How Employment Ruined Bowser Jr.

Today, we tell the story of one of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's most downtrodden characters, Bowser Jr. We'll go through the best bracket results and top representatives of the heir to Bowser's throne and his Koopaling friends, and forecast their future. One question looms above the rest. Can they overcome one of the scariest foes smashers ever have to face: employment?
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[@turndownforwalt]

YOU have a JOB?????

[@MrDe-ru2hj]

"Why wouldn't I? I'm not some lazy jerk who lays in bed all day!"

[@toowiggly]

Why do I need a job when I've got a R.O.B?

[@watchrandomuser395onyoutube]

No

[@nathanielmarshmallow6012]

​@@MrDe-ru2hj Say, where can I get one of these *jobs*??

[@JakeSm4sh]

Yes Sirrr

[@Matt-qk8yf]

Jrs results falling off because his mains are normal people is hilarious

[@DrCorndog1]

For a second I thought I'd have to fill the void and start winning majors with Junior, till I remembered I have a job, too.

[@ZumaZoom07]

There’s dozens of us!

[@JMalaby89]

God, I haven’t been able to go to tournaments in a while due to work and travel, this is too real.

[@tyrian_baal]

I gotta drop college and start just playing Lemmy full time

[@Aflay1]

Makes me feel better. I'm a Pac-Main who graduated College... RIGHT when Smash Ultimate came out. All my college friends left. Online kind of grossed me out. I had no motivation to keep playing...aside from the occasional Pac-Man combo video here and there. I guess some people are destined for greatness, and other people....grow up. And either path is fine. And if it isn't....well...it's never too late.

[@22b0x]

10/10 title

[@justaliljello5198]

Agreed.

[@spazemonkey]

Eventually all Bowser Jr mains realize they have to go out and be Bowser.

[@tyrian_baal]

This is deep

[@justgarfield9721]

😞

[@SMOG8]

As a Bowser Jr. main, this makes me happy. This was very fun to watch! I've been practicing and I'm hoping to start playing in tournaments soon. I'm coming for you. You cannot hide. Just wait like a year or two.

[@erickaguirre4888]

Just don't get a job

[@SMOG8]

@@erickaguirre4888I won't

[@Pffer-fsh]

Good luck having to deal with your toughest matchup, the employment.

[@Jay10Real]

as a sane human, the fact that you main bower jr makes me cringe

[@derekjones9564]

Yes sirrrrrr I’m dangerously close to working for a living but Port Priority is motivating me to join the Seattle smash scene lol

[@andysauro1500]

Buffs that would fix from a Jr mains perspective: -Revert mechakoopa changes to allow it to walk thru shield (smash 4 style) - decrease lag after dropping mech - allow kart to respawn when soft hit out of up b recovery - make fair hit box match the animation (slower than the animation currently) - reduce startup/cool down of ftilt (match banjos) - increase grab range (worst tether currently) - increase horizontal aerial mobility (make Jr the aerial based heavy)

[@nathanlevesque7812]

cart is for air mobility

[@brainymaestro8581]

Jr doesn't have a tether, it's just a grab with decently long range BUT it's extremely slow coming in at frame 11

[@lyrics2challenged]

He has a tether? Did I miss something?

[@dinosaurusrex1482]

jr's biggest problems turns out to be weaknesses he never needed

[@brainymaestro8581]

@@lyrics2challenged no he doesn't

[@zoro-sn1zy]

Would love to see this type of video for other characters as well

[@zanyskeleton5291]

i agree

[@youvegot]

in 4 years: "how adulthood ruined steve"

[@hakirayleigh]

Why Aegis mains always have erectile dysfunction??

[@Alxinho959]

@@youvegot Underrated comment

[@datbruh8469]

As someone in the Dutch community, Eevey is still very active in his scene. Sharing a province with players like Mr R means he isn't the very best in his region, but still a force to be reckoned with. He hasn't been entering much, but he does TO his own tournament series that has grabbed the attention of talent all around our country and has become more of a dad to younger players (Old Eevey). He still very much loves the game and isn't ACTUALLY retiring anytime soon However he's RIPPED as hell

[@ZaoStrength]

hell yeah, brotherr!

