Reacting To The Wild Stewie2k Interview

[@Scyborg832]

Hooxi now out. Cant wait for the "Hows your gigachad TODAY"

[@trocoplaytv1254]

Forgot the DICK ED at the end ;>

[@lucaskrome3914]

you forgot the dickhead at the end

[@Tobygas]

Was thinking about that exact tittle when I saw the news

[@RagtimeDandy]

Don’t forget the “dickhead”

[@Tr00py]

the fraud is gone, G2 is saved

[@parthbansal2775]

36:18 That chatter questioning "did stewie not get any media training during his CS career?" summarizes all stewie responses ever

[@Sevo-]

I mean i enoyed the tea being spilled, but yea 100% was my first thought lmao

[@D4Z3D_]

His media training consists of chain smoking joints.

[@opaopaopa]

Pothead-Stewie was the smoke criminal all along

[@MrAvocadoMan]

rofl

[@Subawoo123]

It’s weed pimple face, not heroin. It’s not that deep💀

[@LiLKK713PB]

I thought I knew he was a pothead for years.. was it not known?

[@CatnamedMittens]

One thing that people watching this should consider is that America has a weird paranoia about any age gap relationships. Relationships in any context, be it friendly, sexual or even as a mentor. Younger people, like probably the people in Twitch chat, assume any adult talking to someone younger than them is trying to groom them or doing inevitably doing it for some sexual gain. This societal, collective mental illness is another evolution of the same paranoia this country was founded on. It's basically the death of any mentorship, adoption or closeness of any kind between the old and young. It's pitiful and there's very little that can be done about it.

[@M_CFV]

That paranoia has ramped up because of very real things like epsteins client list coming out, and famous cases from the past like the McMartin case. There's good reason to have caution. That said, young people nowadays don't know anything about the McMartin case, so they aren't freaking out because of that. Other people, like women, freak out at any male over 30 who flirts or tries to be with women in their early twenties. They will literally claim grooming, of an adult. It's insanity, a double standard too.

[@mikevismyelement]

the same paranoia this country was founded on? No, that issue is a result of 3rd wave feminism framing every past relationship as predatory.

[@1xgt]

I don’t think it’s necessarily perceived that way, but more to do with the influence of pop culture that brings forward certain perceptions and stigmas on younger generations. Society as a whole nowadays is based on the perception of the influencers kids watch, from subconscious mind patterns, to lingo, to even certain views they have on life. Someone can see their favorite streamer make a joke on a 30yr old mentoring a 18-20 year old, and now has left this seed implanted in the young adults mind that it’s “weird” to do that. With all the people that have been cancelled aswell on esports, and social media as a whole. some rightly so, some unjustly, and others are a grey area. It’s all to do with perception and how easily it is for an influencer and pop culture to influence audiences mind to see things a certain way even if the idea is objectively wrong. It’s an issue on the influencers not knowing how much their words weight, kids not questioning everything they watch because of the power numbers and followers holds on audiences, and parents for not knowing the importance of teaching proper navigation of social media because that wasn’t an issue in their own young adults life.

[@harleyHDz]

I think your both over thinking it a bit, at least in this case, the internet is simply childish and "chat" was called out for being weird and even backed richard up after a few comments, its just a silly reaction, and anyone with a brain knows this is a very silly accusation.

[@NaZtRdAmUs]

The fragility of some of these kids in esports is too real.

[@WutTheDeuceGaming]

This is a problem in general. It's not just gaming, this is the current societal mindset.

[@phwn]

would make more sense if they were kids. were talking mid 20s to late 20s here

[@alexs5368]

​@@phwn yeah but a lot of them never had real jobs, they were gaming prodigies at a young age and got lucrative contracts once they were old/good enough to compete on the major orgs

[@TheHackersboss]

Thorin's rule of thumb: subtract 5 years

[@c0Nz7]

Couldn't agree more, his comments about m0nesy are wild. Hes trying to pass of his massive ego and narcissism with him "not playing or being involved in the scene in recent years". Stewie knew very well who m0nesy was but just can't take a kid younger than him being better at the game than him. I also take the comments after about m0nesy being likened to him funny af. The jealousy is real.

[@magic_makes]

feels like I was being grilled by my therapist while watching this video when he tells me the reality of my behavior

[@yeahno555]

My one wish I'd give to the Djinn is to have Richard Lewis react to the piece The Score put out on Stewie

[@alexs5368]

Did the Score glaze him? Id check myself but dont want 700 the Score shorts popping up in my recommended

[@TheAcesShow]

Just the title alone is ridiculous, I didn't even bother watching it.

