While technically dated compared to modern animations, it remains a nostalgic piece for longtime Dota 2 players and is often cited in discussions about the heroes' rivalry history . Context: The Tidehunter vs. Kunkka Rivalry

"Tidehunter Buys Some Kunkka" is a classic fan-made Dota 2 Source Filmmaker (SFM) comedy video released in 2012 by creator Cyborgmatt . It humorously depicts the intense rivalry between and Admiral Kunkka , specifically playing on Tidehunter's iconic "Kunkka!" voice lines . Review of the Video

“A lot of kunkka's lines for killing tidehunter are flirty as hell. They're definitely secret friends.” Reddit · r/DotA2 · 3 years ago Short Video: Tidehunter Buys Some Kunkka : r/DotA2

The video relies on "SFM humor" of the early 2010s, characterized by exaggerated character animations and the literal interpretation of game audio.

Much of the community's enjoyment of this pairing comes from their unique in-game interactions , such as Kunkka's flirty or respectful taunts when killing Tidehunter and Tidehunter's constant screaming of his name. Perspectives on the Duo