[@notapro6430]

A series analyzing “”low”” tiers or a character’s journey (across all smash games) could be a banger ngl

[@Kalimier777]

Tweek has a very important message to take from this video. And I loved the content! Even if it’s not the normal stuff this was still amazing!

[@EmptyHand49]

This is why Steve mains keep developing his meta. They have too much time on their hands!

[@EmperorPenguin1217]

And at the same time people refused to adapt

[@camusreviews6877]

“Puff and Wii Fit have become respectable high tiers” 🤨

[@saturnsvictory3368]

Bro what's that title

[@pgstats]

The truth.

[@lordtartaros3738]

I'd love to see more of this type of videos, definitely !

[@WatchMeBeLegacy]

Been a Bowser Jr main since day one of Ultimate, glad to see a video on him!

[@aj4k]

Bowser jr is just the average person I guess

[@matthics8164]

Fun fact:Mutama is a.k.a. "The History of Smash channel." He is now one of the biggest threat on WiFi Japanese Smash scene. Also: Bowser Jr is actually the high tier in JP online tier list

[@TheFlashyLucario]

Funnily enough, Young Eevey actually organizes my locals, so I actually know him in person. He’s a great guy, and still does a lot for our local scene. He also played Pikachu this week at our local, so he’s trying out some different stuff 👀

[@StriderZessei]

Can't wait for the sequel video: "How Socialist-Marxism is Keeping Dr. Mario in Bottom Tier."

[@SMOG8]

And then "How The Monarchy Holds Back Kirby's Potential"

[@drakejoshofficialyoutubech5569]

Hopefully they also make a video called "The Industrial Revolution and it's Effects on Shulk's Metagame"

[@tyrian_baal]

I'd love to see "how coporate America suppresses Little Mac's abilities"

[@fortidogi8620]

we're running out of realized economic systems. we need to turn to some hypothetical ones. mutualism?

[@AndreasSaag]

“How non stick frying surfaces revolutionized the ledge meta - a Mr Game & Watch story”

[@StepCat]

great video!! and thanks for including my setups! :) jr will soon thrive

[@mann-nova9392]

This was a very nice recap of the character's history. Funny too! Good job from all involved. Hope to see the Koopa kids tear it up at more majors.

[@aboxyguy]

A look back on Jr's competitive journey is something I never expected! Jr (or lemmy) has been my main since smash4 so its cool to see a deep dive on such an overlooked guy, I truly love how unique people's playstyles are from each other

[@TheMegaMarv]

And that's why i don't go to school.

[@PeppySweetheart]

Man, this is some TOP-NOTCH editing! Probably one of the most engaging videos you guys have put out! Thank you!

[@supergirlkels]

this is the best pgstats vid i have ever seen LMAO

[@LooseCo]

Bowser Jr is just fun. I hate people that complain that he isn't based around Sunshine with the paintbrush and stuff. I would NOT be as drawn to Bowser Jr if he was like that. I love how he pulls out buzzsaws, drills, a fork, a cannonball, etc. His kit is so much fun. The only downside specifically IS the sunshine thing they kept in his Final Smash. I really wish they changed it so that Bowser Jr and the Koopalings get on an airship and bombard the battlfield

[@SleepyFawn]

It's just that his sunshine appearance was really iconic, and apart from mario maker, I've never even seen him in a koopa car. A rare smash bros misreprentation

[@hunbi1875]

@@SleepyFawn he's in a Koopa car in like

[@hunbi1875]

@@SleepyFawn 10 whole games

[@hunbi1875]

@@SleepyFawn also he didn't do anything in sunshine so making a whole kit would be extremely boring. He'd just be "throw paint" the character.

