how I accidentally won a Mario Strikers Tournament

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  • Опубліковано 18 жов 2022
  • I entered @GrandPOOBear 's Mario Strikers: Battle League tournament. I had never played Mario Strikers. I won. oops.
    You should watch me live on Twitch:
    / smallant
    ▶Discord: / discord
    ▶Twitter: / smallant
    ▶Reddit: / smallant
    ▶TikTok: / smallant
    Edited by: Cosmizog
    #SmallAnt #Mario #Challenge
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  • @CONEYZZ
    @CONEYZZ Рік тому +34276

    GLAD TO BE OF SERVICE TEAMMATE 🧞

  • @PikaPower7777
    @PikaPower7777 Рік тому +24173

    Smallant going 3-0 without knowing how to sprint is the most smallant thing ever

    • @AMan-xz7tx
      @AMan-xz7tx Рік тому +1089

      he's a challenge speedrunner, it's his speciality

    • @joshuasims5421
      @joshuasims5421 Рік тому +1954

      Then he learned to sprint and never won another solo match. Walk, don’t run!

    • @awesome2_mr313
      @awesome2_mr313 Рік тому +379

      then 0-4 after lmao

    • @bsed9828
      @bsed9828 Рік тому +65

      @@joshuasims5421 omg ur right!!!😮

    • @artemis-kinkyboikirby5539
      @artemis-kinkyboikirby5539 Рік тому +46

      The most Disney Channel Original Gamer thing possible

  • @itoaste
    @itoaste Рік тому +15856

    announcers: *complimenting and praising each contestant*
    announcers: and we also have smallant

    • @lunacanyonrose8436
      @lunacanyonrose8436 Рік тому +1518

      Yeah, they’re just like: also this dude’s here too

    • @dodoking8459
      @dodoking8459 Рік тому +614

      Exactly, they did him dirty.

    • @jcd327
      @jcd327 Рік тому +377

      he is just a smol ant

    • @jacksondupuis7348
      @jacksondupuis7348 Рік тому +548

      To be fair, everyone else had gameplay beforehand lol.

    • @rocker761001
      @rocker761001 Рік тому +513

      probably cause they didn't have a gameplay clip from him to talk over

  • @liamblom1892
    @liamblom1892 Рік тому +3114

    i love how the hosts go in great detail when talking about all the participants and then saying "and then we have smallant, that is all the participants"

    • @ThePlasticBowl
      @ThePlasticBowl Рік тому +184

      Like I thought that had to be an edit cause damn they really played dude lol

    • @onekarodriguez3134
      @onekarodriguez3134 Рік тому +12

      @@ThePlasticBowl And then it was an edit

    • @Placeholder103
      @Placeholder103 Рік тому +45

      i thought it was because of them not having any footage of him playing lmao

  • @kyleguajardo
    @kyleguajardo Рік тому +4511

    After losing to the most skilled players, Ant just having fun with Doug and doing a meme match is extremely on brand for both of them.

    • @larrybird6860
      @larrybird6860 Рік тому +129

      They need to do more collabs

    • @tobiletsplay
      @tobiletsplay Рік тому +12

      @@larrybird6860 Y E S

    • @deltasans3053
      @deltasans3053 Рік тому +101

      @@larrybird6860 SmallAnt and DougDoug team up against Chat to take over the entire universe moment

    • @coolest10293
      @coolest10293 Рік тому +6

      Yes it was. Exactly what I would expect from both

    • @doeg9369
      @doeg9369 Рік тому +17

      DougDoug is just there to have fun probably. I mean, this man is never really serious (nor is twitch chat)

  • @robertjin9054
    @robertjin9054 Рік тому +5239

    Opponents: Training for 5 days to improve their skill
    SmallAnt: Lemme just switch to manual

    • @dottul9549
      @dottul9549 Рік тому +448

      SmallAnt: Theres sprinting?

    • @ellespoonies
      @ellespoonies Рік тому +166

      SmallAnt: Sooo I may have skipped the tutorial…

    • @federicoislab
      @federicoislab Рік тому +66

      Everyone else be using automatic Mach Bike while SmallAnt's using manual Flame Flyer

    • @0y1on
      @0y1on Рік тому +21

      @@federicoislab I thought you meant Flame Runner and then I remember that kart exists 💀

    • @Mech3001
      @Mech3001 Рік тому +21

      Smallant: let’s just bribe coney

  • @Utopia_2489
    @Utopia_2489 Рік тому +817

    I love how DougDoug just immediately went to be Smant’s bribery wingman

  • @clone3
    @clone3 Рік тому +847

    I love how they explained and complimented all the participants and then when they get to Tanner they’re just like “and then we have small ant… alright let’s get to the tournament!”

