The Greatest World Record I Ever Achieved

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Today we will be taking a look at the greatest world record I have ever achieved in my speedrunning career.
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[@karljobst]

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[@themostdislikedchannel]

Congratulations

[@kazeryuu3603]

Really nice to see you posting more often man, I hope your doing fine and the cancer is gone I really love your work

[@OtherWorldExplorers]

Question Karl Would cooling the processor make any difference you think?

[@MuthaFukka]

Good job sexy. 😉

[@talyaplays51]

Thank you for reping testicular cancer it runs high in my family an in 3 weeks I'm having my prostate out I'm only 32 so if you could give a shout out to my 7 month old daughter I made her a yourube watch some videos thank you for all your videos I love them

[@AllThingsEntertaining]

See, this is why Karl knocks it out of the park every time. Even when he's talking about his own record, he still finds time to mention other people in the community to brag about.

[@stevenmack9948]

Apart from his intro which i despise (legends Etc etc) he really knows his stuff & is fair also interesting, his review on himself is fair & warranted so i am happy to listen & say - Good stuff + keep it up!!

[@pwhqngl0evzeg7z37]

It's like the Related Works section of an academic paper.

[@WoWhistorian]

He also downplays his own achievements while talking up other people's. Like he talks about how he got super lucky with the lockshot and he shouldn't have made it, but whenever talking about anyone else, he pretty much always attributes success to their skill and dedication.

[@AllThingsEntertaining]

@@WoWhistorian Exactly. He understands that there's no reason to bring anyone down. Even when he's talking about cheaters he still let's people know that at one point, they were legendary or that at some point, they were recognized and prestigious.

[@Pootie_Tang]

...and to mention balls shaving alongside also

[@tekelupharsin4426]

Not a single time throughout this entire video did I ever get the impression that Karl was showboating or conceited in his presentation of this. His method of presentation was very humble. Well worth the watch.

[@themostdislikedchannel]

Yeah, he’s not looking for any clout whatsoever

[@doccatface6868]

Word, I watched a 2 hour video on a certain speedrun scene that was 30 minutes of history, and then an hour and a half of 4th place telling us all about himself and the buildup to placing fourth in a side category. He even interviewed his betters and cut in blurbs throughout, about himself, not the game. Pure kusokino. Big Karl would never do something so desperately debased.

[@voodooflux2152]

yeah, not gonna lie when i saw the 40 min vid length I was worried. but the vid quickly stomped those doubts. Great vid.

[@Gilsworth]

@@doccatface6868 Sounds familiar, was this the Hobbit speedrun?

[@williamferguson8543]

Agreed. Both a passionate and dispassionate explanation of the speedrun and why it is special to him without boasting. As always, Karl, absolutely legendary.

[@MiuKujo]

Karl, always so humble. "Heres all the people putting in the time, the work, the effort to bring the time down to 53. Heres me getting lucky once. Here's Carl putting in the time, the work, the effort." Don't sell yourself short. You work just as hard as everyone else on those leaderboards.

[@MrPieguy698]

Damn straight

[@faznanbadri6854]

He actually explain the run is purely luck based. 1 in 100000. Slightly better chance than getting 5 star gem in diablo immortal.

[@TheGaming100]

Personally, I don't think he sold himself short. Maybe it came across that way because he is so humble?

[@Dude-etiquette]

This was brilliant. I love the “after 250 hours and six months I got lucky”

[@JackMott]

the more you work the luckier you get

[@thegrayyernaut]

@@JackMott I'll call this "real-life pity building" xD

[@Stonehorn]

@@JackMott i know you are pointing out that it’s not luck, its hard work, but real luck is absolutely involved. So many values are being calculated in the background that it requires a lucky run where values match up, allowing you to marry your actual skills to it. So thousands of tries you not even have to be perfect, but you have to be perfect on th run that gives you perfect values at the same time. I’m no speedrunner, but I’m a pilot and mathematician, and the math that has to match the player inputs makes it a very interesting hobby.

