The Most Wholesome Moment in Speedrunning History

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Today we look at a couple of new amazing Super Mario 64 world records, along with one of the most wholesome moments I've ever seen.
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[@tyrel6732]

The fact his parents even had an idea of how much he broke the record by is really cool, like they actually take an interest

[@maxtech226]

@@Aramaru-nr8dr well you gotta keep in mind that while to you it may not be impressive because you lack any redeemable qualities that may be remembered even after you die, that this man has been the best of untold millions of people through sheer dedication, the field being so contested that a single second is an abslute effort not as much effort as it is for you to think a single coherent thought but still seriously you dont have any fucking right to judge and im honestly surprised that by your own words you aint impressed by this considering youre obviously not at the mental maturity of a preschooler

[@darenparasnauth3854]

@@maxtech226 yo this guy does this shit on a regular, he was in a penguinz0/critikal video for doing the same shit lmao

[@ThatRipOff]

Aramaru 1837 Found the salty asshole

[@phyrexiancoffee6324]

@@Aramaru-nr8dr Oh hey it's the asshole troll from the super long Paper Mario comment thread!

[@ElectTheMusic]

@@Aramaru-nr8dr this is bait

[@simpmom9903]

Many thanks to all of you that have taken the time to comment about Simply's world record run. Thank you Karl for the wonderful video and your support for the speed running community. We've have read many of the comments and we are a bit overwhelmed, thank you once again for your kind words. We are so proud of our son Simply, in his eight years of speed running he has held a job, got a college degree (was accepted into the Master's program), and had and recovered from hand surgery. He is also an accomplished musician and a distance runner. Most important he is kind and respectful. We adore all of our kids, their happiness is vital. We are far from perfect, but, have always strived to provide a loving and happy home. One of Simpdad's favorite sayings is, "If it's gonna be, it's up to me." We encourage everyone to chase their dreams. We believe the best is yet to come! Stay safe! Much love, Simpmom and Simpdad

[@prestonbruchmiller497]

This is really really sweet to hear, cheers to you for being such a good mom. Every child should be lucky enough to have parents as supportive as you and your husband. I wish you all the best in your endeavors.

[@JoelElRican]

You and Simpdad are the real MVPs.

[@Zega_]

Simply is the best!! You are great parents! Chat is proud to have you as our mom

[@SherrifOfNottingham]

Heh At least some people have good parents that support them in whatever they do. Meanwhile I had to turn down my chance at becoming a competitive player, because my parents refused to accept me playing games even as a pass time, or for fun. The mere idea of competing to them was a joke to them. Good to see _real_ parents are out there, as I said in a different comment, my family would have come in, berated me in front of the stream for chasing such pointless goals and yanking cords out of equipment till it all shut down. Happy thanksgiving everybody, I personally hate the holiday, because the holiday is centered around family, and mine is pretty foul, if you've got good parents, or you are a good parent. Don't take it for granted, not everybody is as lucky as you.

[@abiduestafelu]

@@SherrifOfNottingham xd

[@21380]

The true "Are you winning, Son?" -moment.

[@imfan2633]

E

[@SquooshyCatboy]

“You are winning, Son.”*

[@henrydutoit69]

DarkViperAU reference?

[@desanctisapostata]

Truly

[@Afdusrt]

He is winning

[@DismemberedHat]

I know nothing about speedrunning, never heard these categories until this video, and don't know who any of these people are, but you can bet your ass I started crying when Simply's parents cheered for him

[@NinetyLegos]

good for you dude. its insane that parents still care about video games like Super Mario 64

[@NinetyLegos]

@@jasonnikolic yeah. i probably didnt understand cuz i mostly watch these to see if people cheated

[@screwtapee]

@@jasonnikolic wait now im worried if I got it or not what is it

[@screwtapee]

@SCP-049 yea thats what i thought

[@SGzSynyster]

Same. Something i dreamed of everyday as a child but my love for gaming has faded now i only watch others play.

[@theheavenlyfb4071]

Hearing his dad say "11 seconds" is so precious, the fact that even his dad knew exactly how many seconds he had passed it is so amazing! His parents really care and it's positive to see.

