Cool dad ruins eSport son's bid at Counter-Strike tournament glory by wandering shirtless onto stream
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eSports are at a crossroads. For centuries, traditional athletics have honored the presence of the shirtless dad as a cheerleader for his children’s teams. The shirtless dad may run right up to the dugout on a hot summer’s day to shout advice to a team of kids who already have a coach. The shirtless dad may jump up from his lawn chair, knocking lukewarm Coors into the grass, to cheer his child on as they sprint across the field for a goal during an important soccer game.
Now, leading Counter-Strike: Global Offensive players have to reckon with whether or not a similar place of respect—or grudging tolerance—can be made for the shirtless dad who’s wandered into their midst.