    • @jk7942
      @jk7942 Рік тому +31

      almost definitely just an edit

    • @paulpickett4522
      @paulpickett4522 Рік тому +3

      Perhaps they thought he was so well known that he needed no introduction...? =)

    • @SergeantXray
      @SergeantXray Рік тому +12

      @@paulpickett4522 i don’t remember who, but they said it was because he didn’t have a gameplay clip from him at all.
      Which they could’ve used anything for it XD

  • @prons_gaming5083
    @prons_gaming5083 Рік тому +4232

    I love Smant bribing Coney and Doug helping him justify it🤣

    • @mitochondria6247
      @mitochondria6247 Рік тому +280

      It was a very dougdoug thing to do

    • @JudgeRich
      @JudgeRich Рік тому +155

      Doug is just such a cool guy

    • @dengc8973
      @dengc8973 Рік тому +144

      what do you mean? Smant was just cheering on Coney because he was such a good player who had had a great performance and he deserved it :)

    • @bashfulwolfo6499
      @bashfulwolfo6499 Рік тому +33

      @@mitochondria6247 So glad I wasn’t the only one to think this exact thing

    • @mollychankawaii
      @mollychankawaii Рік тому +52

      Doug and Smant together is such a subtly hilarious combo.

  • @commander950
    @commander950 Рік тому +4127

    Smallant accidentally figuring out a strat to make up for his shortcomings as a teammate is so great

    • @TheAnimeEncyclopedia
      @TheAnimeEncyclopedia Рік тому +169

      And especially the Bribery XD

    • @FlyingZard11
      @FlyingZard11 Рік тому +41

      Reminds me of Mikumo from World Trigger. big brain move.

    • @starbolt420
      @starbolt420 Рік тому +38

      @@FlyingZard11 World Trigger is one of my favorite anime and manga for that reason. The fights have a lot of nuance compared to standard battle tropes and power ups

    • @yusefabuissa6685
      @yusefabuissa6685 Рік тому +17

      Give chat some credit

    • @FlyingZard11
      @FlyingZard11 Рік тому +8

      @@yusefabuissa6685 Ah, right. Chat did help in an important way as well.

  • @MumboJ
    @MumboJ Рік тому +443

    3:04 "Everyone has their own skills that could earn them the victory.
    ...and then we have Smallant as well."

    • @LowIntSpecimen
      @LowIntSpecimen Рік тому +38

      they underestimated smant and his special skill: money

    • @florians9949
      @florians9949 Рік тому +4

      Smallant and his chat: those skills are no match for our big brains.

  • @noahv5662
    @noahv5662 Рік тому +1258

    Him going 3-1 without knowing about a sprint button is so like him LMAO

    • @kelismaincharacter4925
      @kelismaincharacter4925 6 місяців тому +1

      930 likes and zero replies? That’s impressive.

    • @ayxierl5977
      @ayxierl5977 5 місяців тому +2

      @@kelismaincharacter4925 this comment was also stolen from someone with 23k likes

  • @Ratheartz
    @Ratheartz Рік тому +1967

    This is hilarious. The fact that while trying to get Coney points you found a winning strat is hilarious

    • @xDakem
      @xDakem Рік тому +39

      *chat.
      Chat is Smallant secret weapon.

  • @TieflingKumasi
    @TieflingKumasi Рік тому +10794

    I love how everyone else in the tourney got a cool intro, little feedback into what they did…
    But Smallant gets a “Yeah, he’s there.”

    • @yaboyrubes8489
      @yaboyrubes8489 Рік тому +110

      Fax

    • @JoeMama-wr1wr
      @JoeMama-wr1wr Рік тому +622

      He’s him he doesn’t need an intro

    • @MonkeyMod
      @MonkeyMod Рік тому +20

      :c

    • @dracovishtv69420
      @dracovishtv69420 Рік тому +233

      I’m pretty sure viewers won’t be interested with a professional Quagsire hater

    • @faywia4729
      @faywia4729 Рік тому +87

      He’s the biggest concern creator out of all of them I guess everyone would already know who he is

  • @checkthisout771
    @checkthisout771 Рік тому +111

    This is what you call self awareness and high intellect. You recognized you probably weren’t quite as good as some of the players, teamed up with the best one through beating your competition (*cough* bribery *cough*) and played to your teams strengths which was how strong your teammate was at the game. Honestly a very humble way to win a championship. Kudos to you!