[@angusstraford6395]

@@alexs5368 LOL i watched one and now its reccommended to me every day

[@PIERROT37]

The best esports journalist, i remember this man interviewing SHOX back in TT DRAGON days, old school real dude, i appreciate your work and i know it wasn't easy getting here! the best

[@the-vault-ofheaven44]

and he said JKS is garbage and he won with faze

[@PIERROT37]

@@the-vault-ofheaven44 He Can't be right 100% of the time ;), look at the Shanghai Major, thats why we love cs since it was born

[@rafailbaldal6062]

Off topic but I am very surprised every time I think about how a big name like you in journalism constantly speaks his mind and stands by him morals even if it means getting attacked by soy boy fans and narcissistic players. Really respect you for this and keep up the absolutely amazing work, you are the one journalist who has kept my faith in journalism and reporting over the years.

[@jeremy5077]

My father once said to me “you have a lot of great qualities that remind me of myself.” Poetic.

[@LiLKK713PB]

My grandfather would never leave without telling you “I’m glad you got to see me” and I have no option but to carry that tradition

[@KaosBona]

As someone who has played league level cs (2.5k elo). My IGL not knowing the opponent is a cardinal sin. We did prep work on "random" teams even at an inters level.

[@sebastiangundolf6740]

Was waiting for this since Thorins podcast with Maui and you! This gonna be gud ❤ Found you just a few months ago but really love your content and your insight. I don't agree on every single take or always share your opinion but I enjoy the way you present your ideas and the way you phrase them. So I can really understand your position even if I think about it in a different way. However, in case of Stewie I am totally with you. What an unpleasent character and wasted talent... Also hats off to you and everyone standing up against the Saudi sports washing! I boycot them too, but I have nothing to lose relatively to players or talents that refuse to bow to the big money and influence.

[@JDMDC2]

Stewie sounds super fried lol

[@1cedcoffee]

"he sees the game a lot like I do" made me spit out my drink the first time i saw it, now the second time i see it i'm not sure if i want to laugh or cry, it's such a stupid thing to say

[@waken]

Hooxi benched. We be HOOOOOOXIN

[@Str0b3l]

"Bro Bro Bro" "I told him he doesnt know shit cs and he took it personal for some reason" It hurts listening to him speaking

[@Bowsk1]

Can't wait to see the Hooxi removal from G2 analysis/reaction

[@floodo1]

If I learned anything from this channel it’s that Stewie has brain damage

[@b1vcksheep]

Straight fire video man. Keep doing the amazing work 🙏

[@andriuscibas]

Stewie is a gamer kid..I'm surprised anyone would even expect that guy to drop any mature or above 80 IQ thoughts. I guess that is the core of esports too: gamer kids given a platform and supposed to be taken seriously

[@Fatkidlovecake]

41:18 I think you might be right about stew being a narcissist. I’m so sure he hasn’t heard of monesy or donk lol

[@guildenstern7676]

I was really hoping after the win he'd realize how lucky he was. He sounded like he knew when he got interviewed on stage but then I saw this interview and was let down. I didn't care for him too much after c9. He really hated on ska for really no reason. Ska has constantly been one of those guys no one has ever had anything bad to say about and after hearing stew basically didn't like him it rubbed me the wrong way. Hope he figures out his ego someday, he could still be a good piece on an NA team but I'm not holding my breath.

[@rylandtakaro7625]

Keep it up big rich, you’re saving esports

[@stevelinks2521]

stewie is what sane/smart people call a rat lol

[@LukeBolitho2011]

17:40 Rich I think I speak for a lot of us when I say that your generosity, wisdom and words of encouragement reach exceptionally far and help more than you can know, much love

[@yaboyunicorn]

#starbucks2k in the description HAHAHAHHAHAHAGAHAAGAA

[@mykadehr2051]

Another certified banger from big rich 🗣️🔥

[@2failepic]

Cant wait to watch your Biden Trump debate analysis.

[@nattythepanda4692]

Two senile old men ramble on for 3 hours about golf (We all know they're not gonna help the country)

[@alangrygar8562]

​@user-fc8xw4fi5v are they mint green as well?

[@Philipppppppppppppp]

you can already find the vod on his twitch, it's as good as you'd imagine

[@BadmanOfBanterbury]

I forget where this interview was, but there was a video interview of Stewie, that's always stuck in my head for some reason. He was asked the question "What's the worst job you've ever had" his answer: "I've never had a job outside of CS". Unfortunately, it is quite hard to remain grounded in reality, for these kinds of people.

[@Timurkani]

that chat was pretty onto it other than 3 ppl i saw, good2see

[@chypres89]

Love you Richard. We don't deserve you.