[@hunbi1875]

@@SleepyFawn and at that point we have inkling

[@Imboredlol]

I love all the little character storylines Cuz there's so many characters with so many to stories to tell

[@mew2921]

can’t wait for the sequel to this: How Roy and Aegis Made Inkling Endangered

[@realchoodle]

Walt talking about ult?? So cool.

[@k-dawgHI]

Love the ending 😂

[@NathanRW]

Something I really wish they did with his kit: Instead of up special being Abandon Cart (or whatever the name is), I think a better move would be to use his cannon, pointed downwards, giving him about the same distance. So on the ground this would create an explosion similar to his current up special, and in the air would shoot a flame downwards out of the cannon, burning anyone in the hitbox beneath him, but not spiking.

[@AndreasSaag]

“Plus there’s a stable of young junior players who probably don’t even have to get a job anytime soon” 😂😂😂 I LOVE the biased tone of this video, pleas more content like this :)

[@samsee_ca]

The sentence *“turndownforwalt made a Smash Ultimate video about Bowser Jr.”* sounds like it was A.I. generated. Completely out of left field.

[@gkoala8360]

You really do have to be a specialist to play bowser jr. Yes, I do realize that the music playing at the beginning is Specialist from P4G.

[@clonesharpshooter101]

Oddly enough, Bowser Jr. has been showing some promise on dealing with the Steve matchup. Maybe this might inspire some players to invest some more time in them, unlike the current Bowser Jr. mains who have lives to live and responsibilities, lol

[@EmperorPenguin1217]

I'm a Steve main. Bowser Jr. is OK against him. I feel that Simon destroys him

[@brainymaestro8581]

Bowser jr. actually has a few unique ways to deal with the steve matchup. One of them is the fact that as jr you can use dair to go through steve up smash fairly consistently. Jr also has 2 ways to escape Steve's jab combos which are his dair and fair which both have a frame 1 landing hitbox.

[@Mandasnor]

enjoyed the video a lot, thanks for making it

[@ininite4789]

11:53 That Deidara reference

[@marcotanooky9651]

The thumbnail and title without context is the best thing ever

[@VJ-Vice]

No mention of the best bowser jr main and NU game room legend fingees!? In all seriousness tho this was one of my favorite videos from you guys yet and I’d love to see you guys do this with other characters

[@daveroonie]

As an ex-bowser jr main I can confirm I did get employed

[@capncmonkey3261]

I remember being that one guy who can CRUSH the top players in my high school and local tournaments, but after I joined the corp I really didn’t have a lot of time to play anymore

[@Mirrorthrone68]

Awesome video, hilarious ending. Thanks for showing Jr and his player base the love and attention they deserve.

[@collegeoffoliage6776]

Wait are we just gonna ignore "Puff is a high tier"?? 😅

[@Tbmeanz]

as a jr main, it’s really nice to just hear positive words about him. thank you

[@CrimsonArzuros]

OMG they finally made a video about Mugen... Wait, Bowser Jr.?

[@Jesus-hu4lq]

Next time someone does what your character says about you? Bowser jr mains: getting jobs and becoming responsible adults and members of society Bowser jr/koopalings are fun I'm a roy (best fire Emblem/koopaling imo) main who doesn't like the best fire Emblem character of the koopalings

[@natethebad]

Phenomenal video! I love to see new types of content here and I think this style of scripted storytelling fits the channel well!

[@divade]

Very well done, glad mutama got the attention about being a completely different playstyle.

[@alejandrobenavides766]

14:10 The editor used Wario Land Shake It music?!? Incredibly based behavior right there

[@Duckiefasca]

I am also a full time member of society who was seen as a great Jr in my region of SFL. After lockdown, I stopped attending events and rarely stream smash anymore. Something I thought would be in my life forever has now devolved into an side event at a weekend hangout with friends all because of a retail job. Who knows what the future holds, but I'd like to be better one day. My tag is Duck, but you probably won't find any notable results on SmashData

[@joshuateer]

The message to tweek at the end was hysterical

[@aahpy]

I didn't know I wanted this pgstats video until I got it

[@emsharingan8639]

Hilarious how the worst thing that can happen to a smash player is becoming a functioning member of society lol.