[@katana_on_a_keychain]

@@JackMott statistics bozo

[@marannebbeling9799]

You might've actually been implying it -- but I think he purposely misusing 'lucky' in the same way Karl Jobst did. I think he wasn't implying that skill trumps luck, but that the harder you work (or: the larger the sample size becomes), the 'luckier' you get (or: the attempts of success on hitting a, figurative, 'one in a million' chance). As in, the chance of you having a 'lucky run' edges closer & closer towards 100% the more attempts you do (although I am fully aware that you are the expert haha, so please do correct me if I'm wrong). But maybe I'm misinterpreting what they're saying :) @@Stonehorn

[@CherryZ]

You not only left a mark in this game, you left a mark on the entirety of speedrunning. Karl, you have been pivotal in helping to bring speedrunning to the masses, and for helping to create content that has brought speedrunning to literally millions and millions of people, one being myself. One thing speedrunning was lacking was that middleman to help bring speedrunning to a wider audience of people who don't understand all the in depth mechanics that the speedrunners know. Keep up the great work man!

[@haerfgvbag7050]

Rip no heart from Karl

[@vonBelfry]

... Karl should think about getting people together to make a GDQAU

[@volvo09]

Yep, I don't really even play games but I like watching Karl explain these runs and records.

[@dontbeasadsoulja]

so much true.

[@MisterJackTheAttack]

Even if/when the record is beaten, take solace in the fact that it took a Carl to take down a Karl.

[@MarceldeJong]

Indeed, take a Quantum of Solace for that.

[@1rbdt]

I'm honestly surprised by how much scrolling I had to do to see someone make that joke

[@CainXVII]

The worst part is that Karl means man (like, manly man), so it took a Man to take down a Man...

[@nicolaistuhlmuller8718]

I absolutely love the breaths James Bond makes when getting a boost, it makes it sound like he himself is shocked you have that much luck.

[@ThePharphis]

I've been laughing about that sound since the late 90s. It's just too funny!

[@jallybwan3767]

I thought it was the player the first couple times lmao

[@lennygirlthetruesavvysavag2410]

@@ThePharphis @Xeno Best X I'm back guys. Quandale Dingle here. I threw a ball in my garbage can. Exploded it all over my bedroom sink. My dad broke into my house came home to take a TNT. He put in my neighbor Pingie Mc Dingie's house.

[@Phobos_Anomaly]

@@lennygirlthetruesavvysavag2410 What in the goddamn

[@sonetagu1337]

@@Phobos_Anomaly hey guys, Phobos here. Recently i am now crashed within mars

[@LMNtaLXicon]

I love to death Karl's attitude. Like in a movie, he's this peaceful, old warrior, seated one the mountaintop waiting to be bested by a worthy and valiant warrior.

[@LukyHRE]

I got Red vibes in Pokemon Gold, lol

[@hackinggamerxd]

Lol

[@Stonehorn]

Jesus, the parasocial bullshit here is weird.

[@retro2vr]

Karl needs to stop calling us mere mortals "legends". He truly is a legend and I've been waiting for him to talk about this record for a long time.

[@weetabixharry]

Shhhh... Let me bask in this lie, just for a moment. I'll go back to my underwhelming, mediocre disappointment of a life after the video.

[@shinokami0076]

love you guys. spread the love. :)

[@Aceshot-uu7yx]

@@weetabixharry you are a legend because you live

[@LordPhilipJFry]

I didn't even realize who Carl-Magnus Wall is until you showed his Twitch username. Calle W is a legend in Super Smash Bros. Melee. He was arguably the best player in Europe before Armada got good.

[@ThePharphis]

I was wondering if that's who that was. I recognized the name as well. Crazy!

[@viktorstrmarntzen4311]

"And not only why this record is so special to me on a personal level, but also why its so DAM hard to achieve" Karl, I really think you have peaked on this one

[@LilacMonarch]

That was great

[@XcaliburKurosaki]

Karl Jobst: *Does something legendary* Also Karl Jobst: "Hello you absolute legends!"

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

All the best of luck to Carl Magnus, though it makes me sad when you said that it may be the last record we'll see your initials on. It's like a final goodbye.

[@kyleferguson4236]

*KYLE magnus

[@ariesdane5876]

His initials will still be on it. The best Magnus can do is tie, which means it will still be Karl Jobst's record, since he obtained it first.

[@jchrizzy6995]

@@kyleferguson4236 magnus carlson

[@tinypardus]

@@jchrizzy6995 Magnus Kyleson

[@Booskop.]

Magnificus Kolossos.

[@ntrg3248]

For other speedrunners, if you ever find yourself not wanting to pursue a WR because you're not a top player, just know it's only too late when you give up.