[@quirk3]

Stewie got fucking owned right here 😂

[@cradleofgoth]

The way he phrased it was really unfortunate

[@zilliq-qz5uw]

Losing smix was probably the worst tragedy of valorant coming out

[@ElementalDj]

at least shes doing fine alongside fifflaren I think

[@Sevo-]

i think this will probably hurt stew in finding a team

[@tommy_tekkers]

cant wait for the hooxi benched banger

[@morbidgod5807]

It's mad how he argues he knows Cs and like 5 min later cans strait up say he doesn't know mutch about arguably the best player in the world right now.

[@thegreyfox8000]

Thank you for your honesty, thank you for your hard work and thank you for putting your self out there despite the hardships. You’re doing amazing work, hopefully you can retain your mental strength and keep on providing this great coverage.

[@vertex3243]

glaze central

[@sephzera]

You killed this one Rich 😂🔥

[@maryclaris4762]

Loving your content! 👌

[@alwinsarttalks]

17:25 is a really stupid thing to say after a bunch of online weirdos write stupid stuff aboutu it. You arent doing it for admiration but because you wanna help a guy

[@Tobygas]

Listening comprehension seems to be diabolical as well

[@cotilianysuna9689]

When you’ve been betrayed enough times by people you cherished and helped, been shittalked professionally for hurting peoples feefees and whatever else, you become jaded and Richard’s outlook sinks in, many just don’t say as such.

[@TheAcesShow]

Someone saying youre doing a good job when you have imposter syndrome is huge, it goes a long way.

[@youngphil8766]

Very well sliced vid boi

[@WutTheDeuceGaming]

The term "hater" is thrown around so much, I truly believe a person like Maui honestly does not know what it means. He claims that tweet was "epitomizing a typical online hater". The tweet was factual information. Being a hater is hating someone in spite of factual information or lack thereof. It is hating just to hate based on superficial levels. There was nothing "hater" about that tweet. Zero. The fact he labeled that tweet like that, it just shows what this current generation is all about. PARTICIPATION MEDALS. Doesn't matter how bad someone plays, if they win, they're just a god among men. Doesn't matter what sport or game it is, you will compliment them and if you don't, you're instantly labeled numerous things.

[@ezpk-]

He was trying to help frame Stewie's response as "not specifically against Richard." Pretty sure Maui knows what a hater is lmao.

[@Fatkidlovecake]

Your logic if flawed 🤣 what participation medal? I thought that was for people who don’t win?!?!

[@pkftw4166]

You missed the point a bit. Maui has haters so I’m sure he knows what it means better than most.

[@Lucaz99]

Is it a participation medal if you win something in a team game? Huh? Like I know you’re talking about Hooxi but if I didn’t know that, this comment would make zero sense. Plus, it’s always hard with IGLs. How can you know exactly what they contribute to them when their main contribution isn’t statistical output. The eye test is better in that case, if tactics are bad or sloppy, bad reads or sloppy mid rounding are easier to spot then. But still, it’s harder to say than being able to go look at that stats.

[@mikevismyelement]

I blame Stewie and people like him for killing NA CS

[@ElementalDj]

@@andrewt013 who's we lol

[@wxquik8668]

Funny how hooxi just got benched

[@trollface9903]

Ngl, if I was karrigan, when asked who donk is, I’d say “What’s that? Never heard of her.” No respect needed for these kids.

[@idontthinkso5966]

That’s quite disgusting to imply some random accusation while appearing “innocent.”

[@youngphil8766]

Hooxi benched boi

[@jackfactotum9374]

i understand you meant for the initial tweet it to be about hooxi but saying you don't understand how they won implies they shouldn't have won when their playstyle was looking like 2018 Astralis.

[@karlbottorff1779]

Richard pulled his card on this one

[@Puppets4sale]

Stewie wins the event and now Hooxi is kicked. You don't know shit about competition except for clearing your plate off first.

[@LonelyLuhver]

i'm starting to get the feeling richard doesnt like stewie

[@F1stzz]

And it's totally normal given only Stewie likes Stewie 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@michaelmarlee2051]

@@F1stzz dont forget the stewcels XD

[@oORoOFLOo]

Stewie was always unlikeqble unless you are braindead

[@MakotoJay23]

@15:30 Dr Disrespect didnt get the memo apparently...

[@mykadehr2051]

I like your katou pfp :)

[@alexanderjordan2506]

Wait, we're supposed to have a reason before contacting employers and sending death threats? I was just doing it for the kicks.

[@sk00sh]

🐐

[@atlas_au]

Savage❤

[@Corsileo-w9q]

Richard. I don't understand why what he said in this specific interview warranted what you said here. I can't stand Stewie and I think you are right, but what was so insane about anything he said during this interview? You're roasting him when he didn't say shit here. He was just being a dumbass. What's the point of getting tilted here? I mean, I would understand you being pissed off about the stuff he said on his stream weeks ago or his tweets, both of which you already covered, but the things he said here are so mundane and inoffensive, and you seem quite angry here. You're barely reacting to the interview in this video. Most of the video is about other shit he did/said. Not hating. Love ya, man. Just asking.