[@blacksun9703]

smash ultimate competition history + unpopular(a little bit) character users tournament details, really good and unique

[@sonton2042]

Was holding out for a Vavik mention, he is a lab monster and got the best footstool oos comboes. Oh well great video regardless!

[@rileylynn5824]

I loved this video! I will definitely watch for low-mid character analysis in the future. I love bowser jr and a bunch of low teir characters. I like that they are getting talked about a little bit.

[@Angelofdeath_OwO]

YEA JR GANG

[@jonathanhiley2375]

Reelsteal mention let’s go!!! He’s been tearing up Central VA tournaments all year and also has some good wins at Xanadu

[@StephenSiu]

This was easily one of the most entertaining videos you've ever made. My feedback? DO MORE. I have a job too.... no wonder my falcon fell off a cliff.

[@DrewDevs]

You'll never catch me having a job. Gotta get my gsp up fr

[@adiodo1232]

I should pick up this character and put it on my CV

[@boppertron4929]

I hope to one day see a video on Meta Knight, but only after he's been able to improve more with more varied results. Bonk is carrying him rn, but Abadango's recent performance and new Meta Knights moving up the ranks makes me happy. It looks like he's developing into an important part of Ultimate's counterpick gameplay with his face showing up on many player's character lists that I saw in this video. Give him time to develop past the gimmick of ladder and bridge combos, and he'll be tearing up brackets, or at least helping do so. In example, Abadango showed off an option Meta Knights rarely used even after the buffs to it in Ultimates Final patch, up throw, for kills.

[@ExcellSpirits]

I’ve been a Jr. main since Smash 4 day 1 solely because he was my favorite Mario character as a kid, seeing this thumbnail before watching makes me laugh since if it’s what I think it is it definitely applies to me since I don’t play smash competitively as much anymore as I grew older. I still enjoy the gams, and especially Jr. too! Thank you for shining light on some of our playerbase!

[@nameputhpong9041]

A complete “You fool! Now you’ll never reach top 8.” moment.

[@Colei0]

Glad to see this! Has been my main since he first released!

[@Alxinho959]

I’ve been a victim of your Roy before, you’re pretty good!

[@Colei0]

@@Alxinho959 That is so crazy, I appreciate that! It’s a small world!

[@tyrian_baal]

@@Colei0 ROYS OUR BOY

[@Spyder-Marth]

Very interesting video! I hope we see more videos like this. Maybe one about Hero or Marth... if we ever see them do anything again...

[@ohcomeon1111]

Imagine how many really good players are out there that are too busy working a job and not going to tourneys

[@plabcentral630]

I’m no top player but I’m decent at mid level and I can confidently say that low tier and obscure characters really do have some advantages on the matchup check.

[@plabcentral630]

Also yes I go to university and have a job

[@clancy2535]

The title LOL

[@alexpotts6520]

Tfw Tweek randomly busts out his Bowser Jr in bracket in the next couple of weeks...

[@Awacadooo]

New life plan: 1) Main Bowser Jr. 2) Get a job 3) Stonks

[@cowspawnerthecringeworthy7815]

LMAO 0:35 THATS ME

[@Big-_-Win-_-777]

That fucking vine boom when showing Kazuya and Steve had me crying laughing. What a good video. I love pgstats.

