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Getting namedropped in a Summoning Salt video title is an honour only previously given to Matt Turk. Congratulations, abney317!

A shortcut being discovered in the 90s and not being globally known until 2020 is insane

As your archrival, I can attest that this video is Pretty Good. Also, what you chose to end the video on is absolutely perfect.

that beginning with abney's sarcasm about the guys discovery due so seeing so many beforehand slowly changing into absolute shock is absolutely priceless

I love how Garret was sitting on that Rainbow Road skip for

The opening sequence showing Abney's reaction to the new shortcut really set the tone for what was to come. Great video as always.

The fact we now know who abney317 is before watching the video is testament to what you've done for the speedrunning community ❤️

the sequel we didn’t deserve but will gladly take

That last quote: "So instead of saying something silly, like I think it will be over very soon and it's been a crazy ride, I'm going to say that this game will never be over and the ride will only get crazier, and I am just participating in one small part of the middle of the ride and there are many talented people who helped build the ride before me and there'll be many talented people who help finish off the ride after me." - darbian 2016

My favorite thing about Salt's videos is he hooks you with what seems like a finale statement, but then you look and there's 30+ minutes of the video left

Forest64 is a badass

Abney did a sub 23 yesterday:

Salts you got me so stressed and sympathetic for Abney. I didn't even know he existed till 35 minutes ago

It’s incredible how quickly this record is changing, just a month after this video releases, Abney gets a

I swear, this guy could talk about the history of Post-It notes and find a way to make it dramatic & interesting

I've never been so excited to watch a blue dot compete against a red dot in a game I barely play.

Imagine how alive it must make you feel to have someone take your record after 7 years, knowing that you can take it back if you work hard enough. To get to be the hunter instead of the hunted. It must feel like getting to discover speed-running all over again.

Update: abney317 took the WR back a week ago with a time of

The fact that the Rainbow Road shortcut went undiscovered for over 2 decades because the guy who found it just assumed it was already known is nothing short of incredible