❌ NO HUGS! Earl Strickland vs Seo Seoa | 2023 Premier League Pool

[@markabrice]

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.

[@drmorcoch9338]

that's earl alright

[@SantaDomo]

@@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.

[@maxington26]

@BlackFlag714 Refusing a hug makes you a simp? LOL at your simplistic world. Nope, it's because he was fuming because he lost.

[@maxington26]

@@SantaDomoNo-one mentioned obligations! We're just commenting on Earl's character. An arsehole who's very good at pool but a regular sore loser.

[@rickshanteau3211]

I am guessing.....but I feel that she was giving Earl such a big compliment asking for a hug. I have always liked watching Earl play because he has a NON-ROBOTIC type of pool playing. I'm done with him!

[@nguyencuonguuu]

Claps to the ref for telling Seo that Earl means nothing don't take it personally. What a gentleman.

[@vteclude4ws]

One of my favorite refs in the world of cue sport

[@gregjacobs8544]

Is that what he said?

[@janjakobglasmeier5198]

@BestOfAudits luckily not many think that....just you!

[@jama211]

@@gregjacobs8544 he just said "you played really well" then "don't take it personally" twice at the end

[@JAYG6390]

@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

[@skh73]

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!!

[@bernardhorner9196]

SHE was the true professional not SOURFACE

[@richardyang363]

Earl is racist and makes Americans shameful from his loser’s character. I will never want to watch his sport again.

[@jonjohnson1978.]

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

[@bernardhorner9196]

@@jonjohnson1978. go to SPECKSAVERS your obviously blind

[@kamayasoulmaker8376]

​@@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

[@larrybrevelle]

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.

[@chickendanny]

he has always been a big cry baby

[@chickendanny]

he has always been a sourpuss

[@AstrixCloud]

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.

[@anthonygati2015]

I agree I feel the same way. He showed no class!!

[@larrybrevelle]

@@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.

[@kelvikelv5322]

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.

[@aclassact5567]

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.

[@henrydorsett6076]

@@aclassact5567 Word mate. Well put.

[@tomruth9487]

@@aclassact5567, Exactly my thoughts and and about Efren too. Earl doesn't see how it makes him look.

[@victorc9982]

Those who are the hardest to love usually need it the most. Seo was on fire!!

[@physicsguybrian]

Well stated!

[@donslaughter6362]

Wow! Not that Earl’s attitude surprises me, just unfortunate that a legend can’t show more grace in defeat. Great shooting SEO!

[@CP-kb1du]

Showed true colors

[@lesparys]

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

[@nuntana2]

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.

[@michelcarreau7973]

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.

[@jamesbyrne9312]

Still achieved more in life than you'll ever do hasn't he tho

[@AstrixCloud]

That's Earl for yah

[@AlfDagg]

she can hug me anytime she likes

[@bobolinkr]

Bet your fun at parties 🎉

[@madeovstarstuff]

@@bobolinkr *you're

[@frankdelar]

Earl Strickland , had a first choice place as a spectator, Congratulations to Seo Seoa for this superb performance !

[@corey1845]

Seo Seoa played absolutely outstanding. Cue Ball Control and Precision where on point.

[@bernielitscher9497]

@@corey1845 Seo Seoa a good female pool player

[@m007remote]

yeah and boring af

[@frankdelar]

@@m007remote , yes I agree with you Earl Strickland very boring af

[@Jack-rg6xf]

One of the best 9 ball players to ever play the game, and the biggest jerk to ever play the game!

[@gregborg3790]

what you expect he's from ny

[@robertbell6230]

​@@gregborg3790 No he's not

[@alanfizzypop9607]

Good in his time poor in to days game thats what he cannot grasp

[@Mago.-]

@@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

[@jeffgould1386]

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.

[@wayneque2101]

I agree with you on this!!👍

[@mistasau5033]

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👍

[@deltavee2]

In fairness over the years, Earl _is_ bi-polar. Not an excuse because that's his lot in life.

