Mario Kart Wii: The History of the Ultra Shortcut

[@SummoningSalt]

Gonna give shoutouts down here to the music artists that I used in this video: HOME - soundcloud.com/home-2001 - This guy is known for his song "Resonance", but I hope that his legacy doesn't end there. Resonance is great, but he has dozens of other tracks that are not only amazing for casual listening, but work fantastically as background music for videos (such as this one!) Thanks so much for letting me use your music, it's rare to see that with music creators of your stature. Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com/music/ - He needs no introduction. When it comes to royalty-free music, he is the king of it. His songs have probably been used in millions of productions worldwide, and for good reason- he has an enormous library of high quality songs. There's a few of his songs in particular (Frost Waltz, Impact Lento) that I keep coming back to for my videos. On behalf of myself and countless other creators, thank you for being awesome. Luminist - luministmusic.bandcamp.com/ - I found him from his synthesizer remakes of the Metroid soundtrack. They were amazing of course, so I decided to poke around to see what other stuff he had. While there's not too much of it so far, what's there is really unique and beautiful. I've never heard music quite like the songs from his EP "Simulations" before, and I hope that you continue making music in the future. Thanks for letting me use what you've got so far, and I can't wait to see what's in store for later. Shikimo - soundcloud.com/shikimo - Funnily enough, the way I found out about Shikimo was from an email that was sent to me Since I'm so picky with the music I use, it's rare that I find artists from them reaching out to me- the song Shikimo sent me, however, which I used in this video (Getaway) was too good to ignore. So, to any synth artists out there, please feel free to send me an email with what you've got! Thank you for deciding to contact me, Shikimo. I look forward to exploring more of what you have in the future. Stevia Sphere - steviasphere.bandcamp.com/ - I learned about this artist recently, when I was just browsing through a youtube playlist looking for potential background music. When I found Stevia Sphere, I realized I had struck gold- there were dozens of brilliant, widely varying songs across a bunch of albums, and 95% of them were under a creative commons license, meaning they were free to use in videos. Stevia's music ranges from really relaxing, to thought provoking and inspiring, and everywhere in between. Thanks for all that you've done! Three Chain Links - soundcloud.com/beardmont - I'm convinced that this guy creates some of the best synth music on the internet, and it's really a shame that he doesn't have a bigger following. Links' song "All We Ever See Of Stars" in particular is just incredible, but don't stop looking there- there are so many that are similar in quality. Links does a great job making music that sounds like it's ripped straight from 30 years ago. Thanks for creating it all, and for releasing it with a creative commons license no less!

[@OctaHeart]

Nice to see such great musicians have their talent be recognized.

[@williamthomasmi10]

The dashes after the links kinda mess it up, but you just gotta erase it in the URL cell :)

[@w1lDstYLe]

Ayyy even more reason the Salt deserves respect.

[@t.w.videos1739]

Summoning Salt there actually is another rainbow road ultra shortcut but it has only been done with tas

[@ClassySuit]

can you do one on SMB Wii please!

[@logand450]

"He intentionally threw away a few seconds by picking Luigi simply because... well, he likes Luigi" A man of culture I see.

[@jj-qm8iv]

CreepyProduce approves

[@MrKevin486]

I always pick Luigi. He is a bro

[@kriskevin912]

only real ones would do that

[@legallydoodled9783]

I miss the year of Luigi

[@MoyeMK]

using Luigi only costs a few tenths lol, not a few seconds

[@thesboi5204]

"Why was it all possible?" That was the question in one guy's mind... *M r . B e a n*

[@TheNuclearBolton]

Lmao, I even remember Mr.Bean from back in the day. I could never master the shortcuts though

[@Amybnunny]

The usernames are part of what make these videos so great.

[@thoriummothman]

@18107863 the Leonardo Da Vinci of mario kart wii*

[@mrsexy5680]

Me bean is questioning existence

[@ninjao_yourninjabro5501]

MrBean35000vr

[@floriswiddershoven3651]

This guy makes Mario Kart Wii shortcuts sound like they are the most important discovery in history

[@Arthur-cq4ok]

Mario kart wii shortcuts are more important than your existance

[@djordjenesic7037]

He is maybe dedicated for the game you don't know

[@johnriley1458]

Technically they actually are. This video has over one million views. People can only meet a max of 80,000 people in their life. More people have watched this video than Floris will every meet in his life. Mario Kart Wii shortcuts are indeed more important than his existence.

[@djordjenesic7037]

and because it is the most important discovery in history

[@maxsalden9227]

Arthur van Everdingen don’t listen to Arthur he is stupid

[@calebos268]

ARTHUR JUST PULLED OFF THE RAINBOW ROAD ULTRA SHORTCUT

[@TheScarletTomato1]

link?

[@calebos268]

​kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3XdapSlf6p-jdE

[@TheScarletTomato1]

@@calebos268 thanks

[@KarmaP3]

Btw sry I didnt see ur comment

[@internetexplorer9066]

History been made

[@Cyranek]

made these feel like great scientific discoveries

[@DustyyBoi]

That's because they're

[@madmenboss]

BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY!

[@anthonysmith1228]

They are...

[@BiscuitTime420]

they are

[@abyzzthelesbianmidget9686]

Why tf are u everywhere?

[@dermathze700]

"Thanks to the extensive work done by Mr. Bean..." is now my favorite quote.

[@Electy]

Instructor: Sorry, but you failed your driving test Me: I did the Mushroom Gorge Ultra Shortcut in Mario Kart Wii once Instructor: holy...

