The First 41 - SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Any% Speedrun World Record

While retiming this, I suppose it slipped my mind how Adobe Premiere "represents" frames on the timeline. The true retime is 41:59.98, not .96. As it turns out, to conclude a run infested with frame perfect tricks, this minute barrier was broken by 1/60th of a second, or simply, one frame.
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In memory of Sonny, our amazing mascot and my partner in crime. Sonny struggled against a long battle with brain cancer for 15 months, and further complications grew as time marched on. Our boy passed away on the Saturday following this run at 12:28PM Eastern Time. Thank you Sonny for supporting me through some of the hardest times of my life, and hanging in there to support me one final time while I struggled with my own health issues late last year and early this year. Around Christmas time he began to show more serious signs of decline, but he rallied once again to great health and continued fighting for just a little longer. When things finally started to turn a corner for my own health, and especially after overcoming the long and stressful challenge that was achieving this milestone, I believe he realized his work was done, and that I now had the strength to continue his legacy on Earth. He spent over 17 years supporting me, raising and growing up with me until I in part began taking care of him. His life was an inspiration across all communities I've been part of in my personal life, and especially here on the internet where he touched many of you. Rest in peace to a superstar, and thank you for giving us not just one, but two more Christmases together. You had far more than nine lives. May your spirit rest under your favorite holiday tree in the afterlife.
Remembering a Legend: • Remembering a Legend
Our last stream together: / 1821222755
From his 17th birthday through the eventual 41, he was behind the scenes helping me through one of the toughest milestones I've attempted to turn. This one was for him.
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BfBB any% speedrun world record in 41:59.98 - February 19, 2024
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[@dubssy]

This was absolutely insane to watch live. I've been staying up late every night the past few weeks anxiously watching and the wait has been worth it. I'll never forget the pit I felt in my stomach last night at 2am when that timer said 42:00...

[@Techstrobe]

its impossible to say this is the last barrier you'll break with the kind of stuff that gets found over time, but for now its the greatest accomplishment the game has ever seen, congrats shift very poetic ending to this one.

[@SHiFTss]

40 already possible and doable

[@AlcomIsst]

BFBB might be the greatest speedrun game of all time, yet SHiFT insists on carrying it even further beyond.

[@RoseQuartz692]

That title would go to Super Mario 64

[@quarter_s]

I cannot say BFBB is the greatest speedrun game of all time. I however can say without doubt, SHiFT is definitely one of the greatest speedrunners of all time. Just look at the WR history on SRC... every single WR since 5/19/2016 (1:06:35)... to even think 39:x is possible is all thanks to SHiFT 🐐

[@RoseQuartz692]

@@quarter_s damn that is impressive

[@cheeseoh]

Not even close bro. The community is so small. Quit lying bro

[@SHiFTss]

A lot of communities that were once large in the previous decade are much tighter now. Doesn't discount the effort knowledge and skill that pushed the games this far. Why not learn about the run instead of basing your opinions solely on popularity? By that standards Subway Surfers is the "greatest" run of all time.

[@ShadowthePast]

Not gunna lie, I thought the 43:59 after AGDQ 2022 was going to be the last minute barrier. Two years later, you've blown my mind two more times. Good stuff man.

[@infinitekeys1603]

My guess is 39 will be it unless something huge is found. If SHiFT can do that it will be one of the greatest achievements in speed running history.

[@benjones3639]

Taking SpongeBob’s Line “I’m Ready!” to the next level. Grats on 41 man. 👏🏻

[@mikenukerudy160]

I remember being there for the first 100% 1:18:xx and thinking that was insane. You’ve come a long way man, you’re the man!

[@HammerHead129]

Regardless of all the frustration you may ever feel, you've got to be the most skilled person I've ever seen at any single video game.

[@ConkerHax]

I’ll never forget the night of the first and second 59. This is crazy and a great accomplishment. Congrats man

[@HoLoCraftMoDz]

One fucking frame?? Holy shit, ggs my man

[@GalaxianSR]

"I'm being punished. I don't know for what but I'm being punished." Gg madlad, you've earned it, here's to further and beyond! Cheers 🥂

[@infinitekeys1603]

I felt this line so much😂

[@lslees_6192]

insane clutch man, ggs

[@Ragnamune]

By the power of Neptune! ...and the use of Plankton's Time Machine... 41:59.8! That couldn've been cut any closer... Good work, Shift. See you next sub42.

[@Caleb_Rush]

This and the sneak peak of one of the cards made this one of the best streams. So happy to see this going further and further

[@rickybungalow8839]

shift is my favorite button on the keyboard AND speedrunner

[@Curve56_]

THE 41 IS REAL

[@LakeIverson]

that tankerless strat looks so cool, awesome run gg!

[@DC13999]

From AGDQ 2017 to this, thank you Shift.

