Remember when you asked if people in Japan watch your videos because I was recently in Japan and asked people in Super Nintendo world if they knew who shortcat is and one boy knew who you are. So yes people in Japan do in fact watch your videos.
Dragon Driftway hits 16:28 (avoiding the hit was possible, but you needed to brake almost immediately after you got your item) 17:13 (technically not a "hit", but Father Boo stole 2 mushrooms and the result was more or less the same as if you had gotten hit on the grass patch right in front of the item set) 17:29 (unavoidable, as not even braking before the trick jump could have helped with how Wave 5 butchered triple item protection while Wave 6 did nothing to restore how that protection worked in the base game and the first 4 waves of the Booster Pass) 17:34 (unavoidable, since that was a Boomerang and your only protection was one rotating green shell, which is worthless against a Boomerang attack even if placed perfectly for defense against almost any other attack item) 17:37 (unavoidable, as the player with the Fire Flower that hit you was probably the same player responsible for the anti-gravity spin right before a fireball hit, making Nintendo lag the reason for the spin while the player with the Fire Flower was in actuality behind you and able to hit with a fireball) 17:53 (avoiding the hit was possible with a wall dodge, but there's no guarantee the dodge would have been successful) 18:03 (another unavoidable Boomerang hit, with the only difference being that your only protection was a single 🍌, so the same reasoning for the previous Boomerang hit applies here as well) 18:08 (avoidable by braking right at the item set, but with how little race remained, braking there would have been every bit as bad as taking the hit) Total hits: 7 (8 if we count the Father Boo theft) Avoidable hits: 2 (3 if we count the brake at the final timestamp) Task... complete. 😎 [Edited to make each timestamp one second earlier than the timestamps were when this comment was originally submitted. A reply made this suggestion, and Shortcat hadn't yet given these timestamps a heart, so this is possible. 👍]
@@WCircuit7224 You might be right about that, but the task Shortcat asked of his viewers was to see which hits were avoidable, not how likely avoiding any of them would be, which is how that last one got added.
Nice work! Small tip: the timestamps should be at least 1, maybe 2 seconds before the hit imo, so we can better understand everything that's happening. It's difficult to judge how avoidable some of these were when you only see the moment of impact.
@@tibhamel There are pros and cons to timestamping early, just as there are pros and cons to timestamping the exact moment. Since these timestamps don't yet have a heart from Shortcat, I can edit my original comment to make each timestamp a second sooner. 👍
yea same bro i started watching last june or something i don’t remember but it made me wanna get the ol switch out and start playing again. Got 1,100 hours now ☠️
27:46 I’m amazed rob is even visible for shortcat. How’s he fallen off THIS many times in a row but on rob’s end he’s driving perfectly fine. Thanks Nintendo 😊(as Shortcat would say)
It’s honestly amazing how far shortcat has come in just a little over a year, I started watching him just 2 months after his first video on this channel, “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, except I wait 10 seconds before starting.” And I’ve been enjoying every single video ever since, his optimism and just overall chill vibe makes you feel like you’re in that one Saturday afternoon hanging out at your friend’s house just talking it up, keep it up man!!! :D
Going into this I only had 2 pieces of the secret puzzle: Rod's VR and Shortcat's VR, both being over 30k. I didn't get to see Troy's VR so I still had no clue how this was going down. Absolutely insane session from the fellas here. The plot armor is undeniably real.
@@andrewyi643 Conspiracy theory going around that Shortcat is JPerm. (They sound almost identical, both play Mario Kart, both use the Gamecube controller, and are both Canadian)
@@bovemaxI don't think it's a conspiracy theory bro, he started the mario kart channel like he had been making videos for years (which he has). Also both are canadian, have the exact same voice and he made a video playing mario kart while cubing
SPOILERS FOR VIDEO: I remember watching Troy's videos about the race to 30k when it was just him and Rod, and the comments mentioning how Rod couldn't win with how far away he was, like 300 VR away, and now he's proven them all wrong
Shortcat, you are such an inspiration. You've inspired me to get Mario Kart, and now I'm on my improvent grindset as ShortPingu! Already hit 2k VR, and rapidly on my way up! Thank you so mucb for eveything you've done for Mario Kart on UA-cam ❤❤
@@EliTheFri Just hit 4k VR! I've learned some strategies on tracks like Coconut Mall and Koopa Cape, and can consistently dodge a blue shell with a mushroom!
