craziest thing you’ve heard about NeverGG doing in relation to Star Craft?

Where do I begin? There are so many times she has told me of almost unbelievable coincidences and opportunities that have come her way. I think the best that I have heard are her encounters with the legendary bunkie. Many of her other encounters with pro-gamers seem to have taken place outside toilets – which as a mother causes me a little concern.

6. What did you think of FBH’s ceremony the day you went to proleague?

I am still traumatized (laughs) he certainly puts his all into his wonderful performances. I do see the need for a first aid team to be standing by at all times.

7. What did you think of Kart Rider and how did the event differ from Proleague?

I found the whole setting was less serious than sc. The concept of the players sitting in the audience with their friends made the experience more tangible. It was more relaxed. I met Moon Hojoon and his father/coach whom I found to be an adorable and talented young gamer.

8. After hearing about Dungeon and Fighter do you want to attend this event?

Having heard about DF and being a bit of a nutter myself I really must make the time to come and see it during my next visit. Because some of the crazy stunts they get up to sound like some of the things I used to get up to when I was younger (laughs.)

9. Any message to foreigners thinking about attending esporting events?

I would totally like to encourage anyone of any age when visiting Korea to go and see a selection of the different events as however much you hear about them from others online nothing can prepare you for the sheer excitement and the feeling of being involved yourself in these unique events.

10. What is your opinion of the Crotch Master? (after being played the song down the phone.)

I think it’s really clever and I kept getting flashes of FBH’s ceremonies – I wonder why. (laughs) .......don’t write that ok?

(Thanks to my Mum for being such a good sport - hopefully she will come back to Korea later this year for more events.)

Last edit: 2008-10-29 11:14:35

우리 행운의 모양은 여러개지만 행복의 모양은 하나

heyoka Administrator October 29 2008 10:58.

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You have taken a lot of good pictures in the past but this one is unlikely to ever be topped

@RealHeyoka

FragKrag United States. October 29 2008 10:58. Posts 11068

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haha nice interview

*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper

StarN United States. October 29 2008 11:03. Posts 2582

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Lol you have a cool mom, my mom would have just said eSports was stupid and the players should study more.

SC2 ID - GoodKnighT

boesthius United States. October 29 2008 11:13. Posts 9795

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10. What is your opinion of the Crotch Master? (after being played the song down the phone.)

I think it’s really clever and I kept getting flashes of FBH’s ceremonies – I wonder why. (laughs) .......don’t write that ok?

hahaha that's amazing, nevergg's mom #1 POWERRANK

i hate everything http://boesthius.tumblr.com/

Dazed_Spy Canada. October 29 2008 11:19. Posts 1589

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dyed red hair...my eyes...

though hearing how stork greeted her makes me kinda want him to win the osl.

ilovehnk October 29 2008 11:28. Posts 475

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lol crazy..

Hikou Shinketsushuu

BanZu United States. October 29 2008 11:39. Posts 3329

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The blue and red in that picture contrast nicely

Sun Tzu once said, "Defiler becomes useless at the presences of a vessel."

LightRailCoyote United States. October 29 2008 11:42. Posts 814

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A love that lasts forever.

AKA SurfSolar ----- This is the product of a DIY inadequate home

Physician

United States. October 29 2008 11:44. Posts 4117

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talk about breaking the mold.. lol.. my hat off to u and ur mum; no f-fing phear, like true gamers

Last edit: 2008-10-29 11:45:09

"I have beheld the births of negative-suns and borne witness to the entropy of entire realities...."

Sprite United States. October 29 2008 11:51. Posts 1014

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Your mom is awesome and you take great pictures keep rocking!

Firebathero the Monk Terran gonna smash protoss!

SuperJongMan Jamaica. October 29 2008 11:51. Posts 11428

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NeverGG's mom's a hippie and a psychoanalysis of Steve's song brings out the FBH love in him.
The heavens parted and light cut through the skies.
I see now. I SEE!
CC... GG

POWER OVERWHELMING ! ! ! KRUU~ KRUU~

Tensai176 Canada. October 29 2008 12:18. Posts 2048

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Lol awesome, amazing photo.

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