Feliks Zemdegs' articles, TV interviews and radio interviews

[Faz]

Heh, the media are crazy

First things first. A family friend wanted to do a small story on me, but it ended up being a big thing. Most people at school know about it.

First was the article - Melbourne schoolboy a Rubik's Cube genius
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,25572424-2862,00.html

The video you see there was shown on T.V this morning, and I didn't even know about it The photo is a bit...... weird.

Next thing I know, we get a phone call from a radio station asking to do an interview this morning, but I had band , so I couldn't do it.
This afternoon, My favourite radio show - Hamish and Andycalled my school and
I was interviewed by phone immediately after school. It was really cool. I will provide links when it is online.

Tomorrow, I am going on The Today show for an interview, and I will post that here if I can.

I am also going on Sunrise sometime - which is anither T.V show

Man, the media is crazy.

Comment below

 

[Dene]

Haha nice one Faz. When did the article go up on the WCA site? I must have stumbled across it completely by accident almost as soon as it went up >.<

You should be careful though, don't let the media pressure get to you. The last thing you want is to feel really pressured in competition.

 

[Faz]

Whaa? It's everywhere. Heh, I'm not too pressured.

 

[andatude]

OH MY GOODNESS!! THATS BLOODY AWESOME!!

Hamish and Andy? My favorite radio station too!

Sunrise and the Today Show thats awesome. I'm gonna be looking out for you on the television in the morning!!!

Congratulations mate!

 

[Faz]

Btw, they offered to fly me to Sydney......
It's my exam week now too lol.

PS: Sunrise kinda declined, because the Today Show already had me on.

 

[andatude]

Fly you to Sydney? cool!

I thought they they'd do the interview from your place if you know what i mean. Like they talk to you from the screen thing. That's gonna be really cool if you come to Sydney. i wouldn't mind meeting ya. lol

 

[Faz]

Hmm. I said they offered. No way I'm going to Sydney during exams. I'm doing it at the Burke Street plaza or something and Megan Gale will be there lol.

 

[andatude]

O.O

Hi 5!

 

[Rubixcubematt]

damn, thats awesome feliks. I heard them talking about it at the end of Hamish and Andy. Don't stuff up

 

[Faz]

Hamish and andy interview:

http://www.fox.com.au/shows/hamishandandy/listen/podcasts
They diss the rubik's clock.

 

[Retz]

Looking forward to playing Andy's PS3?

 

[masterofthebass]

no offense, but the "hamish & andy" interview makes me think that australian radio personalities are quite stupid. Also, saying you can do it in 8 seconds is not something you should've done. You should say your average time, not some single best time. it gives the public the impression that you can always solve it that fast. You should really think about the press releases you give out, especially on a national level.

 

[Tyson]

no offense, but the "hamish & andy" interview makes me think that australian radio personalities are quite stupid. Also, saying you can do it in 8 seconds is not something you should've done. You should say your average time, not some single best time. it gives the public the impression that you can always solve it that fast. You should really think about the press releases you give out, especially on a national level.

I agree here. Definitely, I'm not trying to take any spotlight away from you and enjoy the attention while you can, but cubers who speak to media have an obligation to present accurate information. Telling people you can 'solve the cube in 8 seconds' makes it seem like you can do that all the time. If someone asks me how long it takes me, I say 17 seconds. That's more representative of my ability.

If someone asks you how long it takes you to solve the cube blindfolded, don't say 30 seconds neglecting to state that it takes you 30 seconds to memorize the cube for a combined time of one minute.

And the World Championships are in Dusseldorf. What you have in New Zealand is only a national championship. Please provide accurate information as you are the first time many people in your area are hearing about competitive cubing.

 

[AvGalen]

so......that avatar is not really what you look like?

Please tell me that Dene DOES look like his/her avatar

 

[Ethan Rosen]

Please tell me that Dene DOES look like his/her avatar

There's definitely a resemblance.

 

[Dene]

Whaa? It's everywhere. Heh, I'm not too pressured.

Not pressured yet, but you might be in the competition, especially with a whole lot of media folk trying to film you.

so......that avatar is not really what you look like?

Please tell me that Dene DOES look like his/her avatar

Of course I'm a pretty blonde girl without a beard!

As for the radio show: deary me that was painful to listen to.
EDIT: Was the PS3 thing for real? That's quite a nice deal.

 

[AvGalen]

Whaa? It's everywhere. Heh, I'm not too pressured.

Not pressured yet, but you might be in the competition, especially with a whole lot of media folk trying to film you.

so......that avatar is not really what you look like?

Please tell me that Dene DOES look like his/her avatar

Of course I'm a pretty blonde girl without a beard!

As for the radio show: deary me that was painful to listen to.
EDIT: Was the PS3 thing for real? That's quite a nice deal.

Phew, I was afraid you would be yet another bearded man that was pretending to be a young and beautiful woman on the internet.

 

[Dene]

I would never deceive thee!

 

[AvGalen]

I would never deceive thee!

I feel completely reassured now

 

[jacob15728]

That radio show sucked horribly; they were making a mockery of this whole situation. Just a question for Fazruls, how long have you been cubing and how much do you practice per day? I think they should have included that information.