3:15 Betting Odds for the winner of the race to 30,000 VR brought to you by DraftKings Sportsbook +150 Shortcat +175 Rod +225 Troy GET YOUR BETS IN NOW
Fun fact: Troy actually said it later and shortcat edited it so they say it at the same time, you can hear it in Troy's and/or Rod's video, I don't what video it was
I crave more of this trio, yall are great fun together. I HIGHLY enjoy just watching you guys race and chat it's imaculate vubes honestly. Please more!
0:00 Game one: 4 hits (1 banana, 1 green, 1 boombox, 1 bomb) 2:26 Game two: 3 hits (1 shock, 1 red, 1 blue) 5:33 Game three: 1 Shock 8:11 Game four: 5 hits ( 3 red 1 star 1 shock) 10:43 Game five: No hits 13:23 Game six: 6 hits (1 red, 2 shocks, 1 boomerang, 2 green) 16:09 Game seven: 5 hits (2 boomerang, 1 red down under, 1 red, 1 green) 18:37 Game eight: 3 hits (1 banana, 1 shock, 1 red) 21:00 Game nine: 3 hits (1 green, 2 reds) 24:05 Game ten: 3 hits (2 red, 1 star) 26:25 Game eleven: 3 hits (1 Blue, 1 shock, 1 red) 29:06 Game twelve: 5 hits (3 bananas, 1 green, 1 red) 31:53 Game thirteen 4 hits (1 red, 1 bullet, 2? shocks) 34:02 Game fourteen: 1 bullet 36:20 Game fifteen: 1 red 38:22 Game sixteen: 2 reds 40:57 Game seventeen: 1 shock 43:10 Game eighteen: 3 hits (1 Shock, 1 blue, 1 Luigi was mad he didn't get a high-five red) 46:08 Game nineteen: 2 hits (1 fireball, 1 shock) 48:57 Game twenty: 3 hits (2 green, 1 bomb) 51:55 Game 21: 3 hits (2 red, 1 boomerang) 55:08 Game 22: 2 reds Edit: I would LOVE to see a race to 40k when you can and I honestly thought Shortcat would win, good job Rod
Short cat your a massive inspiration to me and I would like to tell you to keep up the great work I have no idea how you can stay so calm either this is the most rage inducing game since slendertubbies 2
Dude I literally just started to watch you yesterday. Loved this series. I want to play this game now and NOW the finale is posted! The timing was perfect 🫡
I'm always amazed with your driving and I still struggle to drive as good as that especially since I'm trying to break off my other Kart Racing habits.
I just wanted to say I love your videos as a novice player! I still haven’t gold starred all the tracks on 150cc but I have gotten so much better the past two weeks!!!
Funny enough, today was the day I finally reached 80,000VR it gelt so good. So I know how Rod feels reaching 30KVR. Congratulations to you all it was a pleasure and a joy watching the series to 30K. Tsukuyomi is my online nintendo name in case you guys ever see me online. Good luck 👍 🎉🎉🎉🎉 #Rod30KVR
Great races! I had my money on Shortcat here. I'd definitely enjoy watching Road/Race to 40K VR next. It would be amazing to see you guys race all the way to 99K VR!!
A while back I mentioned how your videos single-handedly got me back into MarioKart after a several year break, and I’d now like to add your videos have convinced my girlfriend to start playing it. Nintendo should hire you, you do a better job at advertising than they do!
He has the most experience with the game as he played it for the longest time, and he’s casually friends with world record holders. He also plays lounge more than shortcat.
I loved it when Shortcat yelled "I'm Canadian" and started Canadian-ing all of the place
“I’m sorry”
Let goooooo Canada 🇨🇦
sounds canadianist
5:45
19:05 rod: So how come both of you voted this track?