  • @ZekeGenter
    @ZekeGenter Рік тому +113

    That manual strat was 100% pivotal in winning and getting the most goals. That kind of thinking is one of the reasons you're so damn good at winning challenges

  • @Olivysg
    @Olivysg Рік тому +851

    I like how ever since this tournament there has been about no other mario strikers tournament, you two are essentially undefeated world champions.

    • @KingJadonias
      @KingJadonias Рік тому +66

      Like a work resume, it's the technicalities that let you shine brightest

  • @tcr7
    @tcr7 Рік тому +2960

    I love how all the streamers are being introduced. One at a time, they are mentioned and then something they are great at and why they will win. The last one was SmallAnt. To which was said, "And then there's SmallAnt." That's it. lol

    • @PopeMical
      @PopeMical Рік тому +574

      To ruin the joke, smallant cut out about a full minuet of them introducing him.

    • @craigyeah1052
      @craigyeah1052 Рік тому +51

      @@PopeMical I knew it!

    • @PersonGoneFarAway
      @PersonGoneFarAway Рік тому +66

      @@PopeMical he knows comedy well cause that was funny

    • @Sanncheztv
      @Sanncheztv Рік тому +3

      It was edited out

  • @ExplodingJellyfish
    @ExplodingJellyfish Рік тому +96

    I know it's perfectly believable and some would say expected, but it feels like a crazy crossover to see SmallAnt and DougDoug chilling with each other. Its just weird to see two vastly different personalities that I really enjoy come together to play some intense violent Mario soccer

  • @cremation7665
    @cremation7665 Рік тому +59

    Winning by understanding your limits and adapting accordingly is one of the best types of victory, you 100% deserved this

  • @jingleheimerr
    @jingleheimerr Рік тому +4380

    Announcers: "Coney actually asked if he was too good for this tournament, as if we weren't gonna bring other gamers"
    Coney: Sweeps the tournament and takes someone who's never played the game through finals to win
    I mean, he had a point

    • @TheMysticmusti
      @TheMysticmusti Рік тому +443

      Yeah let's just take one professional gamer and 7 chucklefucks and see what happens lol. I love the decline of accomplishments you go from "actually compettively played this series before" to "is a speedrunner of a different game in a different spin-off with the same characters" to "speedruns a different nintendo game" to "knows what games are".

    • @_DarkMoves
      @_DarkMoves Рік тому +95

      @@TheMysticmusti "knows what games are" ahahaha

    • @kdizzy07
      @kdizzy07 Рік тому +64

      @@TheMysticmusti literally a pro VS bros tournament

    • @DR-7
      @DR-7 Рік тому +35

      @@TheMysticmusti didn't china did something like that in the past? They put like, 70 children aganist a profissional footboll (soccer, for all Amerikan folks), player.
      The outcome was obvius.... LoL

    • @polopicasso
      @polopicasso Рік тому +25

      Shoujo did beat him tho

  • @bluemarker1695
    @bluemarker1695 Рік тому +1885

    I love how smallant gets the shortest introduction AND his face is just his icon while everyone else has an actual picture of their face

    • @silverarrowgaming1077
      @silverarrowgaming1077 Рік тому +228

      He edited his intro out for a joke

    • @catclips5575
      @catclips5575 Рік тому +30

      @@silverarrowgaming1077 ohhh right I really thought and now watching i5 back it’s pretty obvious

    • @ShokyoLeaf
      @ShokyoLeaf Рік тому +3

      CHEESE

  • @willcooper8028
    @willcooper8028 Рік тому +36

    SmallAnt definitely takes the cake for unpreparedness, but I love that so many huge names in the gaming world went into this cash prize tournament with like 5-15 hours of experience lol

  • @TinyGiiant
    @TinyGiiant Рік тому +19

    I've said it before and I will say it again, Coney randomly showing up and placing at events with much bigger streamers, this event, the ludwig fortnite tournaments, doug dougs pokemon chat runs, all the alpharad stuff, is so funny to me

  • @CamKoudo
    @CamKoudo Рік тому +1657

    I love how Smallant's chat not only made him aware that he could sprint but they also came up with the winning strategy xD

  • @sunvieightmaster88
    @sunvieightmaster88 Рік тому +5502

    SmallAnt is a type of student who doesn't studies for the exam and still gets the highest marks.

    • @gunsandroses896
      @gunsandroses896 Рік тому +129

      He's like "hmmmm. So there's this amount of choices that are A, this amount that are C. But there's only 3 B's and one D." And just places it all in the correct spots.

    • @joaomrtins
      @joaomrtins Рік тому +57

      He is more like:
      Figure the correct answer but in the process makes the options unreadable. Then he marks something at random in the answers paper and still get the mark.
      (I had a friend who was like that).

