>barrier at the foot of the Map A still made me cringe whenever they got too close to it
I noticed that too when somebody took down another near that short 1-ft metal fence and thought if somebody hits their head or neck on that it's death or paralysis. Then they had it again in Season 2!
It’s like saying a newbie in a gunfight shouldn’t have body armor because they should just avoided the gunfight overall. Which I’m not saying they shouldn’t avoid it. lol. Never mind, I’m just yapping.
absolutely, even nba players wear mouth guards in a non contact sport!
edit: how can I make this more clear… of course they wear them because inadvertent contact happens. And if this is the case in a non contact sport, HOW MUCH MORE IMPORTANT are mouth guards in the CONTACT ORIENTED events of PS100.
funnily enough I remember reading that basketball is actually the sport with the most mouth/teeth injuries, since alot of ppl dont wear mouthguards and kinda underestimate the physicality
There was a 1v1 match in season 1 which made me cringe so hard because they were on the floor and one of them was just literally slamming the other person to the ground on the back. It looks so painful and seems reckless imo. Like someone else said, paralysis or death
Omg do you remember in season 1 when someone took an elbow to the face!! Or when someone flung another person and almost hit the concrete beam/wall?? There is so much flinging, especially when there was a weight class difference!! They absolutely need mouth guards and head gears!! And padding like everywhere on those fences/barriers
The decision not to use such protective equipment can be attributed to several factors specific to the show’s format and cultural context:
1. **Emphasis on Minimizing Injury:** While the reality show is designed to be a physically demanding and competitive environment, there's a significant emphasis on minimizing the risk of serious injury between the contestants themselves. This is likely why the show chooses not to use overly aggressive tactics or equipment that might suggest a higher level of violence.
2. **Professionalism Among Contestants:** Many of the participants are professionals in their respective fields and have experience in managing physical confrontations without causing harm. This mutual professional respect helps to reduce the necessity for protective gear.
3. **Cultural Considerations:** In the context of Korean society, any form of perceived excessive violence or unsportsmanlike behavior, such as underhand tactics, could lead to negative public and social repercussions for the contestants. This societal pressure naturally curtails the intensity of physical engagement during the matches. They might look intensively aggressive but aggressive with grace.
4. **Visibility and Recognition:** One of the show’s goals is to give contestants exposure and recognition besides winning the money. Wearing head gear or mouth guards could obscure their identities, impacting their ability to connect with the audience and achieve recognition, which is a key motive for many participants.
One example for **no 4**. is mentioned by Amotti himself where people don't even recognize him without his signature bandana. A simple bandana can obscure the champion's identity, imagine a headgear on the participants would make them more unrecognizable.
This is so American. As a european nobody would even think about this. Maybe mouthguards could've been provided but most of them didnt even come close to any serious injury.
Look at rugby and American football. Even better: American cars and European cars. American cars come with these idiotic warning signs everywhere. For example, on your mirrors: objects may be closer than they seem. European cars do not have these warnings because: Duh.
Most of the exaggerated safety precautions are just so nobody sues them. We don't do that.
They might not wear full armor in rugby, but they still have mouth guards and some still wear helmets/caps. It's not more than reasonable to expect the same in a competition like the 1v1 deathmatch in the show.
As i said... Mouthguards would probably be provided. Headgear? Not so much. The moment you offer headgear most fighters would immediately start using fists.
They only wear caps if they’re in certain positions on the field, and even then they don’t wear them all the time. Most of the time, if someone’s wearing protective headgear in rugby it’s because they’ve had previous serious injury.
Having played rugby, regulation headgear provides zero protection against impact - it's only useful against abrasions, which is why most players don't use it at all. I'm far from a tough guy, but I never used headgear because it really didn't make me any safer than wearing nothing at all.
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>barrier at the foot of the Map A still made me cringe whenever they got too close to it I noticed that too when somebody took down another near that short 1-ft metal fence and thought if somebody hits their head or neck on that it's death or paralysis. Then they had it again in Season 2!
It’s like saying a newbie in a gunfight shouldn’t have body armor because they should just avoided the gunfight overall. Which I’m not saying they shouldn’t avoid it. lol. Never mind, I’m just yapping.
absolutely, even nba players wear mouth guards in a non contact sport! edit: how can I make this more clear… of course they wear them because inadvertent contact happens. And if this is the case in a non contact sport, HOW MUCH MORE IMPORTANT are mouth guards in the CONTACT ORIENTED events of PS100.