[@V2ULTRAKill]

I dont wanna pursue a wr because im too busy chasing general pbs still

[@ntrg3248]

@@V2ULTRAKill take it step by step and GL

[@V2ULTRAKill]

@@ntrg3248 im still over 30 minutes behind the wr in the game and catagory i run so every week I try to get a new pb at least

[@Ibrfatboi]

@@V2ULTRAKill if you get enough pbs they'll eventually be wrs. don't give up good luck

[@OzixiThrill]

Honestly, this video shows that even after you've given up, it's never too late to start again.

[@psyjinx]

Everyone knows you as the speedrunning youtube guy these days. Nah, man. He's the Dam guy. Saw this the day after it happened. Still gives me chills.

[@vibemasterkorosu2469]

Fr, my first video that I’ve ever seen on his channel was his Dam 52. Stellar run.

[@senchoumimikyu]

"Wait, Karl is the absolute legend?" "Always has been."

[@RaulForPresident]

I was one of the 140 members in the Twitch chat during that run and IT WAS EPIC. So good to relive it again!

[@Dude-etiquette]

You witnessed history. Lucky bastard

[@MrSanonymouss]

Ye I saw the run live too, it was sick. And he was only on the second day of DAMcember as well lol.

[@pg-erk3938]

@@MrSanonymouss you called it b4 the time showed with the "is this it?"

[@ivan_pozdeev_u]

They should make a new blockbuster movie, "140".

[@HalcyonSerenade]

@@MrSanonymouss "OOOOOOOOOOOOOO" MrSanguine, 2017

[@TheZetaKai]

I love that Karl can toot his own horn for 40 minutes, and the consensus is basically "Yeah, that's fair. He earned that." Keep being amazing, you legend, and we'll see you in the next video.

[@kamikazeraider]

It's because his objective with the video is clearly to highlight speedrunning and the goldeneye SRC using his own personal credentials and accomplishments as a backdrop, rather than the opposite. He's highlighting other speedrunners coming for his WR; celebrating their victories alongside them with no pretension around his status as record holder. Someone who does that obviously puts the community and art ahead of their own ego, and that's something to be respected.

[@RatDad69]

Its about the journey not just the destination...

[@plebisMaximus]

It's not arrogance if you can back it up. Just earned confidence.

[@Purriah]

@@plebisMaximus yeah and it’s confidence in an indisputable fact so it doesn’t come off as ego lol

[@toiletfarm]

He toots the horns of others. His humility isn’t in question. He’s a legend.

[@xdvoltic354]

So sweet how he actually wants him to tie the record so another can feel the bliss that is getting a 52, such a sweet guy that Karl is.

[@deadfr0g]

Karl, I’m sure you wrestled internally with whether or not to make this video, and I just wanted to add my voice to the choir of people who are SO GLAD that you did. I think you really nailed an appropriate tone here, and (in my eyes) the fact that you’re primarily telling us your own story this time-with your own perspective and your own mentality-actually makes this video a particularly special one in your... uh, filmography? Or body of work?? Catalogue??? Hahaha. You know what I mean. Thanks for all of these excellent videos, you absolute legend!

[@as_below_so_above]

I knew I had heard the name Wes McKinney somewhere 😱 Grats to him for his success and many thanks for making my career a possibility. I use his creations professionally everyday and never realized he was also once a speedrunner. What an absolute legend 👏

[@raafmaat]

check out his about page on his prefessional website, he mentions the speedrunning achievments!

[@OldQueer]

Same. He's made my career what it is. I have his book within reaching distance at all times. Absolute legend.

[@benjaminsmith8377]

Doing Big Data Science Coursework would have been a'lot harder without him.

[@stuffbenlikes]

I'm just starting to learn Python and Jupyter notebooks to move my career up from sql monkey. Glad it all exists!

[@nathangreene9642]

I honestly thought this record was going to be "the fastest time to win a lawsuit against Billy Mitchell"

[@kaldo_kaldo]

That probably goes to his mother who he likely sued for the discomfort of being born.

[@AntVenom]

Calle_W just got Dam 52!

[@samuraibobafett1118]

The madman has done it.

[@ethfan922]

Now it's your turn for 52 :)

[@kingacrisius]

Damn only 3 replies afte rover a year

[@Arceusmemesidk-zk7tm]

Hi Ant!

