@@BestOfAudits Hilarious considering you said he was "the worst". What data do you have to back that up? As I thought - nothing. You were exaggerating too. If he was "the worst" as you put it, he certainly wouldn't be reffing world snooker finals and the likes would he. What you meant was "I don't like him because he gets involved in things that aren't his business", whilst ironically getting involved in a comment area you didn't need to. Now, stop throwing your toys out of your pram for strangers on the internet
Shame on you Earl, she only wanted a hug because she most probably looked up to you growing up and watching you play. You made her feel small and uneasy, she was the better player on the day tbf. Well done Seo!!
@@jonjohnson1978.haha yeah like you don't know what he's really like. That's not a gentleman and we knew that over the years. He would cheat given the chance, but will scream at you if he catches you cheating lol
Earl held his tongue up to the very last minute--surprisingly--but in the end just couldn't resist being the jerk he has always been. Excellent precision pool by Seo Seoa.
@@xelAppaR If the roles were reversed there would be no issue with refusing the hug. You are under no obligation to hug another person if you do not want to, guy or girl.
This was simply a very good player who admired the legend, Earl Strickland. He turned down an admiring fan. Not a good look for him, but not shocking to those of us who've watched him over the years.
Well said. He has always been a bad loser but this takes the cake, you could tell the girl was a fan and probably idolized him and he turns his back on her. My compliments to the ref, a class act for sure. Earl, you are a great player but a lousy human. Okay, so you can't compete at the same level you did 30 years ago and we don't expect you to, but show some class to the next generation. Efren would have shook her hand and complimented her on a good match......With a smile.
She was being so sweet. She went to hug him like I’ve watched you all my life and it was a pleasure playing you. Him saying don’t touch me was rude and unprofessional. I’ve lost respect for him for that. He could have done something different. “I’m sorry I’m not in the mood for a hug”. We all know Earl can have an attitude when losing but that was over the top. She beat him hands down on his mistakes.
How is telling someone you don't want to be touched rude?.if you don't want to be touched you don't wanna be touched, can't see earl being a hugger either lol. Reverse the roles=no one would care.
@@AstrixCloud I never said he didn’t have the right to not wanna be touched but he could have said it in a respectful way. He’s a legend act like one. That’s all I’m saying. She never touched him just reached her arms out for a hug. The man is a clown at times and on numerous occasions not just this one.
Despite the passage of time, he is still the same embittered and bad loser character...He found the place that suits him by sitting on his little chair. Congratulations To Seo Seoa for her calm and her vision of the game.
It wouldn't fit his persona to show any sort of overt emotion. Still good to watch at the table despite being a bit of an ass still. However, he did compliment her and that she shouldn't touch him as he's 'bad luck'. She totally outplayed him.
I would bet money if Earl had won he would have hugged her. I have watched Earl for many years, he is the sorest loser that ever played. Congrats Seo, that was perfection.
Mabye it's a part of USA style 😅 I am a pool player, not that level for sure, but I am playing with a lot of players of different nationalities and every time something like that happened, like trash talk when loosing or talking loud between your shots (referee got to step in ) even refused to shake hands sometimes 😅 it's Always an American guy 🤷♂️ (sry for the nice ones). So Earl loosing to a woman OMG😂 great game Seo👍
Earl nos muestra lo que es envejecer, sin haber aprendido nada de la vida. No solo perdió una fan de lujo, sino la oportunidad que le dió ella, de ser grande de verdad. Parabienes Seo, tendrás muchos abrazos en tu presente y futura carrera.
@@stevemerritt2721 Toxic masculinity lol. Such a ridiculous phrase. We don't need a cute nickname for everything. Just call it what it is, "being a douche". Has nothing to do with being a man, women can act just as terrible.
A spellbinding performance from Seo! In the beginning it seemed as if she didn't really know what she was doing. But then suddenly, as if from nowhere, she began coming up with deadly shots. Once I grew accustomed to her style, I could tell she was extremely measured, calm and graceful. An amazing player! Of course she defeated a legend who was nowhere near his prime - but that takes away nothing from her brilliance.
The only time Earl took a rack was with a fluke bump on the 8 ball shooting like a drunk idiot in a bar. His level is atrocious now while Seo is one of the best female player now, she just need to works on her mental like we saw on the world champ 10
the pearl wasnt even into this game,,being a pool player myself,, I get it'' if this was Efren Reyes,, Earls game would have been way different,, I saw that the minuite he tryed breaking out the 3 balls in the lower left side,, he was shooting real hard that wasnt his game' she probably thought WOW I beat the Pearl,,LOL'
"What an a-hole!" "Was definitely a sore loser like he always has!" 2nd game, you knew Seo wanted to win this challenge, and she did it with style!" "Congratulations!"💖👏
very excellent performance from Seo Seoa, very impressed with her soft touch yet enough to get that ball to move exactly to where she wanted. Definitely going to watch more matches she's in!
When she played Kelly she was shreeking after she won. She couldn’t hold her accident. I said she must look up to Kelly. And Kelly was nice about it. Shook her hand. Accepted her hug and she complimented her
She was an outstanding player and Earl could do nothing except watch. Never mind the HUG, she beat him like a piece of cake. Plain and simple...... Awesome!!!!!