[@CP-kb1du]

100% he was sour from opening Break

[@alanfizzypop9607]

HE WILL SOON GET USED TO LOSING IF HE PLAYS LIKE THIS VIDEO EVERY TIME A SCHOOL GIRL WOULD HAVE BEAT HIM

[@yacovmitchenko1490]

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.

[@rac8153]

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

[@jamesavsn]

not sure where it seemed like she didn't know what she was doing

[@eddieespinoza6904]

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'

[@dmt472]

​@@robertus911funny how we refer to Earl by name but to Seo by 'girl'

[@neutrallyneutral2443]

What do you mean she didn’t know what she was doing? Not sure you know what you’re saying

[@Darkslide2AR-FE]

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!

[@vteclude4ws]

This was a joy to watch. No yapping favorism commentators with wrong predictions 80% of the time. Just pure cue action.

[@mingwu10able]

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.

[@ashleydenny5085]

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

[@ashleydenny5085]

Excitement.

[@franciscohoyos-bq1xf]

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.

[@carloscervantes911]

Simp

[@jhonny1392]

Tienes mucha razón al decir que este tipo *ha aprendido poco o nada de la vida* sobre todo cuando se trata de perder !. Eso demuestra lo pobre que debe ser espiritualmente este pobre hombre y externamente lo *MUY MAL EDUCADO* que puede ser con una *DAMA* como Seo Seoa. En definitiva, no es más que un pobre y triste Diablo como persona !. Saludos.

[@Eddie_Gee]

Earl is becoming the crazy uncle at family reunions that will 💯 make a fool of himself. Congratulations Seo for the incredible play 🎉

[@9ballnr1]

becoming? that has been a fact for years now

[@Rhythmicons]

I think he is having some cognitive decline.

[@ausargibbs8545]

Earl Strickland never fails to disappoint

[@harmony9591]

He does so! I am sadly disappointed at his arrogance, and suspect racism as a motive, beyond simple poor sportsmanship! Down with ES!

[@leeandrewclarke]

People say Earl is crazy. Not wanting a hug from that cutie, Seo, proves he is. ;)

[@stevemerritt2721]

the toxic masculinity repercussions today will end careers

[@owendavies5023]

What cutie? She’s got a nice body but her face is busted.

[@JohnS-il1dr]

​@@stevemerritt2721 the accusations ends careers

[@jakel7213]

​@@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.

[@michaelgallick4617]

"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!"💖👏

[@DanceySteveYNWA]

"OK" 😂

[@MrMitsospower]

@@DanceySteveYNWA "haha"🤣

[@Thebilliardman]

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!!!

[@MarlonAyalavideosmundial]

Yo prefiero ver jugar a Cristhina Kant la rusa

[@huuge3484]

Worth the watch seeing Earl get his....Congatulation Seo...Fine exibition

[@Gierekcja]

Jayson's laughter was the best :)

[@billysikes1374]

Shaw will be 61, and still won't ever be more accomplished than Earl, piss on Shaw

[@dwipopradito6870]

happy to see Jayson laughed :D

[@brian_chalega]

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.

[@davidhunternyc1]

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.

[@ericvallieres3665]

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!!!!!

[@felixotieno1749]

This is just stupid!

[@auto2112]

...beat him like a piece of cake?? 😅

[@jss.2020]

he probably just doesnt like hugs - it doesn't mean he was being a sore loser - he shook her hand at least

[@dannypowell594]

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

[@intimidate2161]

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.

[@jamesrawlins735]

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.

[@DKelbaugh]

Earl didn't even pack his cues. Just grabbed them and ran. Whatever.

[@aarondawson9990]

Exactly he ran because he got smashed

[@MadsNordholm]

Even when Earl was a little boy, he was a bitter old man

[@golfingmadeeasy]

This young lady is fantastic! Composure, stroke, position everything!

[@justsomeguy6474]

This is proof it's better to beat than meet your heroes.

[@moreless2690]

Only to find out he's nothing but a loser racist

[@beelzaBob]

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.

[@beelzaBob]

It's beautiful to watch.

[@ekieli]

But too slow

[@kamayasoulmaker8376]

​@@ekielinot really. Under 25 seconds a shot

[@underdogmage5607]

speed of the stroke my friend, not the power of the shot. a true professional

[@leftmono1016]

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.