[@_carrbgamingjr]

Electy automatic pass

[@nojumper01]

Instructor: YOU AUTOMATICALLY PASS

[@Haydunk]

**PASS**

[@dorsal6612]

Instructor: I mean you still can't have your drivers license but wow

[@blusnoopy830]

*i made this have 666 likes and my heart is happy*

[@BucketsGaming23]

Well, it happened. The rainbow road glitch was done humanly

[@parrogakaparadise9477]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@rphxx6906]

who did it

[@eveze5889]

@@rphxx6906 just search up Arthur rainbow road

[@DavidN16792]

Song at 12:40?

[@barackobama1381]

@@DavidN16792 loser

[@peixesFishy]

The amazon truck driver when I order same day shipping at 11:59 pm

[@haris4b.]

AlgaePalJoe 😂😂

[@rjbrus3]

Surprised this comment doesn't have more likes. I died laughing!

[@GamergodHayden]

@@rjbrus3 r.i.p

[@EtanMarlin]

Lol 😂😂

[@zenonix5710]

Jordan Tillman yes sir, well done

[@professionalmeme4893]

stupid people: it’s a floor. summoning salt: *HORIZONTAL WALL*

[@jacobw1780]

But it's opposite day

[@neeevirus]

yad etisoppo s'ti tuB

[@CatfaceJae]

I drive everyone i know insane by calling them that (and i call walls vertical floors)

[@dashieprodx]

cEILING

[@Shane-qh5pr]

HORIZONTAL WALL GANG

[@miraie]

I feel like I'm watching a documentary... an amazing documentary that 30 minutes just flied by like that.

[@sherk907]

Benus

[@isaiahauste]

shut up weeaboo, go upload more osu

[@goldcrane7347]

Miraie OwO miraie watches summoning salt

[@jgbeats1814]

hey miraie its "flew", sry UwU

[@24wherath36]

wait, what it was 30 minutes??!?!? that was fast...

[@Vrock02]

1/13/2021 marks the day the Rainbow Road ultra was finally pulled off by a human being! And their name is ArthurMKW, I can’t believe it, It’s finally been done! What an absolute legend and a crazy journey this game has taken me and plenty of others too and I hope it never stops.

[@crimatt8751]

First one to talk about it PogU

[@brianespinoza3190]

yo rly?

[@redox6548]

Links ?

[@Vrock02]

@@redox6548 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIWpnKaQZ690aZY there is a clip of it

[@redox6548]

@@Vrock02 thanks man

[@AstralPhnx]

MrBean will always hold the real record for Wario's Gold Mine in our hearts

[@mokies7811]

then some guy named justin comes and beats it... twice

[@pikamasteryt9971]

Lol

[@danhue2682]

Just do the justin on dk summit double lol

[@raskr8137]

"Luigi numba one!"

[@helvetica6189]

@@danhue2682 the double? justin cant even do the single

[@maythefool9904]

"a horizontal wall" yo sounds like a floor to me chief but okay.

[@poggatura]

Nah ma nigga it's a horizontal wall yo

[@Pekodes]

oh you mean inverted horizontal walls

[@doraemon402]

I don't know if it was meant to be a joke but you have to distinguish one from the other since "floors" don't trigger any glitches. Nor do ceilings.

[@marioisawesome8218]

@@doraemon402 'twas a joke my friend.

[@yvngproxy]

Nah that’s just the ground

[@somedubmetakeshi7960]

Virgin floor vs the chad horizontal wall.

[@rileycarter1673]

69 likes for the chad horizontal wall

[@JakeDaSnake610]

Hell ye

[@lighttank3905]

Im a virgin

[@James-uc7uw]

Floor gang

[@zx2731]

@@James-uc7uw floor gang

[@G0LDEN]

This man could narrorate paint dry and I'd watch the entire thing.

[@Vinniflame]

Sameeee

[@fdert]

@@DavidN16792 Three Chain Links- It Can’t Be Bargained With

[@timetraveller07070]

absolutely

[@parknplay8328]

"By using a special fast drying paint, several hours could be saved. This strat, known as FastDry, made the record open for the taking. all someone needed to do was pull it off. After thousands of attempts, PaintWatcher9000 finally got THIS run" *cue we're finally landing over clips of paint drying* "On that day, he made history"

[@McEnteeTV]

Facts

[@MrBean35000vr]

"Get ready, everyone, you're about to earn a degree in Mario Kart Wii checkpoints." Well, indeed :P

[@sampleusername3528]

I commend you for holding a six year record! I’ve been playing Mario Kart since Double Dash as a child and I play Mario Kart 8 WiFi because I love the game, and I thought fire hopping was tricky! I see things like your video and I’m humbled. Even coming from an MK8 player like myself, MKWii is truly the pinnacle of the Mario Kart experience. Keep it up, man! 😀

[@S0ci0stan]

But first we need to talk about parallel universes

[@MatthewBaka]

You should get the Rainbow World ultra shortcut in a run.

[@DannyMeasho999]

mmake CTGP8

[@nivadra7669]

God has joined the server

[@harleyengland4371]

are ya winning son? Mr Bean just getting a millisecond off a run - “ yes dad, yes i am “

[@lameboi1278]

If someone shaves 1 frame in break the targets in melee and gets 32 dollars. Think about how high the bounty would be for a game more focuses on SPED

[@DavidN16792]

Song at 12:40 ?

[@maxdaryistrying]

mr bean doesnt talk

[@_Gam3r]

@@maxdaryistrying to his own dad?

[@CactusTeam]

Right youtube, i'm watching it now. Happy? Edit: Hey that was actually pretty cool

[@InternetExplauraa]

KZbin wanted me to watch it too the whole time xD

[@maddoxthemediocre3070]

Probably because it’s family friendly. Is a really cool vid though

[@InternetExplauraa]

@@maddoxthemediocre3070 Yes true I enjoyed watching it

[@santosv.2916]

CactusTeam If you don't click on the video, it will go away from your recommended. So congratulations, you played yourself.