Damn Earl, she may have been your competitor and I'm sure that defeat stung but she's also clearly a huge fan of yours as well. Shoulda gave the damn girl a hug. Do better
1. seo goes to shake his hand, where earl compliments her saying "you play better than me" (you can hear it, turn up the volume). 2. as a result, seo goes from a handshake into a hug for the COMPLIMENT earl just gave her. 3. as the camera pans out, you can hear him joke "you don't want to touch me, i'm bad luck, i got covid too many times". 4. you can see the ref give out a chuckle and look around. then tells her "you played well, don't take it personally" people upset really searching for stuff to be upset.
After the game, he refused to shake Seo-ah's hand, and when Seo-ah was embarrassed and wanted a hug, he said. I got a lot of Covid. racist remarks about Asians
That was so disrespectful for Strickland to rebuff her in that way. I can't help to think that his ego was deflated. She is a great pool player and an equally great human being.
Oh, really impressive stuff from Seoa!! Such great control of the cue ball. And very kind of Marcel to say she played well and to don't take the hug thing personally.
I've never seen her play before, she seemed so relaxed. She has such a soft touch when she's playing. It was a bummer though that Earl gave her the cold shoulder after the game.
But that's how Earl has always been - the guy that trash talks, breaks his cue when he misses a shot. He's the Phil Helmuth of pool with the arrogance of Minnesota Fats.
you one of those who hide indoors wearing 8 masks shivering and worried about catching co vid yet think someone else has to get it by hugging strangers?
This is a professional event, not a family outing. Nobody is obligated to hug anyone. I personally would have no issues giving someone a hug, specially if they were a big fan like she obviously is. Seo was by no means wrong for what she did, but running over to hug your opponent after beating them is by no means professional either. People need to stop trying to burn Earl at the stake simply because he didn't want to hug someone that just mopped the floor with him.
Seo played flawlessly!!! She is outstanding!!!! Earl has not lost his skill. Simply put, he was given no opportunity to play. What he has lost (or never had) is the good sense to recognize a warm gesture and respond in kind. Serious fail there Earl. I guess an Earl scorn is a roseless thorn. Sad.
Earl stated "..you don't want to touch me, I'm bad luck.." Earl fist bumped both her and the referee. If it was Earl trying to hug her and she turned him down, how would you then think about Earl?
@@chrisolson3240I agree in part. I went back and watched a couple matches. Earl didn't even shake hands, let alone give hugs, to anyone else. It seems he is genuinely concerned about covid still. Which is his right, regardless of how anyone feels. The issue is, he is known for b.s. so we all assume the worst. He has also earned that.
She’s amazing to watch. If you want to copy someone’s style, hers is perfect. Would be interesting to see her play snooker with a cue action like that.
I have played pool for 35 years, and I love Earl, I play my game based on his style, and it has won me a lot of tournaments, I even have him as a friend on my facebook page. But not giving the girl a hug was being a jerk, she ran over to him to get a hug, and he refused, grabbed his case and cues, without even breaking them down, and ran away. While she stood there almost begging him to give her a hug. I actually felt sorry for the girl, because Earl was such a jerk to her. Even if I lost 0-11 to her, I would give her a hug if she wanted one. I know Earl was mad about losing, I have been there myself, many times, but he should have still gave her a hug. He is an older man, just like me, I am 63 years old, and I have a feeling he really hates losing to a woman.
Cause youre a simp bro. Even tho he got crushed by a female player hes still gave her a fist bump and move on. And thats should be it. All u simps only that a lovey dovey female pool player tried to hug Earl and got rejected, ever thought about what he went through right there?? People have their certain personal boudaries. A hug from a hot female player is not an exception.
🤣Earl Strickland deserved this result, I remember a few years back in the Mosconi cup when he complained about him playing tough shots and the European guys getting easy shots...we call that positional play 😂 congrats Seo Seoa...great performance but just know that Earl really thinks that you got all the easy shots and it was nothing to do with him 🤣
okay but let’s be fair here, that is a huge factor at this level. yeah playing position and snookering your opponents/leaving them difficult shots is apart of the game, but that doesn’t mean not getting good shots to take isn’t a good argument for losing. this is why i have always said their is a massive difference between winning a match and beating your opponent. if your opponent didn’t get to go to the table to take their turn very much, and when they did get to go to the table they were snookered practically every time, and you end up winning; you won, but you didn’t beat them. to beat someone means to best them. but running racks until you come to an impossible shot and then you snooker them and say “okay here you go you can have your turn now” knowing fully well they have no way to rebuttal and you will get your turn right back, that isn’t beating them. at that point your opponent is a mere spectator. at this level winning the lag is actually extremely crucial. just simply getting to break for the first rack can LITERALLY determine the entire match. it doesn’t always, but i have seen it happen many times with Filler vs Shaw etc etc. that’s why i personally like alternate break rules. winner breaks is good sometimes, absolutely i like that style as well. but winner breaks doesn’t keep things very fair
@@pinedastaglio6500 I have no doubt that she can hold her own in that aspect of the game too. I will be paying close attention to her in the future. Clearly a huge talent
i like her too, but i have to admit that she's too machine-like for my taste. she's very mechanical and soooo deliberate. she doesn't really have any style on the table. kind of boring to watch, except for the fact that she wins. i'm impressed by how well composed she is regardless of who her opponent is, but i find myself just wanting to skip ahead and see who won.
This match is already on one of the livestreams. I think he was sincere when he said she is a great player and better than him (currently anyways). She played near perfect in the match against him. Earl probably isn't the touchy/feely kind of guy, and he does seem concerned about COVID still. It would be interesting for someone to set up a match where they play an exhibition against each other, and as teammates. And hopefully Seo Seoa gets her hug.