Troy and Shortcat: I like this track
they said it the exact same way as well lmao
They are brothers ong
nah that was troycat the ultimate fusion Lol
We like the track🙌
We like the track🙌
😂😂😂😂😂
The lag starting at 27:41 is so funny lol I just drive off the track twice
(skill issue)
@@yeaeayayeHygiene issue
Only two replies? Disrespectful for rod
Congrats on 30K!
Fitting how you get 30K subs when you reached 30K VR.
1:17 the DISRESPECT
That wasn't you that was Twd97
No replies, let me fix that
hi shortcat
@@Shortcat321I agree with you 😊
Hahahaha
Remember when you asked if people in Japan watch your videos because I was recently in Japan and asked people in Super Nintendo world if they knew who shortcat is and one boy knew who you are. So yes people in Japan do in fact watch your videos.
That's awesome! I'm probably like a discount version of some of their content creators though, they have so many great players!
@@Shortcat321my dream has come true. Shortcat has replied to my comment 🎉
@@BOBGOBB Thats meatriding
@@CaleebDWDcant you have some happiness for anyone else
@@Shortcat321 Don't sell yourself short[cat], you got me to try this game online.
45:33 you didn't give luigi a high five for good luck, so you got mario karted
TRUE i forgot about the sacred strategy
@@Shortcat321 It's why rod beat you lmaooo
@@SpoonRacing20ikr
Dragon Driftway hits
16:28 (avoiding the hit was possible, but you needed to brake almost immediately after you got your item)
17:13 (technically not a "hit", but Father Boo stole 2 mushrooms and the result was more or less the same as if you had gotten hit on the grass patch right in front of the item set)
17:29 (unavoidable, as not even braking before the trick jump could have helped with how Wave 5 butchered triple item protection while Wave 6 did nothing to restore how that protection worked in the base game and the first 4 waves of the Booster Pass)
17:34 (unavoidable, since that was a Boomerang and your only protection was one rotating green shell, which is worthless against a Boomerang attack even if placed perfectly for defense against almost any other attack item)
17:37 (unavoidable, as the player with the Fire Flower that hit you was probably the same player responsible for the anti-gravity spin right before a fireball hit, making Nintendo lag the reason for the spin while the player with the Fire Flower was in actuality behind you and able to hit with a fireball)
17:53 (avoiding the hit was possible with a wall dodge, but there's no guarantee the dodge would have been successful)
18:03 (another unavoidable Boomerang hit, with the only difference being that your only protection was a single 🍌, so the same reasoning for the previous Boomerang hit applies here as well)
18:08 (avoidable by braking right at the item set, but with how little race remained, braking there would have been every bit as bad as taking the hit)
Total hits: 7 (8 if we count the Father Boo theft)
Avoidable hits: 2 (3 if we count the brake at the final timestamp)
Task... complete. 😎
[Edited to make each timestamp one second earlier than the timestamps were when this comment was originally submitted. A reply made this suggestion, and Shortcat hadn't yet given these timestamps a heart, so this is possible. 👍]
I just can't imagine a world where he could have predicted the last one
@@WCircuit7224
You might be right about that, but the task Shortcat asked of his viewers was to see which hits were avoidable, not how likely avoiding any of them would be, which is how that last one got added.
Nice work! Small tip: the timestamps should be at least 1, maybe 2 seconds before the hit imo, so we can better understand everything that's happening. It's difficult to judge how avoidable some of these were when you only see the moment of impact.
@@tibhamel
There are pros and cons to timestamping early, just as there are pros and cons to timestamping the exact moment. Since these timestamps don't yet have a heart from Shortcat, I can edit my original comment to make each timestamp a second sooner. 👍
isn't a wall dodge only possible with a mushroom or protection?
7:59 VICTORYYY SCREECH!!
VICTORY SCREECH!!!!
bong bong
💯 @@nox_ious84
Rod the type of guy to stay in front of the person with triple red shells
Rod is the type of guy to get his bullet stolen by the boo
I can't believe shortcat's waluigi stadium's plot armour couldn't beat rod's plot armour
I guess his plot armor transferred to rod
There is always some plot armor happening on waluigi stadium 😩
@@Shortcat321Ikr
Screw if Markpelier gets exposed, if Shortcat ever gets exposed, I'm quitting life.