[@alexpotts6520]

Seeing this is kind of bittersweet, for me. The only way they could know that is if they're talking to Simply about it every evening at dinner. Which just makes me think of the hundreds of, "no record today? Bad luck son, you'll get it soon" conversations.

[@quantumm313]

@@alexpotts6520 they watch his stream

[@huh968]

@@alexpotts6520 lmao i don't think their entire lives revolved around that record

[@capisenior]

Right? As someone who grew with extremely absent parents, seeing such a supportive and loving family is really incredible to me.

[@IMakePeopleSaltyApparently]

@@huh968 that may be but that doesn't mean that can't talk about it every day. Having one convo every 24 hours doesn't automatically mean obsession

[@IfhesK]

"Guess who's number one in the world" Bro, those are the exact words one needs from their father after an achievement.

[@robertmartin5781]

Ifhes Kutai Plus the high five! So validating.

[@konansupernova]

"Guess who's number one in the world?" "Aww, thanks-" "Your sister. Clean your room."

[@IfhesK]

@@konansupernova Helga Pataki, is that you?

[@Cookieofdoom]

I will treasure those words and tell them to my future kid.

[@entruh4520]

My dad wouldn't give a fuck lmao

[@dinospumoni5611]

"what'd you get, what was your time?" From his dad got me, it's one thing to be supportive, it's another to be completely involved and interested in what's frankly a strange and generally difficult to understand hobby for older folks. He almost knew his son's PB and everything lol "so is that 8 seconds or 9 seconds?" Guessing he was just thinking 1:38:47 instead of :57. Maybe he's as shocked as us how big an improvement it was lol. Ditto to his mother, their excitement is inspiring. Good ass parents

[@Ramacho]

record at the time was 1:38:43 held by Liam so it was by 15s i think, and i think the dad said 11 so he was kinda close haha

[@dinospumoni5611]

@@Ramacho yeah I think I misheard

[@xjunkxyrdxdog89]

"What was your time?" They're not just humoring him, they're legitimately interested.

[@freshbair3943]

Simply’s parents are god tier

[@rxzd_]

@@AxxLAfriku not the time axxl, get out of here

[@karljobst]

Bye axxl

[@Kiara_Wrestler]

@@karljobst dare I ask who axxl is? I'm fairly new to the community...

[@RageUnchained]

@David Meyer I take it he said something assholish for no reason?

[@TheBluePhoenix008]

@David Meyer what'd he say?

[@Efretpkk]

the mother with the glasses and moustache, what an absolute legend

[@frijolitoazul4343]

SimpMom is a blessing

[@upsidedown5564]

@@frijolitoazul4343 I hate that name

[@frijolitoazul4343]

@@upsidedown5564 Simpmom likes it

[@josephhutchins8]

@UpSideDown don’t talk shit about simpmom she’s an absolute saint

[@Aflay1]

I love that someone can take a name like SimpMom and make it wholesome.

[@cleric4049]

>Beats world record >still lives at home with mom and dad >doesn’t matter though; because they’re obviously very proud and love him anyway

[@nickmeyer238]

Thought he was just home for the summer?

[@huh968]

still living at home is really only a negative thing when you also don't have a job, but simply both has a job and also got a college degree while still pursuing other hobbies. he's a very balanced guy

[@SulliverVittles]

@@huh968 Not to mention that it's early in a pandemic, so it wasn't as if anyone else has anything to do anyway.

[@kidzbop38isstraightfire92]

Bet they'd be more proud if he got his own place so he wasn't freeloading in their house.

[@huh968]

@@kidzbop38isstraightfire92 the fact that he has a job should tell you that he isn't freeloading lol

[@GDNashit]

"He was in an amazing pace, but then, this happened..." *bonk*

[@professionalfangster1510]

What do you mean by that?

[@KawaiiGamingKid]

@@professionalfangster1510 7:48 Bonk

[@GDDarky]

bonk

[@fanboyyourguy]

bonk

[@Ballchugger]

bonk

[@MrCheesyBaconBits]

Woah his mum and dad being so happy and proud of him for achieving something in a video game is touching.

