Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Has Created a Tea Bagging Achievement
Likely every first-person shooter fan from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare to Halo knows the infamy that is "tea bagging." Fans often see it as a sign of disrespecting the opponent, others enjoy the "meme" factor of the entire process, while some simply avoid mentioning it. Modern Warfare is only one of many FPS games that players have brought the action to.
While normally "tea bagging" is reserved as a social action among fans of FPS titles, the developers at Infinity Ward have implemented a unique achievement into Modern Warfare. Although it uses different phrasing, it is very clear what the developers intend for players to do, which raises some fun and interesting questions for fans.
Although the title is deceptive, "Sweet Tunes" is an achievement that will unlock a unique charm within Modern Warfare. This charm can be earned when players complete the challenge: "Crouch rapidly over several players after you've killed them." Fans who read this challenge immediately recognized it and took to Reddit to share their amazing find. Even in Modern Warfare, "tea bagging" is a common practice for fans. Depending on the scenario it either ends with intense frustration or the laughter of other players and peers.
Fans say that this is not the first time that "tea bagging" has made an official appearance in the Call of Duty franchise. In Call of Duty: Ghosts, players could find a field order that would have a similar objective. The field order would reward XP and other minor things for completion, but never has victory been so sweet as in Modern Warfare's Sweet Tunes charm.
Other fans criticize the decision saying that Activision and Infinity Ward should not promote and encourage "tea bagging." The idea of promoting quick scoping, "tea bagging," and other unrealistic things create a game environment that is overall negative. This mainly stems from "tea bagging" being seen as a negative action in the eyes of many Call of Duty players.
In the end, it depends on the community itself. While some games have determined that "tea bagging" is a completely negative action, others see it as a sign of peace and diplomacy on the battlefield. The narrative that follows this strange action from game to game evolves based on the game's community. With a charm and the support of Infinity Ward, the action is almost honored as a part of FPS history and the overall community of FPS fans around the world.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
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