From time to time I get a reminder that the children are alright. Certain, they’re gonna be dealing with among the worst financial hardships in reminiscence after AI replaces our jobs and capitalism finishes ruining the whole lot else, however apparently they’ll be straight-up vibing because the world burns. The most recent reminder of this comes from DJ “OG Child” Dodd, a 15-year-old aggressive Tremendous Smash Bros. Melee participant who took a selfie in the course of a match. Iconic, actually.
Dodd performs Jigglypuff on the GameCube crossover brawler, and competed in a event at Tremendous Smash Con in Chantilly, Virginia on August 11. The occasion gathered gamers from all over the world to play each iteration of Nintendo’s crossover fighter, from the unique Nintendo 64 sport to Tremendous Smash Bros. Final on the Swap. There are many VODs from the present on-line, however I wish to draw your consideration to this one, through which Dodd’s Jigglypuff went up towards Sushi’s Peach.
Dodd’s Jigglypuff is a menace, and his counterplay towards Peach is enjoyable to observe. However I gotta give the child props for not solely successful the battle, however popping off on stream each by evident into the digicam a number of occasions and by snapping a selfie midmatch whereas Peach was between spawns. Aggressive play is a enjoyable viewing expertise, however I additionally discover it pleasant to observe it unfold with some swagger and theatrics. The commentators referred to as the transfer “content-pilled,” however I name it “a serve.”
Based on smashdata.gg, Dodd in the end positioned 129 within the 860-person event, however I hope to see him present up with extra antics in future tournaments, as he’s been doing work within the scene for the previous two years and has positioned within the high 10 at a number of tournaments. The commentators right here even say within the match that this child could possibly be the way forward for Melee, so I’m rooting for you, king.
