Confessions of a Tetris Addict
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- Опубликовано: 22 май 2011
- Tetris has changed the life of James Clewett, the 1999 world champion. He is now on the brink of finishing a PhD in physics. Here he describes his obsession with the game and where it has led him.
Film by Brady Haran 
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This statistical mechanics PhD student is helping me get my degree in procrastination this evening.
_"IMANENGINEERTESTINGASYSTEM!"_
lol
Lia Hansen Mmmh yeah baby? That sounds nice, how about you test my systems?
I came to this video by mistake and to be completly honest I don't really care about Tetris all that much. However this video captivated me from the first second all the way to the last. James story is really interesting and he seems like a very genuine and insightful guy. The video was very well paced as well. Nice job!
JustSueMe ... is this the most wholesome RUclips comment ever?!?
sadly this video inspired me to dwell into a tetris binge instead of studying for my classes
@@guitsgarcia5446 same
I enjoyed the raw emotion, and story telling James conveyed.
Hahahahah
+victoria pownall ?
+MexicanReformist I thought you were being sarcastic maybe not then...
what a charming nerd!
BOOM! TETRIS FOR JEFF!!!
NECK AND NECK
plot twist: he did it with a quaid well
James is so chill! Love watching the vids he's in.
This really is a great piece of film-making. I came away from this (and the lunatic asylum one) feeling like I knew James a little bit, even though I've never met him. That's quite an amazing thing to achieve through these informal videos.
There's a version of Tetris that was on the Macintosh. It never got officially released but a very polished beta was leaked on the campus of Wesleyan University, so the name "Wesleyan Tetris" stuck. It is Tetris' evil twin. You should try it sometime. It's really odd though. It starts normally enough but then some oddly shaped blocks show up. And the "next piece" indicator lies just often enough to throw you but still stays honest enough of the time that you still NEED to pay attention to it. It gets even MORE sadistic from there. Blocks that you've already placed in previous turns will suddenly and randomly shift. "Need a line block? Here, have a DONUT block!"
That sounds like it would be really frustrating. Where can I play it?
And here I am at midnight watching youtube videos mostly regarding math and numbers.
I thought that I was the only one.
Iain McMullen Also, testing systems.
5 years later and I still come back to watch this video when I want to be cheered up :)
This guy needs to play NES Tetris and compete at the CTWC would love to to see my home country represented by this dude!
Yeah, would love to see him but he wouldn't stand a chance :/
Its a whole different game, classic needs either das or hypertap and i dont think he has the time for that
"Hopefully by this time next year I'll be Dr Clewett" Almost! Just one year off the money. Still great to come back and watch this video so far into the future though. I love listening to people talking about their passion, no matter what it is.
James is a really great guy. I find it amazing that he speaks so openly about his manic depression and how it affected him, all the while being a self-confident and outgoing person that seems to really like himself and what he accomplished so far. All the best to him for his PhD and beyond!
This was a great video/interview to watch!
What an awesome guy James is! Great video
Let's crowdfund him a trip to get the Twin Galaxies record.
oh yeah that exists doesn’t it
BOOM Tetris for Jeff!
And then they say games make you dumb or a loser, look at this guy!!
I don't think that the game made him smarter. But It probably did also not make him dumber, and thats already a good point :D
yup, games either add to your dexterity, make you smarter or do any number of different things to improve your mind :D
John Doe playing tetris actually has postive effects on the brain. It keeps your brain sharp.
What a fantastic video. Thank you for your candour, and your unabashed love for what you do!!
Thank you for this short, yet wonderful insight into James's life as a Tetris addict! Much appreciated 😁
I have never thought of me being good at tetris! :|
What a lovely guy!
This is your best video Brady and I've watched pretty much all of them over the years.
This is one of the best videos from NU. Great guy, great video!
if he'd had a beard he probably would have broken the record
What record?
@@someperson9052 lol
Wow, this is one awesome guy
What a great interview that was, very honest, fun and enligtening. Really enjoyed that.
AWESOME video! :D Enjoyed it a lot! Thanks so much!
The weirdest feeling after this interview was the feeling that this felt the best interview I have ever heard. Most entertaining interviews are full of jokes, losing the value and others are too serious and too deep, albeit being insightful. This felt just right... :)
fascinating personality
This was great :) excellent video Brady. And best of lucks James!
This was surprisingly fascinating and engaging, good work guys.
BOOM! Tetris for Jeff
i want to know if he plays tetris in his dreams. i know when i get into a game like tetris for a little while my brain keeps playing it even when i'm asleep. has it been long enough that he's just over that?
Hey! that's called "Tetris effect". en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetris_effect
awesome! i had no idea it had a name. i wonder if way back like .. blacksmiths had dreams of hammering iron or if this is a more modern effect.
j0nthegreat Many Tetris addicts get the Tetris Effect where they hallucinate Tetris when they are awake.
WARLOCKOFTHEUNDEAD That happens to me, it's so annoying because all the time i see tetrominoes falling down and sometimes it's hard to concentrate.
David Barraza That's bizarre. I build pallets for a grocery, and my coworkers have all compared fitting the boxes together like Tetris. I find my mind fitting cases together all even on days I didn't work...
That was a fascinating watch. Thanks for posting!
Sweet interview, loved it.
the gap made by the j block in the background hurts me so much :(
ikr why tf didn't they just put it 180° the other way
@@valtteri4888 then it would leave a different gap. Should have put it between the S and the T that's on top of the other S.
