The Definitive E vs L

When I commented on Team Eugene vs Team Lester, I talked about it being like Superman (Eugene) vs Batman (Lester), about how it was a preference of a wholesome hero to a darker hero. But it's not actually like that.

I think it's more of a dominating favorite against a strong and resisting underdog.

It's the Yankees against the Red Sox. An empire against a stabilized rebellion. That's more of what Team Eugene vs Team Lester is.

But who really has the edge? Let's find out.

BACKGROUND

Team Eugene started four years ago. After years of progression from Meo, Tuxedo Mask, Kurt Angle and many many more and also the growing popularity of the actual freshman Eugene Ong in the Ateneo and the Ateneo covered courts, it seemed like the next step in the evolution of the Eugene mythos.

Team Lester, on the other hand, spawned as a result of Team Eugene. When a government gets too drunk with power, a group of resistance will always arise to fight the corrupt. Margaret Mead said "never doubt that a group of committed citizens can change the world", and change the world they did, for Team Lester was born.

Advantage: Team Eugene (history with tradition trumps newly made history)

PURPOSE

Team Eugene was created to solidify the power base of the actual Eugene Ong.

Team Lester was created to keep Team Eugene from taking over the world.

Advantage: Team Lester

RESOURCES

Team Eugene has a friendster account, a DLSU clone and hundreds of followers from the Ateneo, the covered courts and that computer place across the street.

Team Lester has sewer rats.

Advantage: Team Eugene

POWER

Team Eugene was at its peak years ago. Now, it still enjoys power but has begun it's decline partly due to too much mainstream appeal.

Team Lester has not yet reached its peak. However, it has lurked around the shadows all this time and continues to exert power. It's got to peak something soon, right?

Advantage: Team Lester

GREATEST PERFORMANCE

Team Eugene: Soca-dancing Eugene
Team Eugene: Falling out of his chair and pretending it didn't happen.

Team Lester: Survivor-singing Lester
Team Lester: Puma quoting Lester

Advantage: Tie

SUPPORTING CAST

Team Eugene has his basketball teammates, dota whatevers and many other innumerable people we still don't know.

Team Lester has Sherri.

Advantage: Team Lester

LEGACY

If the world ended today, Team Eugene will be remembered for its remarkable 4 year run of dominance and prolific accomplishments.

Team Lester has yet to peak and if the world ended today, it would be a rebellion that ran out of time.

Advantage: Team Eugene

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So who won? Well, no one really knows. Again, it depends on who you like better, the Yankees or the Red Sox, did MJ broke free or did he push Miller? Each side has its merits and I suppose time will tell on who will be victorious.

In the end, Team Eugene flies together and Team Lester crawls together. Who takes the middle ground wins.