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Magnus Carlsen quits chess championship after refusing to change out of jeans (www.npr.org)
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[–] Voyajer 16 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Because jeans are such a special garment in a game where you can't see your opponents legs?

[–] Glitterbomb 1 points 3 weeks ago

Maybe they needed to check for anal vibrators

[–] Serinus -4 points 3 weeks ago

It's fine to talk about changing the rules. But you also shouldn't make exceptions to the rules just for the popular players.

He doesn't care about changing the rule as much as he wants to be treated like a diva. There are better ways for him to be using his power.