I grew to be more of a Seo fan and less of an Earl fan after this. 😂

@corey1845

3 ай бұрын

I never was an Earl fan already but became a Seo fan :D

@joseric1293

Ай бұрын

@@corey1845 I like Seo's game, but others do too.. She won, she played without error and without fault, all in her legendary zen attitude...

In an interview sometime after this match Seo still talked respectfully about Earl, saying how much she has looked up to him. That's class.

@slorebear1

3 ай бұрын

its PR, you dont disrespect dinosaurs, you let em die.

@jaydee2620

3 ай бұрын

Most of the women players say and do all the right things all the time. Like when I went to a women’s pro event and asked for autographs. Most of them will give u a pre-signed autographed photo. They are on top of their PR game.

@spikelewis9557

3 ай бұрын

Earl is ignorant! I'm done! So disrespectful! She looked up to him as a legend! Why did she deserve that treatment? Looks?

@wreagfe

3 ай бұрын

Obviously it's not personal at all. So who cares? Everyone is different. Earl is grumpy, especially when losing.

@dobbyf

3 ай бұрын

yeah, just watched it on Karl Boyes YT

Strickland being Strickland. No class what so ever. The magician Reyes would have gladly hugged n congraduledthe young lady. Now there is a man that has class.

@bachtobebop

9 күн бұрын

He said he's bad luck.

great match by seo seoa! but earl, very poor reaction at the end, lost a lot of respect there. sad to see

@_Ramen-Vac_

3 ай бұрын

Creepy hug is better than no hug lol

@slorebear1

3 ай бұрын

why did you have any respect for him to begin with...

@jonathanshappee1640

3 ай бұрын

lost??

@asfallswichitasofallswichi3339

3 ай бұрын

He deserves as much respect as he extended to Seo.

@Rabid-Pinocchio

5 күн бұрын

@@slorebear1 You are so right Slorebear1, Yes he could play in his day but he has always always been a POS, bad sportsman, Extremely bad winner and even worse loser, and above all that, a world-class player that has no qualms about cheating. As far as sports goes he is among the very worst representatives of his sport. It made me physically sick when I saw a guy of that calibre cheating.

Shout out to the ref for being so sweet and reassuring to Seo at the end of the video.

Earl never misses an opportunity to be the lesser human.

@_Ramen-Vac_

3 ай бұрын

bah! you're a mistaken flirt too. wtf? "Lookin for love in all the wrong places" ~ring a bell?

@clydeoaks8358

3 ай бұрын

Yep total disrespect just cause he got beat by a woman

@selfless727

3 ай бұрын

​@@_Ramen-Vac_You reply to each post defending Earl.....are you Earl? 😂

@_Ramen-Vac_

3 ай бұрын

@@selfless727 No! lol . . and your pseudo moral compass forte is ~just as silly as tryna sympathy-hug a pool master who just played-down and dumped with such obviousness that that oughta be your main complaint about the man. Social butterflies w birdbrains the lot of ya. 😅😘

@davewelch151

3 ай бұрын

She played great, but still stupid. Earl did nothing wrong in fending her off.

Man Earl, what a jerk. I try hard to like you, but you continue to disappoint.

@_Ramen-Vac_

3 ай бұрын

yeah? you let everybody hug ya huh? pfft. She steals his play-down and it's a big deal? What a S L U T.

@slorebear1

3 ай бұрын

stop trying, its been 30 years of this

@ahnixcreations

3 ай бұрын

@@_Ramen-Vac_incel.

@asfallswichitasofallswichi3339

3 ай бұрын

He's great with a pool cue, but sorely lacking as a human being. Class and respect are just not in his vocabulary.

@joelsebastian5196

3 ай бұрын

@@_Ramen-Vac_ you are a terrible human, in no way am I exaggerating or trying to make a joke. I really hope you're a young kid so you grow up to be better.

Here's a description of/my best guess at what they're saying at the end of the match: (Earl and Seo fistbump) Earl: You're great, you're better against(?) me. (Seo gestures for a hug) Seo: ... please ... hug (unintelligible) Earl: Nah nah nah, you're luckier than me. Seo: (nervous laugh) Earl: You don't wanna touch me, I'm bad luck. (laughs) (Seo gestures for a handshake) Seo: (unintelligible) Earl: (grunts) I've had covid too many times! (laughs) (Earl walks off) Ref: You played really well, thank you. Seo: Thank you. Ref: Don't take it personally. Seo: Okay. I'm mostly on Seo's side here because I know that situation could feel very disheartening, but I also understand Earl being upset at himself, valuing personal space a lot, and not wanting to hug someone. What I do dislike is him bringing up luck, sneakily suggesting her success against him was a matter of luck with a backhanded compliment like "you're luckier than me" while tearing himself down with "I'm bad luck." Shameful to do that to a young admirer of yours.

