You put so much time and effort into your videos and shorts. The quality is amazing and you have entertained and educated me a lot. Thank you Shortcat.
I like the little character arc at the start where shortcat is negative and focusing on his mistakes then decides to stop caring and just have fun then immediately getting two wins in a row.
This is a masterclass in the impact of nerves on performance! It's so difficult to simulate nerves that some people say a match with stakes is worth 10x the XP of a practice match.
what a rollercoaster of emotion during this one! it was so sad to watch the first few races where the nerves were getting to you, and it really exemplifies that your mental game has so much to do with how you place, sometimes even moreso than how good you actually are. when you got that 1st on Bone Dry Dunes I actually cheered irl lmao
Shoutout to KozyFog5 for eating a Drybones out of nowhere and relieving all of Shortcat’s tension, allowing him to win race after race and take 1st place overall.
I know others pointed it out already, but I appreciate how genuine you always are, especially here. It's nice to see someone being honest about their performance anxiety and I hope you know we're not solely watching you because of your skill, we like you as a person. It might be silly, but seeing you let go of that pressure and just enjoy yourself really connected with me. I'm also trying to have fun without overthinking people's expectations or perception of me, which I struggle with. Maybe I'm looking too deep into it, but I feel like this can apply to so many other aspects of your life outside of gaming. On another note, I got the guts to show up to an irl event and got second place in my first MK tournament yesterday! Thanks for your positivity, keep it up! :)
I loved how when you let go of expectations for yourself and went “oh I haven’t even practiced this in months whatever” you did good!! I think becoming less self conscious made you relax and go into flow state
Actually that's a good point! Maybe it was good for me that 2 of my bad tracks showed up at once. I'm normally really good at the first 4, and that might have had me doubting myself
The character development this episode is fantastic. The usual mc, happy, upbeat, carefree etc then he takes some L’s and is down but with the help of his team mate he bounces back and does better than ever, with a few hiccups along the way
Shoutouts to Bizm0, the absolute *legend* for their words of encouragement, knowing the nerves out of you and allowing you to play confidently and get that W. Truly the BizGOAT, and the true MVP.
8:46 the mental struggle within lounge is so real - the fact you were so tense initially to then relax and pull off 3 first places in a row is truly amazing
legit dude shortcat is the reason i went out and got a switch with MK8 just under a week ago i love kart racers as a whole and wanted to try my hand at online, im doing pretty good so far but it all started with Shortcats vids, and ive learned so much aswell in the process of watching the guides, always a legend in my eyes
From the moment you started racing I could hear how nervous you were. Then that guy hit the dry bones and the stress just went away. Amazing job Shortcat!! I would love to see more lounge!
Gotta say it. Your videos really re-ignited the Mario Kart spark in me and now i even have a better understanding of the game. Keep up the good work Mr. Minute Feline 👍
Your videos have really gotten me back into mario kart. Before, I would only play it with my brothers or friends as a party game, but now I play online quite a bit. Only 11000VR, but your tips have helped a bunch!
That was an insane comeback! I guess all it took was a few tough races to get going to then get the good results coming in! I was so happy for you when you got those first places! I was like, that’s the Shortcat I know and he’s back in business 😆 Discipline and perseverance is key! Great job to both of you guys on the first place!👏🏼
Great video! I rewatched your previous attempt in competitive recently and was really hoping to see you try it out again! Also, thank you so much for the subtitles
im not sure if ive ever commented on one of your videos before, but ive been watching you for almost 2 years and your positivity always makes my day better. everyone gets frustrated but you gotta remember to stay positive ❤
I love your videos shortcat! My sister took the SD card for this game and I just didn’t have the motivation to play it when I found it. Thanks to you, I regained the spark the start up the game!
love your attitude and how entertaining you are!! watched almost every single one of your vids since discovering you a few weeks ago, i’m learning so much abt mk8 and your videos have been a huge source of comfort for me. thank you!!!❤
It's crazy how much nerves there are jumping into competitive, even if you're generally a very composed person. Not just in Mario Kart, but with anything.
Shortcat teaches me that a positive mindset is the best way to do well in pretty much anything and I think this video is good evidence of that. Love the content, maybe one day I’ll get the chance to play with you :)
Shortcat, as a e-sport player for my school and playing Mario Kart you make me feel like I actually have hope of getting better and I thank you for that
hey shortcat, i love your videos and have been watching you for a long time,i learned new shortcuts and how to bag. You made me a lot better at mario kart.
I wanted to say I discovered your channel from the video of your first Mario Kart competition, and that even though I don’t even play Mario Kart, I love your channel! You are very entertaining and love watching your stuff.