[@Psychonaut165]

Bump

[@dylanmcloughlin2187]

Anyone else realize if it takes the new guy more than two months to beat the record, Karl will move from 9 to 6 in longest untied

[@JackTheripper911]

The Man, The Myth, The *Absolute Legend* Karl jobst.

[@rcmunro22]

Facts.

[@fennglordd6365]

Also he humbly admits his younger self's petulant attitude regarding Bryan Bosshardt's records.

[@farengarsecret-fire9597]

Yes, this is him right here officer, we got him. We finally caught Jack the ripper. they even admitted to it with their username... Sorry, i couldn't pass the joke...

[@farengarsecret-fire9597]

@@spimbles original commenters username

[@VinsCool]

" *Dam* , what a run!", he said, before the screen faded out to a world record. Truly a magical moment when it happens!

[@pturcotte42]

Just started playing this game after like 15 some years, I'm 32 now, somehow this video came up on my KZbin. I've never felt so happy to watch someone else's struggle for perfection at something they love, let alone one if my favourite games of all time! Truly astonished to hear your story and how humble of a person you are all while telling your story! Good job! You deserved it even if it was half luck in the end on top of the unimaginable skill and knowledge needed to gain that extra .2 seconds or whatever it is from each boost! Lol Major props!

[@MrDilli3]

Calle W has just tied Dam 52.

[@SemiHypercube]

Still love it when someone makes a documentary about speedrunning and they just casually mention themselves as part of it

[@fennglordd6365]

*cough cough* Summoning Salt *cough*

[@JSPUFC]

Like the legendary Shivering Erotic King Banana

[@TheForeverRanger]

You should watch The Hobbit speedrunning documentary then.

[@TheZetaKai]

@@fennglordd6365 That's exactly who I thought of, as well; his Punch-Out! World Record Progression video was epic, and the fact that he didn't even mention that he was in it until the very end was legendary. Truly awe-inspiring, and the record simply speaks for itself.

[@christopherhammond5142]

@@TheForeverRanger That's a fantastic video.

[@Amhplify]

A gigantic achievement, narrated and explained perfectly. I'm always in awe at your narrative capabilities! I don't think I have more than five KZbinrs who can have me glued to the screen for 40 minutes straight with their content, and you're definitely in that five. Good job, and Good Luck to Carl-Magnus!

[@GJDZ02]

World-class achievements are cool and all, but my greatest admiration goes to Karl's maturity... The fact that he had no problem and didn't make a big deal out of the things he thought when he was younger, even when they are things that he regrets or that no longer represent the kind of man he is nowadays... It shows he has grown as a person throughout the years, and I hope he too is proud of what he has become.

[@hypertensionfilms5439]

I'm not a speedrunner or involved in record-setting communities, but that reaction after so many hours of practice, and so many years of history with Goldeneye in general, is so palpable. The sense of accomplishment and relief is wonderful! Well done

[@tsilarij-p3726]

When writing history, the historian has to guess persons motives and emotions. What drove them to do decicions. Thank you Karl for opening out how you felt doing what you did.

[@skriblefanten]

Didn't think about it like that, but you're absolutely right. Really awesome to get the perspective of this absolute legend that will no doubt go down in history!

[@dennisyoungblood1068]

Everybody knows that Todd Togers has the longest untied world record. Everyone here wishes they had the skill, nay, the mental fortitude that Mr. Togers has

[@wareforcoin5780]

I love how speedrunning has such a healthy relationship with competition. Speedrunners are always excited to see competition, always are genuinely happy to see their records broken, and are always congratulating each other when it happens. That's why I love speedrunning. The people are almost always great.

[@johndoe7270]

For me, it was never how fast I could beat the levels. It was how long my little brother and I could survive while we hid under the stairs in Archives and made a buncha noise! Damn that shit was fun!

[@RhynoD2]

This ABSOLUTE LEGEND talks about how important this record is and then encourages everyone to go support the guy trying to tie the record. Karl, you are a beacon of positivity.

[@treyparkerofficial]

This man is truly an absolute legend

[@PostTraumaticChessDisorder]

I find it particularly interesting that quite a few of the most influential goldeneye speedrunners are actually Dutch. A tiny country like the Netherlands are host to legends like Wouter Jansen, Randy Buikema and Steven Zwartjes.

