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[[Image:JimboMagnum.JPG|thumb|Common caption playing Jimbo in Goldeneye.]]

[[Image:JimboMagnum.JPG|thumb|Common caption playing Jimbo in Goldeneye.]]

'''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):

'''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):

* 3 official career untied Goldeneye world records.

* 3 official career untied Goldeneye world records.

* Being ranked <b>3rd</b> on the Goldeneye rankings for over a year for points and time. (February 2004 to March 2005)

* Being ranked &lt;b&gt;3rd&lt;/b&gt; on the Goldeneye rankings for over a year for points and time. (February 2004 to March 2005)

* Starting an elite tradition in what's known as <b>The Grand National Championship</b> in 2006 vs Ngamer.

* Starting an elite tradition in what's known as &lt;b&gt;The Grand National Championship&lt;/b&gt; in 2006 vs Ngamer.

* 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 &lt;b&gt;cinnamon challenge&lt;/b&gt; 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)

* Sparking quite possibly the biggest proof controversy the GE elite has ever seen. (Archives Agent 0:16, see below)

* Sparking quite possibly the biggest proof controversy the GE elite has ever seen. (Archives Agent 0:16, see below)

* Finishing 2nd to [[QB]] in the [[2010 Elite Summer Contest]].

* Finishing 2nd to [[QB]] in the [[2010 Elite Summer Contest]].

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 and persevering eliters in history.</I>

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. &lt;I&gt;You might say Jimbo is one of the most dedicated and persevering eliters in history.&lt;/I&gt;

'''''Reasons why Jimbo is pretty cool:'''''  

'''''Reasons why Jimbo is pretty cool:'''''  

On August 17, 2008, Jimbo had finally achieved the world record of 0:16 on Archives A after many hours of playing in Bumpass VA. Most, if not everyone at the meet had seen Jimbo play and fail a few 0:16s prior to the completed run that night. Jimbo knowingly played without taping, as most were convinced that this world record would not require video proof is a proof moderator was present. When 0:16 occured, many were watching (including Jon Barber) and had verified that the run was legit and met all elite requirements. (no cheating devices, no cheats, etc). Many of the attendees of Jimbo's session were world-known players such as [[Patrik Nilsson]], [[Eddie Lovins]], [[Jon Barber]], [[Josh Layne]], etc. When the news had gotten to the Goldeneye rankings moderators that 0:16 was not captured on tape, a split was created between the moderators (such as [[Henning Blom]], and [[Wouter Jansen]]) vs the rest of the elite who believed 0:16 was fine as-is, or were OK with picture proof that was provided by Jimbo. (2 images exist, one of flash ON, and one of flash OFF to show the player surroundings). 0:16 was ultimately accepted, but only for a short period, as Jimbo failed to provide a taped 0:16 within the month it was shown on the rankings; resulting in his Archives A time to be back-rolled to 0:17.

On August 17, 2008, Jimbo had finally achieved the world record of 0:16 on Archives A after many hours of playing in Bumpass VA. Most, if not everyone at the meet had seen Jimbo play and fail a few 0:16s prior to the completed run that night. Jimbo knowingly played without taping, as most were convinced that this world record would not require video proof is a proof moderator was present. When 0:16 occured, many were watching (including Jon Barber) and had verified that the run was legit and met all elite requirements. (no cheating devices, no cheats, etc). Many of the attendees of Jimbo's session were world-known players such as [[Patrik Nilsson]], [[Eddie Lovins]], [[Jon Barber]], [[Josh Layne]], etc. When the news had gotten to the Goldeneye rankings moderators that 0:16 was not captured on tape, a split was created between the moderators (such as [[Henning Blom]], and [[Wouter Jansen]]) vs the rest of the elite who believed 0:16 was fine as-is, or were OK with picture proof that was provided by Jimbo. (2 images exist, one of flash ON, and one of flash OFF to show the player surroundings). 0:16 was ultimately accepted, but only for a short period, as Jimbo failed to provide a taped 0:16 within the month it was shown on the rankings; resulting in his Archives A time to be back-rolled to 0:17.

On December 15, 2008, Jim's 0:16 was finally added to the Goldeneye Elite rankings after Jon Barber made the final decision as administrator to allow the time. The addition of the time has split the community, and as a result, former updater Wouter Jansen has resigned as rankings updater in favor of Tyler "[[Thiradell]]" Wishall.

On December 15, 2008, Jim's 0:16 was finally added to the Goldeneye Elite rankings after Jon Barber made the final decision as administrator to allow the time. The addition of the time has split the community, and as a result, former updater Wouter Jansen has resigned as rankings updater in favor of Tyler &quot;[[Thiradell]]&quot; Wishall.

== Jimbo's Love Life ==

== Jimbo's Love Life ==

[[Image:JimboLambeau.JPG|thumb|Can you believe someone out there can tolerate Jim's strange, quirky behavior?]]

[[Image:JimboLambeau.JPG|thumb|Can you believe someone out there can tolerate Jim's strange, quirky behavior?]]

On November 13, 2009, Jim set up a date with recently-met Rachel "'''[[Ritch]]'''" Tom, who attends a college nearby to Jim's house. The first official date was a smash hit and it was that night that Jimbo asked Rachel to be his girlfriend. They are still happily together! Rachel has her own quirky behavior to add to this odd couple situation as well, some examples are:

On November 13, 2009, Jim set up a date with recently-met Rachel &quot;'''[[Ritch]]'''&quot; Tom, who attends a college nearby to Jim's house. The first official date was a smash hit and it was that night that Jimbo asked Rachel to be his girlfriend. They are still happily together! Rachel has her own quirky behavior to add to this odd couple situation as well, some examples are:

*Sleeps with a stuffed cow

*Sleeps with a stuffed cow