I think talking about the extra pressure helped tho cuz shortcat started playing more chill after that, like he'd vented everything out and could vibe again
Your video is exactly what i needed today, i just committed a mistake of a test and now i need to take the subject in uni again , i feel so lost and negative , your video helped me to get out of that unhealthy mindset
glad to know shortcat gets mad/annoyed at the same thing i do... i dont get mad when i get unlucky, or when my teammate messes up, or when i get a track i dont like... i get mad when i play poorly.
Peak sports psychology application right there! - Shortcat is doing bad, doubting himself at every move. - Becomes aware of this fact. - Realizes his mindset is bad and needs to change it - Introspects to analyze and find out the likely beliefs which lead to the pressure he feels, and thereby is able to let go of those beliefs, loosening the hold the pressure has over him - He is now open to a more positive way of thinking. He uses the opportunity his teammate gives him, as well as (truth-based) self-affirming thoughts "I *know* I am better than this. I can do really well in this room." - He becomes an anime protagonist and gets 1st place That whole 15 minute journey... super good, man! :D I hope many others can learn from this display of resilience
Glad to see you playing lounge! Even when things weren't going so well at the beginning, it's kinda nice to see that it's not just me. I'd love to see more lounge videos
i loved the other competitive vid so i’m glad you tried it out again !! i like how you can tell that becoming more relaxed made a difference in ur races :)
Do more of these!! I know it can be taxing in one's sanity playing competitive but if you're up for it I'll let you know that this was one of the most tense and exciting videos I've ever watched in your channel! Lov ur content ❤
Yo bro, ive been watching your videos for three weeks and your gameplay has made me improve the way I play MK8 after 2 years of taking a break from MK.
You put so much time and effort into your videos and shorts. The quality is amazing and you have entertained and educated me a lot. Thank you Shortcat.
$16 USD AND HE DIDNT SEE THIS?
THANK YOU NOW I SEE IT and now i appreciate it 😊
@@Shortcat321 lol, I’m sure a month isn’t too late
@@Shortcat321 Thank you again. You're a great teacher and entertainer.
1:47 the fact shortcat says "sorry" when he hits him with the star makes you know he's a Canadian. If i hit someone with a star, I'd laugh at them.
as another canadian, i thought everyone said sorry whenever hitting someone 😔
his real face 3:18
@@aLOIxUhh:( I mag not be canadian but I still feel bad
Not all Canadians are like that
Oh sorry, I was busy having empathy for someone who was having a terrible race 😭
I love how you can tell when he starts doing better by when his mood switches to being more casual and humorous
The haters were right. I'm only happy when I'm winning 😳
@@Shortcat321Or you're only winning when you're happy?
Blud MIGHT be Geto 😭🙏@@mordret103
@@Shortcat321 I think you're only winning when you're happy
Dog
I like the little character arc at the start where shortcat is negative and focusing on his mistakes then decides to stop caring and just have fun then immediately getting two wins in a row.
I was second guessing everything I did! Once I got back into "making a fun video" mode, that was my focus and I wasn't able to overthink 😅
@@Shortcat321Don't sweat it man! I would've probably thrown my switch out the window if I got those placements
@@Shortcat321 I like your videos they’re really awesome
Think about Lounge players are watching: panic
Remembers Yt viewers are also watching: calm
@@Shortcat321being able to quit overthinking is a real strength!
If I don't remember the Waluigi Stadium race then it wasn't real 🙈
Don’t be embarrassed, everyone has bad races from time to time 😕
Pl More of this!!!!!!!!🎉❤
Yea same
True
Do you have a discord server. I wanna learn more about mario kart
4:52 that banana snipe was the best snipe i have ever seen. if that hit me in a worldwide i would be so mad 💀
they knew they had to stop me before i started cookin
@@Shortcat321 Good Point, if shortcat started cookin it was over
“Bizm0 hasn’t missed 1 day in his mewing streak”
The brainrot has gotten to shortcat😂😂😂
I only brainrot ironically
@@Shortcat321 bran
@@Shortcat321that’s how they get you
@@Panseerd its so true
@@Shortcat321 its only ironic until it isnt
This is a masterclass in the impact of nerves on performance! It's so difficult to simulate nerves that some people say a match with stakes is worth 10x the XP of a practice match.
Practice is crucial for experimentation to raise your peak level. Real matches are essential to learn how to reach that peak when it counts!
I think it's also very nerve wracking when you know someone else is depending on you.
This is so true when you're not used to it! Also I knew I was most likely one of the best players in the room, so I really felt that expectation
@@Shortcat321you probably aren’t used to it by the fact you ABANDONED the litter! 😾
1v1v1v1v1v1v1vv1v1v1v1v1
SUNSHINE AIRPORT LETS GOOOO!!!