    • @oddlang687
      @oddlang687 Рік тому +5

      But actually though

    • @christophervandehey2614
      @christophervandehey2614 Рік тому +35

      He just paid the best player to do his exam for him

    • @Gubbers-xl3zv
      @Gubbers-xl3zv Рік тому +5

      @@joaomrtins did it work?

  • @eggonotwaffles
    @eggonotwaffles 11 місяців тому +11

    i really like his live chat, they legit helped them, thats some teamwork right there.

  • @VortyxZero
    @VortyxZero Рік тому +58

    I like that the hosts gave each participant a very cool and inspiring introduction and for small at is like "yeah he exists i guess"

  • @thegibberishman3797
    @thegibberishman3797 Рік тому +804

    “Am I to good?” Coney asks, continues to wipe the floor with everyone.

    • @nauticalmoon2109
      @nauticalmoon2109 Рік тому +22

      Retribution for the Simply’s SM64 speedrun tourney

  • @dez9084
    @dez9084 Рік тому +1859

    The strategy implemented at the end really goes to show how valuable it is to have support roles in team games! Why compete for scoring points when you can hang back and further fuel the most skilled player, right? Cover their weak spots so all they have to worry about is getting goals! Great job, man, you two made an amazing team.

    • @therilyncobrin2372
      @therilyncobrin2372 Рік тому +120

      smant really does make up for any lack of experience with metagame strategy.

    • @themeaning2587
      @themeaning2587 Рік тому +15

      @@ignsaveingwolf6724 Remeber: There is a reason you player support

    • @Kenzie776
      @Kenzie776 Рік тому

      @@themeaning2587 don’t be a douche buddy

    • @drhody4229
      @drhody4229 Рік тому +10

      Rocket league players could learn a lot from this

    • @MonkeyMod
      @MonkeyMod Рік тому +2

      Yes

  • @steadfastwhiplash1216
    @steadfastwhiplash1216 Рік тому +79

    Man you remind me of Sly Cooper whenever you do your monologue. It's insane how well you'd fit the role

    • @ThePhantom4516
      @ThePhantom4516 Рік тому

      I never thought of that before, he really does

  • @SHMOUSEY86
    @SHMOUSEY86 Рік тому +800

    I love that the "perfect coordination" between Coney and Smant was just Smant staying back with Waluigi while Coney does literally everything else.

    • @rebeccaconlon9743
      @rebeccaconlon9743 Рік тому +168

      A perfect team is one where everyone knows their strengths and weaknesses and plays to them

    • @HazeEmry
      @HazeEmry Рік тому +52

      ​@@rebeccaconlon9743 and figure out an inherent problem and work around it.

    • @rebeccaconlon9743
      @rebeccaconlon9743 Рік тому +26

      @@HazeEmry yep, communication is key in all walks of life

    • @beywheelzhater8930
      @beywheelzhater8930 Рік тому +56

      A support main, while not directly deleting the enemy, still is a huge advantage in any team based gameplay

    • @MumboJ
      @MumboJ Рік тому +20

      I mean, it's not wrong.
      Coney WAS more coordinated doing everything by himself, and I'm sure not having to worry about defense probably helped too.

  • @BetaNights
    @BetaNights Рік тому +867

    As someone who regularly watches SmallAnt and DougDoug... I love how Doug just encourages Ant's bribery antics XD

  • @chanceplace6057
    @chanceplace6057 Рік тому +27

    Bruhhh smant winning by bribing the best player is so in character

  • @CamHeComic
    @CamHeComic 8 місяців тому +6

    Smallant being treated as the middle child and him just being completely ok with it is both hilarious and sad

  • @GameJam230
    @GameJam230 Рік тому +1213

    I find it so cool that even though Smant wasn't the most skilled player, it was inevitably his and his chat's amazing idea which supported a highly skilled player, pushing the both if them to a massive victory. It's proof that a good strategy is just as important as a great execution.

    • @paulpickett4522
      @paulpickett4522 Рік тому +67

      Yeah. Their strategy took it from "Oh, the pro is probably going to win, but it's not guaranteed" to "Oh. Yeah. ...Their dead. He's totally gonna win, now." x)

    • @sunmoonfx8251
      @sunmoonfx8251 Рік тому +50

      I think the one thing that really helped SmallAnt win over Shoujo in the teammate pick was that Ant was one of the few who actually beat Shoujo. The gift subs helped, but I think that just helped say “hey, take a closer look” and got the attention… making it so that the two were in a team in the first place.
      A small victory in the early games gave way to massive victories in the end.

