Before this hits 10 years, I'd just like to say that this is such an iconic race that I've rewatched so many times and I could not be more greatful that they decided to do this.
YoshiMan4698 He posted a short vlog about a week or two ago explaining why he wasn't posting for three months. In that vlog, he said he couldn't afford to live in Japan anymore and was going to move back to America.
Dudes, this is Battletoads. This is history. But seriously, this race is the best race out of all races that these four guys have done. To say the least. This might actually be the best race on RUclips, really. So: WHOEVER STILL HAVEN'T WATCHED THIS - WATCH IT. WHOEVER HAS WATCHED IT ONCE - WATCH IT AGAIN. WHOEVER HAS WATCHED IT MORE THAN ONCE - WATCH IT ANYWAYS.
Jon apparently can see the future. At 4:29 Jon says that he'll create the achievements "after he's beaten the game". And in a later video, they say when one person wins, they'll all stop. Nice one.
And thus begins one of the greatest versus ever made. Not only did it allow me to find SuperJeenius and Pcull who are both amazing Lets Players. But also enjoy 3 hours of hilarity whenever I'm having a terrible day. Thank you Jon, for the Best-Worst Idea ever.
so is the best-worst idea the worst best idea? or the worst worst idea? or the biggest jump from a terrible idea to awesome outcome... my brain hurts......
Man, I've watched this so many times over and over throughout all these years since the upload date to know exactly every word of this movie. This is such a legendary race that came together the best way possible. I don't think the four of them knew how these videos would've turned out. But I'm truly thankful for the good memories. I always go back to this once in awhile when I need it. Always helps
This was my first exposure to Jake, but, after watching this the first time (when it first came out), I've watched quite a bit of him. And, now, it's really weird to see him screaming and swearing in this.
Sagiri I think he's gone on record to say he's actually ashamed of how angry he got. Granted, he had every reason to be mad (won't spoil why) but he has said that he's embarrassed by his rage in these videos.
The first time I watched this, I was in high school. Now I'm married with a kid and a house coming back to watch these three goobers bang their heads against the wall known as Battletoads.
This is definitely one of the best RUclips series ever. Pcull is probably the funniest, but if any of them weren't in the race it just wouldn't have been the same.
TheRunawayGuys's new Battletoads Arcade playthrough brought me back here. Nearly a decade ago, this race was uploaded, and to this day it's one of my favourite series on RUclips, in general, not just video-game-related.
Yeah I'm doing the same right now, I still cant believe at the time they all genuinely thought that people would hate this/never watch this. I love this series so much even in 2022.
You know, before watching this I never knew about SuperJeenius and PCULL. After watching this, I cannot stop laughing. Also, I've watched this more than 100 times and never get sick of it. I think I have a problem...
Everytime I re-watch this, I hear more commentary that I didn't before. For example, this is like my fifth time watching and I just now heard Jake's "That was an interesting statement" at 6:30. Who knows what else new I shall hear...
nicebigboo True. Battletoads is easily rage inducing, and the fact that it's a race, that must build the pressure. It's like he's gone from Yu Narukami to Hollow Ichigo, or Ratatosk.
Wow this race is a decade old? I've watched this every year since the release of the video. I've been thoroughly entertained every time. Got brought back by the arcade playthrough on TRG this time :)
I want to see NCS challenge Jon to a race of this now, considering he was able to kick butt in this game in less than half the time of this game in his other race.
The fact that PCULL44444 turned into a very well known Zelda speedrunner on Twitch (Patty, is his name), shows how much time has changed within 11 years.
Geez it's like a religion for me to watch this every year! I wonder if this race can be done again with the The Runaway Guys? Or with this cast again (or both lol).
+DoomShadowe it really won't matter to me if he fails (clearly from this video XD) I just want to see the hilarious rage he will be in or frustration along with the group. I don't think I have ever seen chugga raging before even when protonjon's funny dickery antics comes out lol.
I remember watching this last year one night, hurting from a horrible depression wave. It was this series of videos that helped me feel better. I watched all 188 minutes [estimated] that night, trying so hard not to laugh to hard and wake my parents. Thank-you, SuperJeenius, Pcull, CapriSun, and Jon, for this Race.
