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Post by Ninja Chris on Apr 1, 2009 0:38:22 GMT -5
I just saw something odd in the TBS portrayal of Levi that wasn't that complimentary.. and that is hard to miss. I missed that, but I'm blaming KeyHole and it's video capabilities of a "Brand Spanking New screenshot... every 20 seconds!!!" What happened?
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Post by arsenette on Apr 1, 2009 1:00:01 GMT -5
Just look at what shots they chose of Levi. Some that I have spoken to have re watched a couple things and noticed the same things.. Just not very complimentary is what I feel. I know for a fact they were NOT happy after 21.. it's just something they are doing to his image this time around. Doesn't help that he gave them ammunition though.
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Post by RiderLeangle on Apr 1, 2009 1:13:33 GMT -5
Well I don't know what the japanese questions were, but his interview at the end of Hiromichi's run while he was at the start line said
Japanese Interviewer: *something in Japanese* Levi: I'm pretty confident Japanese Interviewer *Something else in Japanese* Levi: I have to be.
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Post by Jhonsun on Apr 1, 2009 1:17:53 GMT -5
Just look at what shots they chose of Levi. Some that I have spoken to have re watched a couple things and noticed the same things.. Just not very complimentary is what I feel. I know for a fact they were NOT happy after 21.. it's just something they are doing to his image this time around. Doesn't help that he gave them ammunition though. Not happy with his results or was it his first stage run? Or was it something else?
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Post by RiderLeangle on Apr 1, 2009 1:21:49 GMT -5
Unhappy with his flips in 21 I think.
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Post by arsenette on Apr 1, 2009 1:42:20 GMT -5
Attitude mostly.
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Post by davidyko on Apr 1, 2009 3:27:14 GMT -5
Also having to do with TBS's portrayal of him: Levi's answer was just "I'm pretty confident", but the Japanese subtitles said "I'm really confident." Maybe trying to portray him as overconfident?
And there was an interview with Lee that had completely different subtitles as what he was saying in Chinese, but I don't remember either one.
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Post by Oti on Apr 1, 2009 11:40:33 GMT -5
I don't think Levi is really a crowd favorite on Sasuke. Maybe he is here, but did anyone else notice that after he showed off with that sideflip and failed on the Slider Jump, no one really seemed that upset? Only labout the half crowd made any noise. It's like in the 21st competition when he showed off and beat stage one. People didn't really go crazy when they cheered. They kinda just, "Oh, yeah, you won. ...Good job."
Now, on the other hand, when Nagano failed, everyone shouted. He's Japanese? What about David? Everyone was so enthusiastic when he was beating obstacles left and right, and when he timed out, everyone let out this incredibly long, "AHHHH". I'd say David is more of a favorite.
Which reminds me... when Levi was yelling at David to keep going and whatnot... did that seem fake or what? I mean, remember when Luci yelled at Brian? You could see the veins in her neck and her voice was shrieking, she was yelling so hard. Levi barely elevated his voice and he went from, "Come on, do it..." to, "Aw, he lost..." to, "Good job, David" *clap clap* in one very fluent motion. It just doesn't seem sincere to me. :/
Anyway, I think he'll be back one or two more times. I hope not, though, cause I don't like him AND other people should get their chances.
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Post by talledega7 on Apr 1, 2009 12:17:31 GMT -5
But do you remember Levi's reaction to Brian's clearing in 21? He went just as nuts as everyone else. It could have been that Levi doesn't know David all that well. And you aren't going to cheer as hard for someone you barely know compared to a friend of yours.
I do agree that the crowd is rather low key towards him, though. They could just be tired of the guy. They've had an American pushed towards them as the Hero of a Japanese course and might not like it so much.
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Post by VxJasonxV on Apr 1, 2009 12:22:40 GMT -5
But do you remember Levi's reaction to Brian's clearing in 21? He went just as nuts as everyone else. It could have been that Levi doesn't know David all that well. And you aren't going to cheer as hard for someone you barely know compared to a friend of yours. Wow... you missed the point entirely.
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Post by scnoi1217 on Apr 1, 2009 12:34:27 GMT -5
Uhh...the difference between Brian and David's runs was that at least Brian's was close and everyone was unsure if he would make it. David touched the Rope Ladder with about 6 seconds left, so at that point everyone knew he ran out of time.
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Post by obakemono on Apr 1, 2009 13:04:42 GMT -5
Uhh...the difference between Brian and David's runs was that at least Brian's was close and everyone was unsure if he would make it. David touched the Rope Ladder with about 6 seconds left, so at that point everyone knew he ran out of time. Exactly. Everyone who has met Levi has said he's very nice.
