Evelynn can have HUGE sexual references, But Katarina Can't have a Go Go Pole?

CanadianGuyEh·9/27/2017, 5:50:17 PM·90 votes·7,344 views

YES I am bringing this issue back.

While I was looking at the Evelynn update I felt that she was really well done. Her concept was hit well and the point was made that she is suppose to be this succubus that feeds off of the pain and torment her victims feel. Then I started to listen to her V/O and special interactions and felt confused. The actress and sounds themselves were fine, I just felt that the lines themselves were quite mature.

Now I have no problems with it, its fine to me, but (to those who don't know I put the link in the post) A few Years ago when Slay Belle Katarina was released, her recall was initially a candy cane go-go pole. Then Morello came on to say that it was too much and changed it to her chopping the candy cane pole in half (this is one of the lamest recalls on a skin in a long time in my opinion, but that's besides the point) another point later was made saying "It didn't match her character". Really? That's the excuse? I could name SO many skins that were released where the recalls don't match the character AT ALL. It's a fun skin, that's the point. Look at Moo Cow Alistar, would Alistar, a giant Minotaur wear a cow suit and feed Maokai's cats? NO! But it's funny! It's Great! So I kinda feel the excuse of it not fitting with the character was a cop out. Same with Singed turning into a giant bee, Or Braum elbow dropping a chair (since hes suppose to be a protector/defender) Or better yet, would a war leader who wants to feed her boar with the blood of her victims, ride a giant poro with her recall being her playing with the poro. I'm not against any of these skins, in fact these are some of the best skins in the game.

But it's okay for Eve to have these blatant sexual references (and whore insults to Ahri) but a go go pole is too much?

56 Comments

Mews999/27/2017, 8:08:14 PM57 votes

Wait that was too much but meanwhile Nidalee's dance animation lol wot?[zombie-brand-mindblown]

Edit: Found out animation isn't exclusive to French Maid skin

Sexy Jack Rabbit9/27/2017, 11:11:28 PM33 votes

Except it doesn't fit the character?

Evelynn is meant to be a sexual character. She is a seductress afterall. Katarina on the other hand is a Noxian high command and Assassin. She has no reason to be riding a pole.

Besides the new recall is way better.

The skin is called "SLAY Belle" not "Slut Belle"

It make more sense for her to be Slaying something over riding it.

inplane9/27/2017, 10:21:16 PM21 votes

Maybe their standards have changed over the years? Slay Belle was made so long ago, so it wouldn't be surprising if Riot is more lax about these things now.

OverpoweredSoap9/28/2017, 1:13:54 AM15 votes

Makes sense for Eve cause her entire character is about seducing and making her "lover" feel pain just so she can actually feel something.

Katarina.... is a noxian assassin. That's kinda it. She really doesn't have actual sex appeal to her character/personality (besides her character model being a bit sexual but that's about it).

Didn't really fit for Katarina.

I honestly don't care either way, but it makes sense why it was removed.

LunSeiSleidee9/28/2017, 10:38:38 AM8 votes

Technically, it's because Katarina isn't supposed to be about sex and seduction.

In reality? League Of Legends's** entire female cast** used to be about sex and seduction, back in the days.

Then times changed, Riot realized they were really overdoing it, and we've got variety and female characters that weren't first and foremost designed around their sexuality (regardless of wether they were supposed to be cold assassins, wind spirits, or mages).

Unfortunately, and as I have already pointed it out, it feels as if Riot returned to what they did originally: all female characters focused on having sex appeal. Evelynn's release made all the sexist guys come out from their hole. Since Evelynn's announcements, they feel enabled, so I've seen a spawn of people claiming that women don't play videogames anyway and asking for more sexualization of the female cast.

I am afraid Riot went full-circle and returned to the sexist female design. So perhaps Katarina will return to pole-dance. This makes me really sad, because one of the things I love the most about Riot was how they embraced variety and equality over time. But I can't help it if Riot has decided to change....

Titi the Tiger9/27/2017, 9:20:23 PM7 votes

I agree, why cant kat have a go-go pole but eve can have sexual content RIOT PLEASE!!!!![sg-shisa] Evelynn vsKatarina

ZER0 29/28/2017, 12:31:10 PM6 votes

It doesn't match her character is actually correct. She's not meant to be a "sexy" character, like nidalee or evelynn. There's huge differences. I love Eve, but you guys are grasping at everything "sexy" you can get now. Tone down boner town. Thanks. <3

Hellioning9/27/2017, 11:07:31 PM5 votes

Why do you keep calling it a go-go pole...? Is the word 'stripper' censored?

Almighty9/27/2017, 11:29:42 PM5 votes

I hope this doesn't turn into the new Cigar meme.

http://www.auplod.com/u/dpoula9d885.png

PaffWasTaken9/27/2017, 11:53:30 PM4 votes

Well, today Riot realised that they can get quick and easy money (pretty much the only thing they care about now, sorry but you know it's true) by fanservice, back then I guess their standards were too high for that kind of thing

Jerry SeinfeId9/28/2017, 1:05:33 PM2 votes

but nidalee uses her spear for this shit lmao.

TheFancySkeleton9/27/2017, 9:49:18 PM2 votes

Jeez, hearing that old dominion theme, it makes me wish Hide and Seek was still a thing.

MikiTheMaster9/28/2017, 3:22:54 PM1 votes

They think gogo pole is too much but they oversexualize EVERY SINGLE FEMALE CHARACTER , GJ

Westryx9/28/2017, 5:53:34 PM1 votes

Bring it back Rito!

0 Hogapu9/28/2017, 6:28:04 PM1 votes

Katarina likes you, OP [katarina-love]

Elipo9/28/2017, 7:01:38 PM1 votes

That skin also needs a model update imo, I bought it on my main accont cuz got her in my shop, then I really regretted it after playing w her, she looks so outdated, the colors of her attire are too cold to look christmassy, her body structure doesn't look like Katarina's and you are right: her recal is lame, sigh

Please peopple update this skin (also update many other skins, some look so bad that is a shame you are still having them on the shop)

ScottyRawr9/29/2017, 9:32:17 PM1 votes

LOL that's so funny, I thought of that too and Nid's recall. Everyone is saying now that it doesn't represent how the champions are, but since when is a Christmas skin a real representation of Kat anyways...? -.- Plus Nid has a french maid skin! Is there even holidays in Runeterra? It's really not a valid excuse on why it was taken away. I remember the reason behind both getting taken away in the first place was because it wasn't "appropriate."

Magi Mayvin9/29/2017, 9:44:51 PM1 votes

Because they are popular enough now to try new things and not give a shit about offending some random "CHILDREN PLAY THIS GAME RIOT PLES!".