😂
Are yu da sunshine airport guy???.?.?.?
SUNSHINE AIRPORT!!!!!!!!!
the gigachad sunshine airport worshipper
SUNSHINE AIRPORT!!!!!
what a rollercoaster of emotion during this one! it was so sad to watch the first few races where the nerves were getting to you, and it really exemplifies that your mental game has so much to do with how you place, sometimes even moreso than how good you actually are. when you got that 1st on Bone Dry Dunes I actually cheered irl lmao
Fr, I just wanted to reach through the screen and give him a hug
wait what
15:17 Shortcat - You're so predictable Ken.
15:25 Shortcat - Ken is so good at this game.
😂😂😂
Ken has his moments
@@Shortcat321 lol
Shoutout to KozyFog5 for eating a Drybones out of nowhere and relieving all of Shortcat’s tension, allowing him to win race after race and take 1st place overall.
I think you mean dylan not shortcat his real name is dylan
@@VoltrekFNthey meant shortcat
read “eating a drybones out” and was thoroughly terrified until I read “of nowhere”
I'm glad my unflattering driving could at least be a turning point for Shortcat's momentum in this mogi. :)
I know others pointed it out already, but I appreciate how genuine you always are, especially here. It's nice to see someone being honest about their performance anxiety and I hope you know we're not solely watching you because of your skill, we like you as a person. It might be silly, but seeing you let go of that pressure and just enjoy yourself really connected with me. I'm also trying to have fun without overthinking people's expectations or perception of me, which I struggle with. Maybe I'm looking too deep into it, but I feel like this can apply to so many other aspects of your life outside of gaming. On another note, I got the guts to show up to an irl event and got second place in my first MK tournament yesterday! Thanks for your positivity, keep it up! :)
I loved how when you let go of expectations for yourself and went “oh I haven’t even practiced this in months whatever” you did good!! I think becoming less self conscious made you relax and go into flow state
Actually that's a good point! Maybe it was good for me that 2 of my bad tracks showed up at once. I'm normally really good at the first 4, and that might have had me doubting myself
Yes it made you just let go and have fun with it! Perhaps this can be carried on to other parts of life (obvs nothing as important as Mario kart…!)
1:15 “oh I'm so focused in and loosening up the…” *gets hit “ok”.
imagine that didn't hit me, i would have loosened up and scored 180
The character development this episode is fantastic.
The usual mc, happy, upbeat, carefree etc then he takes some L’s and is down but with the help of his team mate he bounces back and does better than ever, with a few hiccups along the way
FRRRRRRR
Yo thats me!
Yo is this the real bizg0at
@@Shortcat321 haha, thats me🥹 thx for this amazing video❤️
the egg thinks you are the gamer
@@Bizm0. The goat right here
Bizg0at! 🗣
"hands haking"
-shortcat 2024
His real name is Dylan
@@VoltrekFN ok? No one's gonna say
"hands shaking"
-dylan, 2024
That would be stupid since we know him as shortcat
Shoutouts to Bizm0, the absolute *legend* for their words of encouragement, knowing the nerves out of you and allowing you to play confidently and get that W. Truly the BizGOAT, and the true MVP.
13:59 Goated Teammate for holding blue
Wow i didn't even notice! bizg0at
MVP fr!
Shortcat may have won the Mario Kart competition, but bizm0 won the friendship competition
Bizg0at MVP!
8:46 the mental struggle within lounge is so real - the fact you were so tense initially to then relax and pull off 3 first places in a row is truly amazing
1:47 Naming yourself to bomboclat in a competitive event is wild💀 that would be something i would see in a worldwide💀
What does it mean?
@@AED10 it means mother effer
not to mention Joder Tio lmaooooo
yo that guy is me. i just asked my friends: "tell me a word beginning with B" and they said Bomboclat so i took that name.
I saw way more offensive names in lounge including some very adult names lmfao
21:30 "I'm coming for you joder tio" The way he said it just killed me. Also did you know that's a swear in spanish?
HAHA I don't know what it means but I knew it was Spanish so I decided to say it in the most American English possible
@@Shortcat321 i didn't think about it during the video but im pretty sure it means uncle f*cker or maybe grandpa lol
@@Shortcat321 Nooo, Shortcat, you just said 'fuck dude', a swear in my Shortcat video!
