Feliks Zemdegs' articles, TV interviews and radio interviews

[dougbenham]

The photo is a bit...... weird.

I'd have to agree..

 

[Faz]

Did the Today show - Today. This morning at about 7:20 it went to air, I will see if I can find something about it. Btw, they interviewer was not very smart, and hadn't really done research. They're like "Solve it now to get an official time, and you could get the WR" I got around 10-11 I think. I will try and find a video.

Tyson - I did not say anything about world championships, information was mixed up I think. Also, they asked my PB, and I did tell the interviewer my average was 12 seconds, they just threw 8 seconds out there as it sounds better.
Yes, my avatar is me.
I have been cubing for a year. Weekdays: 20-30 mins Weekends: 1-3 hours, unless I have homework/study.
To tell you the truth, I have no idea if the ps3 thing was real. I probably wouldn't even use it.

EDIT:

http://today.ninemsn.com.au/videoindex.aspx - Under "Rubik's cube kid"


Oh, how embarassing. I fail on T.V

Some quotes:
"Rubik's cube kid" - Oh god no
"We all hate him" - That was a bad joke.
I talk so high pitched at the start............
"Do you think you can beat that?" - Bahahaha
"Why don't we see if we can make it official on National T.V." - .................................
"10.46 seconds" It was like 14. My hands were so cold

 

[teller]

Did the Today show - Today. This morning at about 7:20 it went to air, I will see if I can find something about it. Btw, they interviewer was not very smart, and hadn't really done research. They're like "Solve it now to get an official time, and you could get the WR" I got around 10-11 I think. I will try and find a video.

Tyson - I did not say anything about world championships, information was mixed up I think. Also, they asked my PB, and I did tell the interviewer my average was 12 seconds, they just threw 8 seconds out there as it sounds better.
Yes, my avatar is me.
I have been cubing for a year. Weekdays: 20-30 mins Weekends: 1-3 hours, unless I have homework/study.
To tell you the truth, I have no idea if the ps3 thing was real. I probably wouldn't even use it.

Dealing with the public/media is tricky...they really don't understand. It probably doesn't matter if they get the details right--you're an ambassador and you made cubing look interesting by easily beating beating Minh Thai's old record by what...50%? Hehe...now if they flipped out over a 0:30 solve, I'd have to facepalm, but I think you represent us just fine.

 

[Todd]

Nice one Feliks, unfortunately I was getting ready for work and missed the interview on TV today.

Was amusing though, it was only the other day I went to the coffee shop and saw your mug in there with some cubes and a story about you, I thought 'hey thats fazruls...'

Media is tricky, but you certainly havent done australian speedcubing any harm, i only hope this brings in more curious cubers.

Btw - reading the article made me pick up my cube (which I have been neglecting of late), sooo rusty

 

[TimMc]

People will still think an Average of 12 seconds is fast. Most think sub-1-minute is fast! Saying your PB is 8 seconds isn't really misinforming them. If people don't understand the difference between PB and Average then you shouldn't have to spell it out to keep fellow speedcubers happy.

You seem to be handling them well though. Don't worry about the apparent lack of research on the interviewers behalf. It just reflects poorly on them. Being informative as possible will look better... don't worry about speaking down to them too much (i.e. avoiding jargon). Mentioning permutations and algorithms isn't a bad thing... it just highlights the research of lack thereof on the interviewers behalf.

EDIT:
Congrats btw!

Tim.

 

[Rawn]

Nice. It so cool how you got on tv.

 

[mazei]

same thing here...me and a few friends of mine were called up for an interview on tv. in any case, good job lad.

 

[cookingfat]

Hey I wonder if Andy will still give you his PS3?

I just noticed they mentioned you again today on that show.

Nice one dude.

 

[Faz]

Lol yes I listened to today's bit on the site.
I think it was a joke, but seriously, I have no idea.