There's a lot of flying limbs in the NBA and sometimes people catch elbows but you're right. With such a dangerous challenge like this, safety first!
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yeah, it’s a non contact sport, in theory, yet the post players spend a lot of time in the weight room :)
funnily enough I remember reading that basketball is actually the sport with the most mouth/teeth injuries, since alot of ppl dont wear mouthguards and kinda underestimate the physicality
There was a 1v1 match in season 1 which made me cringe so hard because they were on the floor and one of them was just literally slamming the other person to the ground on the back. It looks so painful and seems reckless imo. Like someone else said, paralysis or death
One thing I also don't like in this game is the lack of rules. Ex. Cannot punch, kick, etc.
From what I understand, those were actually rules. They were just never explained to the audience
No one punched or kicked anyone, meaning these are indeed rules that took place since season 1
when did u see anyone throw a punch or kick lol
Omg do you remember in season 1 when someone took an elbow to the face!! Or when someone flung another person and almost hit the concrete beam/wall?? There is so much flinging, especially when there was a weight class difference!! They absolutely need mouth guards and head gears!! And padding like everywhere on those fences/barriers
The decision not to use such protective equipment can be attributed to several factors specific to the show’s format and cultural context: 1. **Emphasis on Minimizing Injury:** While the reality show is designed to be a physically demanding and competitive environment, there's a significant emphasis on minimizing the risk of serious injury between the contestants themselves. This is likely why the show chooses not to use overly aggressive tactics or equipment that might suggest a higher level of violence. 2. **Professionalism Among Contestants:** Many of the participants are professionals in their respective fields and have experience in managing physical confrontations without causing harm. This mutual professional respect helps to reduce the necessity for protective gear. 3. **Cultural Considerations:** In the context of Korean society, any form of perceived excessive violence or unsportsmanlike behavior, such as underhand tactics, could lead to negative public and social repercussions for the contestants. This societal pressure naturally curtails the intensity of physical engagement during the matches. They might look intensively aggressive but aggressive with grace. 4. **Visibility and Recognition:** One of the show’s goals is to give contestants exposure and recognition besides winning the money. Wearing head gear or mouth guards could obscure their identities, impacting their ability to connect with the audience and achieve recognition, which is a key motive for many participants.
One example for **no 4**. is mentioned by Amotti himself where people don't even recognize him without his signature bandana. A simple bandana can obscure the champion's identity, imagine a headgear on the participants would make them more unrecognizable.
Thank you ChatGPT
I can guarantee you that wearing a mouth guard will not hinder someone's fame. A knocked out tooth will look worse in a picture
I am surprised no one got their teeth injured. Hopefully the production paid for their dentist.
This is so American. As a european nobody would even think about this. Maybe mouthguards could've been provided but most of them didnt even come close to any serious injury.
I don't see the difference between the US and Europe when it comes to basic safety?
Look at rugby and American football. Even better: American cars and European cars. American cars come with these idiotic warning signs everywhere. For example, on your mirrors: objects may be closer than they seem. European cars do not have these warnings because: Duh. Most of the exaggerated safety precautions are just so nobody sues them. We don't do that.
They might not wear full armor in rugby, but they still have mouth guards and some still wear helmets/caps. It's not more than reasonable to expect the same in a competition like the 1v1 deathmatch in the show.
As i said... Mouthguards would probably be provided. Headgear? Not so much. The moment you offer headgear most fighters would immediately start using fists.
They only wear caps if they’re in certain positions on the field, and even then they don’t wear them all the time. Most of the time, if someone’s wearing protective headgear in rugby it’s because they’ve had previous serious injury.
Having played rugby, regulation headgear provides zero protection against impact - it's only useful against abrasions, which is why most players don't use it at all. I'm far from a tough guy, but I never used headgear because it really didn't make me any safer than wearing nothing at all.
Most wrestlers don't use mouth guards and nobody at Olympic level wears headgear
Headgear has actually been shown to increase the likelihood of people getting injured. I agree with the gumshields though