Intel Extreme Masters Spring 2023: Asian Open Qualifier 1

The Intel Extreme Masters (#IEM) is the world’s most prestigious #Esports tournament series, and it’s back for another round of gaming glory! But let’s be real, not all of us are professional gamers. Some of us are just here for the memes. So, let’s take a look at some of the funniest moments from IEMs past, and maybe even make a few predictions for the future.

First of all, let’s talk about the memes that have been born out of IEM. There’s the classic “s1mple face,” a screenshot of Ukrainian CS:GO player Oleksandr “#s1mple” Kostyliev looking incredibly intense during a match. This face has been memed to death, with s1mple’s intense gaze being superimposed on everything from stock market charts to baby pictures. But it’s not just s1mple who’s been meme-ified. There’s also “PashaBiceps face,” a screenshot of Polish CS:GO player Wiktor “#TaZ” Wojtas looking like he’s about to drop the hottest beat of all time. This face has been used to represent everything from hype to determination.

But memes aren’t just limited to player faces. There’s also the “IEM trophy,” a meme that mocks the IEM trophy for looking like a cheap plastic toy. This meme was born out of a tweet from popular streamer and professional player Michael “shroud” Grzesiek, who posted a picture of the trophy with the caption “I won an IEM!” The tweet went viral, and the “IEM trophy” meme was born.

But memes aren’t the only source of comedy at IEM. There’s also the bloopers and mishaps that happen during the tournament. Take, for example, the time when a player’s mouse broke during a match. The player, trying to keep his cool, pulled out a backup mouse and continued playing. But little did he know, the backup mouse was a trackpad. You can imagine the chaos that ensued as he tried to aim and shoot with a trackpad.

Another classic moment of IEM comedy is the time when a player’s keyboard stopped working in the middle of a match. Instead of panicking, the player simply pulled out his phone and started typing on it. The crowd was in hysterics as the player, typing away on his phone, somehow managed to win the round.

But perhaps the funniest moment in IEM history was the time when a player’s chair broke mid-match. The player, who was in the middle of a tense 1v1, suddenly found himself on the floor. But instead of getting up and leaving the match, the player simply continued playing while lying on the ground. The crowd was in stitches as the player, lying on his back, somehow managed to win the round.

So, what can we expect from the future of IEM? Well, if history is any indicator, we can expect plenty of memes, bloopers, and mishaps. But we can also expect some amazing moments of skill and teamwork. The competition will be fierce, and the stakes will be high. But at the end of the day, it’s all just a game. And that’s what makes it so fun to watch.

So, whether you’re a hardcore esports fan or just here for the memes, the Intel Extreme Masters is the place to be. See you at the next tournament!

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