[@alisonbennett100]

absolutely legendary. i remember when this happened. i’m so glad you’ve rid the initial hype out until now by making such good videos ever since. thank you!

[@chrissawyer1484]

Me: (Sees the video title) Me: (thinking) Has to be his Dam time in Goldeneye. (Sees video) Yeah. Karl is an absolute legend.

[@TheForeverRanger]

I know he hates tooting his own horn but Karl is one of the greatest speedrunners of all time and I am all for listening to him talk about his accomplishments.

[@RistenDrew]

My biggest takeaway from this video has to be your maturity and humility. The way you talk not only about yourself, but the players that you were competing with at the time is extremely refreshing to watch. Being able to admit your immaturity when you were younger, and then growing into one of the most genuine people I've seen on the internet is something you should be proud of. The run was impeccable and the luck had to roll your way eventually. I'm excited to see Carl-Magnus Wall get a 52 of his own and I hope you two get to share that monumental achievement in real time. Thank you for all of your hard work you put into your videos, it absolutely does not go unnoticed. Cheers, you absolute legend.

[@noneofyourbusiness4133]

“First run I was truly proud of” *says the guy who nearly championed the entire game.*

[@tylerlarsen1842]

Karl, you're one of my favorite content creators, and this video is a perfect example of why. On a video where you talk about your greatest accomplishment, you go out of your way to give the utmost credit to those who made it possible, you explain your history with the game and the level itself, you explain your reasoning for going for the accomplishment, and most importantly of all, you talk about it in an incredibly humble manner. And, for that matter, Dam Agent 52 is so monumental that no one will ever blame you for making a video about it. You most certainly earned this one, you absolute legend.

[@Milkb0t]

Everytime Karl says "And then, this happened" I get chills

[@LordJackass]

I greatly admire you Karl, you show immense humility and you’re very encouraging of other people within the circles you run in. You deserve every ounce of success that you’ve garnered. May your prosperity be long and plentiful. :D

[@austinshea]

You/your videos are truly amazing. I think it's exceptionally wonderful to be able to see the journey, and the results of an achievement well earned. Thank you, Karl Jobst!

[@mikoro88]

Thanks for shining a light on testicular cancer mate. I've had that shit, and let me tell you guys; check your self, and never ignore any lumps, pain or other anomalies in your sack! If you do, you might end up like me, with the cancer spreading up to the stomach!=/ Stay safe guys! Great video as always Karl Jobst!

[@Aceshot-uu7yx]

I hope you survive it because you can do it.

[@mikoro88]

@@Aceshot-uu7yx Oh, I did! But thank you! I'm sorry, I didn't really mention that:p In 2009 I had three rounds of chemo, then two operations. One where they removed the cancerous testis, and another where they opened my stomach, took out organs and intestines and laid them next to me. Then they removed and "scraped" as many of the lymph nodes in my posterior abdominal wall as they could. After 5 years without a relapse they said I was officially a survivor of cancer! :) Thank GOD I live in Norway. (Free healthcare) Cause who has life insurance when they're 20?=/

[@Aceshot-uu7yx]

@@mikoro88 God has blessed Norway then with regulated insurance companies. The US still lacks regulations on insurance company because the government will pay anything so companies rack up costs for doctors.

[@Aceshot-uu7yx]

Was the tumor life threatening or not

[@mikoro88]

@@Aceshot-uu7yx Yes, I feel really like I hit the lottery jackpot since I was born in Norway! Well yes, the cancer was spreading and was malignant. So if I had continued to Ignore it, it would have continued to spread. All said and done, my part of the bill amounted to a little bit over 200$ USD. I dare not speculate what all that treatment and hospital stays really costed! >

[@herrrobert5340]

Other peoples' biggest regrets: - Not having children - Not asking that girl in highschool out - Not focusing on their studies Karl's biggest regret: - Not trying harder to become GoldenEye Champion in the early 2000s

[@DaDonroy101]

damn those other people are losers, they should be more like karl

[@davidbanan.]

i mean hes not wrong

[@LazurizSolari]

Hes got his priorities in order

[@carlsjolund2379]

Thank you Karl for the amazing content you make. No other person has been able to make speed running as interesting, intense and understandable. I’ve personally been a fan of the more casual side for quite a while, but ever since your content became more popular I’ve found myself in conversation about the topic more often. It’s awesome to me how much the view on speed running has changed over the last few years (both for myself and general opinion). So thank you for giving us a new few on things! And here’s too me Swedish Carl bro 🇸🇪 and his great journey! 🍻

[@Buggsucksatvideogames]

You're such a good dude. I love that you're spotlighting your competition, can't say I've ever seen anyone do this before. You're an absolute legend.