@@Shortcat321 I salute you for that, it caught me off guard to hear you christen that person as Joe Derteyo 🤣🤣
I was looking for this comment
When I heard that the last Competitive Mario Kart video was almost an year ago, I felt old.
legit dude shortcat is the reason i went out and got a switch with MK8 just under a week ago i love kart racers as a whole and wanted to try my hand at online, im doing pretty good so far but it all started with Shortcats vids, and ive learned so much aswell in the process of watching the guides, always a legend in my eyes
From the moment you started racing I could hear how nervous you were. Then that guy hit the dry bones and the stress just went away. Amazing job Shortcat!! I would love to see more lounge!
Dang last place waluigi stadium is CRAZYYYYY. I remember when you would always get first on that map
Competitive lounge changes a person
He plays on regular online mode. There’s bots in there you’re playing against, so he’s always going to do well
Yo bro, so humble
3:35 he really said the gnome noise
He said he needs to be more positive and I didn’t even realize that he was being negative that’s just how nice he sounds
Anyone else freaking out at every twist and turn. Watching you feels like playing Mario kart in the best ways.
Shortcat: “I need to get some coins”
Also shortcat: proceeds to miss every coin in existence for the next 10 seconds
Gotta say it. Your videos really re-ignited the Mario Kart spark in me and now i even have a better understanding of the game. Keep up the good work Mr. Minute Feline 👍
Everyone loves a comeback. Good mental fortitude to pull out the win from a bad start
Your videos have really gotten me back into mario kart. Before, I would only play it with my brothers or friends as a party game, but now I play online quite a bit. Only 11000VR, but your tips have helped a bunch!
That was an insane comeback! I guess all it took was a few tough races to get going to then get the good results coming in! I was so happy for you when you got those first places! I was like, that’s the Shortcat I know and he’s back in business 😆
Discipline and perseverance is key! Great job to both of you guys on the first place!👏🏼
Thank you so much!!
Great video! I rewatched your previous attempt in competitive recently and was really hoping to see you try it out again! Also, thank you so much for the subtitles
17:16 “if someone jumped off a bridge would you” moment here 💀
i have not watched the video yet but ill just drop this
SUNSHINE AIRPOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORT, still scream that daily to my housemate when we get the option
Hahahaha I can only imagine how annoyed your friend gets 😊
@@Shortcat321 no worries, he responds louder than I started with lmao
21:20 as a spanish speaker, "I'm coming for you Joder Tio" was the funniest thing to ever hear from you
im not sure if ive ever commented on one of your videos before, but ive been watching you for almost 2 years and your positivity always makes my day better. everyone gets frustrated but you gotta remember to stay positive ❤
Love seeing your confidence come back!!!
Also the scream at 20:33 was hilarious
I love your videos shortcat! My sister took the SD card for this game and I just didn’t have the motivation to play it when I found it. Thanks to you, I regained the spark the start up the game!
love your attitude and how entertaining you are!! watched almost every single one of your vids since discovering you a few weeks ago, i’m learning so much abt mk8 and your videos have been a huge source of comfort for me. thank you!!!❤
It's crazy how much nerves there are jumping into competitive, even if you're generally a very composed person. Not just in Mario Kart, but with anything.
Great job! I'm getting back into mario cart and i saw your shorts so i came to this video and it was great! Good luck in your races
Really good job noticing your mood and changing your mentality going into it! That's not an easy thing to do
Thx so much for the amazing content shortcat :) always so excited to watch your videos after school !
3:05 “you can always bag as a backup strat” this is far to common for shortcat
Great job, Shortcat!! It’s so cool seeing you play competitive and interacting with other comp players! It’s so fun and tense cheering for you!
You are the one who got me into Mario Kart again after not playing it in years!
your nerves were so apparent in the beginning, good job clutching up!
Shortcat teaches me that a positive mindset is the best way to do well in pretty much anything and I think this video is good evidence of that. Love the content, maybe one day I’ll get the chance to play with you :)
This might be my favorite on this channel yet
The tension, the growth, the positivity, the goat, and the hype... It all comes together so well!!
This was such a good watch, I was on the edge of my seat during it
It's so incredibly fun to watch Shortcat. I don't even play this game but to watch someone so kind and humble and positive is a blast. Team Shortcat!!
I was worried at the start since you seemed so upset. Glad you got past your nerves and won! 😁
I'd love this to be a regular series, like maybe not try it constantly but a video a week or a month on competitive could be fun
10/10 video your personality and skill are absolute delights to watch in action
Can't believe you bagged an entire competitive match!
yeah... that was my strategy
Shortcat, as a e-sport player for my school and playing Mario Kart you make me feel like I actually have hope of getting better and I thank you for that
Huh, I play Mario kart for my school’s esports team as well as the captain. We all watch shortcut videos for the tips and tricks 😂
Ok thanks great for me that was a lot to read but it was 💤 because it was long🗣
As soon as bizm0 unleashed the positivity, shortcat wins. Coincidence? I THINK NOT! 😂
hey shortcat, i love your videos and have been watching you for a long time,i learned new shortcuts and how to bag. You made me a lot better at mario kart.