I shall join you brother o7
I’ll join ya boi
life is too hard i'm quitting life anyways
Im cancelling my subscription
@@ManUFan1945 thanks bro
40:58 missed opportunity to say "Roy is our boy but rod is a fraud"
Fr 😂
Shortcat’s the reason i started playing Mario kart again, I’m so happy I get to witness the 30k+ vr finale
yea same bro i started watching last june or something i don’t remember but it made me wanna get the ol switch out and start playing again. Got 1,100 hours now ☠️
Same, thanks to his videos I went from 6k to about 8.2k in a week and a half
Same 😊
27:46 I’m amazed rob is even visible for shortcat. How’s he fallen off THIS many times in a row but on rob’s end he’s driving perfectly fine.
Thanks Nintendo 😊(as Shortcat would say)
We need a Shortcat, Rod, and TWD98 irl meetup
then will finally know if shortcat is actually j perm
He definitely is. Both play Mario Kart, use the GameCube controller, are Canadian, know Troy, and they literally have the same voice.
We not gonna talk about Cloudzy on the second race where he got Mario Karted so hard, he went from first to last in 5 seconds?
deserved for driving slow 😠
You sound like jperm
@@Shortcat321haha 😂
Shortcat is one of the best things to come into to the Mario Kart community
It’s honestly amazing how far shortcat has come in just a little over a year, I started watching him just 2 months after his first video on this channel, “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, except I wait 10 seconds before starting.” And I’ve been enjoying every single video ever since, his optimism and just overall chill vibe makes you feel like you’re in that one Saturday afternoon hanging out at your friend’s house just talking it up, keep it up man!!! :D
I love how genuine shortcat is and how he interacts with his community by replying to comments and and answering questions and not a complete weirdo
1:57 bro really went "I got traaAAAAAIIIIIILED 🎶🎶🎵🎵
nahhhhhh dats craaaaazy
Shortcat has became a singer 🎤
@HK-le😂1tr
Truly & simply one of the Shortcat moments of all time, ya can't beat that 🔥🔥🔥
Rod: *at 29948*
Troy: it’s now or never!
Me: *sees 20 minutes left in video*
Also me: Well said Troy. Well said.
19:05 This got me so hard, the fact that both said the exact same thing at the same time in the same tone is just scary yet hilarious!
Why did you get hard?
Going into this I only had 2 pieces of the secret puzzle: Rod's VR and Shortcat's VR, both being over 30k. I didn't get to see Troy's VR so I still had no clue how this was going down.
Absolutely insane session from the fellas here. The plot armor is undeniably real.
Bro managed to be insanely ifluential in both the cubing and mario kart communities, dude just has a special talent for creating content
Really? What’s his cubing channel
@@andrewyi643 Conspiracy theory going around that Shortcat is JPerm. (They sound almost identical, both play Mario Kart, both use the Gamecube controller, and are both Canadian)
@@andrewyi643J Perm is the name, and he had 1.5 million subs and was pretty cool
@@bovemaxboth Canadian also
@@bovemaxI don't think it's a conspiracy theory bro, he started the mario kart channel like he had been making videos for years (which he has). Also both are canadian, have the exact same voice and he made a video playing mario kart while cubing
19:05 that jinx is *wild!*
SPOILERS FOR VIDEO:
I remember watching Troy's videos about the race to 30k when it was just him and Rod, and the comments mentioning how Rod couldn't win with how far away he was, like 300 VR away, and now he's proven them all wrong
All three of you have a such a good friendship i could watch you guys play forever!! So entertaining!!
Alright, now we need the race to 40k. This trio is too iconic
It feels like a giant party when Shortcat uploads
Shortcat, you are such an inspiration. You've inspired me to get Mario Kart, and now I'm on my improvent grindset as ShortPingu! Already hit 2k VR, and rapidly on my way up! Thank you so mucb for eveything you've done for Mario Kart on UA-cam ❤❤
Nice bro keep me updated with progress😊
That's awesome!! Good luck :)
@@EliTheFri just hit 2.5k VR and learned the DK Mountain gap cut, and started on the DK Summit double cut!