Still coming back to this race in spring 2018, and this still hasn't gotten old at all. You guys should do a sequel to this race but with the stakes raised. Like either co-op race, or with warps not being allowed.
I find myself returning to this series every so often just because of how awesome it is and also that I'll laugh like a maniac just as hard as I did the first time. I love this.
8 years later and this is still the best idea ProtonJon has ever had
The actual worst idea was clearly Superman 64.
It’s now been over 12 years. Still one of the best ideas Jon’s ever had.
@@lucyarisato6850Cheers to the good ol days. 😢😊❤
@@STARSVeteranCheers
Before this hits 10 years, I'd just like to say that this is such an iconic race that I've rewatched so many times and I could not be more greatful that they decided to do this.
17:28 - "I might not get this warp." - Jake 2012. The worst decision for him ever.
I swear, this race will never get old.
+JordanD1337 why would it ever be old its dope
Never.
Neveeeerrrrrr
I still love watching this crazy race lol.
5th time coming back to this always good
Howdy guys.
Howdy.
I hope you all (or a different group of people) do something like this again
You also doing a rewatch?
Believe it or not this was my first time.
Hello
"Yeah, but you're already there, and that's gonna take me half an hour!"
Oh, Superjeenius, how optimistic you were.
Meanwhile he's in japan living in a paradise of anime and awesome Nintendo stuff
YoshiMan4698 Actually, Superjeenius is moving back to America, so not so much now.
MrMarcwill90 Really? when?
YoshiMan4698 He posted a short vlog about a week or two ago explaining why he wasn't posting for three months. In that vlog, he said he couldn't afford to live in Japan anymore and was going to move back to America.
Dudes, this is Battletoads. This is history.
But seriously, this race is the best race out of all races that these four guys have done. To say the least. This might actually be the best race on RUclips, really. So:
WHOEVER STILL HAVEN'T WATCHED THIS - WATCH IT.
WHOEVER HAS WATCHED IT ONCE - WATCH IT AGAIN.
WHOEVER HAS WATCHED IT MORE THAN ONCE - WATCH IT ANYWAYS.
Leo “Sizzlefrost” Can confirm; 5th rewatch?
@@nicksomethingorother2457 Just your 5th? Do you mean this year or total?
I have never watched this.
...I'm in for a treat, aren't I?
KnivesInAToaster I'm also in for a treat
Yes u r this is the funniest worst idea anyone has ever done
KnivesInAToaster i hope so
To any who have not seen this... you're really missing out
U have no idea
Jon apparently can see the future. At 4:29 Jon says that he'll create the achievements "after he's beaten the game". And in a later video, they say when one person wins, they'll all stop. Nice one.
And thus begins one of the greatest versus ever made. Not only did it allow me to find SuperJeenius and Pcull who are both amazing Lets Players. But also enjoy 3 hours of hilarity whenever I'm having a terrible day. Thank you Jon, for the Best-Worst Idea ever.
so is the best-worst idea the worst best idea? or the worst worst idea? or the biggest jump from a terrible idea to awesome outcome... my brain hurts......
All at once my good friend, all at once. That is of course, the battletoads way.
I sort of knew who Superjeenius was before this, but my eyes were opened to the beautiful person that is Patrick.
This is probably my most re-watched series ever. This never gets old.
I feel 'ya brotha. Watched this like 5 times. Good backround noise + entertainment :)
rankarusu
Yeah I'm glad they did some of the background music from the later game.
Man, I've watched this so many times over and over throughout all these years since the upload date to know exactly every word of this movie. This is such a legendary race that came together the best way possible. I don't think the four of them knew how these videos would've turned out. But I'm truly thankful for the good memories. I always go back to this once in awhile when I need it. Always helps
They each lost a precious part of their souls that day… Except NCS. He became stronger from the ordeal, even enjoying Rat Race.
This was a series so far ahead of it's time.
It's been years and I _still_ laugh when SuperJeenius explodes.
Cap'n Game That's what she said.
***** ...Ouch... Sorry jake.
Man. SuperJeenius was infinitely less calm in the battletoads let's play than he is normally.
kirbystarwarrior Welcome to his checkpoint nightmare. I think you're gonna like it here.