[@nutii1029]

parents must have done the same shit back then

[@Lowtendo]

When his dad says "So, eleven seconds?", is the part that gets me. His dad remembering the exact time he was trying to beat for some reason really shows how much they both care.

[@EvelynV123]

His dad knew exactly how big of an improvement it was just from the final time. He not only encourages Simply, he pays attention to the details as well. Wow.

[@MrHeroicDemon]

@@DeadlyDanDaMan I think they were more happy that he is literally the best in the world right now for that run. I guess you never were good at something that'd motivate you more than money... I wish you well

[@MrHeroicDemon]

@@EvelynV123 I started to cry like a baby when his parents got excited after asking him why he was crying. Damn. When his dad said his time, I started to cry more, because he kept track of his sons achievements.

[@max-rdj9741]

"Are you winning, son?" "Yes, Dad. Yes, I am."

[@LunarBloodRose27]

Absolutely legendary

[@andregon4366]

"No, Dad. I already won."

[@JackTheripper911]

@@andregon4366 "Guess who's number one?"

[@livin4thelamb499]

"With parents like you I'm always winning."

[@chuckdontjudge]

The fact that his parents were not only insanely proud but actively supportive tears at my heartstrings and makes me so happy for him but sad that I have never had nearly the same amount of love and support from my family with anything that I do. but good on him and his sweet sweet parents!

[@neoturfmasterMVS]

Yeah, after years of speed running in his room, i'd have thought his dad would have told him get a job.

[@btlv]

@@neoturfmasterMVS Bro he's only 23, has 4 years degree, and was accepted into the Master's program. He has been speed running when he was 15.

[@ThePaul3210]

Him: “ Be careful cause you might cry” Me: “Yeah, I doubt it” Also Me: “...ok, you win.”

[@somea2v]

We also would've accepted: Also Me: "I'm not crying, you're crying!"

[@deifiedtitan]

Remember a few years ago at a GDQ Simply's parents donated during a race saying good luck to everyone from "simpmom and simpdad". Seem like genuinely nice people

[@phoenix9531]

@@ScyllaLoffyLemieux Poor choice? The meaning simp got recently wasn't even a thing back then. Simp like its being used rn is terrible anyways and mostly used by toxic people.

[@CommanderNixon]

@@ScyllaLoffyLemieux They'd probably laugh their asses off and then own the names, it's like simp is just a meaningless word or something

[@NanayaRay01]

"50 dollars from simpmom and simpdad... They are upset" after he fell 2 times from the clouds

[@HangOnThereSlick]

The original "are you winning, son?" His parents are wonderful

[@JoelElRican]

The recognition that Simply gets from his parents is what I think makes that clip so much more emotional...

[@aidenvandijk4223]

3:57 "The maths geniuses may be asking: 'but Karl 6 seconds is less than 24 seconds' "

[@thejurassicchicken1190]

Genius

[@dark-walleddementia7067]

Only 130+ IQ big brains can figure that one out

[@yourlocalfalcomain5597]

Massive iq

[@seanissomething]

Karl: “You may need a tissue” Me: “nah I’m good fam” Me 14 mins later: 😭😭😭

[@RageCage64]

Exact same scenario "Larry he got world record!" I instantly welled up that's so wholesome

[@IfhesK]

Literally me.

[@LukyHRE]

Sameeeee. Completely unexpected.

[@tetrafuse3096]

heh weak

[@jayhypnos6872]

Same

[@brewingtea1]

Billy Mitchell's parents didn't hug him enough as a child.

[@MickHaggs]

They knew he was a dick

[@jst25]

I liked this comment, but then I got a Cease and Desist letter from Billy Mitchell, Inc.

[@LordMegatherium]

"Look, mom, I got the world record!" "Billy, that's the an out-of-focus polaroid of a tv showing Welcome Back, Kotter on it and 'Wurld Rekrd' scribbled on it with a sharpie"

[@sivvinod3187]

@@LordMegatherium r/oddlyspecific

[@mkdfan]

Billy Mitchell from Eastenders?

