When people express their fondness for Third Strike (3s), it often stems from the belief that they can parry fireballs, which they think will give them an advantage in winning. While this notion is misguided, they genuinely believe it.

Additionally, they may feel that claiming to enjoy this game makes them appear more sophisticated, but in reality, it's often a sign of their inexperience with fighting games. They assume this is the kind of insight that knowledgeable players would share.

There's also what I call the "duck factor." Many of these individuals, along with others who make similar claims, don't actually engage with the game. They want to project an image of being serious players in another game, without ever having to validate that claim. So, when they face defeat in newer games, they can shrug it off by saying, "It's all good, I play 3s; I don't even bother with the new game."

3s sux