    • @sunmoonfx8251
      @sunmoonfx8251 Рік тому +35

      Also SmallAnt beat Shoujo EVEN THOUGH HE DIDN’T EVEN KNOW HOW TO SPRINT!! XD

    • @gunsandroses896
      @gunsandroses896 Місяць тому

      ​@@sunmoonfx8251that and we all know Smant (and chat) have the biggest brains in most situations

  • @shalomkitty4429
    @shalomkitty4429 Рік тому +580

    Smallant paid to win that hilarious, but he did really well for barely playing the game. It was really cool seeing him improve as the tournament went on and that final strategy he and chat came up with was genius.

    • @JBLilPaper
      @JBLilPaper Рік тому

      500 LiKeS aNd nO rEplYs??? lEt mE fIx ThAt!!!1!11!!!1

  • @ProjectRuncool
    @ProjectRuncool Рік тому +51

    It's obvious that CHAT was the actual MVP in this tourney

  • @nolhanmangin5939
    @nolhanmangin5939 Рік тому +20

    he's got the best raw skills I've ever seen in my entire life

  • @whateverppl1229
    @whateverppl1229 Рік тому +272

    I love the "there's a sprint button"
    your opponent: Wait, you didn't know there's a sprint button?
    this is the moment, the opponent realizes you've just played 4 games without sprinting, and won 3 of them.

    • @link_team3855
      @link_team3855 Рік тому +11

      Not sure whos skill that is showing...

    • @paulpickett4522
      @paulpickett4522 Рік тому

      Yeeeeeeup! xD

    • @TheAdvertisement
      @TheAdvertisement Рік тому +2

      It's like the swordsman revealing he wasn't left-handed. He was already a threat you took more seriously, but now you realize he's actually unstoppable.

  • @brackcarmony6385
    @brackcarmony6385 Рік тому +692

    If the whole streamer thing ever falls flat. You'll have an amazing career making documentaries.

    • @boooksareamazing
      @boooksareamazing Рік тому +28

      Yes, the sub hour speedrun documentary is one of the best videos on the channel.

    • @AngelGonzalez-zn2cp
      @AngelGonzalez-zn2cp Рік тому +20

      Probably won't happen, this guy could sharpen pencils for 2 hours and I'd still watch it

    • @distractioncat7285
      @distractioncat7285 Рік тому +8

      @@AngelGonzalez-zn2cp *this guy DID sharpen pencils for 2 hours and WE DID watch it

    • @bemo_10
      @bemo_10 Рік тому

      @@distractioncat7285 That's the joke.

  • @peaceofmind6804
    @peaceofmind6804 Рік тому +36

    God Damn I am just in love with SmallAnt. His energy, Intelligence, and calm but yet enthusiastic youtube style leads any viewer leaving wanting more. Absolutely love you and how kind, respectful, intelligent, and ethical you are. Truly just a refreshing youtuber to watch anytime and consistently entertaining us all. So Informative and well represented in every video. WE LOVE YOU

    • @zamalamahama4894
      @zamalamahama4894 Рік тому

      Man this comment is especially parasocial. Even for a small ant video.

  • @danward5162
    @danward5162 Рік тому +1

    I love at the beginning they introduced all these high profile gamers. They talked about each players background. When it came down to you, they just said and Smallant with no real introduction. That must of felt like a fu you are not worthy of being here. I admire that you went on and played anyways. Most people in tournaments forget to have fun. You seemed to have fun, which is what made you go on.

  • @HollandTHG
    @HollandTHG Рік тому +712

    Dude, you played the best support I've ever seen. Holy crap. As a Support main in every game I play, I applaud your performance.

    • @paulpickett4522
      @paulpickett4522 Рік тому +20

      Dude, do any support mains stream? I'm like so happy hearing that there's another one of me out there =) Good to meet ya ^.^

    • @HollandTHG
      @HollandTHG Рік тому +24

      @@paulpickett4522 Good to meet you as well! I recently quit streaming myself, actually. Mostly due to a lack of audience lmao.
      Other than that, I haven't found any myself, but I don't usually have the time to search very deep

    • @deggy42
      @deggy42 Рік тому +20

      That was basically my thought. Mario Strikers has discovered the power of a dedicated support player.

    • @SuspiciousTemmie
      @SuspiciousTemmie Рік тому +1

      Another great game with really good supportive roles is Splatoon 3.