That's just what battletoads does
Which is funny considering Jon is the opposite of calm for most of TheRunawayGuys, and here he’s the calmest!
@@ryandennison8754 he even acknowledges that later
I just realized how perfect that "Oh shit" from SJ was at start of the race
This was my first exposure to Jake, but, after watching this the first time (when it first came out), I've watched quite a bit of him.
And, now, it's really weird to see him screaming and swearing in this.
Sagiri I think he's gone on record to say he's actually ashamed of how angry he got. Granted, he had every reason to be mad (won't spoil why) but he has said that he's embarrassed by his rage in these videos.
Sagiri would you react any differently?
CrypticNazo To what?
Sagiri To battletoads. I think its perfectly natural for someone like him to freak out and rage with a game like this.
Every few years I come back to this. It's just beautiful.
Still rewatching this in 2020, oh how the time flies
The first time I watched this, I was in high school. Now I'm married with a kid and a house coming back to watch these three goobers bang their heads against the wall known as Battletoads.
This wouldn't be half as funny without the achievements.
Also, this must be the third or fourth time I watch it...
Just the 3rd or 4th? I think I've watched it 140 times myself including the 20 times I played Battletoads while "racing" against them.
TheShockninja did you win?
No. I always lose the lead at Clinger Winger even when I am well ahead of Jon. That level is murderous.
@@TheShockninja Have you stopped trying?
I swear, every year I come back to rewatch this lp and it never gets old.
Same.
same
"WHY DO YOU RANDOMLY START SPRINTING AFTER I PUNCH THINGS??? I'M GONNA KILL YOU ALL!!!"
"DUUUDE!"
Holy shit, I just realized, these guys introduced themselves in the order they finished. Spooky.
You Just Had to give that away in the first episode didn't you
Theo andrews But of course.
Count Jack Noire Wow, i never noticed that. The More You Know!
They also start level one in the revers order they finished...
And the order they lose their first life corresponds too... so many odd things happened all at once
12 years, huh... I remember when I was waiting for new episodes to come out. Still some solid entertainment.
This is definitely one of the best RUclips series ever. Pcull is probably the funniest, but if any of them weren't in the race it just wouldn't have been the same.
No, superjeenius is the best, cuz angrish
SuperJeenius rages the most, and they are all hilarious. I just think that Pcull is really really funny in these videos.
The jukebox
Jon: ......
Pcull: *starts singing*
NCS: oh wow
Jake: FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCK
It's a good sign when you can have a debate or argue about who is the funniest out of four people in a video.
This is like my 90th time re-watching this...
Please help.
+B-cuz-I-Kan 5th time here...
+B-cuz-I-Kan I lost count
I use to listen to this ever night when I went to sleep. You know what? I'll do it again.
Actually my 57th time. For real.
I lost count how many times I've watched this LP.
No idea why this was recommended in 2023 but I love rewatching this.
I still keep coming back, even after all of these years..what a great piece of work.
TheRunawayGuys's new Battletoads Arcade playthrough brought me back here. Nearly a decade ago, this race was uploaded, and to this day it's one of my favourite series on RUclips, in general, not just video-game-related.
It’s been 10 years, time to rewatch this for the 100th time.
Yeah I'm doing the same right now, I still cant believe at the time they all genuinely thought that people would hate this/never watch this. I love this series so much even in 2022.
You know, before watching this I never knew about SuperJeenius and PCULL. After watching this, I cannot stop laughing.
Also, I've watched this more than 100 times and never get sick of it. I think I have a problem...
No Mr., everyone who didn't watched this more than 100 times has a problems :/
Hmm... you have a point there.
(goes back to watch it again)
Virtua Kazama I knew of SuperJeenius, and he lead me to the other 3. I never went back.
Btw, not 100, 5 for me
eldercar7 I actually knew of everyone but PCULL. And I still don't feel like I know of PCULL because I never checked out his channel.
Kevin Striker
Same here.
This series is 7 years old and I never tire of it. I give it a run at least once a year.
Everytime I re-watch this, I hear more commentary that I didn't before. For example, this is like my fifth time watching and I just now heard Jake's "That was an interesting statement" at 6:30. Who knows what else new I shall hear...