@cptmitchell983

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for captioning that interaction. Props to the ref for reassuring her, great guy.

@goldeneyeforevercom

3 ай бұрын

Fact is this. She was luckier than him. Did you not see the break? Earl didn't catch a break. She did. That can be a difference. She played exceptional. Early on, snookering him like that? Tripped him up. Downhill from there.

@ugaugauga488

3 ай бұрын

@@goldeneyeforevercom You're right, and that shows how Efren truly was a superhuman because he barely caught a break in his mid and late career and yet he beat everyone in major matches and became the GOAT. So that shows that despite his bad luck in breaks like happened to Earl here, Efren made up for it with his mastery.

@user-jp7ms1zt7r

2 ай бұрын

If he was concerned about hugging her because of COVID, he could have at least turned toward her when they were at a safe distance, given her a warm smile, and said he owed her a hug next time. Something like that. The way he went about it was just surly and unbecoming a seasoned pro who has received at least as much from pool as he has given. She played a clean game and was a gracious opponent, and that deserves respect regardless of who the other player is.

@ugaugauga488

2 ай бұрын

@@user-jp7ms1zt7r His fight is with himself. In that sense, he's his own victim and deserves some compassion. She's a total class act.

Seo seoa is very good ,couldn't believe my eyes how she closed racks with precision and accuracy .👏.Well done gal keep it up . And Sir Strickland please be professional !

earl always been a hot headed person. if i was seo seo i would have expected this behavior and would have ingnored him. but seo seo is such an angel.

This took the cake Earl! Seriously... I'm done with you! I truly hope she destroyed your "ego"

Ref wins my respect. "Do not take it personally". Yes please don't. EARL, this is not the legacy you want to leave behind. These people grew up watching you and respect you. Is this how you reward them? Seriously, shame on you. If you are reading this, just so you know, you really lost many fans today.

@coreyhuggins5785

3 ай бұрын

i love this ref seen him all over cue sports, i agree that was nice to hear him say. She killed earl here, I am a fan of his but man that was hard to watch at the end.

@JeffMTX

3 ай бұрын

He just didn’t get a chance back at the table. I think he was down on himself at the end. He thinks he’s failed everyone.

@saleemullahkhan3316

3 ай бұрын

Agree with you. I also feel bad

@carlbriansy9078

3 ай бұрын

Yes shame on you earl not a fan of you since the beginning

@carlbriansy9078

3 ай бұрын

Very proud nothing to 😂 gain

Earl Strickland is an absolute disgrace to pool even in his heyday. He was a terrible player. He was all full of the joys of spring when he was winning, but as soon as he started losing his anger would come out, and he is still, and will always be the most disgusting, poor player in history of the game of pool.

@146-

3 ай бұрын

Spot on 👍

@146-

3 ай бұрын

He will blame his loss on anything, you here him complaining about the chalk, always the same,but now he's disgraced himself once again,Earl the Prick....

@danielhicks4826

3 ай бұрын

The heck lol thats like saying Carlos Monzon was a horrible middleweight boxing champ, cause he murdered his wife, at least Earl never did that, no Monzon was a great champion and boxer objectively an all time great, as for a great man well not so much, likewise with Earl to call him a terrible player let alone in his prime is objectively a lie at best delusional at worst, he's literally one of the best in history objectively based on merit skill and accomplishments/resume etc. If ya want to talk about him personality wise that is a very different matter unrelated to his pool greatness.

@DRDR3ADSA

2 ай бұрын

​@@danielhicks4826 "a different matter unrelated to his pool greatness" says man who brought up a murdering boxer. OK

Seo Seoa is like an angel the way she stills herself before shots.

Ref squandered his opportunity for a rebound-hug!✍🏾📈

@_Ramen-Vac_

3 ай бұрын

😅

@jygawali

3 ай бұрын

Lol

@ugaugauga488

3 ай бұрын

You're right! She's sooooo pretty!!! I wish I could meet her.

