Just because the opening several moves rely on rote memory, does not mean the game does. If it were just a test of memory, the game would have been computationally solved already, it isn't, it isn't even close.

Incorrect!

I think you're ascribing too much malice into internet posts.

Its quite sexist to assume only guys say those things. Youve never met a woman who called their SO honey? Or a couple where the woman prefers gaming over the man? How is doing taxes or watching water boil in ANY sense gender specific? My ex would love to watch cricket but Id rather watch water boil. You, and everyone…

I dunno about this year, but of all time? There can be only one:

It's definitely cool when top players like Infiltration go ahead and use not-top-tier characters. It shows that it's the player that is responsible for winning, not the character.