[@kashinimeyo]

Me, earlier in the video: what do you mean I'll need tissues? His mom: *exhibits godly amounts of love and support for Simply* Me: *sobbing violently*

[@darthtater1469]

His parents coming in was literally the “You winnin son?” Meme

[@MahDryBread]

Man, I love when gaming gets wholesome

[@haysdixon6227]

we’ve been watching a whole bunch of the same stuff recently

[@gumbo64]

Man, I hate when gaming gets wholesome

[@theactualpoopooman7086]

Cant like the comment has 69 likes

[@krealyesitisbeta5642]

It’s so nice.

[@TheNutshaq]

Don’t know why I’m surprised to see you here, but what’s up dude? Love your videos, I usually binge watch them on my days off

[@parkerhoskovec9400]

I remember when Nicrovida broke the 1 hour barrier in SMO his mom came in all excited. I think some parents realize that not only can top competitors in popular speed games make enough off their streams to do it as a job, but also realize the payday that can befall someone who takes a record in one of those games. Not to mention it shows determination and ambition which are great traits. Objectively speaking there is no reason not to be proud of your kid if they do something like this.

[@blarghinatelazer9394]

Absolutely. You sound like you'd make a good parent.

[@DaInvisibleNinja]

Damn right, that made me smile.

[@Imaproshaman7]

Exactly my thoughts too.

[@randomlyentertaining8287]

"Son, why do you waste all your time on video games? You could go to college and become a nuclear physicist or something." - My Parents

[@gregorymirabella1423]

@@randomlyentertaining8287 have they actually said that to you?

[@Joe-ck3ju]

13:36 Cheese in simply's chat giving love. the mario64 community is so classy. one of the best speed run communities out there.

[@Fractorification]

If my mom saw me do this her first thought would. *“Are you gonna get paid for this?!”* LMAO, my parents are sadly one of those types that only value a hobby if there’s some monetary gain from it. Like yeah, even if I got paid, it’s no the point lol.

[@TheRiderofBlood]

This. Exactly this. I love mine parents, but it's hard to explain to them that learning music is my hobby, and not a job which I'll gain money from.

[@kithalie]

Same lol "are you gonna get paid for this?" And if the answer is no they say "then what's the point!?" And get mad lol

[@alexpotts6520]

I mean, parents want their kids to be happy more than anything, and while money doesn't buy happiness, a decent amount of it can go a long way towards having a comfortable life. People who have the financial leeway to put time into the things that fill them with joy are objectively happier than those forced to focus on where their next meal is coming from. So, as a parent of a kid with an unusual talent, of course I'd be interested in whether that talent was lucrative, particularly if I wasn't that well off myself and worried how I could support them if they themselves struggled financially. Not through reasons of greed but because what parent wouldn't want their kid to have a higher quality of life?

[@OatmealTheCrazy]

That's a profession then, not a hobby

[@TheGaming100]

same lol, thats kinda like supporting robberies, just because "oh you get money". Such a dumb way to look at life

[@EZScape]

WidePeepoHappy

[@cripplefromwuhan5150]

Yes

[@cyanideA]

Amazing

[@georgek4416]

Hi

[@MrHeroicDemon]

Si

[@Blernster]

pokiJizz

[@AdamFerrari64]

As wholesome as the parent reaction is, The more wholesome thing for me is that after being so close for years, his hands gave out, but he came back a few years later and was finally able to get 120 WR after 8 years. The determination Simply has even through physical hardship is something I can’t comprehend. I can barely grind a 2D Mario game at a high level for a few months, let alone a 3D game for so many years with so many hardships. Props to him, one of the great guys of speedrunning!

[@TheOnlyLonelyBoy]

As someone who really only passively pays attention to the speedrunning community at best, what do you mean by "his hands gave out?" Carpal tunnel?

[@AdamFerrari64]

Ein I believe something like that , I am not sure. although I should be , I haven’t been active as much lately and my memory is sub par

[@jordan9195]

Ein he has carpal tunnel, yes

[@Aflay1]

Sometimes it takes great hardship to build the tension and stakes needed to really drive a person to succeed.