She played amazing. Every chance she got to clear up she did. That's pretty much perfect 9 Ball right there. It's a shame Earl had to ruin it by being Earl. That said she must have heard of Earl Strickland before and must know what he's like, trying to hug him was a stupid thing to do.

@residuevideos

3 ай бұрын

Win or lose, Earl is (was) a legend for many players. This girl is very young and probably super excited to play and beat earl. It might've been the highlight of her career so far and Earl just doesn't understand he is now just a fan attraction in these tournaments. I wish he could try to win people's heart. Now there is no way I'd be entertained by his other matches because he was a dick, and still is a dick.

@victoradrianlim

3 ай бұрын

Earl has never liked Asians that play better than him

@loumartsolf9086

3 ай бұрын

this is the second time she tried to hug him she beat him before 😂

@delayedcreator4783

3 ай бұрын

reverse the role and everyone would be saying "IT'S HER CHOICE 😡😡🤬🤬😡😡"

@Anu_Sol

3 ай бұрын

@@loumartsolf9086 That's hilarious if true. Maybe she's in fact a devious troll rather than the innocent young girl we all thought.

she wanted to hug him because of the respect of being a living pool legend but his pride is mad.

way to go girl, he deserves to lose for showing disrespect

Earl accidentaly making the 4 at 3:08 is comedy

@justsomeguy6474

3 ай бұрын

The only reason he won 1 game is he fluked the 8 ball lol. It should have been a white wash!

@louiehudzinski3993

3 ай бұрын

@@justsomeguy6474 agreed. Poor earl. I love how he gets annoyed every time he makes a shot or attempts a shot 😂 he's a grumpy man.

Seo has the most controlled stroke i have ever seen. 🤠

@NeroZeev

3 ай бұрын

Brooo Efren R. Was in his prime more controlled

@DANTHETUBEMAN

3 ай бұрын

@@NeroZeev nope. and I have seen his videos

@raterus

2 ай бұрын

It's rather beautiful, isn't it?

What the fuck, Earl? Act your age.

@146-

3 ай бұрын

His attitude will and has never changed, he's getting older & getting worse.

@Martin-Young

3 ай бұрын

@@146- Back in the late 80's, Earl got into heated matches with Efren... :o

@146-

3 ай бұрын

@Martin-Young ye I no, he's a sore loser especially when it's a women getting the better golf him! Efren was always the GOAT of 9 ball

We need this funny interaction in are life. Eral is a great player and he never hides his feelings and I appreciate that about him. If anything he helped Seo put her name out there even more. Earl Strickland piss off on Camera is priceless.

Earl “embarrassment” Strickland

Earl is a sore loser! 😖

How can you refuse hug Seoa, who is one of the beautiful woman in earth?

Reyes would have hugged her. Goat!!

@raterus

2 ай бұрын

And posed for a picture, and given an autograph, and small talked with her for a few minutes too.

Damn, that girl would've cherished a hug from the Pearl until the day she died. She probably grew up watching every Strickland match she could get her hands on over and over. He missed a golden opportunity to show her and the world his human side, which he hides well for some odd reason, but I have no doubt is there. There are many videos and witness accounts that support that. During Efren's farewell tour, he was especially gracious when he said that Efren was the best. Even though he said that, fact is there was very very little daylight between him and Efren. A lot of people believe Earl has an overall winning record over Efren (I've looked for stats but could not find any, I'll bet Earl knows.....)

@_Ramen-Vac_

3 ай бұрын

yeah, you're almost right. but, it's unprofessional to hug your loser.

@justsomeguy6474

3 ай бұрын

No, he did show his human side. He's just not that human.

@splotbang8296

3 ай бұрын

@@justsomeguy6474 Unlike his haters, I don't need to be in love with Earl to appreciate his ability in 9 ball. Now I know his haters are going to jump on that to inform me that he's no longer competitive. I'm referring to his prime years and particularly his games against Efren. Love him or hate him, there's no denying Earl is one of the greatest five players of all time. What's your claim to fame?

@justsomeguy6474

3 ай бұрын

​@@splotbang8296 Oh, you're one of those that equates fame with morality. Now I think even less of you.

@splotbang8296

3 ай бұрын

@@justsomeguy6474 First off, I couldn't care less what you think of me. Secondly, you didn't understand a word of my comment.

