Who was in the wrong?

Maniac

2manyQ's
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I remember a stream not that long ago where I think it was Hunter Lombardo gave Earl a hug after their match and Earl didn't shun him.
 

jasonlaus

Rep for Smorg
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Did she hug the other players after her matches?

I find it hard to believe a 21 year old woman from Korea is in awe to play Earl. She's too young, and too far culturally removed, to consider him a "living legend". IMO.
I have no idea what to say, either you don't know who Earl is, or you don't know who Earl is.

I don't have to watch the video to know that Earl hates losing and what was going to happen. I also know that 20mins after the match Earl would have taken any pic in the world with her.

F everybody
 

ideologist

I don't never exaggerate
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Just caught the tail end of Earl's match with 21 year old Korean women's player Seo Seoa. She defeated Earl 5-1. After she shook Earl's hand, she went in for the hung and Earl shunned her. She was obviously elated to defeat a legend but should she have been more "professional" or should Earl have been more accommodating?

You're asking if someone is wrong for not wanting personal contact beyond a handshake?

Why is this even a question, dozens of replies arguing about it too, weirdos
 

hax

Registered
Did she hug the other players after her matches?

I find it hard to believe a 21 year old woman from Korea is in awe to play Earl. She's too young, and too far culturally removed, to consider him a "living legend". IMO.

No, no hugs. I'm pretty sure she knows Earl. I've followed her career for a few years. She's very friendly. She was fan-girling, and trying to get a moment to remember (beyond the match). It breaks my heart, but what do you expect from Earl? There are cultural differences too, as she's relatively new to playing with men.

I just can't help think she should go talk to FSR for a bit. If anyone would give a hug, it would be FSR.

Jason Shaw, Luong Doc Thien, and ref on Table 1, boy, really feel embarrassed for her.
 
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pocket

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No, no hugs. I'm pretty sure she knows Earl. I've followed her career for a few years. She's very friendly. She was fan-girling, and trying to get a moment to remember (beyond the match). It breaks my heart, but what do you expect from Earl? There are cultural differences too, as she's relatively new to playing with men.

I just can't help think she should go talk to FSR for a bit. If anyone would give a hug, it would be FSR.

Jason Shaw, Luong Doc Thien, and ref on Table 1, boy, really feel embarrassed for her.
What better memory than grumpy Earl refusing to hug you. I mean what did you expect? If I were her it would make it even more special. 'I got
Earled, by Earl'
 

skogstokig

AzB Silver Member
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Did she hug the other players after her matches?

I find it hard to believe a 21 year old woman from Korea is in awe to play Earl. She's too young, and too far culturally removed, to consider him a "living legend". IMO.

korea doesn't have any pocket billiard legends of their own, to my knowledge. besides i don't think you can rise to the very top in women pool without knowing about earl, efren, svb, etc.
 

SBC

AzB Silver Member
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I watched that as it happened. There is no right or wrong. But imo, I think it's pretty crappy on Earls part and Earl is my all time fav player. He is a living legend and knows it. This young female player who is probably thrilled just to even play him, just wants to hug him. It would have been a special moment for her. Who cares if you're mad or hate hugs or whatever. How about you do something for someone else so it makes them happy. It's not like it's something huge or costs you anything. I don't think it's poor sportsmanship but poor character
Um...Earl wants to shoot your liver out no matter who you are. It's awkward at best. I don't blame him for how he reacted.
 

jeagle64

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It sounds like she asked him for something, possibly a hug. He says no, something else, then you don’t want to touch me. Then it sound like Jason laughs.


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Ken_4fun

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Earl is a poor loser and has been for a long time. I dont know if it is drugs or mental health issues but he is off his rocker.

I am ashamed of the pool "fans" that goat him into fits of rage and then complain about it.

If you want to see the character of Earl watch the match between Earl and a young Landon Shuffett. Landon spanks Earl pretty easily and instead of losing with grace, Earl once again showed his a$$.

The nitwits are always talking about putting him on Mosconi Cup, talk about throwing gas on a fire. Years ago, I suggested not putting older pro players on the Mosconi cup teams but instead using it for the new "young guns". At that time, like a relatively unknown Skyler Woodward and others. JAM and others bashed me for such comments. In the end, I was right.

Oh well checkers sell more than chess.

Ken
 
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