[@havoc467]

On the last clip i was like that really fucking cool, then his parents came in, and i just started bawling, i didnt expect that, and it was so heartwarming, then i read simpmom and dads comment and started tearing up even more. Jesus

[@Burgerlly]

When he said “it gets me every time” I was like yeah maybe ... couple minutes later .. why am I tearing up

[@elnombre91]

I'm not crying, you're crying. His parents are making the rest of us legends look bad.

[@fastakeenan4699]

they are mythical legends (sorry if cringey)

[@Fetapetu]

My son is five years old. Last year when he was four, he started to play Mario maker 2. Obviosly he was pretty glumsy and could barely do anything that move mario to the right, but he loved the game and as time passed, I just kept giving him the controller. Now he plays not only easy levels but even normal difficulty levels pretty smoothly. My wife doesnt like the game, and says that he playes it too much. She says that video games are bad and dont let room for childs imagination development, but I know they have a lot of good things like problem solving and stuff. I know the risks of too much gameplay at young age, but Im so proud of my sons learning that I just would want to watch him play all day. Im sad that me and my wife have different opinnions about his gaming, but im gonna try to support him with the hobby he loves so much. Great video Karl, as always.

[@RamkrishanYT]

Petus poggers

[@EdddSaid]

It's true mario maker is pretty bad for imagination. It's not like you have a tool to make any level you could ever think of in it.

[@BuIIetBiII]

The funny thing is, video games are often vilified. They're blamed for violence, bad grades, social issues, you name it. The thing is I am one of many who played games a lot when I was younger and I turned out completely fine. I also think it's funny how it's ok to binge on boxsets or spend hours watching TV while playing candy crush and that's completely fine but somehow spending the same amount of time playing a game, where you actually interact and often socialise with other people (albeit not in person) is worse

[@jst25]

@@BuIIetBiII I think most educated sources warn about screen time in general with little kids. I don't think you want a toddler or small child playing multiple hours of video games or watching tv or using an iPad for that matter. As kids get older, more video games should be fine, although the psychology of dopamine release and gambling built into many games is scary.

[@kelownatechkid]

As long as he spends more time outside than on a screen, you're good man. Keep encouraging him!

[@alw5996]

When his dad said "I'm proud of you" I felt that. Fuck man 😭

[@jameshenthorn238]

I think we can all agree that his parents are the reason he pulled this off.

[@weezlewax6839]

You know it’s adorable when his parents cheer him up instead of yelling at him for playing too much games

[@mantha6912]

I think most of us would be thrilled to even have a supporting smile now and then lol

[@TomMathesonColes]

They should yell at him for doing the life equivalent of doing a burnout in reverse

[@juanmanuelcorrea7673]

@@mantha6912 Those words are really powerful dude. Thank you.

[@Johnherold121]

Seeing that Simply clip made me realize how shitty most parents are. In most parent's minds, it's better to be completely average at the things everyone else is doing to seem normal to those people, than to strive to be the best at what ever you put your mind to, no matter how abnormal it makes you seem to most people. This clip made me a better parent if I ever have kids. Let them chase their dream, what ever it is, and support them to be the best at what they want to be best at.

[@williamlyon5553]

Even if the dream seems impossible you have to let them try.

[@a_person5668]

Not whatever their dream is. If their dream is to kill the most people ever, maybe don’t support that. But I get what you mean

[@FullMetalGump]

what were the videos of one with the drum streamer having to double his goal for donos and the other one getting a 2000 dollar donation and they called their moms and they were disappointed?

[@paulwebb2078]

Full Metal Gump this is the one where he calls his mom kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaWWfId-adSBirM

[@profile1135]

yeah everyone needs to be able to do something they can enjoy

[@TayoEXE]

"Guess who's number one in the world?" Oh, wow. That's pretty amazing to come from his Dad. T_T

[@stephajn]

"It's not a good experience at all to have something you deeply love and have no support from anyone around you." My friend....truer words were never spoken. I feel that with every inch of my being from when I was growing up.

[@WayTwo]

I have something in my eye

[@Mariozaney]

Perhaps it’s An eyeball?

[@brendareilly6694]

mario ey y would there be a eye in an eye?

[@DarkShadic9632]

It’s an eyelash.

[@StalinkTz]

a spider

[@wellerissly1]

Vision?