He may be good, but he isn't Sunshine AirCHAD
bizm0 trying to live up to impossible expectations
9:30 man, we actually got tilted Shortcat before GTA VI
edit: continued the video, man, great racing 👍
SUNSHINE AIRPORT MOMENT!
I wanted to say I discovered your channel from the video of your first Mario Kart competition, and that even though I don’t even play Mario Kart, I love your channel! You are very entertaining and love watching your stuff.
I’m catching all the video releases today
I think talking about the extra pressure helped tho cuz shortcat started playing more chill after that, like he'd vented everything out and could vibe again
Finally SUNSHINE AIRPORT!🤯🤯🤯
Good job! You staying positive through adversity is really inspiring 🙏🏾
We need Jpgiviner and Shortcat to collab
Or can be Roblox Mario kart collab
They did one in the past, but another would be great
They did
I'd love to see more competitive content! I was absolutely invested in watching you racing until the end!
8:00 what did peacchetee say????
Yah I heard that
What DID she say tho? Was it some kinda toadette and peach hybrid noise that just sounded like that?
I think competitive mario kart content is one of the most enjoyable forms of content you make! I hope to see more in the future
Try watching SKaR, Gyrodos and L1am. They make competitive content, although with some foul language lol
I am ShortFox
I am playing with you right now. I am Boss2100 from Germany with Rosalina 😜
And you stopped playing..
After riverside park...
It's kinda random, but can you accept my friend request please🙏😀
Your video is exactly what i needed today, i just committed a mistake of a test and now i need to take the subject in uni again , i feel so lost and negative , your video helped me to get out of that unhealthy mindset
Stopping the 5 year olds from saying first
didnt work
Second
glad to know shortcat gets mad/annoyed at the same thing i do... i dont get mad when i get unlucky, or when my teammate messes up, or when i get a track i dont like... i get mad when i play poorly.
Not going up for items at like 23:50 was a big brain move that is way beyond me. nicely done.
19:02 "If I don't get bumped here I can honestly take first" - Literally every lounge player
What I really enjoy about your videos is your optimism and good sportsmanship 100%. Keep it up!!!!!!
I absolutely love the competative videos! Some of my favorites! I hope to see more in the future ❤
I’m at 12k vr and since I’ve gotten good at soft drifting and shortcuts I can’t stop winning and gained like 600 vr in one night thanks to you 😁
21:24 Shortcat: I'm coming for you, Joder☆Tio!
Me, a Latino: *giggling to myself*
Shortcat you got me into cubing and then into Mario kart. I love your content. I hope you reach 1 mil soon. Keep up the great vids
*I need coins* > Proceeds to dodgeball every coin.
As a spanish speaker, it was really funny to hear you saying "Joder tio".
Peak sports psychology application right there!
- Shortcat is doing bad, doubting himself at every move.
- Becomes aware of this fact.
- Realizes his mindset is bad and needs to change it
- Introspects to analyze and find out the likely beliefs which lead to the pressure he feels, and thereby is able to let go of those beliefs, loosening the hold the pressure has over him
- He is now open to a more positive way of thinking. He uses the opportunity his teammate gives him, as well as (truth-based) self-affirming thoughts "I *know* I am better than this. I can do really well in this room."
- He becomes an anime protagonist and gets 1st place
That whole 15 minute journey... super good, man! :D I hope many others can learn from this display of resilience
I haven't played Mario Kart in a long time, but now I'm enjoying it more than ever because of you:) Keep up the good content Dylan!
Glad to see you playing lounge! Even when things weren't going so well at the beginning, it's kinda nice to see that it's not just me. I'd love to see more lounge videos
Shortcat videos genuinely saved me when I went on a 14 hour flight since it made time fly by so fast.
i loved the other competitive vid so i’m glad you tried it out again !! i like how you can tell that becoming more relaxed made a difference in ur races :)
Do more of these!! I know it can be taxing in one's sanity playing competitive but if you're up for it I'll let you know that this was one of the most tense and exciting videos I've ever watched in your channel! Lov ur content ❤
I’ve been waiting for this video since the last one
The fact that shortcat make an self-diagnostic about why do not start good show that my he is a good player
Yo bro, ive been watching your videos for three weeks and your gameplay has made me improve the way I play MK8 after 2 years of taking a break from MK.
Dude this was so entertaining to watch! keep it up :)