NOOOOOOOO, HE IS JUST A RACIST. IF HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN CONCERNED ABOUT COVID HE WOULN'T HAVE BEEN THERE WITHOUT A MASK ON HIS FACE OR HE WOULDN'T HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP.
I think Earl was surprised by the hug request. He gave her all the congratulations expected per the norm of the event, but I did get a chuckle out of it. I think Seo was honored to play Earl and wanted to give him so extra "respect" lol.
If Earl had even an average competitive mind with his physical talent, he would've been the greatest pool player in history. He never grew and, consequently, maintains the emotional stability of an 8-year-old. He let his ego handcuff his unbelievable talent.
Actually turns out Earl had an accident that is more common in gentlemen of a certain age, and was merely sparing the young lady getting too close to his wet spot. He even took her for a steak dinner later that night. Class act.
I am happy for Seo and a little embarrassed for Earl. She had a few favorable rolls but overall, played well. She took advantage of every opportunity she was given. Earl hasn’t changed much and could have shown a little class. Damn, the young lady was just trying to be nice about beating you. I’ve always enjoyed watching Earl but he didn’t need to do that. I think even Jason was embarrassed for him.
If the roles were reversed and she declined, she be called brave and the woke mob would be asking why did he think he could hug her to begin with. Besides, not all people liked to be hugged.
I'm pretty sure Strickland was so confident that he would win this match, that's why he was so devastated he lost, not only lost it was a massacre.(5-1)!
I'm not defending Earl's attitude, but this is nine ball flukes are a huge part of this game. but the fluke was off of a safty that was very hard to hit safe plus he actually hit the que ball to make that fluke, seems like you didn't notice that. it's called a hit and hope and it works as much as it doesn't. Really Seo played amazing defense. But Earl was really unlucky had some really good breaks, Dry yes but good that allowed Seo to run out. and the Carrom off the 7 into the 8 really unlucky for that not to drop. The safty he played in the bottom left hand corner that should have snookered Soe on the 1 ball. stopped in the only place where she could have hit it. yes she scratched but still made it and that's fustrating. I wouldn't say Soe annihilated him, he didn't really miss anything she just had amazing Safety's and put the balls down when she got a chance. I guarantee the score would have been alot different had balls dropped on the break for Earl. but this is the game of Nine ball and the one person who Know's the importance of the break better than anyone is Earl. I just don't like people who say the only reason you won is because _________. which is what you're saying.
Rewatched the end and I don't know if that was more awkward for Earl or for Seo. Anyway kudos to the ref for reassuring Seo not to take it personally. I guess it's true what they say: Never meet (beat?) your heroes.
Beautiful performance Seo! Earl never had a chance although he was playing well. To Earl that was the ultimate defeat by female and he just couldn't find it in his heart for a simple h u g! I love Earl but that was a pitiful show of sportsmanship. She was trying to show you the ultimate respect and you denied her that. Can't wait to find out what all his excuses are for losing to a female of all things. I'm disappointed in you Earl Strickland. That was a chump move. Joe Lewis class! If you have any.
You obviously don't know what an American is. Nationality has nothing to do with it. He's a has been with a big ego. When that ego gets hurt, his brain shuts off and becomes this defensive person. He's human, and any human can act that way.
"You're great. Youre better than me. Sorry, you don't want to touch me. I got bad luck. You dont want any of it going forward." I think we were all too hard on Earl
THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS! Everyone is completely missing the interaction and creating their own story in their head. Nothing he did or said was out of character for Earl. In fact he was was extremely nice to her.
@Nicholas B man, idc. Ive met all these people in person. I was on both sides of this one. And Earl hugged Emily Frazer right after doing this and it made me change my opinion again after this comment
He was complimenting her. He said, "you're breaking better than me" then he told her "you don't want to touch me" meaning that his bad play would rub off on her.
That's so funny. She shot good. Idon't think she missed a ball. Shot all the right shots, she played good. Earl got extremely unlucky with the 8 not going in and the 7 hitting the point to line up but listen, gotta give her a little credit. She had a very good performance here.
He is a bitter man who had a massive part in the last Mosconi cup loss. Her excitement to be at the same table with Earl was evident, and he acted like that. Shame on his poor sportsmanship; he is a terrible representative of America. That said, he is consistent
He’s is very talented and has very competitive ego. I don’t see it as an approach of being disrespectful it just takes awhile for him to realize that he or she is good. It took nearly a decade for him to acknowledge that Efren was one of the greatest kicker he’s ever seen and stopped calling it luck. We all know Earl is a legend in the sport. It’s all good.
Earl has got the skills but I think she's a technically better player, calculating every move, a class one too, even noticed some 'Efren' styles ..her method is surgical, and that hug is an Asian way of expressing gratitude and Earl is not up to it, poor thing it must've made everybody happy
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Claps to the ref for telling Seo that Earl means nothing don't take it personally. What a gentleman.
One of my favorite refs in the world of cue sport
Is that what he said?
@@BestOfAudits luckily not many think that....just you!
@@gregjacobs8544 he just said "you played really well" then "don't take it personally" twice at the end
@@BestOfAudits Hilarious considering you said he was "the worst". What data do you have to back that up? As I thought - nothing. You were exaggerating too. If he was "the worst" as you put it, he certainly wouldn't be reffing world snooker finals and the likes would he. What you meant was "I don't like him because he gets involved in things that aren't his business", whilst ironically getting involved in a comment area you didn't need to. Now, stop throwing your toys out of your pram for strangers on the internet
Shame on you Earl, she only wanted a hug because she most probably looked up to you growing up and watching you play. You made her feel small and uneasy, she was the better player on the day tbf. Well done Seo!!