[@PoliceTelephoneBox]

Karl is, as always, being too humble. He is without a doubt an Absolute Legend! Not only for his amazing world records, but because his videos show his passion for speedrunning, its history, and the runners who dedicate so much time to it! I'm so glad to see him give himself the credit he's more than due given how he's always among the first giving praise to others.

[@randomlyentertaining8287]

Has Wes ever mentioned his time playing Goldeneye? I think it'd be cool for such a successful guy to have it be known that when he was a kid, he was one of those "speedrunners" and "video gamers" older people always think can't be successful if they're playing video games. And finally, Karl tells us how simply fucking amazing he is at Goldeneye.

[@SUPERNOOB20]

While I didn't know this Wes guy before, yeah, I agree it'd be nice if he did that. Also, kinda unrelated but you made me remember of this one guy, hbox. He was a Chemical Engineer while simultaneously mantaining his performance as one of SSBM's top players, and then afterwards got to be the rank #1 player of the game for 3 years in a row. Another example of a successful IRL legend, but this time the other way around I guess, haha

[@debayeuxchats5607]

A different user (raafmaat) mentioned that Wes mentions his speedrunning history in his bio on his website. I checked and, yep! It's a short mention, but it's the majority of his "Early Life" section. XD

[@nooneinparticular3370]

@@SUPERNOOB20 SSBM?

[@CherryZ]

Don't forget perfect dark :) funny thing is that he was even more dominant in that game. A true legend

[@randomlyentertaining8287]

@@nooneinparticular3370 Super Smash Bros Melee

[@ronhalliday7304]

Thanks for providing a well-informed view from the inside! I'd be hard pressed to think of another KZbinr who understands so acutely the topic that they are covering who covers it so well. I'm more of a completionist than a runner, so I really appreciate the speed running timelines you provide, the importance and significance of each, and how much you value these achievements.

[@Mr_AlcoN]

Been following you for some time now mate and so glad you shared this with us cuz even I, who's not a speed runner or ever played the game can really appreciate the effort to achieve this record. Amazing!

[@weetabixharry]

Karl saying he doesn't talk much about his own records is like saying the Pacific Ocean is a bit damp. I've been waiting for this video for ages.

[@mandowarrior123]

His ego is so low he had to raise everyone else to absolute legends to gain the confidence to make his youtube xD

[@Divadosaurus]

There's something about having the untied record on the first level, first difficulty (as Karl says, the way we were all introduced to the game) that makes it extra special. It's a special level from a very special game.

[@CNYKnifeNerd]

It's like the difference between being the fastest in a 100m race vs being the fastest to hop around in a circle on one leg. Everyone has played that level, in general, and it's always been a huge target in speedrunning, specifically.

[@harisrakovic559]

You are an absolute legend of a content creator and you have every right to blow smoke on your own records and achievements. I love how in every video you have a song that brings back a thousand memories playing in the background. You are a kind and humble man. Keep on keeping on. Absolute legend 💕

[@Kriog16]

When I watched your 52 run I really loved your reaction after the time appeared on the screen. Just the fact that it took a 40 minute video to explain everything that went into the run and why it was such a big deal does truly say how mind blowing and unfathomably insane this accomplishment is, and also that the level of your dedication and persistence to invest attempts for such a long time (while ALSO knowing it could take well over 1000 hours). Never played goldeneye myself, but this video, like any other content of yours, it was really entertaining to watch all the way through all 40 minutes of it, thank you so much, Karl

[@lracseroom8286]

"I don't like to brag about my own accomplishments" As we say in Newfoundland "Go 'way Karl. You fuckin' loves it!" Congrats.

[@PhilipStCroix]

Yes b'y buddy

[@gur262]

Just wait, someone s gonna Livestream sitting there at most likely posting time, ready to comment not 1st but just " ." As proof. Then declare record right below

[@WitheredWithout]

Love to see the raw reactions to new WR like that. Always hits some feels, no matter what game, no matter who it is. After so much effort and so many runs, finally seeing that "impossible" time pop up, is just insane. Absolute legend.