"then I went away and had a brief spell doing computers in the porn industry which was really bizarre, everybody should do that for a year" me like WHAAAAAAA
the world needs more people like this, no shame, dedicated, real. props.
Fantastic video!! Technically the Prince of Tetris!!
Can he beat Jeff tho?
Jeff Moore would wipe the floor with him
Boom
lovely fella
Excellent documentary Brady !
An incredible story and a very unique individual. Stuff like this is captivating.
The one time Billy Mitchell actually helped someone.
I smashed up my gameboy with a hammer because Tetris pissed me off so much. Those gameboys really were tough.
I consider this as one of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen. Somehow I loved watching every second of it even though I don’t care about Tetris.
I really enjoyed that mate. Glad to see things haven't changed ;-)
Tetris is the best video game .... Ever!
Tetris > GTA V + CoD Ghost + Battlefield 4
agreed
Your mom
Thank you for sharing your story. It truly inspired me. I definitely want to hear more about James!
3 years later, I love how this extended version of the interview had over 10X views compared to the one one 60 symbols. James is a hero. May he someday hold the world record.
Do a new record! Just double it and you'll know you'll be in the books for a LOOOONG time! :D
Someone needs to get this man a TGM board.
This is by far my favorite video on here!!
Thank you for making this video Brady! I loved every second of it! James' story was fascinating! ^_^
What is the name of his game?
I get 10 FPS on low settings with this game
+Ricky Roaster
You may be playing on an oscilloscope.
mikskywalker Is that even a thing xD
Ricky Roaster
I've actually seen videos of people using them as monitors! Someone played doom through one which looked... interesting
mikskywalker Wow
James, your honesty is amazing.
Thanks a lot for this "confession". It's inspired me a lot! Even it's old video if James would see it. Big thanks and I sending salute. His example of how to just start doing what you like even from the scratch would it be Physics degree or Tetris. I myself in the beginning of such journey. Took part time job and most of my money and all my free time spends with teachers to attend Maritime University and become Maritime Engineer one day. Thanks a lot!
I once played tetris for over 60+ hours straight, resulting in over 2000 games played
So all your games were less than 2 minutes?
Wierd flex but ok
I'm not sure how I got here from kangaroo fighting videos.....
Me too!
Definitely go and beat that record officially man! Awesome video
very well spoken.
Really awesome person.
Thanks James.
I wish you the best on your PHD that you are struggling to complete now.
Keep stacking those blocks.
Why is he playing such a shit version of Tetris?
Ben NCM
All versions of tetris are 99% the same.
_x_Mario_x_YT nope. Different rotation systems, leveling rules, tetriminos' colors, next pieces, etc. Obvious one is modern tetris vs classic tetris.
There's quite a noticeable amount of under the hood differences that actually makes a difference.
whatifallpotsinzeldaarecuccos Chill bro. It was an exaggeration.
_x_Mario_x_YT But I was chill.
whatifallpotsinzeldaarecuccos I'm talking about chill with the statistics
this is probably one of the best videos you've made Brady, and certainly the most interesting person you've ever interviewed here on youtube, a massive thumb up, and greetings from poland
This guy is great! Great video!
Very inspiring.
this is the best video you made Brady
Fascinating and inspiring story :) I always play tetris when I need to think!
Great video. I find the music the most addicting part. Just zen out and go.
Love the video, I can imagine the disappointment James felt at 10:45. Really enjoy listening to what James has to say, keep up the good work.
Great film! Very inspiring bio and stories... This James dude is LEGIT!
This guy is so interesting and inspiring. A huge admiration.
I'm glad I found and watched this video, you seem like a great and brilliant person Dr. Clewett!
This man keeps coming up in my recommended. I'm not at all disappointed.
man, its absolutly awesome just sitting back and listening to this guys story. I love stories and this one was a treat
Videos featuring James are hands down the best ones, haha.
This is a really nice little film.
Great video.
what a wonderful video.. I dont play computer games at all, but he leaves me with such a feel good factor, of someone who just enjoys tetris: and is obviously completely self aware. Terrific !
I thought very heartening his comment right at the end about it being the perfect computer game with no violence.. as a reflecltion on his genuinly gentle character. the world needs more people like him !
I really enjoye that mate. Glad to see things haven't changed ;-)
amazing video !!!
awesome job on the tetris man!
Great piece!
Lovely little biographical works; best of luck to you, fella!
cool story bro.
no seriously that was a cool story. i realy enjoyed this video. all the best!!
This was surprisingly inspiring.
There's something incredibly beautiful about this video and James's story.
Really nice guy in my perspective, way to go!
This guy is really inspiring. Half of what he said applies to my personal life. Amazing.
You're just so awesome. Really. Just so awesome.
I really enjoyed this video! James, you're a pretty awesome fellow! :)
This was just... Well, in lack of better words to use: Awsome, to watch.
This might been the best thing i´ve seen on the internet for sevral years, and i bet sevral years to come.
If this was a book or movie, i would had bought it. If i had the chanse to go to an lecture(?) about this man and topic, i would pay good money for it.
Great work Numberphile, you´ve done something extra-ordinary here!
(Sorry for terrabad English, but it is not my native language).
great vid. Inspiring. I took notes.
This was incredibly fun to watch, im plesantly suprised :D
wish he was my stat physics lecturer. such an awesome lad.
absolutely fascinating!
James vs Jonas
The ultimate Tetris game. I want to watch that!
awesome video
Your story really inspired me.