SHE was the true professional not SOURFACE
Earl is racist and makes Americans shameful from his loser’s character. I will never want to watch his sport again.
What a load of bollocks...he clearly complimented her on her play and he is perfectly within his rights not to want to hug someone
@@jonjohnson1978. go to SPECKSAVERS your obviously blind
@@jonjohnson1978.haha yeah like you don't know what he's really like. That's not a gentleman and we knew that over the years. He would cheat given the chance, but will scream at you if he catches you cheating lol
Earl held his tongue up to the very last minute--surprisingly--but in the end just couldn't resist being the jerk he has always been. Excellent precision pool by Seo Seoa.
that's earl alright
@@xelAppaR
Because he isn’t a simp
@@xelAppaR
Keep on simping
@@xelAppaR If the roles were reversed there would be no issue with refusing the hug. You are under no obligation to hug another person if you do not want to, guy or girl.
@@ToxicGamer86454 Refusing a hug makes you a simp? LOL at your simplistic world. Nope, it's because he was fuming because he lost.
This was simply a very good player who admired the legend, Earl Strickland. He turned down an admiring fan. Not a good look for him, but not shocking to those of us who've watched him over the years.
Well said. He has always been a bad loser but this takes the cake, you could tell the girl was a fan and probably idolized him and he turns his back on her. My compliments to the ref, a class act for sure. Earl, you are a great player but a lousy human. Okay, so you can't compete at the same level you did 30 years ago and we don't expect you to, but show some class to the next generation. Efren would have shook her hand and complimented her on a good match......With a smile.
@@aclassact5567 Word mate. Well put.
@@aclassact5567, Exactly my thoughts and and about Efren too. Earl doesn't see how it makes him look.
She was being so sweet. She went to hug him like I’ve watched you all my life and it was a pleasure playing you. Him saying don’t touch me was rude and unprofessional. I’ve lost respect for him for that. He could have done something different. “I’m sorry I’m not in the mood for a hug”. We all know Earl can have an attitude when losing but that was over the top. She beat him hands down on his mistakes.
he has always been a big cry baby
he has always been a sourpuss
How is telling someone you don't want to be touched rude?.if you don't want to be touched you don't wanna be touched, can't see earl being a hugger either lol. Reverse the roles=no one would care.
I agree I feel the same way. He showed no class!!
@@AstrixCloud I never said he didn’t have the right to not wanna be touched but he could have said it in a respectful way. He’s a legend act like one. That’s all I’m saying. She never touched him just reached her arms out for a hug. The man is a clown at times and on numerous occasions not just this one.
Despite the passage of time, he is still the same embittered and bad loser character...He found the place that suits him by sitting on his little chair. Congratulations To Seo Seoa for her calm and her vision of the game.
Still achieved more in life than you'll ever do hasn't he tho
That's Earl for yah
she can hug me anytime she likes
Bet your fun at parties 🎉
@@bobolinkr *you're
Wow! Not that Earl’s attitude surprises me, just unfortunate that a legend can’t show more grace in defeat. Great shooting SEO!
Showed true colors
Most of the legends can, and would in similar circumstances. Not Earl, he's and has always been a jerk, and becoming worse and worse as time goes by
It wouldn't fit his persona to show any sort of overt emotion. Still good to watch at the table despite being a bit of an ass still. However, he did compliment her and that she shouldn't touch him as he's 'bad luck'. She totally outplayed him.
I would bet money if Earl had won he would have hugged her. I have watched Earl for many years, he is the sorest loser that ever played. Congrats Seo, that was perfection.
I agree with you on this!!👍
Mabye it's a part of USA style 😅 I am a pool player, not that level for sure, but I am playing with a lot of players of different nationalities and every time something like that happened, like trash talk when loosing or talking loud between your shots (referee got to step in ) even refused to shake hands sometimes 😅 it's Always an American guy 🤷♂️ (sry for the nice ones). So Earl loosing to a woman OMG😂 great game Seo👍
In fairness over the years, Earl _is_ bi-polar. Not an excuse because that's his lot in life.
100% he was sour from opening Break
HE WILL SOON GET USED TO LOSING IF HE PLAYS LIKE THIS VIDEO EVERY TIME A SCHOOL GIRL WOULD HAVE BEAT HIM
One of the best 9 ball players to ever play the game, and the biggest jerk to ever play the game!
what you expect he's from ny
@@gregborg3790 No he's not
Good in his time poor in to days game thats what he cannot grasp
@@alanfizzypop9607 Good? He is a fucking 3 times 9 ball champion of the world, he's good today, back in the day he was the best to ever do it at 9ball
Earl Strickland , had a first choice place as a spectator, Congratulations to Seo Seoa for this superb performance !
Seo Seoa played absolutely outstanding. Cue Ball Control and Precision where on point.
@@corey1845 Seo Seoa a good female pool player
yeah and boring af
@@m007remote , yes I agree with you Earl Strickland very boring af
Earl is becoming the crazy uncle at family reunions that will 💯 make a fool of himself. Congratulations Seo for the incredible play 🎉
becoming? that has been a fact for years now
I think he is having some cognitive decline.
Earl nos muestra lo que es envejecer, sin haber aprendido nada de la vida.
No solo perdió una fan de lujo, sino la oportunidad que le dió ella, de ser grande de verdad.