    • @theexistenceperson4845
      @theexistenceperson4845 Рік тому

      ​@@paulpickett4522 i play support in games aswell

  • @WildHurricane
    @WildHurricane Рік тому +728

    Of course leave it up to smallant to accidentally win a tournament 😂

  • @The_Spooky_Boi
    @The_Spooky_Boi Рік тому +5

    "How I bribed a good player and got carried in a Mario strikers tournament"

  • @rosysighting
    @rosysighting Рік тому +1

    I love the way Smant talked about his match vs Fir

  • @Mysticfateee
    @Mysticfateee Рік тому +1117

    Smallant so wholesome that he felt bad for influcning Coney's choice of teammate by giving him 10 gifted subs that he also deviced a plan to get him an extra $300. Probably the nicest guy ever

    • @hibye-die
      @hibye-die Рік тому +15

      Please tell me you didn't fall for the scammer in the comment section I mean they aren't even hiding it

    • @Mysticfateee
      @Mysticfateee Рік тому +17

      @@hibye-die Nah i don't even pay attention to them lol

    • @hibye-die
      @hibye-die Рік тому +6

      @@Mysticfateee that's good at least

    • @ridiculouslycoolguy
      @ridiculouslycoolguy Рік тому +6

      He didn't feel bad that shit was cold and calculated as hell lol. Shoujo is the one that got shafted in that deal.

    • @Tory-JJ
      @Tory-JJ Рік тому +3

      @@ridiculouslycoolguy should've gifted subs too then. Real world aint cute and cuddly.

  • @jessebishop2268
    @jessebishop2268 Рік тому +208

    Lmao, the detailed intros for everybody "and then we have SmallAnt as well"

  • @phoenixmesmer3396
    @phoenixmesmer3396 Рік тому +5

    At the end of the day, bribery always wins 😔 but seriously, awesome vid! I loved watching the vod back when this was recorded, and seeing the video that was made out of it is a great experience!

  • @permadash
    @permadash Рік тому +18

    That reaction on why he was chosen was hillarious

  • @joshallen448
    @joshallen448 Рік тому +329

    Sometimes someone just has to play support and when it's done well, like SmallAnt did, then victory is all but guaranteed

    • @opaque3998
      @opaque3998 Рік тому +2

      i think you said that wrong

    • @erner_wisal
      @erner_wisal Рік тому +4

      All but guaranteed means that everything else would happen other than guaranteed
      Nothing but guaranteed means that nothing would happen other than guaranteed

    • @oblivi8games808
      @oblivi8games808 Рік тому +2

      @@erner_wisal going purely based off the literal meanings of the words that would be correct. However, "All but guaranteed" is a common saying, it basically means it's as close to guaranteed as possible without technically being guaranteed.

    • @thefutureismeaninglessthep7364
      @thefutureismeaninglessthep7364 Рік тому +1

      @@erner_wisal adding on to the above reply, "all but _____" with anything is common to mean the exact opposite thing. People love reversing literal meanings of words- like people using "de facto" as a substitute for makeshift, when it literally means that something is ACTUALLY whatever it is, and not makeshift.

    • @joshallen448
      @joshallen448 Рік тому

      @erner_wisal just now seeing this. What you said was my intended meaning because even when you play support well, something else can happen that could cause you to lose. Meaning that it isn't guaranteed, but it is close. Kind of like this quote:
      "Sometimes you can do everything right and still lose."

  • @vix86
    @vix86 Рік тому +504

    This is like a mini-arc in a sports anime, complete with the "outside the box" twist tactic change right at the end of Act 2 to basically take home a tourney. 🤣

  • @silentwolfarena9935
    @silentwolfarena9935 Рік тому

    3:04 I love how they go into all this detail for everyone playing, talking about their backgrounds in gaming and Mario related stuff, and then they come across smallant and it’s just like, “yeah, you know him, he’s here, moving on.”

  • @spliffsforbreakfast
    @spliffsforbreakfast Рік тому

    I have no idea who you are but I love Mario Strikers. Grew up playing the game and now it’s my first game on my new Switch. It’s kinda funny how during the intros for the tournament player they gave descriptions for each person and when they got to you it was basically “And we have SmallAnt… alright let’s start the show”.. lol and you won. Congrats on winning and great vid 👍🏾

  • @shahs1221
    @shahs1221 Рік тому +129

    That big brain Waluigi strat is why Smant is so interesting to watch. He picks up game mechanics and learns how to optimise according to the situation very quickly! Congrats on the win Smant!

  • @nintendofan7586
    @nintendofan7586 Рік тому +183

    I never thought I'd see SmallAnt and Doug crossover with each other but I will take it any day

  • @Boxthought
    @Boxthought 3 місяці тому +2

    3:04 funny how every one got a introduction the just “smallant to 😒”

  • @edovideogameeanchealtro
    @edovideogameeanchealtro Рік тому +8

    The commentator: "everyone can win! (Execept smallant)

  • @dcs305
    @dcs305 Рік тому +348

    Even though Smallant got carried he came up with a strat to dominate his opponents

  • @CanisMythson
    @CanisMythson Рік тому +222

    I'm going to say it: what Smallant brings to tournaments like this is his sheer patience, tenacity, and tendancy to think up 900IQ plays on the spot. And in this "accidental win", he showed all of those traits.