It's time for the annual rewatch folks.
10 years went pretty fast.........this was an amazing race, a lot of madness, screaming, laughing and crying which is immortalised to this day
SuperJeenius "I never finished that RUclips video!"
Me "This is why you have to watch RUclips videos all-the-way through!"
I feel like some moments of this race should have animations. They would be the BEST. So any animators watching this, get on that! 😉
Have fun, Tom!
People would have fun drawing SuperJeenius’ expression as he breaks the sound barrier.
Wow, hearing Jake swear so much is weird, he's so calm in his own lps.
yeah
***** but in the counter argument battletoads
BATTLETOADS!!! WHY!!! WHY!!!
nicebigboo
True. Battletoads is easily rage inducing, and the fact that it's a race, that must build the pressure. It's like he's gone from Yu Narukami to Hollow Ichigo, or Ratatosk.
Honestly you made the best comment kudos to you and you get a sub and a like!
How many times have I watched this video?
I think I've watched this somewhere past 10 or so times.
Achievement: Your Pain Amuses Me (Watch the video 10 times.)
MissRora Achievement: The Gift that Keeps on Giving (Give a person an achievement.)
MissRora Achievement: Super High School Level Sadism: Watch this playlist once a week.
Count Jack Noire Achievement: Enjoyment (of watching others suffer through battletoads)
imortal333 Achievement: Culture? What? (Listen to the battletoads playlist instead of a playlist of pop culture songs.)
I have no idea how many times I've watched this series, but it's so good it deserves multiple watches even 10+ years later.
It's Time for my annual viewing of the Battletoads Race.
Love coming back to this series every so often, definitely timeless and endlessly hilarious.
"If you're here looking for a good battletoads gameplay.. please don't watch this"
Ptff, sorely mistake good sir! it was great gameplay.
"If you want to watch failure and laughter at other people's expence, you look no further!"
B-cuz-I-Kan quoted ***** ^_^
You are most welcome for me ripping up the old scars, ***** (ps: that goes for you too, Proton Jon) :p
In light of Jake coming back from the dead recently, I realized I hadn't watched this race in quite a while. So checking in from late 2020.
You too?
same lol
Where did Jake come out? I do not have twitch fb twiter so I can not see his posts :)
I watch this entire race at least once a year, it's by far my favourite piece of content on this website.
Man all these memories of watching this whole race while playing the og sky block mod or playing whatever was on my ps2 such good times back then
I really wish there was more of these races with these guys, this is a gold mine and probably still would be a gold mine today
10 years later and I still want to see this animated
10 year anniversary to this. Mind blowing how quickly its gone.
Ten years since this came out... geez how fast time flies lol. Celebrating a decade of the greatest race of all time xD
This is what introduced me to versus.
Here to reminisce on some great times with this race.
It's been a couple years now and I'm excited to rewatch this. And I still remember many of the good parts... so basically the entire thing.
This race got me through a mental break a long time ago. I think it's time to see what it's like when I'm actually in a good state of mind!
Wow this race is a decade old? I've watched this every year since the release of the video. I've been thoroughly entertained every time. Got brought back by the arcade playthrough on TRG this time :)
back for year 11 :)
To think, if Jake had finished that youtube video, we wouldn't have bore witness to his epic struggle with snakes.
"After I've beaten the game" Still gets me that Jon is from the future and knew this before it happened.
Glad I'm not the only one that picked up on that. I thought it was pretty funny.
I mean, he didn't think it would go as badly as it did...
Ah yes, a race that just gets better each time you rewatch it
Seven years and half later and here I am again.
I have watched this race yearly. I enjoy it every time.
22:39 "That's gonna take me half an hour!"
Yeah, Jake, it's gonna take you longer than that...
I want to see NCS challenge Jon to a race of this now, considering he was able to kick butt in this game in less than half the time of this game in his other race.