[@ryanzutell1423]

Hey Karl, thank you for this video man. I appreciate how vulnerable you made yourself. I also love how you finally admitted you’re a got dam king of this.

[@Thetarget1]

Wow, I can't imagine spending hundreds of hours on a single level, which isn't even a minute long. That's an insane grind. I think the game I've played the most on Steam is only about 500 hours.

[@mufasaiam7794]

This man always starts his videos with "hello you absolutel legend" not knowing that he's the biggest legend of us all

[@skriblefanten]

He knows, he's just staying humble. Like the legend he truly is.

[@OuterGalaxyLounge]

Can we appreciate that Karl has been like the Lorax speaking for the trees? He loves his passion so much that he has fought the good fight to keep it from being dirtied and corrupted by fraudsters and cheaters and moneygrubbers who don't give a damn about anything but their own greed and fame.

[@NoOne-fo1di]

Your reaction even got me emotional. I can't imagine that feeling, not only the feeling of getting a world record but getting one untied and on top of it all one that nobody thought could really be done and stood for so long. Your skill and dedication is humbling and I consider myself lucky to be able to watch it happen. Thank you for everything Karl

[@lokreth1992]

You single handedly got me into speed running with your amazing vidoes. Thank you so much for all the great content over the years!!

[@connorbutler9888]

343 personal records is an incredible achievement! Congratulations!

[@Aceshot-uu7yx]

It's a magic number

[@FragmentJack]

Well earned. I love your channel, as well as Summoning Salt, because you guys both speed-run and you both have so much love, respect, and dedication to the gaming and speed-running community without the theatrics. Edit: I’m in no way diminishing anyone who covers speed-running but do not run, route, etc. or otherwise are active in the community; I just have a different appreciation for your channel and channels. Karl and Summoning Salt just happens to personally be my favorite as speed-runners who can break down what’s happening in layman’s terms. Anyways: I’m a long-time viewer and I’m proud of you. Great work on both the content, research and reporting-especially going into depth on the history, controversies and the facts-of speed-running as well.

[@ravenshield7823]

I've truly enjoyed all you content and get excited when you have a new video, I respect your hard work and articulate, accurate nature all without having a clue of how good of a speed runner you actually were. Congratulations, you deserve all the recognition you get for all you do.

[@Rocky-oq9cy]

33:14 Read the chat here. This run is so optimized that we are talking about 0.1 second differences in speed, and yet the runners are SO IN TUNE with speedrunning this map that not only Karl, but multiple people in the chat started celebrating BEFORE THE RUN WAS OVER. Saying stuff like "Fast" and "Is this it?" Once again think about the fact that the difference between success and failure is 0.1 second or less, but they can feel the difference between a 00:53 and a 00:52 before even seeing the results. Also I want to mention how HAPPY they were even though they weren't the ones breaking the record. They were so happy to just see SOMEONE do it. THAT is a community right there. It makes me so happy to just see a group of people all come together to finally succeed at something so difficult instead of fighting against each other so that they could be the first. All the time and strategies were put together just to see if it was possible. And it was. OTHER MESSAGES: "Lets go champ" "Yo dude let's go" "POG" "plz" "this is it" "goooooo!!!" "MATE" "Was that clutch" only THEN did they see the results. also "CANCEL DAMCEMBER BOYS" is hilarious to see

[@MenachemSchmuel]

i think it probably has less to do with just feeling 0.1 over a 50+ second run (there's not even timer to compare to) and more that those guys all know what to look for--they can see when you get 3 boosts, when the gate opens fast, and so on

[@imnotcam123]

Being named Karl or Carl appears to have a positive impact on RNG. Has this been looked in to?

[@coconyt3623]

What a wholesome mini-documentary :D You GoldenEye / Perfect Dark runners are a different breed of cat! All the respect. Many awesome moments and highlights and great camaraderie over the years!

[@anubislee36]

I love your the self reflection and honesty about the growth you needed to undergo to become the stronger more secure person you are today. I relate a lot to that and I hope others do too

[@stealthstack]

Speedrunners keep games alive well past their prime. Each new record is another breath of life the game needed. Shout your achievements from the rooftops Karl!