  • @yokey_
    @yokey_ Рік тому +1

    Can we talk abt how in the introductions poo gave everyone a hype up and for smart it was just “and we have Small Ant too”

  • @crabsalot
    @crabsalot Рік тому +1

    Hah, I loved watching the video man. I’m not the greatest at keeping up with the ball as it gets thrown around as it constantly confuses me. So me and my uncle usually play together and I always go on manual. Since I found Manual mode, I have never gone off it. Me being a defensive character to keep them off my Uncle has won us nearly every online game we have played. Glad to know I am not the only one who is better at playing one character on defense than as a whole squad.

  • @antimatter9598
    @antimatter9598 Рік тому +138

    This is quite possibly the most Smallant thing that Smallant has ever done

  • @ZombiHalfBreed
    @ZombiHalfBreed Рік тому +44

    It’s very adorable watchin Smant when someone else is talking. Him just swaying back and forth and making over exaggerated facial expressions to be respectfully quiet but also keep people entertained. Love it.

  • @Rocket_PC
    @Rocket_PC Рік тому +11

    seeing small ant and dough interacting was like a fever dream lol

  • @Name_Pendingg
    @Name_Pendingg Рік тому +9

    they had nothing to say about you in the intro, that ****ing killed me

  • @Klausbro
    @Klausbro Рік тому +327

    The fact that they didn’t say anything good about you when they announced you is so funny

  • @Metaknight180
    @Metaknight180 Рік тому +127

    The introductions actually felt mostly equal, because I feel I learned almost nothing about any of the players other than Kelpsy being a speedrunner.
    Anyway, good work Smant! That strategy actually does sound pretty genius, props to you, Coney, and chat for making it work!

    • @hoodiesticks
      @hoodiesticks Рік тому +2

      Okay, but not elaborating at all on Smant was low-key hilarious. It was worth sitting through all those introductions just for that subtle roast.

  • @stupidioeg855
    @stupidioeg855 Рік тому +12

    I LOVED HOW SMALLANT USED WALUIGI AND HAD THE CHARACTER MANUALLY SO CONEY COULD CARRY HIM WITHOUT PROBLEMS

  • @Kerosiin
    @Kerosiin Рік тому

    Every other competitor : lengthy introduction, list of accomplishments
    “And then we have smallant”

    “Moving on”

  • @hexxcarbonox6104
    @hexxcarbonox6104 Рік тому +58

    That was honestly a brilliant strat to put yourself in arguably the most reliably helpful position while complimenting the fact that your teammate was good enough to handle the rest. Brilliant idea that was well worth your share of the prize!

  • @lexiconofwords7149
    @lexiconofwords7149 Рік тому +36

    "It's not a bribe, I'm just giving him 10 subs cause I like his performance"

  • @insertnamehere4777
    @insertnamehere4777 Рік тому +1

    the way he had the shortest intro was so funny

  • @hanktheplank
    @hanktheplank Рік тому +11

    300 IQ SMALANT when you cant beat the game beat the format

  • @stoneryan69
    @stoneryan69 Рік тому +47

    "There's a sprint button? How useful is it?" -Smallant 2022

  • @MrSkyblue13
    @MrSkyblue13 Рік тому +77

    Such a very detailed introduction for all the players on the tournament....
    And then they left it with
    "AND WE HAVE SMALL ANT.... and thats that" haha i legit spilled my drink after that. 🤣

    • @pikachu1019
      @pikachu1019 Рік тому +13

      that was actually smant's joke/editing! they introduced him too for like a full minute.

  • @mikeschmitt4957
    @mikeschmitt4957 Рік тому +1

    Watching gaming videos now for maybe 10 years this is got to be in the top five all-time gaming vids I've ever seen great work man

  • @Cory_
    @Cory_ Рік тому +4

    Finally, the Smallant+DougDoug collab I've been waiting for.

  • @meowingapple
    @meowingapple Рік тому +146

    they really said "we have smallant as well" after listing the accomplishments of every one else
    rip

    • @dsargus3
      @dsargus3 Рік тому +5

      apperantly Smallant did cut out 1 minute footage of them introducing/praising him, for the joke ^^
      but still fun :D

  • @xXSoren7
    @xXSoren7 Рік тому +41

    Super underrated tournament style, for content creators you get to keep everyone playing for the entire tournament even if they were "eliminated". You still get rewarded for placing higher in the round robin and it seemed super fun!