Jon's also streamed a few attempts without infinite lives so it's still about even
This is such a classic from the golden age of youtube, time for a rewatch
I remember when this came out
I feel old
2024! STILL HERE still re watching every year lol
I like the Minecraft styled achievements, along with the Battletoads hit sfx and it adds a bit of hilarity to this crazed race
Happy 10 years to this great race that will live forever in infamy!
this is like my 40th time watching this series. it never gets old. I kinda want a redux
I danced at the Rat Race music. A dance most unfitting for a 6'3, 245 pounded 30-year old African American male.
XD Coming from a 6,0, 289 Pounded, 24 years old African American male....That's mighty fine good sir! :)
8 years later and this playlist is still number 1 in search results hats off too you masters of battletoads
The fact that PCULL44444 turned into a very well known Zelda speedrunner on Twitch (Patty, is his name), shows how much time has changed within 11 years.
Geez it's like a religion for me to watch this every year! I wonder if this race can be done again with the The Runaway Guys? Or with this cast again (or both lol).
Oh god, can you imagine Chuggaa playing this? Would he be good? They have to bring either Pcull or SuperJeenius back if they do
+DoomShadowe it really won't matter to me if he fails (clearly from this video XD)
I just want to see the hilarious rage he will be in or frustration along with the group. I don't think I have ever seen chugga raging before even when protonjon's funny dickery antics comes out lol.
+Poshie Po Chuggasalt. This happens much much later than this series date, but Chugga is in a livestream and he flips the fuck out. it's hilarious.
Man I want to see that. Is Jon there? His reaction to that would be hilarious as well
+A'Yana Williams oh right he really can flip the hell out. Especially his lost innocence at Mario party XD
I swear, I think it's starting to become New Year's tradition to watch this.
2023, lets go! lol still feel so bad for SuperJeenius
I completed room 4 of the snake level, he would have raged at the last snake. More than already.
I remember watching this last year one night, hurting from a horrible depression wave. It was this series of videos that helped me feel better. I watched all 188 minutes [estimated] that night, trying so hard not to laugh to hard and wake my parents.
Thank-you, SuperJeenius, Pcull, CapriSun, and Jon, for this Race.
This race is timeless, I love this race so much. One of my favorite races bar none and i watch it every so often
It's that Time of year, again.
Cant believe this is 4 years old already...
Is it bad that I only realize how quickly time is slipping away by checking the dates of LP's?
+Ali Morrison His Kaizo stuff is 8 years old... like time pls slow down ;_;
It's sort of become a bi-annual tradition of mine to watch these videos.
I watch this like every 6 months to a year. This is a classic
Ten years on, and this is still a fantastic series. Now to watch it again.
Runaway Guys: Start doing Battletoads Arcade
NCS: **Vietnam flashbacks**
Imagine if they were drunk...
How to successfully play Battletoads:
1. Get a keg of beer
2. Drink until the cartridge turns into a tiny little truck and drives away
Happy 10th anniversary to the best/worst idea ever conceived! Still a classic.
"Video's gonna be all 'Aah! Ogh! Agh! Ogh!'"
So glad Jon could translate for us.
Still coming back to this race in spring 2018, and this still hasn't gotten old at all. You guys should do a sequel to this race but with the stakes raised. Like either co-op race, or with warps not being allowed.
If they didn't use infinite lives.. this would probably be over 30 hours
Watching this back for the 20th time, I sadistically want a Takeshi's Challenge race
Just checking in to see if anyone is watching or rewatching this in 2021?
I personally make a habit to rewatch it at least 3 times a year.
This race has become a yearly tradition to watch for me.
Oh it must be that time of the year again! Time to watch this thing.
"My first mate Fuck Fuk's gonna kill ya, Jon's gonna pay us, and I'm gonna play hopscotch in your chest cavity."
ive watched this lp 100 times and it still doesn't get old XD
I find myself returning to this series every so often just because of how awesome it is and also that I'll laugh like a maniac just as hard as I did the first time. I love this.
8 years later and i still come back to rewatch the whole thing
SPOILER but anyone see the irony in Jake starting first but finishing last and Jon starting last but finishing first?
God, I've lost count how many times I've watched this now.
Oh well
Can't believe its been a decade since this playthrough.
I know right
I never get tired of watching this. It's very entertaining to just have on in the background, listening to their screams of torment.
8 Years later... still coming back to watch this race :)
it's been 10 years