Parabienes Seo, tendrás muchos abrazos en tu presente y futura carrera.
Simp
People say Earl is crazy. Not wanting a hug from that cutie, Seo, proves he is. ;)
the toxic masculinity repercussions today will end careers
What cutie? She’s got a nice body but her face is busted.
@@stevemerritt2721 the accusations ends careers
@@stevemerritt2721 Toxic masculinity lol. Such a ridiculous phrase. We don't need a cute nickname for everything. Just call it what it is, "being a douche". Has nothing to do with being a man, women can act just as terrible.
Those who are the hardest to love usually need it the most. Seo was on fire!!
Well stated!
This was a joy to watch. No yapping favorism commentators with wrong predictions 80% of the time. Just pure cue action.
A spellbinding performance from Seo! In the beginning it seemed as if she didn't really know what she was doing. But then suddenly, as if from nowhere, she began coming up with deadly shots. Once I grew accustomed to her style, I could tell she was extremely measured, calm and graceful. An amazing player! Of course she defeated a legend who was nowhere near his prime - but that takes away nothing from her brilliance.
The only time Earl took a rack was with a fluke bump on the 8 ball shooting like a drunk idiot in a bar. His level is atrocious now while Seo is one of the best female player now, she just need to works on her mental like we saw on the world champ 10
not sure where it seemed like she didn't know what she was doing
the pearl wasnt even into this game,,being a pool player myself,, I get it'' if this was Efren Reyes,, Earls game would have been way different,, I saw that the minuite he tryed breaking out the 3 balls in the lower left side,, he was shooting real hard that wasnt his game' she probably thought WOW I beat the Pearl,,LOL'
@@robertus911funny how we refer to Earl by name but to Seo by 'girl'
What do you mean she didn’t know what she was doing? Not sure you know what you’re saying
Earl Strickland never fails to disappoint
He does so! I am sadly disappointed at his arrogance, and suspect racism as a motive, beyond simple poor sportsmanship! Down with ES!
"What an a-hole!" "Was definitely a sore loser like he always has!" 2nd game, you knew Seo wanted to win this challenge, and she did it with style!" "Congratulations!"💖👏
"OK" 😂
@@DanceySteveYNWA "haha"🤣
very excellent performance from Seo Seoa, very impressed with her soft touch yet enough to get that ball to move exactly to where she wanted. Definitely going to watch more matches she's in!
Seo is excellent, calm, and professional. She is the calmest player I have ever watched, like performing Taichi. Earl seems to be the exact opposite.
When she played Kelly she was shreeking after she won. She couldn’t hold her accident. I said she must look up to Kelly. And Kelly was nice about it. Shook her hand. Accepted her hug and she complimented her
Excitement.
Jayson's laughter was the best :)
Shaw will be 61, and still won't ever be more accomplished than Earl, piss on Shaw
happy to see Jayson laughed :D
Really impressed by Seo's playing!
Even when Earl was a little boy, he was a bitter old man
She was an outstanding player and Earl could do nothing except watch. Never mind the HUG, she beat him like a piece of cake. Plain and simple...... Awesome!!!!!
This is just stupid!
...beat him like a piece of cake?? 😅
he probably just doesnt like hugs - it doesn't mean he was being a sore loser - he shook her hand at least
Damn Earl, she may have been your competitor and I'm sure that defeat stung but she's also clearly a huge fan of yours as well. Shoulda gave the damn girl a hug. Do better
1. seo goes to shake his hand, where earl compliments her saying "you play better than me" (you can hear it, turn up the volume).
2. as a result, seo goes from a handshake into a hug for the COMPLIMENT earl just gave her.
3. as the camera pans out, you can hear him joke "you don't want to touch me, i'm bad luck, i got covid too many times".
4. you can see the ref give out a chuckle and look around. then tells her "you played well, don't take it personally"
people upset really searching for stuff to be upset.
objective observation right here. context is everything
This comment should be PINNED....!
@@justsomeguy6474 Wouldn't that hurt you....?
After the game, he refused to shake Seo-ah's hand, and when Seo-ah was embarrassed and wanted a hug, he said. I got a lot of Covid. racist remarks about Asians
there is no way you can hear him say that.
That's too funny! 😂 Poor Seo! And you can see Shaw watching it all with a smile! 😂
@ediesedgwick4462, I'm sure he was entertained to say the least. He seems like such a gentleman, I wonder what he was thinking.
Not funny at all, are you insane?
Worth the watch seeing Earl get his....Congatulation Seo...Fine exibition
This is proof it's better to beat than meet your heroes.
Only to find out he's nothing but a loser racist
Geeze, Seo Seao's form is so clean! At the end of the match, she was so kind to want to give Earl a hug and he was a jerk, as usual.
That was so disrespectful for Strickland to rebuff her in that way. I can't help to think that his ego was deflated. She is a great pool player and an equally great human being.
No he just has some neuro problems, he cant control much if hes mad
This young lady is fantastic! Composure, stroke, position everything!
Seo you played perfect pool that set. I'm a huge fan of yours now and I'm looking forward to watching you play again!!!
Yo prefiero ver jugar a Cristhina Kant la rusa
Oh, really impressive stuff from Seoa!! Such great control of the cue ball.
And very kind of Marcel to say she played well and to don't take the hug thing personally.
I've never seen her play before, she seemed so relaxed. She has such a soft touch when she's playing. It was a bummer though that Earl gave her the cold shoulder after the game.
But that's how Earl has always been - the guy that trash talks, breaks his cue when he misses a shot. He's the Phil Helmuth of pool with the arrogance of Minnesota Fats.