[@ediesedgwick4462]

That's too funny! 😂 Poor Seo! And you can see Shaw watching it all with a smile! 😂

[@tomruth9487]

@ediesedgwick4462, I'm sure he was entertained to say the least. He seems like such a gentleman, I wonder what he was thinking.

[@sussupunisher]

Not funny at all, are you insane?

[@stephenelward7023]

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.

[@piokul]

Really impressed by Seo's playing!

[@robertjohnson4401]

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.

[@chafiqbantla1816]

No he just has some neuro problems, he cant control much if hes mad

[@RichardsWorld]

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.

[@johndenver752]

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! 😂

[@elretirado9416]

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.

[@batman30351]

to be fair a man his age could die from covid

[@Gierekcja]

@@batman30351 As if that were the case, he would play in a mask and not touch the table that Seo touched

[@roberthom6185]

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

[@samuelleevallongo9752]

Seoa seemed find speed of table very quickly she played incredible if I was Earl I would have hugged her to make her happy.

[@vp3970]

I believe that she idolizes him and why not?

[@MadsNordholm]

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!

[@pinedastaglio6500]

I haven't seen her in a tactical defensive pool battle yet in different pool game formats.

[@MadsNordholm]

@@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

[@udtojanpestillos2094]

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.

[@MadsNordholm]

@@udtojanpestillos2094 Interesting. Her positional play was near perfect against Earl. Please point to some of her most glaring mistakes

[@spartanical]

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.

[@paulwood3460]

Strickland is a first class 🔔 end. The beautiful Seo showed him how to play.

[@physicsguybrian]

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.

[@davidparker8752]

A roseless thorn. I like that. Well put!

[@adamh3272]

He had several opportunities, but failed to play effective safeties.

[@chrisolson3240]

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?

[@princeofasgard9301]

He fails to recognize the respect extended to him in that gesture. Instead, he sees it as a pity hug. You're right, sad.

[@donkeydiehard879]

​@@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.

[@respectoneanother4580]

Always RESPECT one ANOTHER seoseao is a good player wether win or lose she always shows a good kind of a PLAYER

[@yakuyuko]

OMG, I want a hug from Seo 🥰

[@vangbrosoutdoor9055]

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.

[@da324]

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.

[@BoingBB]

You can't show a little class if you have no class. Strickland is still the arrogant prick he's always been.

[@JimJones-kk8pb]

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.

[@marksydor3108]

This girl is very pretty! Many men would not have been able to resist hugging her like Earl did.

[@observer991]

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.

[@moonbeampham5433]

proud of your great deal to pool , and love your smooth easy stroke , speed timming just enough

[@Zeus8U]

Hey Earl, not everyone that plays pool is ugly .huh. Stunning

[@jhomsubiaga-cabaro5715]

Dont take it personally 😂 i wanna hug this Girl ❤

[@jimcharles9867]

Strickland has all the class of a frog. A great person to represent our country in international competition

[@adamchowdhury9774]

A bit of an insult to the frog, there.

[@therascals8237]

Man her shots are so clean and precise 😮

[@calvinchou7186]

It's funny 🤣how Seo was so excited to hug Earl and he just kept picking up his gear and leaving

[@natew5544]

a lot of people are giving earl a hard time about the no hug thing and i think its a little silly. some people arent huggers or physically affectionate people. older men are known for being like this. he left home really early so im guessing he didnt get a lot of that kind of love. also especially autistic people. im not saying he is but the way he talks in some interviews makes me feel like he is a little bit. anyways, he did give her a fist bump after she won. he got up out of his seat to address her. he did not just get up and start packing his stuff up to leave. he stood up with the intent on addressing her and acknowledging her victory in his way. and i feel like to a degree that after the fist bump that she felt sympathy for beating him and wanted to give him a hug to make him feel better? (i can only speculate as everyone else is but im not assuming that my scenario in the psychology is the way it is for a fact like most are) but maybe he didnt want her sympathy? he does seem like he has a certain type of pride and code regarding pool. hes lost a lot and he doesnt care to lose. he dont want to and hes competitive but if he does he does. and i feel like he thinks like, "if youre going to beat me beat me and move on". and like giving him a hug in some way even if its a genuine sympathetic response is actually like rubbing it in a bit? possibly. one can only speculate. to assume the way you see it is THE WAY IT IS is a little arrogant. we dont know these people.