[@F1stzz]

Cuz he actually cares for the once good kid he's vouched for when everyone was shitting on him. When you do care for people - you just can't stand watching them turning into a toxic blob. Richard is being the real one here telling Jake the truth to his face - the truth that Stew might only realise himself as he reaches his 30-40s, when it's too late for the industry he's once chosen to be a part of.

[@Corsileo-w9q]

@F1stzz But perhaps Richard needs to have a conversation privately with Stewie to get through to him and explain where he's coming from. He's probably already done that before, but I think what he's doing now will only do the opposite and give Stewie (who is incredibly emotionally immature and very unintelligent when it comes to anything but CS) an excuse to discount Richard's feelings and totally look past the fact that he cares. Now Stewie can say bullshit like: "He's milking me" (which we all know isn't true, but Stewie being Stewie can use this as an excuse now because Richard got quite upset for 50 minutes and started roasting him and Stewie will create some kind of logic where he thinks he hasn't done anything to Richard while Richard has been attacking him. Point being, I'm afraid this is counterintuitive. Maybe if Richard called Stewie and tried to bond and understand, things would be different. On the other hand though, I've tried getting through to people I care about with patience and love and they've just disappointed and hurt me, so I don't know if there's a right or wrong here and I also don't want to hate on Richard.

[@F1stzz]

@@Corsileo-w9q so Rich must have this convo in private with Jake after Stew himself made it a public one first & proceeded to unleash an army of stewcels on him? Not to mention literally everyone else amongst CS talent looking at this drama & sucking Stew off publicly. But I get it, lines are always drawn for Lewis only 👌🏻

[@dyna1598]

😂 dis jointed fam xD hahah

[@troelstube535]

Hahaha this was so good. What a joke Stewie2k is

[@tungatroll9117]

LMAO #starbucks2k

[@Damingo54]

It wasn’t JW was it boys??? Flushaaaaaa

[@alicksu571]

wish there was a shut up button for richard lewis

[@atlas_au]

Keep watching but

[@LukeSaward]

then why the fuck are you watching his video then

[@catterpitter]

"I've seen your tape Richard" "I've done a lot of things behind the scenes for a lot of people?" HUH Mauisnake: "REALLY???? NO! I wasn't there." Ever since Richard mentioned the chat with the paedophile takes I can't watch this video the same.

[@dakotafred7167]

What does this comment mean?

[@catterpitter]

@@dakotafred7167 After Stewie made the comment about being back The Hotel room with Richard, and the chat made all the Paedo allegations; everything sounds like innuendo.

[@coooolibri]

dude, what are you even blabbering. stewie isnt anybody i follow on twitch, or social. never particularly liked him. but g2 would have never won with hooxi. ive been watching literally every tourney since 2003, its fucking clear when g2s niko and hunter become tilt and silent. why dont you give credit where credit is due? like half of the team is washed at this point. do you even watch old mouz niko clips anymore, where he is smiling and having fun, and rolling everybody. these dudes overworked af, and struggle to laugh off shit that happens in the game.

[@LukeSaward]

if you dont like the video, dont fucking watch it LMFAO

[@atlas_au]

Unbeleivable and delusional

[@gabe3872]

Why is it the people that mainly have issues with stewie are people that a) have never played cs and b) has never went pro

[@nono-es1zl]

You genuinely create drama out of nothing to support your own narrative.

[@Diablo11.11]

nah

[@Blootster]

Love how this dude effortlessly admits to providing location, the alcohol, and sharing it knowingly "throwing back a coupla beeeuhs" with an underage player while trying to say what a "good guy" he is and being very defensive about being accused of grooming by random people in chat. All of this on the company card apparently. I don't think you're doing yourself any favors man

[@xorret1]

Now tell me what you love about Stewie2k

[@xorret1]

He also never said he bought anything for Stewie. In fact, he says Stewie brought his own tequila. Richard is not the police, Stewie has free will. Find a new slant.

[@floodo1]

weirdge

[@K0kEEE]

Americans are so fucking weird he was 19 in what way was he an underage player?

[@LukeSaward]

if you dont like the video, dont fucking watch it LMFAO

[@izimonics2]

unbelievable and delusional stewie hate is unbelievable and delusional

[@LukeSaward]

if you dont like the video, dont fucking watch it LMFAO

[@izimonics2]

@LukeSaward nah I like rich, he just has a bias towards hating stew and it's obvious