Earl didn't even pack his cues. Just grabbed them and ran. Whatever.
Exactly he ran because he got smashed
Seoa seemed find speed of table very quickly she played incredible if I was Earl I would have hugged her to make her happy.
I believe that she idolizes him and why not?
Like or not, Earl, needs to act like a pro. Not a child 👦, and he is old enough to do it☝️☝️☝️
you one of those who hide indoors wearing 8 masks shivering and worried about catching co vid yet think someone else has to get it by hugging strangers?
@@jadezee6316 is it because she's Asian
Amen....shit gets old with him.
Getting to the point I don't care to watch anymore.
@@jadezee6316 I saw him wearing a mask while driving alone
This is a professional event, not a family outing. Nobody is obligated to hug anyone. I personally would have no issues giving someone a hug, specially if they were a big fan like she obviously is. Seo was by no means wrong for what she did, but running over to hug your opponent after beating them is by no means professional either. People need to stop trying to burn Earl at the stake simply because he didn't want to hug someone that just mopped the floor with him.
Seo played flawlessly!!! She is outstanding!!!! Earl has not lost his skill. Simply put, he was given no opportunity to play. What he has lost (or never had) is the good sense to recognize a warm gesture and respond in kind. Serious fail there Earl. I guess an Earl scorn is a roseless thorn. Sad.
A roseless thorn. I like that. Well put!
He had several opportunities, but failed to play effective safeties.
Earl stated "..you don't want to touch me, I'm bad luck.." Earl fist bumped both her and the referee. If it was Earl trying to hug her and she turned him down, how would you then think about Earl?
He fails to recognize the respect extended to him in that gesture. Instead, he sees it as a pity hug. You're right, sad.
@@chrisolson3240I agree in part. I went back and watched a couple matches. Earl didn't even shake hands, let alone give hugs, to anyone else. It seems he is genuinely concerned about covid still. Which is his right, regardless of how anyone feels. The issue is, he is known for b.s. so we all assume the worst. He has also earned that.
She has the best timing in pool. She looks like she's hitting the ball too soft, but she gets so much action out of it.
It's beautiful to watch.
But too slow
@@ekielinot really. Under 25 seconds a shot
speed of the stroke my friend, not the power of the shot. a true professional
She’s amazing to watch. If you want to copy someone’s style, hers is perfect.
Would be interesting to see her play snooker with a cue action like that.
Always RESPECT one ANOTHER seoseao is a good player wether win or lose she always shows a good kind of a PLAYER
OMG, I want a hug from Seo 🥰
I have played pool for 35 years, and I love Earl, I play my game based on his style, and it has won me a lot of tournaments, I even have him as a friend on my facebook page.
But not giving the girl a hug was being a jerk, she ran over to him to get a hug, and he refused, grabbed his case and cues, without even breaking them down, and ran away. While she stood there almost begging him to give her a hug. I actually felt sorry for the girl, because Earl was such a jerk to her.
Even if I lost 0-11 to her, I would give her a hug if she wanted one. I know Earl was mad about losing, I have been there myself, many times, but he should have still gave her a hug. He is an older man, just like me, I am 63 years old, and I have a feeling he really hates losing to a woman.
You are obviously blind to 'all his exploits' over the years. Earl has sharked everybody he has ever played with his aberrant behavior.
he'd hardly have hugged a man either so not sure why the need for the final comment
@@TicTac2 Go away dork, I do not discuss things with fools.
Cause youre a simp bro. Even tho he got crushed by a female player hes still gave her a fist bump and move on. And thats should be it. All u simps only that a lovey dovey female pool player tried to hug Earl and got rejected, ever thought about what he went through right there?? People have their certain personal boudaries. A hug from a hot female player is not an exception.
The girl want a hug, because of her respect to the one of the best in pool history.....but Strickland is jerk.
🤣Earl Strickland deserved this result, I remember a few years back in the Mosconi cup when he complained about him playing tough shots and the European guys getting easy shots...we call that positional play 😂 congrats Seo Seoa...great performance but just know that Earl really thinks that you got all the easy shots and it was nothing to do with him 🤣
okay but let’s be fair here, that is a huge factor at this level. yeah playing position and snookering your opponents/leaving them difficult shots is apart of the game, but that doesn’t mean not getting good shots to take isn’t a good argument for losing. this is why i have always said their is a massive difference between winning a match and beating your opponent. if your opponent didn’t get to go to the table to take their turn very much, and when they did get to go to the table they were snookered practically every time, and you end up winning; you won, but you didn’t beat them. to beat someone means to best them. but running racks until you come to an impossible shot and then you snooker them and say “okay here you go you can have your turn now” knowing fully well they have no way to rebuttal and you will get your turn right back, that isn’t beating them. at that point your opponent is a mere spectator.
at this level winning the lag is actually extremely crucial. just simply getting to break for the first rack can LITERALLY determine the entire match. it doesn’t always, but i have seen it happen many times with Filler vs Shaw etc etc. that’s why i personally like alternate break rules. winner breaks is good sometimes, absolutely i like that style as well. but winner breaks doesn’t keep things very fair
Seo Seoa is so clinical. It's scary! If she can keep her nerves and perform like that (break always being the joker), she can beat anyone!
I haven't seen her in a tactical defensive pool battle yet in different pool game formats.