  • @flitefulwantssubs402
    @flitefulwantssubs402 Рік тому

    Bro Mario and Sonic Olympic Games was so good, I used to play that with my brother all the time. But I've never really been a fan of other sports video games, and I didn't even know Mario Strikers existed until I watched this video. Teamwork makes the dreamwork fr, support is so underrated because everyone wants to be the star

  • @kirbygamer0640
    @kirbygamer0640 Рік тому +12

    Imagine being a pro and losing to someone who's never touched the game before, AND had to move houses during the prep time.

  • @Jacob-es8to
    @Jacob-es8to Рік тому +229

    Smallant's way of storytelling never ceases to entertain me

    • @paulpickett4522
      @paulpickett4522 Рік тому

      Yeah. A bit anti-climactic at the very end. But when you launch your superweapon at the beginning of a bracket and you just steam role from there...what's left to be said...? =)

  • @GoldenPants64
    @GoldenPants64 Рік тому +24

    I was totally expecting some big brain move, and you did not disappoint lol and all these years of putting yourself through ridiculous challenges, makes you an expert at thinking outside the box

  • @baggpagg2014
    @baggpagg2014 Рік тому +39

    I love how they introduced everyone with what qualities they got and with few sentences, but smallant was just: "yeah, and here we got smallant."

  • @K1kDid
    @K1kDid Рік тому +26

    Smallant is the best and most experienced person when not using sprint

  • @_adonisk
    @_adonisk Рік тому +27

    Smallant's chat is always the GOAT, dudes and dudettes are crafty af

  • @LyonManes
    @LyonManes Рік тому +153

    I WANT MORE SMALLANT AND DOUGDOUG! That was hilarious and I love both of these guys and they're funny as shit together! Please do something with DougDoug!

    • @SilentGamer6742
      @SilentGamer6742 Рік тому +9

      DougDoug is underrated!

    • @somguyalex5409
      @somguyalex5409 Рік тому +2

      this ^^^^

    • @xtremelegacy7166
      @xtremelegacy7166 Рік тому +14

      Who else can say that they played the Skyrim intro half way through a peggle speed run and filled a room with a bunch of fat Albert posters and turned it into a ball pit. He is one of the most unique streamers there is.

    • @Drekromancer
      @Drekromancer Рік тому

      @@xtremelegacy7166 I totally agree. I want this collab so bad.

  • @hans1783
    @hans1783 Рік тому +1

    AHAHAH... Holy... The one that really got finesse here is shoujo.... Damn.... He really did her dirty, and the 5head chat that he had raised really put a sprinkle on top to put this whole thing in the bag.

  • @ninji_gaming6082
    @ninji_gaming6082 7 місяців тому +1

    Talks about everyone for like 30 sec each:
    "And then we have smallant"
    ...
    WAIT HE'S DONE?!?

  • @stayuptoolatedog528
    @stayuptoolatedog528 Рік тому +105

    PooBear: *gives a thorough explanation on all the contestants*
    Also PooBear: "then we have Smallant!" *proceeds to start tourney*

  • @ACEYGAMES
    @ACEYGAMES Рік тому +101

    All credit to Shojo, There were only 8 seconds left and she'd nearly scored a goal in 2.

  • @wbe1549
    @wbe1549 Рік тому +2

    Announcers: *Great detail on what the players favorite games are and their skills*
    Also announcers: "oh yeah and theres smallant too"
    either was this was incredible

  • @no-feetmcgee5577
    @no-feetmcgee5577 2 місяці тому

    As someone who was there in the early stages of Shoujo's stream as a viewer and then a mod, it's so cool to see how much her channel has grown to be one of *the* names in Nintendo speed running / challenge runs, etc. So proud of her!!
    And yeah of course smant is cool too, lol

  • @FreezThaw
    @FreezThaw Рік тому +35

    It is the most SmallAnt thing ever to recognize where he lacked in the game and come with a solution to overcome it. This is a great video just like always :)

  • @GrandPOOBear
    @GrandPOOBear Рік тому +7

    LOVE THIS VID

  • @stonestensrud5230
    @stonestensrud5230 2 місяці тому +1

    Everyone:yes they are really good
    Smallant:and we have smallant for some reason

  • @gringotico7900
    @gringotico7900 Рік тому +1

    "Give it up for these amazing participants!"
    "oh and smallant is here too"

  • @dancingllama2392
    @dancingllama2392 Рік тому +26

    I love how Doug and Ant were just sort of vibeing the entire time.