[@prkrfs]

MaddoxTheMediocre did you not hear sword swear when mr bean broke his own record?

[@jacksonunknown2587]

watching again. i don’t think it will ever get boring. idk why i love his videos, he makes me care about something otherwise i wouldn’t care about. i’m grateful for summoning salt doing this for me.

[@_Roik]

This my 3rd time lol

[@aoliravioli]

I felt like this was a documentary.

[@crabeatcrab6011]

it *WAS*

[@Idk_jotaro]

Big b r u h m o m e n t for u.

[@Reeceeboy]

@@crabeatcrab6011 nah It was an EXPERIENCE

[@crabeatcrab6011]

@@Reeceeboy A *Golden Experience*

[@mewtationssb]

Emile Bousquet Is that a fuckin Jojo’s reference?

[@TheMarioManiac]

It’s crazy that the game is over 10 years old and it still has a very active community!

[@matthewwunderlich4364]

TheMarioManiac it’s a damn good game so it makes sense

[@hollands694]

Its because the game fucking rocks! My favorite Mario kart of all, and 64 was pretty bad ass as well!

[@hollands694]

Just got the switch and I'm loving that Mario kart too! One of my all time favorite games!

[@lucariussb530]

Melee: hold my beer

[@willstegall840]

me and my friends always go to each other’s houses and play

[@bosswraithrotmg4704]

Honestly quality as hell video.. occasionally the KZbin algorithm does impress

[@balano2861]

More like rarely

[@moobattle]

A fellow intellectual who plays rotmg i see

[@gaminghats813]

hi I play rotmg aswell :D

[@gaminghats813]

me to

[@AqwRaiRas]

Nice rotmg btw

[@Marin_Karin]

I was here, after 5 years it's done.

[@DeimosTYR]

I just saw the clip

[@korben669]

@@DeimosTYR I was there on his stream when arthur made it I was one of 6 people lool

[@CuckBalls]

After 5 years on the east coast, it was time to go home

[@theclutter3815]

@@korben669 I just saw the clip you said yoooo holy fuck

[@korben669]

@@theclutter3815 hahaha yeah we wall all so shocked that it counted

[@DeanPelton98]

You know it's a damn well made video when half of the people seeing it don't know why they clicked on it but everyone who finished it praises it. Simply amazing

[@Arasarcan]

I know right? Sometimes his voice sounds like as if he was telling us something disturbing... O_O

[@deemfx]

Sums it up pretty well

[@leoloeki]

*Job interview* Boss: Do you have any degrees or scholarship? Me: Ummm I have a Mario Kart Wii Checkpoint degree

[@charmandergamer1287]

Leo loeki HIRED!

[@Hedgee_]

Welcome to nintendo.

[@Val.Kyrie.]

Practical experience is more important than the debt mills now.

[@capitqlization]

This Mr. Bean guy is literally like Albert Einstein for gamers

[@teeks8713]

The Black Echo he’s amazing. He’s actually working on a 24 player mod right now!

[@matthewchu8554]

And the beta is out

[@EthanMK7]

Imagine people that haven't played MKW since 2008 and they see the 24 player mod

[@teeks8713]

EthanMK7 as well as item rain, 200cc, and custom tracks

[@matthewchu8554]

Ikr

[@ax-wx6ol]

The person could narrate me drinking water and it would be the most interesting thing ever

[@Theorpo]

Wow 18 hours ago nice to see ya

[@sammykeepers1813]

@Eric Lee “ it is a must for humans because if they don’t drink water for to long they will die”

[@germina-4989]

"That is, until CasualDrinker391 came up with a new technique: the Optimal Hydration Method. Using the OHM, people could use minimal resource to hydrate themselves, however, nobody foresaw how this would be a game-changer in a specific field, which turned out to be none other than sports." *epic music*

[@loganielsomething7218]

@@germina-4989 "This is the story of a few dedicated water drinkers and their journey to perfect hydration."

[@AJWRAJWR]

Look for an ultra short cup.

[@overlordchemm3705]

Nobody: Coconut Mall speedrunners: “hmm yes the floor here is made out of wall”

[@nami7404]

LMFAO

[@jlewis4441]

@Eric Lee I think it fits tbh

[@jlewis4441]

@Eric Lee It highlights that the only people thinking this way would be the speedrunners. And that anyone else probably wouldn't care whatsoever.

[@JecsCarnage]

@Eric Lee its litterally a meme format it would have looked weirder if he didnt put the "Nobody:"

[@jlewis4441]

@Eric Lee I mean, he's right, it *is* a meme format.

[@thorfinnbestboi]

There’s something about your videos that is just so intriguing. You wouldn’t think that a 30 minute history on Mario kart time trials would be interesting, but you make your videos so well that I can’t click away. Keep up the good work

[@Jared-pd8bv]

Same bro I was looking to see if anybody else thought this was intriguing

[@i-is-charles8225]

K-poop

[@David_Logr]

yeah, same here :D

[@Rat-ld8xu]

Nehemiah Howard homosexual supremacy

[@mellevanderheijden3285]

I watched this 3 times and still think its interesting

[@louislee9544]

The low-res, low framerate videos combined with slow synth music really brings me back to simpler times. I love literally living in the future, but the days of Mario Kart Wii were sweet.

[@dasraffnix9471]

True

[@austinmartinez8541]

I couldn't agree more. I especially miss the online MarioKart Wii days. Like even the Mariokart channel.

[@Zoren364]

Lol it’s 60fps

[@ellajones7477]

So true :( I miss playing this game in the summer of like 2010 and just loving life.

