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I read out my latest poem at the end of the January Subathon. -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/mk64mr

2022 until 2024,
Sit down and listen while I’m presenting this lore:

3 years ago, I decided to increase my dedicated time on Twitch
Although back then, I didn’t really feel the itch
To return to the game I was known for, had played for so long
But the instant support of my viewer community was very strong

The comeback became reality and I started to grind
Sherbet Land 3lap was the 1st world record I did find

My debut Subathon pushed me to the top of Moo Moo Farm and its length beyond sanity
The Watthias anthem never stopped repeating and I got a new sense of time relativity

Soon after, Slim released an iconic rap about me, adding to the lore of Ent’s popular chant
And I reflected in my 1st poem with 69 names – don’t ask me to recall everyone ‘cause I can’t

Summer went by, we had a reunion with a small kart meet after a few years without any
A crazy Choco Mountain flap WR let me jump off the couch, the following months brought many

December turned out to have early presents for us, a big one on Wario Stadium being vital
After 9 months with dozens of records, I defeated my rival and regained the champ title

Unfortunately the intense grind during cold winter took its toll and I couldn’t defend when February came
Wrists and tendons were begging for a break, I was ultimately forced to step away from the game

During the healing and recovery process I realigned my streaming content to have a healthy balance from now on
Casual playthroughs of other games were a new experience, brought not only a few “MR moments” but a ton

When the Super Mario movie hit the cinemas, the Watthias crew showed they were here to stay
Being in a group of dressed up cosplayers gathering attention, never thought I would see the day

The community spirit stengthened with a big Euro meet and World Cup of Kart, enjoyable for players of all levels, young and old
Debates or funny banter? The latter whenever the age topic comes up and certain people share opinions they think I must be told

Autumn arrived and the darker seasons with less daylight meant brighter kart seasons once more
I managed to find my top form and finally reclaimed the #1 spot in early December like I did the year before

Unlike 12 months ago I couldn’t enjoy fireworks at the top of the rankings and flashing numbers showed up late
But after another 6 weeks the lead had been restored, I dared to visit the jungle and tempted my fate

On the very same track I had failed to reach kart immortality by a frame or whatever the salt summoner told you
I dug deep, committed to a new approach and became the 1st player to break the fastlap world record on round 2

Frequent viewers and fellow karters had seen educational streams like the pro school and several analysis sessions of their runs
I tried to share my knowledge of Mario Kart 64 with them, give helpful advice and reload the mental “PR machine guns”

The next chance to greet and fight for glory happened in the homeland of champ time, I mean Germany
Never before had the locals saved all gold medals from the foreigners who met their destiny

Another brief champ battle heated up the summer around the next World Cup of Kart
My team finished as strong 2nd and I was victorious in terms of the world rankings part

I haven’t lost the top spot since then and aim to surpass the legendary MJ for total days as the best non-shortcut player worldwide
The memorable clashes with Dan in the latest Time Trial 1-try League surely added some confidence and raised my level of pride

The past 3 years surely weren’t a time of my life I regret
It had some moments I’ll definitely never forget

Even if the memory won’t serve me as well anymore at some stage
The internet doesn’t forget and I can revisit them page by page

I’ll keep the mix of heavy grind, a spice of online play and a side of various dishes since it proved to be a healthy diet
Frustration until rewarding relief, confusion until the moment of clarity, don’t expect my efforts to be quiet

Especially with a chat full of loyal Watthias members, new strangers who become part of the crew
I want to keep seeking perfection or just the next step of a genuinely blind playthrough

May it be as a plumber, a warrior, an ape, a bandicoot, a bear and bird, I’ll be a long-term test subject of future science of humanity
Always hoping to see you again next time, share excitement, go through ups and downs and be a unique community.

Written by M.R. in January 2025