[@thegamingraccoon2002]

You and the different run layouts have come a hell of a long way since I found your channel back in 2017. Looking forward to seeing what incredible things you do next! Also, can't wait for the trading cards to drop, they're gonna be so sick

[@Dipsxi]

Congrats dude, your dedication to take this game to its limits is astonishing.

[@witheredoceans2535]

It's really wild to see how far this run has come over the years. It was great to see this run live earlier today. GG man, you deserve this for all the years of work you've put into perfecting the run!

[@zenith8417]

Thats wild. Beating a really hard WR by 2 frames, and the runner up being 2 seconds behind

[@NotFlamez721]

congrats shift! the fact you've been speedrunning this for years and years and still gets wr's to this day is amazing!

[@rodcosta290]

have been watching your channel on and off for the past 3 to 4 years, and its crazy how dedicated you are to speedrunning bfbb, congrats on the 41! maybe 40 is right around the corner :D

[@hamudish2357]

Wait no way i went to bed and missed the first 41 noooo!! Congrats shift you deserve it!!

[@thecclan2]

The one day I zonk out and miss the stream he does this shit lmao. Congrats tho shift. This is crazy

[@samskinner213]

Congrats bro!!! What an amazing accomplishment! All your hard work is definitely paying off.

[@ornatas]

good shit man, been following this journey for a minute and can’t imagine how rewarding it is to get through this barrier.

[@TriforceWisdom64]

Absolutely incredible. You keep pushing the boundaries of what seems possible in this game.

[@Trikill3R935]

I remember watching your runs a few years ago and seeing the sum of best at something sub 44. Youve come a long way. Congratulations on sub 42, SHiFT

[@patrickpaterson8785]

Been watching these for like 5 years now! Your skill is insane.

[@FriedCheeseCrepe]

Congrats dude. Love this for you and the whole BFBB community

[@kek.g]

I really love the progress you can see in the last 4 videos. Good job man

[@BIGD-cc7ru]

Let’s go man! Can’t believe it’s under 41 minutes now!

[@jeremywalther1752]

I’m so mad because I was watching the stream, but had to leave. And as always you make a new World Record/ PB. But I’m so happy for you hitting 41 finally. Game is so crazy

[@hentiss8887]

You are a madman, so happy I’ve sticked along in this community long enough to know this is important

[@alandecowski5945]

Congrats, Shift. An absolutely legendary speedrunner on a legendary game.

[@NAF_Ultra]

Happy to see you accomplish what you set out to. Congratulations Shift!

[@obscuremouse86]

glad to have been there was an insane run. Glad you finally conquered that mental wall and can get rid of the downclip in victory rather than defeat

[@deadlyway]

What a crazy and insane journey this has been. Congrats man!

[@mistermike4023]

This is absolutely CRAZY! Never would've thought a time like this could even happen only a year ago, and yet you've managed to make it happen. Incredible run! 🥳👌

[@MrOofio64]

ggs man!!! I saw the result being posted on twitter. Congrats on breaking the barrier even further

[@fallenssbm]

was stoked to see this live, grats man

[@saniandbill2771]

Bro i remember the multi month grind to sub 1 hour for you to just demolish that. When is this gonna stop good shit man.

[@AntSPONGEBOB]

Ggs man seeing this live was insane

[@kianacomet6988]

these world records are always a treat to watch man holy....

[@calvinasu]

Sad I barely missed the stream bc this is the only speedrun I like to watch. GG Shift and I hope you dont have to deal with any more bad sand mountains, you were right when you said sub 41 was possible before 41 ever happened. This guy don't miss!

[@germanystops2924]

Great Job Shift! Love the Gameplay

[@alanm6o9]

Deserved, long time comin. You are a legend brother you have my respect

[@trueblue8389]

The mad man finally did it congrats man.

[@Brian00001]

Congrats man! I know you have working hard for this one! Happy to see things pay off.

[@T1Keagan]

How can you keep nailing it again and again? Huge props to you for keeping this going 👏

[@Sheriffthegreat]

Congratulations man, well earned and so deserved

[@mythmarv4771]

No fckn way man, congrats dude!!

[@quantumkris5028]

I dont know much about the game and its community/history, but the level of authentic dedication and commitment to the speedrun is highly appreciated and overly inspirational. To know where you were a day before this run in a drought and pulling through, not stopping no matter how many variables are out of your control. I support not necessarily for the end result of a WR, but the journey and what is learned throughout. Congrats on the clutch 41 and breaking that overdue mental barrier.

[@joeyinfinity920]

LETS GO!!!!!! Cheesing cheek to cheek for you Shif . Fuckin incredible 🐐

[@freewillygoss]

Hell yeah man good work. Glad to see you're still grinding the minutes down

[@gamingwithahandicapreviews]

Great job man! BFBB has come a long way!