[@freckle3773]

@@austinmartinez8541 theres a custom server called wiimmfi. Look up CTGP Revolution, its a super easy mod that gives you online play and 216 custom tracks.

[@113399]

I love that you specifically said "author" at the end of the video, when a dude named "Arthur" actually landed the ultra shortcut today.

[@ranchyeezys5735]

You: Floor Me, an intellectual: *HORIZONTAL WALLS*

[@yomuin5389]

I actually liked the video just so I will one day find this comment again

[@cowbats]

intellectual* ;)

[@ranchyeezys5735]

@@cowbats oh shit thanks fam

[@elevatedmeance6807]

*SPEECH 100*

[@haz0816]

I CAN'T FUCKING BREATH

[@carterwilson756]

I had very low expectations when this started from auto play when I wasn’t paying attention but for some reason I said fuck it and didn’t click off, i am so glad I didn’t. This is one of the greatest KZbin videos I’ve ever seen. This is what KZbin was made for. Well done man.

[@drov4671]

Kittycatcarter I’m with you. This was such a great video. I really didn’t know what to expect, because I’m not a huge wii player, but I loved this video so much

[@sadikigehrmann8422]

You’re right!

[@isaiahgurule5031]

Well crafted, well researched, and well presented 👍🏽 Respect.

[@janelantestaverde2018]

Like of a good wine, I have high expectations of my randomly playing KZbin videos :D

[@marciaosullivan3200]

You have auto play what a lazy bastard

[@TWD98]

Thanks for making this video :)

[@jessbian3385]

TWD98 this video finally explained Spindrifting. You should make a small tutorial that goes more in-depth, as It’s a pretty useful trick

[@gabrielcabral6142]

24:31 ;)

[@dorkrai5113]

He is here

[@theoboehm1064]

Knew I'd see you here

[@color3185]

Troy! Do you watch him to?

[@saspa2366]

12:49 I love this quote, it sounds way more poetic and important that it should “Hitting ledges in weird angles at high speed does weird things in this game” -Sort of Seals

[@Joppio05]

Senior quote right there

[@fuhlash]

Sword0fSeals*

[@ok-kv2pm]

I love how these shortcuts are helping to keep the game and it's community alive 10 years later, even while Nintendo is shutting down Wii channels, including the WFC. The game was my childhood and is really important to me because of that, so it makes me happy to see it still has lots of regular players, forums, etc.

[@smn_cs]

get ctgp and you will be able to play up to 200 more tracks and online races still :))) updates almost monthly with tracks etc.

[@Bluephantom600]

o k “even while Nintendo is shutting down Wii channels” that quote made me sick to my stomach

[@ok-kv2pm]

+smn I got it back in 2016, I love how the online feature feels just like nintendo's original (minus the custom tracks lol)

[@ok-kv2pm]

+Trey Omran Yeah, the Wii shop channel is shutting down in 2019 :')

[@q_q123]

o k feelsoldman

[@CosmoCress]

So, out of all the 32 courses, 11 courses has Ultra Shortcuts, and 1 of them has 2 Ultra Shortcuts. At this moment I realized how broken the game is.

[@trviis]

wiewiur it’s probably smk, that game had the most broken map physics ever seen

[@h2owl205]

Honestly I wouldn’t have it any other way. It’s like another tier of mastery with the game. Most of the community today is understanding enough to not do this in an online race so the game isn’t really abused. Bugs and glitches such as these that add another layer to the game that aren’t cheap are what give games personality and keep them relevant for years to come

[@awildfilingcabinet6239]

And that’s why this game is still so popular

[@shyamsivan8220]

Zach Z Mario kart physics for the win man

[@virgo726]

And now 21/32 tracks are glitched

[@RaydenSun]

Never played Mario Kart Wii, never even had a Wii, watched a 32min video about shortcuts and was still amazed and entertained, well done.

[@Washicles]

RaydenSun lmao same

[@beunjoris]

You're missing out. This game has some of the most satisfying physics and controls ever.

[@RaydenSun]

For sure seems like it. I played some Mario Kart Deluxe recently, but this and the Mario Kart N64 video seem to show so much more heart and effort (and skill) by their respective gaming/speedrunning communities.

[@beunjoris]

RaydenSun I really dislike Mario kart 8/Deluxe. N64 was meh at best.

[@elliotberg4572]

same haha

[@TheLegoMonkey]

The Rainbow Road Glitch has finally been pulled off by ArthurMKW, beating the no glitch WR by just under 10 seconds! clips.twitch.tv/GiftedAbrasiveSeahorseWutFace

[@lolok6439]

just over 10 seconds*

[@CaZuL]

His french accent kills me

[@Flo-mw9lr]

Me at 9pm...: I‘m gonna go to sleep early Me at 3am: I‘ve never even played mario kart wii

[@alma94_]

Lemon Life Flo lmfaooo

[@samispeedfire]

Shame on you :(

[@Angela_Zhao]

Wow you guys have never lived. I’m sorry for you.

[@desenerr]

Flo wow.

[@harubutjojo]

Play it

[@JP-lr8rr]

I just realized why I love your videos so much. It's not so much that you deliver a chronicle of speedrunning milestones - it's something greater and much more powerful. What YOU do is you weave narratives, tell stories. And you're a great storyteller, gripping your audience with something as seemingly mundane as "how this guy found a way to trick the game out of a few seconds, and then some months later some obsessed kid beat him". Sure, speedrunning is in fact amazing, but only if you can see the grand scheme and you do that, draw the lines, and present it as a whole, as something with context and personal struggle, innovation, individuals, and collectives. Not to mention your visual narratives (like the cool little intro on this one). You're a good presenter, but you're a grade A storyteller. I could never sit through endless trials at some obscure game's world record - but I'll gladly watch hours of your stories. Any storyteller and writer can learn from you - as absurd as it would seem at first glance, lol! Cheers!

