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| [[Image:100 1771.JPG|thumb|Jim playing his Pearl drumset.]] | | [[Image:100 1771.JPG|thumb|Jim playing his Pearl drumset.]] |
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− | '''Jim "Jimbo" Barrett''' (born March 17, 1988, in Green Bay, Wisconsin) is one of the most arrogant, cocky gamers around the Goldeneye and Mario Kart 64 forums. He immediately gained infamy at the start of his career due to his arrogance and claiming of obviously fake times, such as Caverns Agent 1:02 at age 13. After being banned from [[The Elite]] in mid 2002, Jimbo cleaned up his act, and in July 2003 achieved Bunker 1 00A 1:09 (then tying a [[Bosshardt]]-set untied of 2 seconds), marking the beginning of a marvelous Goldeneye career. In February 2004, he reached the podium of [[GoldenEye 007]] and stayed there for exactly one year. Although Jim has slowed down dramatically from his glory days, he is still currently PRing (as of June 1, 2010); and his accomplishments include (but are not limited to): | + | '''Jim "Jimbo" Barrett''' (born March 17, 1988, in Green Bay, Wisconsin) is historically one of the most obnoxious, cocky gamers around the Goldeneye and Mario Kart 64 forums. He immediately gained infamy at the start of his career due to his arrogance and claiming of obviously fake times, such as Caverns Agent 1:02 at age 13. After being banned from [[The Elite]] rankings in mid 2002, Jimbo cleaned up his act, and in July 2003 achieved Bunker 1 00A 1:09 (then tying a [[Bosshardt]]-set untied of 2 seconds), marking the beginning of a marvelous Goldeneye career. In February 2004, he reached the podium of [[GoldenEye 007]] and stayed there for exactly one year. Although Jim has slowed down dramatically from his glory days, he is still currently PRing (as of June 1, 2010) and is currently ranked in the top 15. His elite accomplishments include (but are not limited to): |
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− | * Formerly highest ranked player without using dot-on-screen. (title now held by [[Goose]])
| + | * 3 official career untied world records. |
− | * Still being ranked in the top 20 out of 250+ in all 8 possible rankings.
| + | * Being ranked <b>3rd</b> on the Goldeneye rankings for a full calendar year for points and time. (February 2004 to February 2005) |
− | * 3 official career untied world records. (5 unofficial) | + | * Starting an elite tradition in what's known as <b>The Grand National Championship</b> in 2006 vs Ngamer. |
− | * Holding a podium position in Goldeneye for a full calendar year. (February 2004 to February 2005) | |
| * Successfully completing the legendary <b>cinnamon challenge</b> in front of a prolific crowd and having it recorded in Virginia. (August 2007 and August 2009) | | * Successfully completing the legendary <b>cinnamon challenge</b> in front of a prolific crowd and having it recorded in Virginia. (August 2007 and August 2009) |
| * Being the first person to achieve a world record in any game at a Virginia meet. (Archives Agent 0:16) | | * Being the first person to achieve a world record in any game at a Virginia meet. (Archives Agent 0:16) |
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| * Placing 1st in the [http://www.thengamer.com/elite/2009/predictions.php?sort=score 2009 Elite Summer Contest Predictions Standings]. (1st of 41) | | * Placing 1st in the [http://www.thengamer.com/elite/2009/predictions.php?sort=score 2009 Elite Summer Contest Predictions Standings]. (1st of 41) |
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− | Jim resides in Green Bay Wisconsin, has a full time job, and lives alone. Jim checks the elite boards every day, visits the elite chat nightly, and sometimes visits [[Ngamer]]. In December 2006, Jim was involved in one of the great pioneering wonders of the elite, the Grand National Championship! Notably, Jimbo has attended every major meet held since 2007, including all Virginia meets, the Michigan 2009 meet, the Florida 2010 meet, and the Michigan 2010 meet. | + | Jim resides in Green Bay Wisconsin, has a full time job, lives alone, and attends an online college. Jim checks the elite boards every day, visits the elite chat nightly, and sometimes visits [[Ngamer]]. Notably, Jimbo has attended every major meet held since 2007, including all Virginia meets, the Michigan 2009 meet, the Florida 2010 meet, and the Michigan 2010 meet. <I>You might say Jimbo is one of the most dedicated eliters in history.</I> |
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| '''''Reasons why Jimbo is pretty cool:''''' | | '''''Reasons why Jimbo is pretty cool:''''' |