[@ToaderTheToad]

I remember seeing that video not too long ago and it's just incredible that you managed to beat the world record. The fact that you can commentate speedrunning and also speedrun yourself is amazing

[@bryede]

Karl, I want you to know that although I don't have any personal interest in speedrunning, your style and enthusiasm has made your channel a guilty pleasure of mine.

[@LK.Cynric]

What an amazing video! This is why I love speedruning. Its not the records, its the attempts and the story's behind it. Thats why I love your videos so much. I'm not into 007 so I had no clue about anything of this, if I knew about the record I would have just said "nice!" and move on. But there's so much story behind it. Many years later but great job! On the record and awesome videos that brings these story's to people like me who didnt know them.

[@darvand44]

Don't speedrun, but I love hearing about the process of what it takes to capture these WRs and the new strategies that are figured out over time. The amount of dedication to the grind is impressive and when you spend all that time and get that payoff... the reactions are priceless. Thanks for your work!

[@hfcriske]

Past Karl: Had already set a ton of world records Also Past Karl: Didn't think he had done anything worth being proud of in the game. It's funny how much more we demand from ourselves than we do from other people, just for being able to view ourselves in the same light as we do them. I'm happy to see you acknowledge your own achievements, I know how hard such things can be. I also recall moments from my youth when new players showed up in my games, adopting new strategies, and started beating me. I hated them in the same way probably. It's important to remember that you are never entitled to any record nor title, and if you fail to adapt you will perish. Great video :)

[@mookymookymooo]

Amazing how satisfying a story can be even when you know the outcome at the beginning

[@larseriksson42]

These videos are so clean, such clear script and well described! Always look forward to the next one

[@thebunnybun]

Ive been watching your videos for a year and im so happy to see you talk about your time now. Good job this was amazing.

[@davem7723]

I've never really been into the speed running scene but I've absolutely loved watching your videos and has certainly got me interested, great video, 👍

[@tzvikrasner6073]

Cheering on someone else's attempt to tie or beat your own record. This man is class all the way.

[@FREEDOM_OR_DEATH_]

Karl keep doing it man. You're an inspiration to so many of us. I'm not even a speed runner just some old man now who played the crap out of Goldeneye 20+ years ago. Praying for your health and if need help ask for it bro. 🙏

[@chimchu3232]

I still go back and watch your dam WR every once in a while. Super impressive and I can't help but feel ecstatic when you realized you beat it. Your reaction was so intense you can feel the energy through KZbin. Absolute legend

[@AndersonNeo12]

I was so hoping to hear: "..and on the 2nd of december, 2017 - i achived, this run" 32:25 ^^ ps: your explanation videos are always very enjoyable to watch. Speedrunners make the games look easy, but it´s really hard work and takes a lot of dedication.

[@CainXVII]

Missed opportunity

[@nif82]

It happened! Calle did it

[@doctorprofesorjudson]

This was a fascinating video, you could really tell how much time and research you put in. Always a pleasure to see you upload look forward to seeing more of your posts. Legend

[@thrillretrogamer9801]

This is the greatest record ever...I'm hoping someone makes a movie of your life Karl, its so dam(agent) amazing. I love watching your videos and I hope you continue to set records and help our communities see real success. Cheers...

[@lunaticberserker5869]

Karl calling us legends while he's a living legend himself.

[@DuhJuhBuh]

After all the explanation, the reaction to you getting the 0:52 is so damn cute and wholesome. Good job, mate! :)

[@foxriver9156]

Jobst you are the most generous legend. Celebrating the wins of others and urging on everyone in the community is a mighty podium to stand on!

[@gengraded]

Your approach at competition is heartwarming. I love that when someone is coming for your record you help them get more viewers.

[@420roachdoggjr]

To see someone as stoic as Karl Jobst having such a gleeful reaction really emphasizes the difficulty of the speedrun!

[@Legitti]

I never thought I would this interested about the speedrunning community and their achievements. You're great voice for it and it's nice to know about you're personal achievements as well, gongratz again! 🎉

[@honorguard88]

Aaaaaaand then you learn about their terrible nature.

[@johnballantyne3458]

So nice to se Karl give himself an honest pat on the back. He really deserves it at this point, especially considering all the good he's done for the speedrunning community and how supportive he is of his fellow runners.