[@duffman18]

My thoughts exactly. Summoning Salt could make even the most boring thing seem huge and interesting. He tells stories with huge twists and turns, and the editing and music and script all helps every moment seem monumental. I didn't give a damn about speedrunning before I found this channel. I get really excited whenever he posts, because each video is consistently great

[@bluorb]

I second that.

[@thyeser]

As an aspiring writer I second this.

[@ClarkPotter]

Brilliant comment. Well articulated.

[@corwinchapman8270]

Great comment, this is a wonderful community.

[@Explosion782]

Imagine being a kid playing time trials and you just see people with 18 second times

[@kristsostad7571]

My brothers and I would get so mad😂😂😂😂 good times

[@zaddy5295]

I use to think they were cheating

[@halinaqi2194]

@@zaddy5295 I was pissed when I was playing online and random ppl were using ultra shortcuts like on coconut mall and maple treeway. Which was why rainbow road was my favourite back in the day. Hackers and ultra shortcut abusers couldnt get an advantage there.

[@justasimplemanworkinghiswa1569]

I was wondering how their records weren't removed

[@Kyrfuffle]

that kid was Me I thought it was hacks

[@f0ld920]

14:40 this dude's reaction as he is realizing "this is happening... I'M WITNESSING IT" may be my favorite thing

[@paulwraith1892]

A full documentary on mario kart wii ultra shortcuts. What a time to be alive in

[@ZetaMAGES]

fschr haha, what a day.

[@theplumchum6300]

Did I just watch 32 minutes of mario kart wii ultra shortcuts

[@chloe-tf1ug]

yes, yes we did

[@ilikecoins9560]

Oh god that was 32 minutes, i didnt even realize it

[@goofyknight_9693]

Cause this video is like a dam dramatic docementary about video games. Such an interesting topic

[@Datmeega]

Its 4 am fk my life

[@charlie8508]

Yes, yes you dis

[@farosh-end]

Speedrunning on its own was never something I was very interested in, but following its path and seeing the community deconstruct these games for the perfect run is damn interesting. And this channel is awesome for documenting the history in such a clean and engaging way. Props, man. Props.

[@___aaron.m7930]

Farare same I find it amazing that people dedicate time to find these methods

[@NLJeffEU]

Same same

[@darianbarber3763]

I use to be a speed runner for mincraft gliding. (original map only) I was so dedicated to doing better than everyone else that i schemed how to get the angles and everything perfect. I use to practice the parts no one would ever try for hours and would causally do them in any game as if it was nothing new. I was also constantly testing new ideas like if i go through a small hole in the floor at the perfect angle could I get any seconds taken off? I would test also how others did it in world record times. When i first started playing it my times were over 1 min 30 seconds (this was a typical time back then idk about now) I got so good that i cut my time to 1:09 aka a few seconds short of the world record (last i knew it was like 1min 3 seconds)

[@rcksnxc361]

Farare i know right Its so interesting Each game has their own story of being broken for speedruns

[@commodorebill5867]

"We've seen driving on a rock formation, riding along a wall, and jumping through a bridge. This time, it's something a little bit simpler. Driving through a parking lot." I've heard a LOT of bone chilling lines before, but none has ever come close to THAT specific one.

[@lowercase_b]

“..the story of Rainbow Road will be written. But the question is.. who will be the author?” poetic

[@hitclipsshorts]

i will slap dat dude

[@TritiumCupcakes]

If anybody still cares about the ded game at least haha

[@rameenwaziri7130]

Braydon uhhh Rosalina no shit

[@kylelin1641]

Haha it was done in the new 200cc just a few days ago

[@Jonzee53]

answer: braixen probably

[@user-dh6gj5qf9p]

I love how Nintendo just sat there and watched people break their game and make world records

[@dkjcb3993]

They really did just sit there and eat popcorn

[@federicopalacios7439]

It's not like they could patch the game or anything. That wasn't possible on the wii despite kit having wifi

[@patrickburke7943]

They can’t update it or anything because they gave you the game in discs

[@luma2597]

patrick burke wtf no

[@cjoeRR]

@@patrickburke7943 that's not how it works

[@lordmaximis1498]

what’s even crazier is that there’s STILL being Ultra shortcuts discovered and optimized this game is fucking crazy man

[@cheeseburgerapocalypse7]

@BAXTER MADORE how do you do it, or it’s there somewhere where I can see it?

[@brandonm1708]

@AstroJim update, as of a week or 2 ago N64 Bowser Castle has now been humanly done :P

[@XenoghostTV]

@BAXTER MADORE What if people just had fun instead of forcing game glitches?

[@karunk7050]

@@XenoghostTV ppl find other things fun! if your idea of fun is playing glitchless, CTGP exists (online MKW!)

[@MrBeefboss69420]

@AstroJim rainbow road has been done but there was no lap count but someone is insanely close to pulling it off humanly

[@CowMaam]

ARTHUR DID RAINBOW ROAD ULTRA SHORTCUT

[@lofimore755]

he didit he didit

[@lukehiggins8789]

He be like I did it I did it

[@CowMaam]

@Brennan Walsh it’s here

[@CowMaam]

NOW LOGAN BEAT HIM

[@nigelfaragesbestpal]

@Brennan Walsh Look at his channel.