[@Bayesic]

"It's not a good experience at all to find something you deeply love and have no support from anyone around you." Honestly man I didn't need the tissue until you went and said that lol. That one hit hard

[@getergods2267]

Not the time to do that dude

[@Bayesic]

@@getergods2267 very nice lol. Don’t judge me

[@ImGazu]

The best part is how Simply's mom's tone of voice immediately switches from worried concern for his laughing/sobbing to cheering once he says he got the world record.

[@JairusC]

Bro, his parents cheering him on and being supportive of him makes me absolutely cry. Ugh, it's so wholesome. I'm getting old. I'm so sentimental now.

[@clutchyfinger]

"He won at the nintendo!" Yes, mom! For once ur right. "Poki men?" You ruined it

[@nobody-tj1mv]

wat

[@il9375]

lol

[@mechanicalruby]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnWrYmdmmbGka68

[@HI-pm3fm]

robert grabify?

[@clerpington_the_fifth]

Dankey Kang?

[@jelly3374]

Been a fan of Simply for ages, when I watched this live I probably cried more than Simply at that moment.

[@uniatrix]

Yea, same. It talked to me on a emotional level, something that I could really relate to. When you combine that with the ending theme of SM64 I just couldn't hold the tears.

[@zig8737]

It was awesome to watch it happen live, he had like 10k viewers when it happened

[@wilfredoandresquinonesruiz5263]

@Fawfully Who ? You ?

[@wilfredoandresquinonesruiz5263]

@Fawfully And still you respond it Are you sure you are not the 8th grade kid ?

[@jelly3374]

Guys shut the frick up or I'll have to call my mom

[@leafonhead777]

Me- Please, I don't care how good of a run he gets. I'm not going to get emotional over a speed run.." Parent's come in cheering* Me- 😭

[@Ge0Sway]

The thing that makes this even more emotional is that his speedrunning career nearly ended early because of carpal tunnel.

[@Yese7]

Don't know why but today hearing your intro made me feel happy/smile, and that hasn't happened in a while so thanks Karl

[@rubenhoelz1464]

Hope you'll feel better soon!

[@CodyRockLee13]

Just remember, you're a legend, and not just any legend - an *absolute* legend. :)

[@samirjohnson4524]

Well I hope you have a great day.

[@bilel114]

It's often the little things like that make you smile, keep looking for them.

[@sammyblue4765]

Same!

[@ImBarryScottCSS]

He's a lucky guy to have such supportive parents. I was made to feel guilty over my passions for decades and it took a lot of strength to own my choices and say this is who i am and this is what I enjoy. I, like Karl, was lucky enough to find a girl who loves me for who I am and not for what they want of me but before that it was very lonely.

[@Tinyvalkyrie410]

I love the implication that speed running is like being gay. It’s basically the perfect example of how universal our experiences as a human can be.

[@drmedpresident1132]

13:23 it’s so so sooooo wholesome how his parents show how proud they are of him and how they hype him up

[@Subarashii_Nem]

Those parents are so freaking adorable and supportive! My god they're so proud of him! I'm so happy that they're supporting him in what he's serious about and not calling it useless! So beautiful and wholesome! Made me tear up and I don't usually get emotional from soppy stuff but parents being so supportive ALWAYS gets me because my mum, to this day, supports me in everything and just makes me think of how blessed I am to have her! Props to Simply and much love to his parents!

[@jgcodes2020]

"my boy got the world recky" -Simply's mom, 2020

[@Vladislav888]

See, algorithm, I'm engaged.

[@Kiara_Wrestler]

Praise to the all knowing Lord algorithm 🙌 he giveth, he taketh away

[@cherryb0ng]

This story is easily one of the best storylines involving parents of gamers, right there with Hungrybox's mother (who doesn't get enough credit for what she does).

[@haileyroberts1103]

"It may make you tear up." Everything makes me tear up. Oh no.

[@jackk9181]

Maybe the real most wholesome moments were the "Hello you absolute legends" we heard along the way

[@pacecory1]

aw, Simply, the man who's power level increases when he takes his shirt off

[@stiggystone79]

The bert kriechler of gaming

[@a_sconefield]

Its equal to thr number of his chest hairs!