@@EliTheFri Just hit 3k VR, got my first blue dodge with a shroom, and injured my thumb from pressing the A button too much 😂
@@EliTheFri Just hit 4k VR! I've learned some strategies on tracks like Coconut Mall and Koopa Cape, and can consistently dodge a blue shell with a mushroom!
19:05 they spoke in sync and sounded like a dragon ball fusion 😭🔥
Shortcat posted right as I started eating my breakfast! Life could not be better
3:15 Betting Odds for the winner of the race to 30,000 VR brought to you by DraftKings Sportsbook
+150 Shortcat
+175 Rod
+225 Troy
GET YOUR BETS IN NOW
The Walyigi trauma is back… in TARGET SHOCK FORM. 42:29
19:10 “i LiKe ThIs TrAcK” Troy and Shorcat say simontaniously
I meant 19:08
Fun fact: Troy actually said it later and shortcat edited it so they say it at the same time, you can hear it in Troy's and/or Rod's video, I don't what video it was
im hoping shortcat will win the 30k, but i have a strong feeling that rod might make an insane comeback after bagging his vr
Bet you didn't expect who actually came out on top, huh?
Cringe kid won time to go home
Uhhhhhh-
The way Shortcat made a comeback in the middle of the race to 30k is AMAZING, W shortcat
27:51 my man is just teleporting at this point
*An enigmatic encounter starts playing*
I crave more of this trio, yall are great fun together. I HIGHLY enjoy just watching you guys race and chat it's imaculate vubes honestly. Please more!
19:04 shortcat and troy in perfect unison
There’s something oddly funny about hearing Rod fuming and making his sarcastic comments all video
honestly i am not a mario kart player myself but watching this series was a ton of fun. would love to see it keep going. ROAD TO 40k FELLAS
0:00 Game one: 4 hits (1 banana, 1 green, 1 boombox, 1 bomb)
2:26 Game two: 3 hits (1 shock, 1 red, 1 blue)
5:33 Game three: 1 Shock
8:11 Game four: 5 hits ( 3 red 1 star 1 shock)
10:43 Game five: No hits
13:23 Game six: 6 hits (1 red, 2 shocks, 1 boomerang, 2 green)
16:09 Game seven: 5 hits (2 boomerang, 1 red down under, 1 red, 1 green)
18:37 Game eight: 3 hits (1 banana, 1 shock, 1 red)
21:00 Game nine: 3 hits (1 green, 2 reds)
24:05 Game ten: 3 hits (2 red, 1 star)
26:25 Game eleven: 3 hits (1 Blue, 1 shock, 1 red)
29:06 Game twelve: 5 hits (3 bananas, 1 green, 1 red)
31:53 Game thirteen 4 hits (1 red, 1 bullet, 2? shocks)
34:02 Game fourteen: 1 bullet
36:20 Game fifteen: 1 red
38:22 Game sixteen: 2 reds
40:57 Game seventeen: 1 shock
43:10 Game eighteen: 3 hits (1 Shock, 1 blue, 1 Luigi was mad he didn't get a high-five red)
46:08 Game nineteen: 2 hits (1 fireball, 1 shock)
48:57 Game twenty: 3 hits (2 green, 1 bomb)
51:55 Game 21: 3 hits (2 red, 1 boomerang)
55:08 Game 22: 2 reds
Edit: I would LOVE to see a race to 40k when you can and I honestly thought Shortcat would win, good job Rod
Race to 40k with jpgiviner and race to 50k with jpg and gecko nice win rod
We need that
Love this! Thank you Short Cat, Rod and Troy!
Troy is gonna win I watched his vids since 2014 so I have a good feeling. GO TEAM FUNKY KONG!!
Now we need race to 30k vr in mario kart Wii retro rewind
I hope Shortcat wins the race to 30K, although I'm sad it's coming to an end... It was a fun series.
Short cat your a massive inspiration to me and I would like to tell you to keep up the great work I have no idea how you can stay so calm either this is the most rage inducing game since slendertubbies 2
19:07 is crazy 💀
when I got this notification I literally sprang from my chair and sprinted to get my headphones, I'm so hyped for this omg
27:50 Rod is legit driving like an Alcoholic XD
Dude I literally just started to watch you yesterday. Loved this series. I want to play this game now and NOW the finale is posted! The timing was perfect 🫡
Daaaaaang!!! Was rooting for you shortcat!! Such an awesome video you guys! I am so here for more LOCKED IN racing!!! 😛
Yup. Today I indeed learned that Yoshi Valley has a cannon. Thank you shortcat.