[@StoryTeller796]

Wait what? Well, I do suppose Palutena's Nuetral Special and Side Special can still get Bowser Jr's poor defenses, though if Jr is about to be comboed by a Nuetral Aerial, just use Up-Special and then Palu will have to clang the cart itself or take damage from an explosion. I did this consistently with Palutena in an online match. Morton isn't all that bad. Maybe Nintendo's writing team for Mario has been currently in a recent state of "not existing" but there's been good stuff done with him, and that could be done with him. Actually, all of the Koopalings should get another chance, especially with the opinion that I have that they should be their oen characters separate from Bowser Jr and that Jr should have a near entire rework with his paintbrush being made a part of his moveset, and his Koopa Clown Car having more explosions, especially with his cannonball, and he should be able to breath fireballs.

[@buzzcut13]

These kinds of vids for every lesser played character and their lesser known top players please!

[@thatclassysheep1244]

I’m a bowser jr main so it looks like I’ll have a bright future lol! But fr bowser jr mains seem to be good at having a work-life balance which is really funny because the character is made fun of. I’m hoping to be the next big jr main in smash bros ultimate. I’m the best in my school, so hopefully I’ll go places

[@datdamnkez]

As someone who's a bowser.jr main that get beat at tournaments I attend it feels good to see people talk about him

[@andyblargextra]

Eevey was truly "Livin' like Larry" Also, #MORTONGANG FOR LIFE

[@frijolespepepapa9464]

that msm was one of the coolest tournaments ever.... everyone was playing so emotional, it was a bloodbath

[@Evan-xj7eb]

"Baffling innovations such as cannonball in neutral"

[@AntJayRod25]

You ever get an Clown Car explosion, into a Mechakoopa explosion, into a hammer/wand swing? Feels amaaaaaaazing.

[@YOSSARIAN313]

The worst enemy of high level smash. Getting a job and touching grass

[@mechaaalpha]

Great title Lmao

[@rotomRASENGAN]

The idea of Larry Lurr and Ludwig Ahgren being the Koopalings is hilarious. We need to find other streamers/pro gamers with the other Koopalings’ names. All I can think of is Natsumiii to represent Wendy.

[@christopherlu8276]

I need someone to make a mod where it's them in the clown car. That would be awesome.

[@hidsnake]

One of the first Smash tournaments I ever watched was Low Tiers for Smash Wii U at Glitch 2 and probably one of the last times Tweek played Bowser Jr. competitively. It was one of the most hype top 4 matches I have ever seen. No joke.

[@Ragnellrok]

Our local Jr. Main quit the game for med school so this is so true

[@pbz7572]

This was a goated vid. I’d love to see this for a character like Inkling, DK or KRool

[@frogerzard6606]

Would love to see a video like this about lucario

[@Yayonzo]

Maybe I should have stuck with Smash, man. I played nothing but Jr. in 4 and did pretty alright at locals, but competitive anxiety and...school/my job took their toll. Happy to see that both his results and tier placement are better in Ultimate, godspeed.

[@Redbird-vp4es]

I used to play against zap regularly and woah he’s phenomenal

[@miwiarts]

I love the character-specific showcase! I also love that you showcased lesser used characters that are below high-tier. Isabelle next? 🐶

[@Calico_Kara]

contender for the funniest video title this year

[@planetary-rendez-vous]

Sad, you can't make history if you're not fully dedicated to something but you often just want to not be and live your life

[@nathanlevesque7812]

Falco, Puff, Wiifit as high tiers? So half the roster is in high tier. Neat.

[@kiritsuna]

It's funny because the ones who play characters like Bowser Jr. or some other low tiers are the ones who do something apart from playing smash

[@serpentmaster1323]

Its just like regular college volleyball. You have awesome players until they graduate.

[@jparks3721]

Employment to Bowser Jr mains is like Junior year of high school to Steve mains

[@CaillouKan]

I would love to see a video of wolf!! Ultimates most popular character that has never won a major

[@Phemon1337]

As a Jr main, I am proud to main this runty little son(?) of King Koopa himself. I may never really go to any tournaments (funnily enough, *it's because I have a job*), but I still have a blast with him

[@YoungSimbaFGC]

Ooooooo tweek trying bowser jr again would make me a fan again oooooooo