[@Mike649foxx]

The Magnus Mitbo of gaming.

[@chrisgonz19]

It's truly a beautiful thing having parents who support what you do. I have no idea where I'd be without my father helping me out with my music stuff. He knows working a "real" job is difficult for me due to my seizures. But knowing he supports my Trackmania speedrunning and tells all his trucker friends about it is so cool to me. im 21 years old but I'll never stop hyping my father up like a kid.

[@TheNutshaq]

When his parents came in, the feels man. They’re so genuinely proud of him.

[@Echzy]

i love how his mother and father are so happy and support him because it is his passion. truly amazing.

[@raflyraihandy]

The fact that Simply's parents were celebrating the record really makes me cry

[@lfmm97]

I know nothing about this game and very little about speedrunning in general, but this really caught me off guard and made me tear up. That was beautiful. His parents were so genuinely happy and proud of him. I wish them all the best. What a lovely moment it must be to share such an important moment with the most important people in your life.

[@ahdang779]

Low-key jealous, everyone deserves to have parents like this. My Dad always told me I'd be a failure because I'd keep playing games. And even when I started doing things he should be proud of, like getting through college with a amazing GPA or landing my first big job while in college and continuing to do good, he just left out my life and stopped supporting all together. I am so happy for this runner to have such supportive parents, makes me happy to know they exist, even if I didn't get to have that.

[@DubYuhGChoppa]

2020 really needs more of these wholesome moments being publicly covered, all the media does is dwell on negativity for profit. Keep these videos coming Karl we don't just enjoy them, we need them.

[@_Lionard]

With supportive parents like that, any man can achieve anything he wishes. Wish everybody could have that.

[@Nah_Bohdi]

Thinking about "speed running"...I cant see any difference between that and a piano player getting really good at playing 'Flight of the Bumblebee' extremely fast. Its not really a "listening" song but if someone plays it incredibly fast its something to behold.

[@MIGStreams]

dude i watched live every single simply stream leading up to that day and missed the one where he got wr, when i saw the vod i couldnt stop crying and laughing and jumping and omg, even now when you said the moment gets you every time i started crying omg

[@RetsamX]

"Are ya winnin son?" Simply: :'( yes dad This was so wholesome :D

[@endlesslytired]

The parents congratulating him is so wholesome

[@James.Webb1976]

I love how his parents are supportive of his passion ❤️ and their reactions of them being genuinely happy for him says a lot.

[@mctriplefatal]

I love the last one so much. Especially that part where the mom brings out the Mario plush. The parents really care about his sons dreams and that’s so damn heartwarming

[@primaroxas]

Bless Simply's parents. Really wholesome

[@Hot92Shot]

I love how he was sarcastic the entire run, but in the end he couldn't hide tears and emotions. Simply is a LEGEND!

[@Its_PizzaTime]

Many KZbinrs have their nicknames they give their viewers but Absolute Legends is the only one that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy

[@xtreme1321]

I've been following Simply for years, and seeing him finally take the big leap and take the record from his noted good friend Cheese05 was incredible. So glad you covered this Karl, might be my favorite video you've done so far, you absolute legend.

[@remusaldana8147]

*Karl saying I'll be crying at the 120s reaction*-me: nothing can make me cry *Plays To Zanarkand the next second" -me "Ooooooh mama"

[@Gordons1888]

I cant believe how supportive Simplys parents are, what a lucky guy absolutely amazing

[@vincentpollack]

There is nothing better than the support of your family. There is not many parents out there that have such an open mind like Simplys parents

[@Sfoof]

It’s so heartwarming how supportive his parents are

[@HoboVibingToMusic]

Karl: Then, thunder struck. outside: Thunder struck. Me: Arh shit, here we go again.

[@arctic_angel7408]

i love when parents care about their child's passion its just so amazing

[@Zeitverschwender93]

I love your shout outs to the other gamers, it's so nice that you support them. I feel like you really know how good it feels to be supported! That's so nice!

[@tommygunrunner4656]

Ffx has one of the most beautiful soundtracks I've ever heard. Calm before the storm is my favorite. Nice playing.