[@nikkempe2374]

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

[@iSlowMagic]

great play by Seo... earl has always been like this "bad sportsmanship" & it hasn't been really called out. legends don't do that

[@phillipcarlroberts4640]

🤣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 🤣

[@brianb0326]

to hell with Strickass , she played very well. and I would Love to hug her !!

[@poolbob8776]

She really shoots good. Anyone who doesn't miss, is hard to beat.

[@villamorballon4967]

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)!

[@muttervision]

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!

[@skidz8426]

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.

[@dannyorsello8668]

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.

[@wayneque2101]

Like or not, Earl, needs to act like a pro. Not a child 👦, and he is old enough to do it☝️☝️☝️

[@jadezee6316]

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?

[@WildBill312]

@@jadezee6316 is it because she's Asian

[@anthonyobermier8191]

Amen....shit gets old with him. Getting to the point I don't care to watch anymore.

[@RushNCrush]

@@jadezee6316 I saw him wearing a mask while driving alone

[@kennysharp9230]

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.

[@mmaranta785]

Seo is an assassin! A pretty one at that

[@fernandoalonso27]

Earl is the most American thing I've ever seen

[@intercrew99]

please don't say that.... sigh

[@joshsomebody832]

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.

[@physicsguybrian]

That is insulting on every level.

[@FleagleSangria]

Earl should realize that many, regardless of his mean ol man persona, look at him as a legend (as well they should). At least shake the winners hand. She probably would have loved to have an autograph. She was not patronizing him, that is not the culture. She was giving him much respect in a rather submissive “Im lucky to play a legend and an honor to win” gesture. Now she just gets to remember how big a jerk the “legend” was and a not so good memory. She is deceptively very good. Precise and almost sleeps the balls to the pockets. Very exact player. Wish her continued success and great fortune. See ya next time Earl.

[@esce69]

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.

[@bachtobebop]

Probably sad for the pearl facing this defeat and finding it hard to cope with /:. She was so nice!

[@raterus]

She plays so beautifully, precise and calculated. I think she's a robot :-)

[@nathanhowland196]

Earl has always been a bad loser....the "Don't touch me !" was testament to how pissed-off he was!

[@jecster8395]

Obviously that was joke.

[@semilog643]

What a pathetic lapse of sportsmanship by Strickland. Reflects poorly on our country. And what a remarkable performance by Seoa. A masterclass.

[@lew115]

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.

[@eddieespinoza6904]

what the hell does this have to do with the country? it just a pool game''''Cheese And Rice''

[@eddieespinoza6904]

@@lew115 and banged her'''LOL

[@alanashworth9414]

Majestic to watch she is, so calm.

[@kamayasoulmaker8376]

Ah... One of the more enjoyable Strickland matches over the years 😅

[@deltavee2]

Meaning it was short, right?

[@joevalentin2450]

What a bad sport Mr. Strickland is. At his age, he should know that being gracious in defeat is a hallmark of great athletes and true gentlemen.

[@pennicles]

I have a dream Mika and Jeff went to a match again in other tournaments and again they didn't shake hands. lol

[@jpaschl]

Good to see earl still doing his thing

[@turbodraw9138]

Earl loved it. He just didnt want anyone to feel his soft spot

[@jamesdrynan]

Very nice play by the young lady. As for Mr. Strickland, I believe Thumper said it best.

[@Andy-jv6wr]

Earl is no longer the pearl but crazy old man

[@DAGATHire]

well he's always been a bloody loon to be fair. young or old. he's never had one bit of class in him.

[@PartyLikeIts1776]

20:24 that's such a good shot. She made that look so easy!

[@seanlynch5418]

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.

[@JerryLee..]