[@Savant20]

Pretty crazy to see the WR still being improved, even with some route change. Kinda astonished to see a skip for the platform raising cutscene after gary. Can’t believe since starting to watch your KZbin/Twitch a few years ago, four minutes have been cut off of the total time to beat this game, or 8.8% of it since the first 45 which is mindblowing Congrats on this 41 🎉 Can’t wait for hopefully this game getting into sub-40 territory as well as the trading cards coming out later this year

[@dnbstreamer]

The completely serious face cracks me up. This is impressive though as this was a child hood favorite

[@SHiFTss]

You must not know anything about the run

[@dnbstreamer]

@@SHiFTss no I don’t I haven’t played this since I was like 10 but immediately when you jumped over the taxi thing to get to jellyfish fields I was already impressed

[@SHiFTss]

Glad you enjoyed the run

[@Crazimo]

LFGGGG, this is seriously awesome dude. We’ll be seeing sub 40 soon at this rate 😄

[@elongatedmusketgun9185]

Hell yea shift! Good job man, glad to see this one happen!

[@mythiccheese_]

"i swear man let me go" has gotta be one of the most relatable things i've ever heard lol. Wr grind is ROUGH GGs SHiFT

[@localabomination]

The insane amount of dedication and time that I've witnessed you put into this game over the years has been astounding! Keep up the amazing work and seriously congrats on the barrier brake!

[@Quartercaste]

Congrats SHiFT, much love as always!

[@gamingguy6385]

Good stuff shift, very proud of the progress you've made!

[@ashleygreen5343]

Huge congrats dude!

[@addison5150]

this was INSANE to watch live.. much deserved dude GG

[@TheHogfatherInvades]

sub 41 here we come

[@MINE_OK]

Damn. Almost a full year later. GG

[@BillehBobJoe]

i remember the first 59 like 8 years ago, this game is high speed now compared to the old days

[@SHiFTss]

Good seeing you here

[@qwerty07845]

congratulations man you deserved this win

[@DittoLuigi]

I hate that I wasnt there for it but THIS IS SO DESERVED CONGRATS SHIFT

[@YaBoiJoosh]

Finally gotten to watching the full run and it's so awesome to see that we got it! Here's to 40 and every goal that ends up being set after!

[@brad8361]

Huge congrats on the 41! Your skill and dedication never fails to amaze me!

[@wezletbullock7424]

Shift is the embodiment of “grind” and I’m all here for it

[@swwethome90]

how fucking awesome is that! GG man and Congrats

[@Cosmicfallsr]

Woooo congrats man!

[@thatoneguy33198]

its so cool to see the differences between each few runs, i remember when the runs were completely different looking... tho that was probably years ago now

[@imi.media72]

Congrats on the first 41! Keep up on the grind to 41:2x

[@nicklenuts]

Nice im hype for the sub 30 in a couple years

[@pumbaplays396]

You are a legend man! Brain was trying to hold you back but you beat it!

[@beigegaming9905]

Nice job. The grind is real

[@bmxrcodol04]

If we could upload images to comments, mine would be the "That's what we've been waiting for" meme, but in a positive manner. Congratulations, from the bottom of my heart. I speak for everyone watching when I say, if you never do, you'll never know. You've done what you've been working so hard on the last few years, and it's paid off!

[@ShawnyJawn]

SHIFTTTTT LETS GO BABY. Sub 40 coming soon! I remember when you first hit 1 hour. A 20 minute difference is crazy

[@Sleepyhead080808]

Congrats, all the grinding paid off 🎉

[@Techeyor_YT]

As someone who missed this *i am now depressed*

[@SHiFTss]

aw

[@ElfHostage]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6HbgYWcjM-qmZofeature=shared

[@LL43216]

So many WR in one month. Incredible

[@isaotron]

GGs! Congrats!

[@axelpalmlof]

Wow, really nice run!

[@coatedinacid]

Grats dude 🙌

[@hunterbrant6742]

Congrats.

[@AJ0127alt]

huge W for the bfbb speedrunning community, keep it up man!

[@MaxandNebulousSurvivalGames]

Well done on the 41. 👍

[@cakesin]

Sad to see larry ucb once again ruining what could've been your 41:40. Congrats though! Been a long time coming, and I knew 41 would happen eventually.

[@TacoIsBae]

Going from stuck in downtown for two hours straight to this run was crazy

[@Akuretaki_Nikolay]

holy moly, gg ! MOst difficult WR to beat on src

[@toxicroak_gaming6754]

that legendary card with fast nut is pretty insane! I like it! GG on 41

[@guymanguy]

to think this game went from high 1:2X to 41 minutes is actually crazy. Congrats on the 41!

[@obeserampage9842]

Hey man, i know you think im just a troll but I'm glad you finally got your run, best of luck on 40 one day.

[@meltingrocket89yt]

No way dude you did it it’s been done