[@dirkhardpeck3773]

The only reason I'm crying is because my parents aren't like that

[@Kaitri]

i mean i dare to say parents like this are rare... but my mom is still as respectles as ever when it comes to games, my main hobby. she literally doesnt care and is just disrespectful to my pc/consoles in general. its honestly just rude of her but oh well. cant say anything against her.

[@jallybwan3767]

Bros, you will find support out there. Gaming is slowly on the rise as an industry, and it's really not that different from professional sports. You got this.

[@jallybwan3767]

@jvalex18 Perhaps, but as long as Paxton has a backup plan, I see no reason why he can't have a little gaming hobby on the side. Maybe it could turn into a career, or a secondary income?

[@Mariozaney]

If only everyone was like simply’s parents. Society would be 90% better

[@glitchyguru6468]

100%*

[@Ben-gu8ix]

99.9%

[@williamp.3755]

999.9%*

[@romanruano1369]

69%

[@darrelwilson]

Great vid

[@professionalfangster1510]

Why do you have two hundred thousand subscribers but aren't verified?

[@XxYERMOM123xX]

@@professionalfangster1510 your wish has been granted

[@pokeczarelf]

I'd imagine if Daigo's parents were so proud of him after he does the Daigo parry and win the Street Fighter 3rd Strike.

[@automatedealer]

Hey Karl! Usually I dont interact on youtube but I wanted to tell you that for the longest time I am a big fan of your content, I am always looking forward for your next vídeo and everytime I really enjoy what you make! Thank you so much, you are the only youtube I really follow, because you are an absolute legend! Cheers from a big fan from Brazil!

[@karljobst]

I appreciate that!

[@VideoGameManiac8]

@Ulyasse ¿ South America

[@dylanb4494]

@Ulyasse ¿ • 11 years ago dinosaur island

[@JackThePerson27]

@Ulyasse ¿ • 11 years ago My friend, America isn’t the only place in the world.

[@generichuman2044]

I love this channel. I've never been a speed runner myself but these videos are really well made and always full of positivity. Thanks for focusing on the nice side of a community and avoiding the toxicity

[@RageUnchained]

Honestly this channel is why I've become obsessed with speed running super metroid

[@johnmoss4624]

Hey Karl, I don't have the time or attention span to watch these runs live, but you have a way of making these into fun narratives that are really enjoyable. Keep up the good work. I got started with one of your Doom speedrun videos a while back.

[@thejurassicchicken1190]

Honestly this is like something that you feel like should be cringe or embarrassing. But it’s just wholesome. And I’m glad everyone accepts it as that.

[@KaletheQuick]

"Guess who's number one in the world!" 10/10 Oof now I miss my dad.

[@Stiggandr1]

How did I stumble on this so soon?

[@rastabananaman206]

SM64 speed runs are so mesmerizing to watch. The movement is just insane and the practice and dedication to get that good must be such a grind. Like I can’t even imagine being able to pull off ONE of those big skips, like if you showed me this when I was playing SM64 as a kid I would shit my pants. This is the definitely game that got me interested in speed running and I’m super happy to see yet another amazing moment from it! So sick

[@Inked_Kev]

I watched simplys full run the end was incredibly wholesome but the entire run was just insane how he came back from the time deficit.

[@Toopa88]

Every new Super Mario 64 video on this chanel: "The most epic record has been broken by ultimately the most legendary clutch run that humankind has ever witnessed."

[@supersonicgamerguru]

"welcome to skill share. This... Is my story"

[@MyOrangeString]

HA HA HA HA HA HA. ... HA. HA. HA. HA. HA. HA. HA.

[@hahan00b]

Best game in the series

[@Ryuouken]

"oh come on, tearing up? No way" I'm not crying. I swear. :'C

[@the_mad_ratter]

I love that his parents were so invested in his interests - wanting to know his time, knowing what the record was already, genuinely happy for him and proud. I hope I'm like that with my sons interests later on in life.

[@alexpotts6520]

You may have the alternative problem that your kids don't really have much of a long-term interest in anything. Attention spans ain't what they used to be.