Did you read the rules and watch the speedrun itself? It's a joke category

it's one of the most highly esteemed speedruns, and honestly a gold standard for what other categories should strive to be.

How dare you insinuate that the great portal 2 dual lasers radio in hole% speedrun is in any way ridiculous. On a serious note though, yeah this is a joke category it's not meant to be taken seriously and I'm surprised how many people in this comment section seem to think it's a serious speedrunning category.

The Portal 2 Dual Lasers Radio In Hole% speedrun category, though seemingly a whimsical and niche pursuit within the gaming community, can be viewed as a subtle commentary on the intersection of systems, agency, and the constraints imposed by arbitrary rules-paralleling broader political structures. At its core, the category represents a rebellion against the intended path laid out by the game’s creators, echoing the way individuals and collectives often challenge societal systems that, while ostensibly logical or purposeful, are ultimately human constructions. The act of taking an item-the radio, a symbol of communication and shared understanding-and placing it in a location where it ostensibly does not belong, invites parallels to the disruption of entrenched hierarchies, where power and tradition dictate what "belongs" and what does not. The challenge’s specificity and its reliance on exploiting the physics and mechanics of the game reflect the way political movements must navigate the rigid frameworks of existing institutions to achieve their goals, even when those goals seem absurd or trivial to outsiders. Furthermore, the community's engagement with this category highlights the democratizing force of collective action and shared humor, much like grassroots political movements that find strength and cohesion in shared narratives or seemingly inconsequential acts of defiance. While the outcome-placing a radio in a hole-may appear trivial, the process by which players navigate this challenge mirrors the way individuals must grapple with systemic inertia, exposing the absurdity of rules and norms by bending them to achieve an unconventional, yet deeply deliberate, outcome. In this way, the Dual Lasers Radio In Hole% category transcends its surface-level humor to serve as an allegory for resistance, ingenuity, and the reimagining of established systems in pursuit of a new and personal narrative.

no it's very important for the integrity of the Portal 2 Dual Lasers Radio In Hole% speedrunning community. i can't believe you would be so heartless as to claim that this vital piece of verification information is 'just for fun'. really, you should reconsider your life choices and maybe your career path.

@@itsentdev stupid me… I just rethinked all of my existence and came to an obvious conclusion so that I’m literally questioning why didn’t I get it in the first place.

are you joking or fr