@@pinedastaglio6500 I have no doubt that she can hold her own in that aspect of the game too. I will be paying close attention to her in the future. Clearly a huge talent
Nope. Her safety game is very weak. No chance against the top players. And also her position play is not good enough for guy's with Fargo above 790.
@@udtojanpestillos2094 Interesting. Her positional play was near perfect against Earl. Please point to some of her most glaring mistakes
i like her too, but i have to admit that she's too machine-like for my taste. she's very mechanical and soooo deliberate. she doesn't really have any style on the table. kind of boring to watch, except for the fact that she wins. i'm impressed by how well composed she is regardless of who her opponent is, but i find myself just wanting to skip ahead and see who won.
Hey Earl, not everyone that plays pool is ugly .huh.
Stunning
This match is already on one of the livestreams. I think he was sincere when he said she is a great player and better than him (currently anyways). She played near perfect in the match against him. Earl probably isn't the touchy/feely kind of guy, and he does seem concerned about COVID still. It would be interesting for someone to set up a match where they play an exhibition against each other, and as teammates. And hopefully Seo Seoa gets her hug.
I would hug her. all day every day man. even if only that, i will be her P.H... personal hugger...every time she pots a ball --> hug!
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NOOOOOOOO, HE IS JUST A RACIST. IF HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN CONCERNED ABOUT COVID HE WOULN'T HAVE BEEN THERE WITHOUT A MASK ON HIS FACE OR HE WOULDN'T HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP.
to be fair a man his age could die from covid
@@batman30351 As if that were the case, he would play in a mask and not touch the table that Seo touched
If she was white, he would have never said that racist Covid remark. What little respect I already had for Earl has gone out the window
great play by Seo... earl has always been like this "bad sportsmanship" & it hasn't been really called out. legends don't do that
Seo is an assassin! A pretty one at that
Lol the way he acted. He was probably sour that she dominated him. I'd still give her a long big hug even if I lost 0-20 to her
I think Earl was surprised by the hug request. He gave her all the congratulations expected per the norm of the event, but I did get a chuckle out of it. I think Seo was honored to play Earl and wanted to give him so extra "respect" lol.
Why are you stealing other posters comments?
@@turbodraw9138 no way 😂
also Jason Shaw on the other table pure pissing himself laughing.
Is that a pool cue in your pocket or are you pleased to see me
Exactly. I don't understand why people are making this a big deal. Fist bump is more than enough as a congratulary gesture.
Strickland has all the class of a frog. A great person to represent our country in international competition
A bit of an insult to the frog, there.
If Earl had even an average competitive mind with his physical talent, he would've been the greatest pool player in history. He never grew and, consequently, maintains the emotional stability of an 8-year-old. He let his ego handcuff his unbelievable talent.
She plays so beautifully, precise and calculated. I think she's a robot :-)
What a pathetic lapse of sportsmanship by Strickland. Reflects poorly on our country. And what a remarkable performance by Seoa. A masterclass.
Actually turns out Earl had an accident that is more common in gentlemen of a certain age, and was merely sparing the young lady getting too close to his wet spot. He even took her for a steak dinner later that night. Class act.
what the hell does this have to do with the country? it just a pool game''''Cheese And Rice''
@@lew115 and banged her'''LOL
I am happy for Seo and a little embarrassed for Earl. She had a few favorable rolls but overall, played well. She took advantage of every opportunity she was given. Earl hasn’t changed much and could have shown a little class. Damn, the young lady was just trying to be nice about beating you. I’ve always enjoyed watching Earl but he didn’t need to do that. I think even Jason was embarrassed for him.
If the roles were reversed and she declined, she be called brave and the woke mob would be asking why did he think he could hug her to begin with. Besides, not all people liked to be hugged.
You can't show a little class if you have no class. Strickland is still the arrogant prick he's always been.
There's no law you have to hug an opponent, imagine if it was turned around, eww, earls a creep, see how this double standard is.
It's funny 🤣how Seo was so excited to hug Earl and he just kept picking up his gear and leaving
Earl got pissed off again. Lol. I love earls natural reactions.
I'm pretty sure Strickland was so confident that he would win this match, that's why he was so devastated he lost, not only lost it was a massacre.(5-1)!
Total annihilation by Seo. Well played! Earl even had to get a fluke to get on the scoreboard. Why she would even want to hug him is beyond me!
I'm not defending Earl's attitude, but this is nine ball flukes are a huge part of this game. but the fluke was off of a safty that was very hard to hit safe plus he actually hit the que ball to make that fluke, seems like you didn't notice that. it's called a hit and hope and it works as much as it doesn't. Really Seo played amazing defense. But Earl was really unlucky had some really good breaks, Dry yes but good that allowed Seo to run out. and the Carrom off the 7 into the 8 really unlucky for that not to drop. The safty he played in the bottom left hand corner that should have snookered Soe on the 1 ball. stopped in the only place where she could have hit it. yes she scratched but still made it and that's fustrating. I wouldn't say Soe annihilated him, he didn't really miss anything she just had amazing Safety's and put the balls down when she got a chance. I guarantee the score would have been alot different had balls dropped on the break for Earl. but this is the game of Nine ball and the one person who Know's the importance of the break better than anyone is Earl.
I just don't like people who say the only reason you won is because _________. which is what you're saying.
Rewatched the end and I don't know if that was more awkward for Earl or for Seo. Anyway kudos to the ref for reassuring Seo not to take it personally. I guess it's true what they say: Never meet (beat?) your heroes.