Earl is a foolish man, SEO is such a great player l, I enjoy watching her

Omg. I can’t believe earl did that. I know he’s an a%# but that is abominable ..

@devincroft7078

3 ай бұрын

Im confused? Did i miss something he said at the end i had a hard time hearing. What did he say?

even after won rack Earl was bitching about chalk 😂

totally outplayed and out classed. A legend in his own mind.

Earl, you are a legend but are on the hill buddy...pay respect for those who kick your ass cause you fucked up!

this man refused a hug from Seoa when all we ever want is just a handshake with her LOL

Strickland's always been a sore loser. Seo Seoa played a great match.

BOOO THAT MAN!!!!

@carlbriansy9078

3 ай бұрын

Correct

@delayedcreator4783

3 ай бұрын

because he didn't want to hug her?

@poppajretired410

3 ай бұрын

Because he’s an ass

Waiting for the hug reject

@Nexusnexusmods

3 ай бұрын

Earl is such a little person

@AndyGait

3 ай бұрын

Did he really say "I don't want you touching me"? 🤣

@10efranco

3 ай бұрын

He needs some class

@Nexusnexusmods

3 ай бұрын

and he has a small *****

@carloscervantes911

3 ай бұрын

​@@Nexusnexusmodssuch a GigaChad.

15:30 Grouchy-ass Earl missing this carom made me so happy!

What disgusting behaviour from Earl the young lady played brilliantly after Sea won she only wanted a hug from Earl properly one of her hero’s growing up what a bad loser

I think it's kinda funny that Jason is sitting right there being like really Earl

Yo Si Quiero un Abrazo Tuyo Seo" 😊❤

"I've had covid too many times." What. That is racism.

Wtf Earl now she'll never touch anyone ever again

@Red_Dead_Entertainment

3 ай бұрын

but she will destroy anyone in her path.... that was clinic , she killed Earl there.

5 seconds in I had to go to the comments to see if anyone notice how Earl did not try to compete for right to go first. So disrespectful

I've always thought Strickland was a prick , and looked for any reason to blame for loosing . Like the lady scratching her legs , lol! But to not hug her at the end , was even more prickish than usual !

what an arrogant guy!

She’s a wonderful player. Amazing touch

The end has to be the worst moment in pool history

Cranky Earl - time to hang up the pool cue. never could lose gracefully, or acknowledge his opponent good play. I'll never watch another of his matches... yeah, i know he does not care, perhaps sponsors will.

Earl, how could not give her a hug? What an asshole.

SEO SEOA 👍😍❤️😎

Nice match❤

The botched kiss shot at 15:36 by Earl lost him this match. The disrespect by Earl toward his opponent at the end lost him his self-respect.

@wreagfe

3 ай бұрын

The botched timestamp lost franomts7512 their self-respect. Whatever that even means.

@franomts7512

3 ай бұрын

@@wreagfe You’re an idiot if you didn’t understand the comment. But then, you know you’re an idiot, right Skippy?

@franomts7512

3 ай бұрын

@@wreagfe Dumbazz

@franomts7512

3 ай бұрын

@@wreagfe You must be a Democrat, am I right, Skippy?

@franomts7512

3 ай бұрын

@@wreagfe Brainiac over here

Earl was in Wichita Kansas for his birthday and everyone there said he was rude load and full of himself. I guess the older he gets the more fans he's gonna loose cause of his rudeness.

Bravo Seo!

It's a good game, but earl lost the game and lost his demeanour. At the end, even Jayson, the player at the next table, seemed to be watching a joke.

this is so much better without commentators slobbering on the mic talking about who they played in the 80s.

What an elegant player she is !

Not a surprise since Efren time, he has that attitude issue...

Seoa has unbelievable cue control and plays so elegantly

Well done! she played a good game👍🎱

this repeat from last yr

I don't think Earl's a jerk for not wanting to hug. I don't hug either so I understand it. He's still pretty grouchy, aside from that.

At 29:34 it appears Seo Seoa is being classy and respectful shakes hands and offers a hug and Earl being Earl acts like a jerk. You'd think Earl would mature with age and learn to be a better human being as he gets older, but I guess not.

the highlight of the match is not the actual match but after the match. 😂

He is a senior citizen after all

Great match

Bruh she destoryed this man.... what a humiliation

That's top-level 9-ball for you. Earl just needed to disturb the 7 ball off of the 8 in the third game, but put too much on it and missed the shot. He never got back to the table after that one miss except to break. One mistake decides it -- she never missed afterward.