People on the internet say that Earl is a sore looser, and looks like he just confirmed internet talks. 😂

[@MrPat1953]

Earl, is our world's Van Gogh of pool... In more ways than one

[@vp3970]

Is he going to cut off his ear? Wa?

[@Washington-Dreaming]

Just like Larry David said when creating a sitcom, “No lessons. And absolutely NO hugs!”

[@robertgrant3844]

I’m 70 years old and played and followed pool and billiards all my life. I was a fan of Earl Strickland, but not any more. Your conduct following your loss was shameful. Games, wins and losses come and go, but honor and gentlemanly decency once lost cannot be retrieved. Seo Seoa is the better player and better person.

[@Gantzz321]

You sure you followed Earl? He just got schooled, he spent the entire match sitting in the corner watching. Earl has never been a "gentleman", in fact he has been the exact opposite his entire career. So for him to behave like this is just another day ending in Y. If Reyes behaved like this then that would be a story.

[@mandingo9999998]

Seo has such a good rhythm to her game. It's a calm, methodical pace that never feels forced or rushed. And the pace on her cue ball control is amazing. Good lesson for her - players, men and women, can be competitive and in no mood for hugs when they get smoked.

[@08robertb]

Love him or hate him we will watch Earl play. Get the Pearl on more matchroom events. Great to watch and his break improved as the week went on. It held it back in the beginning though

[@MrKh4O]

I watch him only for his mad outbursts 😆

[@justsomeguy6474]

Who's this "we" got crabs?

[@markwissman2452]

Please just not on the Mosconi Cup team again. JJ felt obligated because Earl got hosed the year before. That's all over and done with now

[@garyhosten5963]

@@justsomeguy6474 must be pigs,cuzz they're the only things that go"we we we"

[@andreirau]

we being some murican nostalgics. "We" the rest of the world who see hundreds of great players with great character dont watch that pathetic piece pebble you like to call "pearl" lmao

[@ghostlypiano69]

i don't care if she beat me 5-0, i'd give her a hug lol

[@iamsmilingbear]

Seo was terrific. Strickland has no hint of class, never has.

[@ziggy6698]

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.

[@jaypisme2343]

She seems like the sweetest girl ever and humble. She can also crush her opponents just like this.

[@shannonheinsmann5940]

Well deserved win for Seo, just because Earl lost vs a good player doesn't make him any less of a legend, I just wish Earl would see it that way...

[@mfinn7185]

He's a legend alright...a legend at being nasty and unsporting!

[@segogandoel3216]

I believe that on a rematch, she will dominate him again.

[@mkwy8782]

@@segogandoel3216 He does not deserve a rematch.

[@mantaipoxuiyra771]

Why are people shitting on Earl, he was very respectful and didn't insult her when she asked for a hug, just said "You don't want to touch me, I'm a bad luck" followed by a fake uncomfortable giggle. Which I think is the best way to say that he's simply not a physical person and only came here for the game.

[@harrydietrich3854]

Seo Seoa save your friendly hug for me most welcome anytime!!!!😊

[@manuakasam]

Love him or hit him, but Earl IS a character. Seoa played amazing and deserved this win. Continue playing magnificent like this.

[@colamity_5000]

Aight I’ll hit ‘em

[@markfellows2268]

Win like a man; lose like a man Earl.

[@nattmccoo2115]

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

[@zereprotsenzerep652]

What a beautiful hustler from South Korea beating an american legend Bravo Seo.

[@xl000]

Strickland was in the Korea war, but he was against the South Korea..

[@vp3970]

Huh? That would make him 85

[@christisking7778]

😂😂😂

[@thepapa5746]

Earl Strickland was always like that: rude and out of control

[@kerrmoney]

I still love watching Earl more than any other pro

[@vp3970]

Too bad he isn’t the GOAT.

[@kerrmoney]

@@vp3970 go kick rocks troll....Earl>Efren

[@vp3970]

@@kerrmoney Just saying dude. Bully for you, you like watching a cry baby who cannot handle his emotions. I never did see Efrin lost his shit win, lose- bad shot or bad beat. Woman>cry baby

[@easttexan2933]

So sad to see Earl still being the King of Jerks after all these years.