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| [[Image:Jimandkarl.JPG|thumb|Jimbo and Aussie-legend Karl Jobst at the 2012 Virginia meet.]] | | [[Image:Jimandkarl.JPG|thumb|Jimbo and Aussie-legend Karl Jobst at the 2012 Virginia meet.]] |
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− | '''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 continues to be an active member of the [[Goldeneye]] community. With the recent addition of [http://www.twitch.tv/goldenjimbo007 twitch.tv], Jimbo's channel has become one of the more popular streams to watch for [[Eliters]]. Jimbo is currently ranked 12th in points, and 11th in time. | + | '''Jim "Jimbo" Barrett''' (born March 17, 1988, in Green Bay, Wisconsin) is historically one of the most obnoxious 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 continues to be an active member of the [[Goldeneye]] community. With the recent addition of [http://www.twitch.tv/goldenjimbo007 twitch.tv], Jimbo's channel has become one of the more popular streams to watch for [[Eliters]]. Jimbo is currently ranked 12th in points, and 11th in time. Jimbo resides in Green Bay Wisconsin, has a full time job, lives with his girlfriend [[Rachel]], and is going for his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Jimbo checks [http://elite.speedrunwiki.com/forum/index.php the elite boards] every day, visits the [http://the-elite.net/chat.html elite chat] nightly, and sometimes visits [[Ngamer]] to conduct business. Jimbo has attended every major American meet held since 2007, including all Virginia meets, the Michigan 2009 meet, the Florida 2010 meet, the Michigan 2010 meet, and countless Minnesota meets since then. |
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| + | Jimbo's main notable gaming and Elite achievements include: |
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| * 3 official career UNTIED [[Goldeneye]] world records, and 26 official TIED world records. | | * 3 official career UNTIED [[Goldeneye]] world records, and 26 official TIED world records. |
− | * Being ranked <b>3rd</b> on the [http://rankings.the-elite.net/goldeneye Goldeneye rankings] for over a year for points and time, (February 2004 to March 2005), and is currently ranked in the top 12. | + | * Being ranked <b>3rd</b> on the [http://rankings.the-elite.net/goldeneye Goldeneye rankings] for over a year for points and time, (February 2004 to March 2005), and being currently ranked in the top 12. |
− | * Having administrative privileges on the Elite's main page and is a moderator on the [http://elite.speedrunwiki.com/forum/index.php?board=3.0 General Chat] and [http://elite.speedrunwiki.com/forum/index.php?board=2.0 Goldeneye forums], also holding about 10 years of "seniority". | + | * Having administrative privileges on the Elite's main page and moderator privileges on the [http://elite.speedrunwiki.com/forum/index.php?board=3.0 General Chat] and [http://elite.speedrunwiki.com/forum/index.php?board=2.0 Goldeneye forums]. |
| * Regularly updating the Elite's [http://www.the-elite.net/ front page] with relevant information and insight on the best players currently setting world records, and statistics on each news update! | | * Regularly updating the Elite's [http://www.the-elite.net/ front page] with relevant information and insight on the best players currently setting world records, and statistics on each news update! |
| * 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 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]]. |
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| * Finishing 2nd in the 2011 Mario Kart 64 tournament with the #1 seed, after a complete slug-fest against [[Nathan Stinson]]. Very close. Also landed the spiral shortcut on Rainbow Road along with 11 others this year. | | * Finishing 2nd in the 2011 Mario Kart 64 tournament with the #1 seed, after a complete slug-fest against [[Nathan Stinson]]. Very close. Also landed the spiral shortcut on Rainbow Road along with 11 others this year. |
| * Finishing 3rd in the 2012 Mario Kart 64 tournament with the #2 seed, and 3rd in the Goldeneye tournament, becoming the first man since the introduction of the Virginia meet to make the finals in BOTH games. | | * Finishing 3rd in the 2012 Mario Kart 64 tournament with the #2 seed, and 3rd in the Goldeneye tournament, becoming the first man since the introduction of the Virginia meet to make the finals in BOTH games. |
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− | 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 [http://elite.speedrunwiki.com/forum/index.php the elite boards] every day, visits the [http://the-elite.net/chat.html elite chat] nightly, and sometimes visits [[Ngamer]] to conduct business. Jimbo has attended every major American meet held since 2007, including all Virginia meets, the Michigan 2009 meet, the Florida 2010 meet, the Michigan 2010 meet, and countless Minnesota meets since then.
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| '''''Reasons why Jimbo could be pretty cool:''''' | | '''''Reasons why Jimbo could be pretty cool:''''' |
− | * He is a longtime member of the-elite, going back to as early as December 2001. | + | * He is a longtime contributing member of the Elite, going back to as early as December 2001. |
− | * He is one of the most social and involved [[eliters]], always staying in touch with many people consistently. | + | * He is one of the most social and involved [[eliters]]; he attends meets, is an AIM chatter, a twitch chatter, and a frequent board poster. |
| * He is a highly experienced and skilled drummer, taking influences from his favorite drummers Neil Peart (Rush), Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan (Avenged Sevenfold), and Danny Carey (Tool) | | * He is a highly experienced and skilled drummer, taking influences from his favorite drummers Neil Peart (Rush), Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan (Avenged Sevenfold), and Danny Carey (Tool) |
− | * While historically arrogant and quite trollish, Jimbo is insanely good at [[Goldeneye]] multiplayer and a "top 5 item user" in the world at Mario Kart 64 ([[Bryan Bosshardt]]). | + | * While historically arrogant and quite trollish, Jimbo is actually good at [[Goldeneye]] multiplayer and a "top 5 item user" in the world at Mario Kart 64. (Source:([[Bryan Bosshardt]]).) |
| * 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) | | * 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) |
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| '''''Reasons why Jimbo sucks and/or can get annoying:''''' | | '''''Reasons why Jimbo sucks and/or can get annoying:''''' |
− | * His notable arrogance can get out of hand sometimes, but that's just that competitive fire! (so he says) | + | * His notable self-loathing rage can reach levels that are unbearable to some passive gamers. |
| * He owns and drives a Corvette-powered station wagon, putting him in a standout crowd. | | * He owns and drives a Corvette-powered station wagon, putting him in a standout crowd. |
| * He drives a moped, and texts and drives. | | * He drives a moped, and texts and drives. |
| * Is a level 37 Sage poster on GameFAQs.com, a highly outdated message board for [[eliters]]. | | * 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. Jimbo has extended his record to 0-8 in elite history. | | * Has tanked every tournament ping pong match in elite history, and was eliminated by [[Liz Mimms]] in 2009 and 2010 during round 1. Jimbo has extended his record to 0-8 in elite history. |
− | * Has an irrational, unhealthy, and outrageous obsession with every aspect of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Titanic RMS Titanic] and the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks.
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| == Playing Host == | | == Playing Host == |
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| [[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?]] |
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− | 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 "'''[[Ritch]]'''" Tom, who attended 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! |
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− | *Sleeps with a stuffed cow
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− | *Hates cats, loves dogs
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− | *Loves only the ugliest, hairiest dogs in existence
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− | *Cares very little about the Packers, while dating the most hardcore Packers fan in Green Bay
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− | *Has no interest in NASCAR, while dating a guy who's watched almost every race since 1994
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− | *Thinks Mario has the vocabulary of a 3 year old
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| == External Links == | | == External Links == |
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