Oh I love the way her play, technically,calm, and full of control ❤. like me 😅

She just won a fan. Very impressive technique and play. I'm going to look up her info. She's pretty too.

What the **** earl !!! , respect the woman 😌

I thought perhaps at his age he had developed some positive trades, guess not. if someone offers you respect and you turn them away that speaks volumes.

To show bad sportsmanship at Earls age is so sad to say the least, more power to Seo for still being respectful and mature despite his arrogance and gender superiority complex ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

10:44 combo on the 9 would have been so nice. Earl thought he had it too.

Wow Seoa played TOP class here! And lets face it: It was a pleasure to see the pearl get screwed and angry here. He's a top player but sometimes he deserves this.

You can beat Seo in safety shots, Seo is excellent in pocketing

Seo should feel comfort knowing that Earl only acts that way because he got his butt whooped at the table. It’s actually one of the best compliments you can get as a pool player.. a good ol Earl The Pearl blow up. lol

Everyone so offended. A hug isn't required hero or not, he didn't play well, that disappoints a lot of us and just out. He gave her congrats bump and ref and done. WhoAaAa

I saw this live then when she posted about it on her IG I gave her a heart, earls a sore loser and his generation kept women from playing especially mike sigel I heard him talk so disgusting about women playing pool during a match he was commentating so bad

@kilnmaster

3 ай бұрын

they should not play pool, poker or ride a motorcycle...

@cre8tvedge

3 ай бұрын

@@kilnmaster Hilarious. If you're serious you are a fool.

@rocko7x

3 ай бұрын

@@kilnmasterinc*ls say the darndest things, pokerbunny would destroy you in cards. sarahlezito would do donuts around you crying in your moms basement & jeanette lee would run racks on you all day long baby boy

@kilnmaster

3 ай бұрын

@@rocko7x ikr

A show of low class in sportsmanship. Earl the Leg-end

ad Earl to matches never to watch, check! Great game and precision as usually by Seo Seoa!

She should have given him the finger and suggested he play in the Senior League, Premier little much for him now lmao.

ESSE SEMPRE FOI DESEQUILIBRADO, NUNCA GOSTEI DESSE SUJEITO, A MENINA SÓ QUERIA ABRAÇAR UM IDOLO

Earl said to her that she played better than him 2 times, then she tried to hug him and earl said you don't wanna touch me. He is a 🦠 fob

Earl the Grinch and not the Pearl. SEO, very well done against the Grinch. Spring against autumn jeark.

Come on Earl she only did to you what you did to many in your time you gotta be better than you were yesterday and that is the only thing that separates you from the rest you still got game it’s your attitude

she still wants a hug.

Earl your time now is like the autumn leaves

Proud of my wife here

OK, she probably should have known that Earl is not someone who gives out hugs. Or can you imagine him and Mike Sigel hugging after a match ;-) But he really should have tried not to be Earl for once, but nice.

That's Pride for ya, I won't lose to a woman

I wonder why he still enters these larger tournaments. I can't imagine that, when all is said and done, it's not like he places high enough in the bracket to earn a decent payout. I could be totally wrong though.

That loser at the end tho 😂😂

Just an idea for the ones who will have the chance to watch her live in future. Find a very rare happy face of Earl, in color if possible, and print it as a real size, I mean to fit your face. Glue it on a soft cardboard. Do some holes in the eyes. Put an elastic at the back from ear to ear. So, when you have a chance, put this mask and go friendly to her and maybe you will have a hug! Who knows if it will not start a trend..

Earl The Squirrel at his finest. His loss.

Wonder what cue she’s playing with. Looks SW/Kersenbrock-ish. 3 hi,3 low.

Earl trying to be strict asian grandpa? Like "no, it's not ok to hug a girl that age".

What he did at the end was full of shame on himself

That's too bad! I bet if she waited an hour a gave him a chance to cool off, it would have been a different response! Hopefully!

Earl never disappoints when he loses. He's a poor sport. That's why i like BATA the GOAT. He's a gracious man win or lose.

@bachtobebop

9 күн бұрын

He's probably devastated and feels unworthy to be held by somebody when she made him feel like nobody.