40:45 Oh, how the turns have tabled!
Troy ended the video with less VR then he had at the beginning😭🙏
49:49 Shortcat: Am I just completely crazy?
Rod: Yes
wow first shortcar upload i catch since i started watching
I'm always amazed with your driving and I still struggle to drive as good as that especially since I'm trying to break off my other Kart Racing habits.
We all know Shortcat took the gas off the pedal at the end for content. And we thank him for it
I just wanted to say I love your videos as a novice player! I still haven’t gold starred all the tracks on 150cc but I have gotten so much better the past two weeks!!!
Funny enough, today was the day I finally reached 80,000VR it gelt so good. So I know how Rod feels reaching 30KVR. Congratulations to you all it was a pleasure and a joy watching the series to 30K. Tsukuyomi is my online nintendo name in case you guys ever see me online. Good luck 👍 🎉🎉🎉🎉 #Rod30KVR
Troy and Shortcat when talking about Mario circuit: I like this track
Me: jinx!
12:10 bro's inner demon was about to win until he realized he is Canadian
Nooo, I loved this series so much. Hope to see it come back
Shortcat, you devious lad, thank you for the difficult races. I got a ton of learning to do.💜
19:05 the moment Shortcat and Troy became bestfriends 😂
this is just what i need rn. i love ur videos, ive been in a pit of watching them all recently
49:50 ROD SAY YES OMG
U guys should definitely run this back for 35k vr or 40 vr or just play with each other again in general it’s an entertaining trio
Great races! I had my money on Shortcat here. I'd definitely enjoy watching Road/Race to 40K VR next. It would be amazing to see you guys race all the way to 99K VR!!
A while back I mentioned how your videos single-handedly got me back into MarioKart after a several year break, and I’d now like to add your videos have convinced my girlfriend to start playing it.
Nintendo should hire you, you do a better job at advertising than they do!
I can't believe Rod won after being trash talked the whole time -
Hes still cringe asf
people sleeping on him fr 😭
He has the most experience with the game as he played it for the longest time, and he’s casually friends with world record holders. He also plays lounge more than shortcat.
@@splaturials9156?? 😭
I'll be honest. I really like you guys playing together. It's pretty fun. If you enjoy guys all enjoy it, I say keep at it for a quick video.
lol at Shortcat blaming the disconnected NPC for target shocking him 😂😂
SHORTCAT DROPPED ITS A GOOD DAY 🙏
The greatest collab on youtube
Man since I started watching your vids I have really improved in Mario kart thanks for being so awesome and keep un with the amazing job!
I haven't watched the video yet but i believe shortcat will win this!
WELP
19:07 I LOVE HOW IT SYNC SO WELL
You are so good and your videos taught me all shortcuts
Hi Shortcat I love your vids they're so fun to watch and they have taught me so much and you are really funny thank you so much ❤
Shortcat has got the bag, my prediction
3:36 that “hey troy” brought me back to the Nmeade era on wii
same
33:12 Fun trivia about fake item boxes, their latest appearance was in MInecraft.
Shortcat I was watching your earlier videos and I noticed how much your driving skill changed!
The best trilogy ever😂❤
19:04 I loved this moment. Just "I like this track :]"
The Waluigi Stadium finale was so hype
I think Shortcat is going to win and you need to get 99,999 VR this would be so funny
16:50 Shortcat's voice is very soothing though
I have so much faith that shortcut will win this
Well done Rod! You all did really welll!
please please please continue this series!!! shortcat im rooting for your comeback arc
The way they talk so casually while playing at such an insane level is insane
After an hour, i can finally look at the comments section without the video being ruined for me
My guess is shortcat wins and even if he doesn’t he’s a winner in my heart!
rod has more plot armour than your favourite lego minifigure which got killed off 100 times and still comes back
what?! i literally JUST got done watching you and troy teach each other the shortcuts/tech vids. no way this vid pops up now.