[@Brio24]

I love how the self reference was in poor quality to reference how old sources had poor quality

[@aturchomicz821]

Shinyeevee 52 it's also had a date on it

[@grayfruit]

there are so many shit video essays out there and I'm inspired to see that this channel still keeps it real with every upload

[@J1428753]

"I call this strat...watching the video" :p

[@sierpinskibrot]

what whys grayfruit here what the heck

[@flipkips1175]

Didn't expect to see you

[@knojangles]

Shut Up shut up

[@sierpinskibrot]

shut it

[@JangGeoli]

Not entirely sure why this had appeared in my recommended, but I'm glad it did. I really enjoy gaming history, and you mastered covering that. Subscribed, cant wait to see what lies ahead.

[@henrystefanick6254]

KohtaloJC furry

[@JangGeoli]

What’s your point

[@henrystefanick6254]

KohtaloJC that’s meditated beastiality silly

[@JangGeoli]

You seem to have a confused view on furries, which has literally had nothing to do with my original comment. I advise you educate yourself before looking like an out of place edge lord.

[@caleblandgraf2238]

Who's here after Arthur just became the first person do to the Rainbow Road ultra shortcut? :) ARTHUR BECAME THE AUTHOR

[@wesleymatthews4175]

HELL YEAH

[@maxdragonsoul5553]

"It took six years for one fifth of a second to come off of his record." Next up: Luke takes four years to shave off one millisecond from GCN Mario Circuit.

[@stooie]

20 years for one second in doom

[@wilbarlmore5183]

Are these like shortcuts still possible

[@ok-qo5rq]

@@wilbarlmore5183 yes

[@mexican-americanmale3035]

It took 1000 years for a Viking record to be broken in 2015 by the guy who played "the mountain" in GOT. NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE. J U S T D O I T

[@lilaniloxi]

@@mexican-americanmale3035 you cant live on jupiter

[@TheCursedJudge]

21:30 I love the cheeky timer on the flashback of what you said earlier

[@Tritannix]

He also lowered the video and audio quality to make it look like an amateur VOD

[@Goliath1337]

I don't understand what you mean?

[@TheCandoRailfan]

@@Goliath1337 use your eyes and look at the bottom right.

[@HOleti-de8zy]

Same

[@mmpsp693]

It was amazing

[@MakasuVAL]

Who's here after Arthur pulled off the omega rainbow road shortcut

[@potatobearsmo]

I am! I also left a comment!

[@ViolentSillyGirl]

"Literally everyone who reads your comment"

[@MakasuVAL]

@@ViolentSillyGirl True :O

[@thetacticianmusician6565]

Me.

[@HeadoftheSC]

Yup

[@tobyschannelnow4293]

"Well because he liked being luigi" lmao

[@pokeless]

Yeah that made me think of how I use Yoshi’s Classic Dragster still even though it’s not very fast and I have played more than enough times that I could use a faster car easily.

[@rosalinakid2747]

@LuigiDubZz same! My favorite character to use ever

[@davidjeon4000]

The music feels like he’s talking about creepy government conspiracies

[@loser5486]

But it's so good

[@6.thedollar415]

Who plays lo-fi music talking about how there's cameras in your vents?

[@brendanswords4659]

I love it

[@icantth1nkofanam40]

he is

[@xkygerx]

It because one of the song is in an arg

[@Pseudiom]

The Ultra Shortcut (Now with NEW Funky Mode)

[@Johnjohncar]

Mario Kart Wii should just be renamed to FUNKY KONG WII

[@zedudli]

Your videos are transfixing. Music, narration, pacing, editing, everything is top notch. Huge props

[@Cxncubine]

14:30 Beans friends face slowly changing as he pauses the game to watch Beans WR run was priceless, dude *knew*

[@muirgenmonet]

And the way he was celebrating Bean’s win, even though he was going for the WR himself? Good friend there.

[@IMC_123]

@@muirgenmonet oh you're going to be sorely disappointed if you look into the guy sorry

[@mooselord2128]

@@IMC_123 What did Sword do?

[@spark1400]

@@IMC_123 what do you mean

[@IMC_123]

@@mooselord2128 groomed a minor

[@Blinsten]

This is what the history channel will be like for Millennials in 20 years

[@lucimon97]

cant wait

[@seanlindholm7094]

^^^

[@daithiocinnsealach1982]

This _is_ The History Channel for Millennials.

[@daithiocinnsealach1982]

@@hdbidhdib9471 I'm a Millennial. I was born in 1982. I'll be 50 in 14 years.

[@josht6375]

F U C K. This is blowing my mind how accurate this is. It’ll be shit like this and all the self deprecating memes we have now that’ll be obsolete by then

[@BrainBrain]

*WOW!* I originally saw this in my KZbin Recommended list and instantly thought "no way, that's 32 minutes long". It kept coming up again and again before I caved in and watched it. It takes a LOT for me to see a 20+ minute video and not click off it after 2 minutes, but that's exactly what this has done. Well done Summoning Salt, you've clearly put so much effort into this and I commend you highly for it. I've always heard of these ultra shortcuts before, but to see all the facts presented so wonderfully in an engaging and informative format is truly spectacular. Usually, I'll watch these 30 minute, good quality videos before seeing that the were made x number of years ago. To have a video of this high standard only have been published a week ago is something I *really* admire. Thank you Summoning Salt, we have a true creator in our midst.

[@jolanvanzutphen1491]

Brainiac03 same

[@adriananderstedt]

It's really amazing isn't it Mr. Comment man. That we live in a society with such great content. This my friend, fills my heart with joy.

[@sarnxero2628]

F

[@personpacman7439]

Brainiac03 Summoning salt’s videos are the kind of videos that are 30 minuets+ that you actually watch. If you see a summoning salt vid in your recommended YOU CLICK IT

[@majora_90]

That’s just sad to read :-(

[@cdragon8959]

RAINBOW ROAD GLITCH HAPPENED TODAY! 1/13/21

[@Pokestar12121]

When I was young I saw a ghost with the ultra shortcut on mushroom gorge and thought they were a hacker

[@SW_Sarah]

i got the grumble volcano ultra SC perfectly, but the lap didn't count. stupid PAL version.