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Post by Badalight on Apr 1, 2009 13:13:44 GMT -5
Levi doesn't seem that animated.
He's never shown too much emotion, so I think when people see him cheering they think it's fake.
But that's just what he does.
When I cheer for people it's very similair to how Levi cheered for David, and I know for a fact that I'm not pretending when I cheer.
It's just how he does things.
There are other reasons of course.
Maybe because Levi didn't kno if Brian would pass or not, but when David reached the last obstacle he already knew he didn't have enough time.
Or maybe because Levi and Brian were good friends, they both run parkour and had known eachother before the Sasuke competition. Where as Levi had never met David before.
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Post by Oti on Apr 2, 2009 0:28:51 GMT -5
I don't think that's a good excuse to half-a** your cheering, though. I would cheer for everyone who was doing as well as David, even if they don't speak my language.
And a friend of mine has talked to Levi and he said he's kind of a douche. So.. not everyone likes him. Then again, maybe I rubbed off on him over the last year or so.
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Post by chackpop on Apr 3, 2009 19:51:32 GMT -5
levi's attitude is the main problem. . Its better doing flips on a stage you destroyed last time than doing flips on Brand New Course that he's never tried!
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Post by VenusHeadTrap on Apr 3, 2009 23:34:21 GMT -5
He only did one flip before an obstacle he'd beaten twice before, and it's his way of having fun and being showy.
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Post by lars072 on Apr 6, 2009 10:12:09 GMT -5
Levi has had 3 chances at the course, so I think he should qualify like everyone else if he wants a spot next time. Brian O had to qualify why not Levi? If G4 are on the ball (yeah right) they will have people choose the top 10 vids and then set up a trials course or series of obstacles ala Sasuke Trials in Japan an then from that the top 3 go to Sasuke 23. Then it's fair to all the talented people out there who want a chance to compete and show what they skills they have. There should be no free passes. If TBS/Monster9 invite him back, then 3 different people should get spots. My opinion anyways...
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Post by arsenette on Apr 6, 2009 13:35:15 GMT -5
Actually I agree Lars with Levi though G4 is doing everything in their power to attach him to Nagano like TBS did with Yamada early on by doing videos of them together. They are going to be hard pressed to not invite him with the amount of hype they have put around Levi and trying to say that Nagano wants him there. Outside of the Apology Tour™ that G4 invented they don't keep in touch. Nagano barely keeps in touch with anyone as it is - even his own best friends.
I think Brian should get a pass back since G4 made him qualify twice (and would have come back if it wasn't that he was injured.. provided G4 ever had any intention of bringing him back.. I know M9 would bring him back though). Colin and Mark their second. G4 might bring back Luci or Brett back for a third run.
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Post by joemello on Apr 13, 2009 1:38:00 GMT -5
It could very well be that we're dealing with an un-telegenic person, especially compared to the heart-on-the-sleeve Japanese that surround him. Sure, he can get caught up in the moment just like everyone else, but maybe he keeps to himself more than some of us would like. If this were the case, I certainly could empathize, being an introvert myself.
An alternative is that he sees Sasuke through different lenses. Correct me if I'm wrong, but during 20, he seemed to have more of the "kid in a candy store" outlook that one would expect from an ANC winner. Now that he's doing this regularly and there are things expected of him, this is less "fun" and more "job" or "game" or something other than "challenge" or, in extreme cases, "raison d'etre". This would be unfortunate if it were the case, but not knowing the daily life of a free runner (I have to imagine that it's fairly regimented if it's anything like other sports, especially tour sports) I could understand.
One or both of the above could explain the show flips during the past 2 tourneys-either someone sees it as a way to promote free-running to Japan or it's a way of him to relieve tension during the run. I remember during 21, while I didn't agree with the show flips, I wasn't calling for torches and pitchforks like everyone else.
We may never know Levi's motivations, and I'm willing to take him to task if necessary, but I'm willing to cut the guy a break.
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Post by supersheep on Apr 13, 2009 1:44:15 GMT -5
My only problem with continuously bringing people back is eventually there wont be any room for new people. G4 can't bring back Levi, Luci, David, Brian, Mark, and Colin just because they deserve a chance if they want anyone new to get a shot. I think if M9 wants to bring Levi back and not take up a spot from someone like David or Brian as a returning competitor thats fine with me, but I think there much more deserving people out there, like the aformentioned.
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