Beautiful performance Seo! Earl never had a chance although he was playing well. To Earl that was the ultimate defeat by female and he just couldn't find it in his heart for a simple h u g! I love Earl but that was a pitiful show of sportsmanship. She was trying to show you the ultimate respect and you denied her that. Can't wait to find out what all his excuses are for losing to a female of all things. I'm disappointed in you Earl Strickland. That was a chump move. Joe Lewis class! If you have any.
Just like Larry David said when creating a sitcom, “No lessons. And absolutely NO hugs!”
Earl is the most American thing I've ever seen
please don't say that.... sigh
You obviously don't know what an American is. Nationality has nothing to do with it. He's a has been with a big ego. When that ego gets hurt, his brain shuts off and becomes this defensive person. He's human, and any human can act that way.
That is insulting on every level.
"You're great. Youre better than me. Sorry, you don't want to touch me. I got bad luck. You dont want any of it going forward." I think we were all too hard on Earl
THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS! Everyone is completely missing the interaction and creating their own story in their head. Nothing he did or said was out of character for Earl. In fact he was was extremely nice to her.
@Nicholas B man, idc. Ive met all these people in person. I was on both sides of this one. And Earl hugged Emily Frazer right after doing this and it made me change my opinion again after this comment
@Nicholas B also, yeah, thats what negative emotions do. You get sucked into this super small world and you dont want to be there
@Nicholas B He never rubbed me the right way to begin with. He could have been leagues better than Efren if he didnt have that war inside his head
proud of your great deal to pool , and love your smooth easy stroke , speed timming just enough
So sad to see Earl still being the King of Jerks after all these years.
She really shoots good. Anyone who doesn't miss, is hard to beat.
Ah... One of the more enjoyable Strickland matches over the years 😅
Meaning it was short, right?
The sub-atomic particle level shooter, Seo Seoa!
Seo seoA dont sad . You well done . Everyone to expect a hug from you without him .❤
Seo was terrific. Strickland has no hint of class, never has.
He was complimenting her. He said, "you're breaking better than me" then he told her "you don't want to touch me" meaning that his bad play would rub off on her.
Earl is no longer the pearl but crazy old man
well he's always been a bloody loon to be fair.
young or old. he's never had one bit of class in him.
She has such a sweet, simple, smooth stroke. Very deadly. I see her going far!
People on the internet say that Earl is a sore looser, and looks like he just confirmed internet talks. 😂
That's so funny.
She shot good. Idon't think she missed a ball. Shot all the right shots, she played good.
Earl got extremely unlucky with the 8 not going in and the 7 hitting the point to line up but listen, gotta give her a little credit.
She had a very good performance here.
Earl loved it. He just didnt want anyone to feel his soft spot
She whipped Earl like a stepchild as the old saying goes I loved it
I've never heard of or seen Seo Seoa but I will say she is a very strong shooter, steady and smooth. A pleasure to watch her.
I have a dream Mika and Jeff went to a match again in other tournaments and again they didn't shake hands. lol
This was so funny....mans got a right to not hug....the pool fraternity goes ballistic...🤣🤣🤣 don't take it personally...🤣
Hahahhahahaha jayson shaw playing beside them too, can just imagine him holding in his laughter as he sees earls face getting more red with each frame
Strickland is a first class 🔔 end. The beautiful Seo showed him how to play.
He is a bitter man who had a massive part in the last Mosconi cup loss. Her excitement to be at the same table with Earl was evident, and he acted like that. Shame on his poor sportsmanship; he is a terrible representative of America. That said, he is consistent
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@@Larryrandom2549 she only asked for a hug after he didn't shake her hand.
and he said "ughh"
@@2fourdeeSX1 He stood and gave her a fist bump....
Since when is "hugging" a requirement for "sportsmanship"....?
He gave her a fist bump after the match.
A well deserved win for this Lady ... she played great ... given no chance to a not to friendly oponent ... time to retired 😠
Good to see earl still doing his thing
Seo is so CALM
Watching Earl lose is the best think 😂😂💪💪
I have watched and played a lot of billiards over the years. This was the most perfect execution I have ever seen. Almost like watching AI play.
Seo is a beautiful person with a huge heart and beautiful soul...... Shame on you earl.... Nothing in this world could make me like this guy.
Strickland has been and always will be a class-A putz.
I like how earl still plays. And what a match she played. Gotta love this sport.
Strickland was in the Korea war, but he was against the South Korea..
Huh? That would make him 85
😂😂😂
He’s is very talented and has very competitive ego. I don’t see it as an approach of being disrespectful it just takes awhile for him to realize that he or she is good. It took nearly a decade for him to acknowledge that Efren was one of the greatest kicker he’s ever seen and stopped calling it luck. We all know Earl is a legend in the sport. It’s all good.
Maturity have no relation with age...and our Earl is one of the living example...Well played Seo ❤
Love him or hit him, but Earl IS a character. Seoa played amazing and deserved this win. Continue playing magnificent like this.
Aight I’ll hit ‘em
I have never seen him hug anyone else who beat him. Why is this different? You lose, and you want to move on.
Common man Earl you're a legend of the sport why not give a hug to the beautiful young lady who probably admires you, be kind Earl
to hell with Strickass , she played very well.
and I would Love to hug her !!
Earl, is our world's Van Gogh of pool... In more ways than one
Is he going to cut off his ear? Wa?
Earl has got the skills but I think she's a technically better player, calculating every move, a class one too, even noticed some 'Efren' styles ..her method is surgical, and that hug is an Asian way of expressing gratitude and Earl is not up to it, poor thing it must've made everybody happy