[@ok-qo5rq]

@@SW_Sarah you didnt do it correctly if it didnt count

[@crabeatcrab6011]

if that's your profile picture, you're probably still young

[@spindash64]

Rami Hodges I saw it as well, but didn’t think it was a hacker as much as just being confused by the “Mario Kart Black Magic”

[@setlerking]

spindash64 to be fair, Mario Kart has more Dark Magic in it than the one ring in LOTR. It can destroy friendships, nations and your very soul.

[@SolarBeam04]

"He was the true champion of wario's gold mine... ...until a guy named justin came along"

[@sportstacker9726]

Mr Bean is still the true champion :)

[@koalanectar9382]

lmao

[@ATP980]

he really was though. probably has the longest wr duration.

[@phlog_dog7336]

The Virgin Bean Vs. The Chad Justin

[@Hugomk]

"probably has the longest wr duration" you don't say Player Total Duration % MrBean 2954 76.69 McRaren 235 6.1 Justin 223 5.79 Bubbles 152 3.95 poyo 132 3.43

[@Trumpophone7]

Just in case anyone is just watching this video now, 3 new ultras were discovered in one day a few days ago on BC64, Koopa Cape, and Shy Guy Beach

[@trviis]

WHATTTT

[@Mr_RiverDwarf]

Yeah I have just hear that. Only downside is that bcn64 and koopa cape are not humanly possible (just like walluigi stadium) and shy guy beach costs like 3 minutes waiting before you can do it. Still an amazing discovery though

[@lungshenli]

sounds like Summonig Salt still some amazing videos to make.

[@xx_somescenecath0lic_xx888]

Trevor King DANGGGG

[@matthewwims3386]

Trevor King and now Toad’s Factory

[@thebenwilbert]

0:00 Intro 1:11 The Beginnings 2:02 Grumble Volcano 5:19 Mushroom Gorge 7:09 The Checkpoint System 11:20 Wario’s Gold Mine 15:37 Coconut Mall 18:37 SNES Ghost Valley 2 20:23 GCN Peach Beach 20:57 Mario Circuit 23:07 Maple Treeway 25:32 GCN Waluigi Stadium 27:06 N64 Sherbet Land 27:58 N64 DK Jungle Parkway 29:19 Rainbow Road 30:15 Also Rainbow Road

[@LyDek_Ruke]

looks like a documentary, nicely done

[@TheInfi]

It is one.

[@elijahkuhl1835]

Loved the video so much

[@badatgames137]

Ikr and I haven't played mario kart wii 4 years and after this video I played 13hrs of mario kart wii strait trying 2 use these shortcuts :D

[@bekky9]

This is brilliant, an actual documentary about MKWii

[@Ericote-oo5vo]

xd

[@charlie8508]

“It’s not known why this happens, but all that matters is that it does happen” Frickin genius.

[@Mark_Master1]

I wish I could just say that to my teachers Teacher: where are your sums for this question? Me: i don't know how it happened, but all that matters is that it works

[@georgehunter2175]

Rainbow Road ultra has been done. It's time for a part two.

[@georgehunter2175]

@@underestimatedbtd Just saw it

[@inviso87]

Ah yes, my 30 something second WR on Coconut Mall. Yeah, that was...a day. I couldn't believe when I hit refresh not even a minute later, expecting a congrats post and seeing my WR beaten already, LOL. I also had the GV WR for a little bit as well, until Niyake snatched that from me. You should do a video for things like BC3, BC, and others :) Nice work!

[@Joshy-]

Hahah, congrats on your 30 second wr

[@this-is-jamie-tv6639]

Well done on your world record... Still impressive anyway

[@SwagHyde]

congratss

[@flandersOH]

inviso87 Even though it only lasted 30 seconds, it was still a WR!

[@ddragonwhistler]

What is BC3?

[@ZeuzMakesMusic]

I'm not going to lie, doing Ultra shortcuts used to be my childhood. This whole video is super nostalgic to me as a result.

[@surprisinglyroomy]

Thank you for not lying

[@icecoldtoddy9773]

I thought this might be a lie, but im glad that's been clarified now.

[@mkultrasoldier]

I don't believe it guys I think he's lying

[@heliasprael3203]

Niall Asher Nah, he confirmed that he's not

[@phtmaero]

Niall Asher same here i’m a bit skeptical but he said he’s not lying so it must be true

[@Sinoxa2]

18:36 "But we're not in 2018 - We're in 2011"

[@needszeebs6942]

"the story will be written, but who will be the author?" *starts crying*

[@beesree39]

You

[@modest1989]

It's the never ending story

[@alludeYT]

You will be the author i believe in u

[@kirbymlgnes1482]

English teachers having an existential crisis rn

[@hongkong2574]

That ending was so inspirational

[@ragdollars2059]

You call them horizontal walls I call them floors

[@totalperfection9194]

Ethan Simon lol

[@acousticpark6881]

But they work as walls, you can’t drive on them

[@acousticpark6881]

MaverickDoesEverything Aight ok

[@darksentinel082]

I call them reverse ceilings

[@Sypaka]

Super Mario 64 has vertical ceilings and horizontal walls.

[@retrocd7991]

This video is one of the best videos on this website. A video about glitches on a 12 year old game that's half an hour long and you watch the entire thing without thinking twice

[@Tropical_Tutorials]

We NEED a part two now after Waluigi stadium, N64 Bowser’s castle and Arthur’s LEGENDARY RAINBOW ROAD GLITCH have been pulled off

[@pciphidic]

And he did make a part 2!

