Every so often I get a reminder that the youngsters are alright. Certain, they’re gonna be dealing with a number of the worst financial hardships in reminiscence after AI replaces our jobs and capitalism finishes ruining every thing else, however apparently they’ll be straight-up vibing because the world burns. The newest reminder of this comes from DJ “OG Child” Dodd, a 15-year-old aggressive Tremendous Smash Bros. Melee participant who took a selfie in the course of a match. Iconic, truthfully.
Dodd performs Jigglypuff on the GameCube crossover brawler, and competed in a match at Tremendous Smash Con in Chantilly, Virginia on August 11. The occasion gathered gamers from world wide to play each iteration of Nintendo’s crossover fighter, from the unique Nintendo 64 sport to Tremendous Smash Bros. Final on the Swap. There are many VODs from the present on-line, however I wish to draw your consideration to this one, by which Dodd’s Jigglypuff went up in opposition to Sushi’s Peach.
Dodd’s Jigglypuff is a menace, and his counterplay in opposition to Peach is enjoyable to look at. However I gotta give the child props for not solely successful the combat, however popping off on stream each by obvious into the digital camera a number of occasions and by snapping a selfie midmatch whereas Peach was between spawns. Aggressive play is a enjoyable viewing expertise, however I additionally discover it pleasant to look at it unfold with some swagger and theatrics. The commentators referred to as the transfer “content-pilled,” however I name it “a serve.”
In response to smashdata.gg, Dodd finally positioned 129 within the 860-person match, however I hope to see him present up with extra antics in future tournaments, as he’s been doing work within the scene for the previous two years and has positioned within the high 10 at a number of tournaments. The commentators right here even say within the match that this child could possibly be the way forward for Melee, so I’m rooting for you, king.
