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[[Image:JimboMagnum.JPG|thumb|Common caption playing Jimbo in Goldeneye.]]
[[Image:Shawnjimbo.jpg|thumb|Shawn Johnson taking Jimbo down a peg in the 2011 Goldeneye tournament.]]
'''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), spawning the beginning of a rise in the rankings. In February 2004, he reached the podium of [[GoldenEye 007]] and held off challengers for one year. Jimbo is more motivated to play for world records in the summer months due to the summer contest, and lack of NFL Football. Jimbo has only achieved 4 world records since January 2006, but one of them was Dam Agent 0:53. A relevant list of accomplishments Jimbo could claim to would be:
* 3 official career UNTIED Goldeneye world records, and 22 official TIED world records.
* 3 official career UNTIED Goldeneye world records, and 23 official TIED 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 <b>3rd</b> on the Goldeneye rankings for over a year for points and time. (February 2004 to March 2005)
* Has administrative privileges on the Elite's main page and is a moderator on the General Chat and Goldeneye forums.
* Having administrative privileges on the Elite's main page and is a moderator on the General Chat and Goldeneye forums.
* Regularly updates the Elite's front page with relevant information and insight on the best players currently setting world records, and statistics on each news update! ([http://www.the-elite.net The Elite's Main Page])
* Regularly updates the Elite's front page with relevant information and insight on the best players currently setting world records, and statistics on each news update! ([http://www.the-elite.net The Elite's Main Page])
* 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 <b>The Grand National Championship</b> 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 <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, and sparking a subsequent proof controversy. (Archives Agent 0:16)
* Being the first person to achieve a world record in any game at a Virginia meet, and sparking a subsequent proof controversy. (Archives Agent 0:16)
* Finishing 8th in the 2007 Mario Kart 64 tournament, (8th of 16) and 1st in the 2007 Goldeneye tournament. (1st of 16)
* Finishing 1st in the 2007 Goldeneye tournament, likely because the rest of the elite was simply playing catch-up. (See: [[Eddie Lovins]]) and the lack of [[Patrik Nilsson]].
* Finishing 3rd in the 2008 Mario Kart 64 tournament, (3rd of 24) and 4th in the 2008 Goldeneye tournement. (4th of 16)
* Finishing 3rd in the 2008 Mario Kart 64 tournament, after a cinderella run to the final-four.
* Finishing 3rd in the 2009 Mario Kart 64 tournament, (3rd of 16) and 3rd in the 2009 Goldeneye tournament. (3rd of 16, finals appearance)
* Finishing 3rd in the 2009 Mario Kart 64 tournament, and realizing the subsequent heartbreak of losing the finals.
* Finishing 2nd in the 2010 Mario Kart 64 tournament, (2nd of 24), and 3rd in the 2010 Goldeneye tournament. (3rd of 16, one kill away from grand finals)
* Finishing 2nd in the 2010 Mario Kart 64 tournament, and completely choking away the finals on Rainbow Road.
* Finishing 1st in the [http://www.thengamer.com/elite/2009/predictions.php?sort=score 2009 Elite Summer Contest Predictions Standings]. (1st of 41)
* Finishing 2nd in the 2011 Mario Kart 64 tournament with the #1 seed, after a complete slug-fest against [[Nathan Stinson]]. Very close.
* 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 is going for his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Jim checks the elite boards every day, visits the elite chat nightly, and sometimes visits [[Ngamer]] to conduct business. 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.
'''''Reasons why Jimbo is pretty cool:'''''
'''''Reasons why Jimbo could be pretty cool:'''''
* Jimbo is a longtime member of the elite, going back to as early as December 2001.
* He is a longtime member of the elite, going back to as early as December 2001.
* Jimbo is one of the most experienced and prolific drummers around.
* He is a highly experienced and skilled drummer.
* Achieving just under 2000 on Yahoo Games Literati rating system.
* He's not too bad at Goldeneye multiplayer or Mario Kart 64.
* He is one of the most highly knowledgeable NFL and NASCAR fans around, being a pro/lucky sports bettor and avid [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Bay_Packers Green Bay Packers] fan. (OK so I'm basically a complete homer fan)
* Jimbo is one of the most highly knowledgeable NFL and NASCAR fans around, being a pro/lucky sports bettor and avid [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Bay_Packers Green Bay Packers] fan.
'''''Reasons why Jimbo sucks and/or can get annoying:'''''
'''''Reasons why Jimbo sucks and/or can get annoying:'''''
* Thinks he's the greatest Goldeneye multiplayer in the world (when highly caffeinated), and never admits to being worse at a video game (Kart 64 is getting pretty out of hand now as well).
* His notable arrogance can get out of hand sometimes, and he (I) apologizes for ever being like that.
* Owns not one, but TWO station wagons and thinks they are the greatest car design in history.
* He owns and drives a Corvette-powered station wagon, putting him in a standout crowd.
* Also owns a Moped.
* he drives a moped, and texts and drives.
* Is a level 37 Sage poster on GameFAQs.com, and moderator on the elite forums.
* Is a level 37 Sage poster on GameFAQs.com, a highly outdated message board for eliters
* Has tanked every tournament ping pong match in elite history, and was eliminated by [[Liz Mimms]] in 2009 and 2010 during round 1.
* Has tanked every tournament ping pong match in elite history, and was eliminated by [[Liz Mimms]] in 2009 and 2010 during round 1.
* Has an irrational, unhealthy, and outrageous obsession with every aspect of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Titanic RMS Titanic].
* Has an irrational, unhealthy, and outrageous obsession with every aspect of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Titanic RMS Titanic].