[@Tropical_Tutorials]

@@pciphidic And you did comment that 9 days after it was released thinking I’ve not seen it yet He’s gotta make part 3 though cuz now they’ve pulled off koopa cape humanly

[@pciphidic]

@@Tropical_Tutorials Oop sorry I haven’t seen it yet

[@johnsans534]

"Because he likes using Luigi." Same reason I've managed to absolutely devestate my friends in Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. I'm not here to win, I'm just here to have fun.

[@greyfinch2565]

That might explain why I keep destroying my siblings as Waluigi using the Standard L kart lol

[@alex2005z]

@@greyfinch2565 here I am trying to use the command to beat rainbow road faster than the bots, but failing cause Im bad. The wii controller sucks for mario kart imo.

[@thepizzatime3502]

@@alex2005z have you got the Wii wheel thing

[@alex2005z]

@@thepizzatime3502 I got the wheel, but I'm bad

[@nohey2176]

I also use Luigi always

[@5MadMovieMakers]

If this doesn't inspire you to pick up a controller and find some shortcuts I don't know what will

[@byOrbaa]

I wish mario kart 8 deluxe was more ultra shortcut friendly but its not

[@delilh325]

They are 5 mad movie makers they don't give a shit Orb

[@byOrbaa]

Delilh lol huh?

[@edward2030]

I so agree

[@crystalpyu]

5MadMovieMakers I’m sure I’ll fail within a few seconds

[@DropOut32131]

I gotta say, this has no right being this entertaining.

[@llamalulu4255]

Seth Fenn-Williams that’s what I was thinking this guy has a gift of making things entertaining

[@cassie-5914]

im stoned as fuck and oh my god. i just sat here enraptured man. enraptured

[@thatderpcakeguy1131]

Is anyone else sad the removed WFC from Mario Kart Wii?

[@charlie8421]

@@thatderpcakeguy1131 search up Wiimmfi or go to chadsoft.co.uk to play online

[@jakebarnett9269]

cassie - watching this on acid. Enraptured

[@hxroonxj]

Today is the day rainbow road glitch has been made!!

[@loganmatechuk777]

You make everything sound so dramatic and I love it

[@davidvalencia129]

Thats an art.. Making you get interested in a lame topic 😂😂

[@Eskiii]

@@davidvalencia129 and I love how the music starts in the perfect time when he says like: In June 16 of 2008, a new ultra shortcut was found and then the music starts playing. It's just too satisfying.

[@Shikimo]

Another incredible video - excellent work man. And thank you so much again for using my music - one of my proudest moments is now being on your channel.

[@commanderturtle3008]

Mario Kart Wii is still popular? Wow. I never knew that one of my favorite games would still have fame.

[@brianbethea3069]

Yep, and you can still play it online thanks to wiimmfi. It also has more content than ever, thanks to CTGP, which is a modpack that comes with hundreds of custom tracks and other mods like a 200cc mode and a couple other novel modes.

[@mario_adv2nture]

@wiewiur Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is about to ruin that...

[@justlookaroundpeople]

First ever 3/3 Glitch Lap on Rainbow Road!! WR is 57:688 by Owen Smith, December 28th 2024!!

[@EmilP_595]

Thank you so much for making this video! As someone who has had MKW be a huge part of their childhood, this is an amazing thing to watch and almost relive the experiences. Definitely a must watch for anyone looking towards playing MKW.

[@zer1c-c2p]

Wus poppin B? Did TWD see this yet?

[@lightningblade20]

Nobody gives a fuck about your childhood.

[@Jack-em8mn]

Lightningblade2.0 You’re so toxic

[@Joshy-]

@@lightningblade20 apperently 179 do.

[@sStyleMo]

He did but i think he deleted the comment

[@Iyonable12]

Wow, I felt weirdly emotional at the end. What an incredibly well-made video! This is making it and staying in my favourites.

[@caseybug1110]

Iyonable12 so it wasn’t just me. i thought i was just tired. It seems too optimistic and “we’re just a speck of dust” for a mario shortcut video

[@magicalsoda3530]

I was about to cry lol

[@GMPranav]

MrBean is a legend. Doesn't matter which MrBean your talking about.

[@robotinmyspace7656]

So much has happen in the last 2 years, this video really needs a sequel :)

[@DavidN16792]

Song at 12:40?

[@blakemeisner1954]

@@DavidN16792I’m looking for the song in the intro

[@HighonHon]

I remember being 10 years old and having meltdowns trying and failing to do these shortcuts haha

[@HylianMaster-ls2ps]

ditto

[@no-wq5fh]

i got the world record for dk mountain... after mario kart wii went offline...

[@catchara1496]

Jimmijoejohnson I remember being 10 and doing mushroom gorge and grumble volcano

[@cjoeRR]

@@catchara1496 how old r u

[@dantenaimo]

A new Summoning Salt video is always the best

[@konfapooch]

Indeed my friend

[@pkd5849]

Interviewer: Why do you think you should get s job? Me: I have a degree in Wii Mariokart checkpoints Interviewer: You’re hired!

[@LordHookie]

*Next guy walks in* I can do three pipe bounces in a row.

[@doggone2842]

*Next guy walks in* I can do the rainbow road shortcut for all three laps in a row.

[@shiny5053]

*Abney317 walks in* I performed 3 weathertenkos in a row

[@pennding3415]

@@shiny5053 nice

[@syndrose3983]

Today is history for mankind

[@wilmer7802]

i feel so nostalgic tbh mario kart wii was probably the first console game i got to play seriously and being the only child growing up and not having access to consoles or overall just technology at the time

[@nicktheslick]

Mario kart DS was the first for me, I wonder if these are possible on DS

[@grahamsaunders8069]

yea same

[@jdblay66777]

Holy shit same