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The '''Wombo Combo''' refers to both a video in the [[competitive]] ''Smash'' community and the finishing combo featured in this video. Stemming from a doubles match in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' featuring commentary by {{Sm|HomeMadeWaffles}}, {{Sm|Phil}}, and {{Sm|Mango}} in response to a combo started by {{sm|SilentSpectre}} and {{Sm|Tang}} against {{Sm|Zhu}}, the video later became an internet phenomenon, and one of the most famous videos in Smash history. | The '''Wombo Combo''' refers to both a video in the [[competitive]] ''Smash'' community and the finishing combo featured in this video. Stemming from a doubles match in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' featuring commentary by {{Sm|HomeMadeWaffles}}, {{Sm|Phil}}, and {{Sm|Mango}} in response to a combo started by {{sm|SilentSpectre}} and {{Sm|Tang}} against {{Sm|Zhu}}, the video later became an internet phenomenon, and one of the most famous videos in Smash history. | ||
== | ==Background== | ||
[[File:RealLifeWomboCombo.png|thumb|The Wombo Combo's namesake.]] | |||
Contrary to what the video's commentary might imply, and based on the commentary of the previous match of the set, the term "Wombo Combo" was initially a generic term used to refer to either a combo of Fox's Shine to an immediate up smash (which by itself is technically demanding and reasonably impressive) or any particularly impressive team combo. However, once the combo occurred and was seen to contain both these elements, all previous connotations of the term became antiquated. | |||
The term "Wombo Combo" itself reportedly originates from a pizza formerly offered by the chain "{{s|wikipedia|Round Table Pizza}}". In fittingly grandiose style, the pizza features various uncommon toppings, including artichoke hearts and green onions. | |||
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==The match== | |||
The Wombo Combo was performed during losers' semifinals at the regional tournament {{Trn|SCSA West Coast Circuit}} on December 6th, 2008. The deciding game of the set took place on {{SSBM|Battlefield}}, with SilentSpectre (as {{SSBM|Captain Falcon}}) and Tang (as {{SSBM|Fox}}) fighting against {{Sm|Lucky}} and Zhu (both as Fox) in doubles. Near the end of the match, Lucky was KOed by SilentSpectre's [[up smash]], giving the latter and Tang a significant stock advantage; they both had two stocks apiece, while Zhu had only one left. | The Wombo Combo was performed during losers' semifinals at the regional tournament {{Trn|SCSA West Coast Circuit}} on December 6th, 2008. The deciding game of the set took place on {{SSBM|Battlefield}}, with SilentSpectre (as {{SSBM|Captain Falcon}}) and Tang (as {{SSBM|Fox}}) fighting against {{Sm|Lucky}} and Zhu (both as Fox) in doubles. Near the end of the match, Lucky was KOed by SilentSpectre's [[up smash]], giving the latter and Tang a significant stock advantage; they both had two stocks apiece, while Zhu had only one left. | ||
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SilentSpectre and Tang went on to top the losers' bracket and made it to the grand finals against {{Sm|Mango}} and {{Sm|PsychoMidget}}; however, they ultimately lost and finished second place in the tournament. | SilentSpectre and Tang went on to top the losers' bracket and made it to the grand finals against {{Sm|Mango}} and {{Sm|PsychoMidget}}; however, they ultimately lost and finished second place in the tournament. | ||
== | ==In popular culture== | ||
The video documenting the combo quickly became popular in the ''Smash'' community due to both the combo itself and the absurdity of the commentary. The video would also go on to become popular in other communities on the internet and reach the status of an [http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/wombo-combo internet meme]. The video was praised for the humorous reactions that can be at least partially applied to a wide variety of other games, coining such phrases as "Where you at?!", "Happy feet!", "That ain't Falco", and "Get yo' ass whooped!". The commentary has since been applied to other videos to make them more humorous, such as [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeitijKtPSA scenes from the ''Pokémon'' anime] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAs1glAu83g multiple] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq_ko9evS4o videos] related to baseball. In addition, several {{s|wikipedia|multiplayer online battle arena}} games, including ''{{s|wikipedia|League of Legends}}'' and ''{{s|wikipedia|Dota 2}}'', have [http://massively.joystiq.com/2013/11/14/the-summoners-guidebook-avoiding-lols-wombo-combos/ incorporated the term] "wombo combo" to refer to several teammates using extremely powerful attacks to damage an opponent with no chance of escape. The commentary has been uttered in almost every competitive game since its inception at least once. | |||
The original Wombo Combo video, uploaded by Lumpycpu on December 8th, 2008, has attained over | The original Wombo Combo video, uploaded by Lumpycpu on December 8th, 2008, has attained over 21 million views on [[YouTube]], a testament to the enduring popularity of the video. The VOD of the full game on {{Sm|HomeMadeWaffles}}'s channel is the most viewed competitive ''Melee'' game on YouTube, with 1.2 million views.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://youtu.be/hSZo9HUtSbk?t=65|title=What Are The Most Watched Melee Sets of All Time? GG Melee Trivia with Toph}}</ref> | ||
As | As another reference to the original video, Zhu's [https://www.youtube.com/user/hylianlord/ current YouTube channel] is named "Poor Zhu". | ||
=="Sequels" to the Wombo Combo== | =="Sequels" to the Wombo Combo== | ||
Owing to the continued | Owing to the continued popularity and longevity of the original video, attempts to recreate the Wombo Combo have been performed over the years, both with the original parties responsible and unofficially with unrelated individuals. None of these sequel videos, however, have attained the popularity of the original video. | ||
===Wombo Combo 2=== | ===Wombo Combo 2=== | ||
A later reenactment of the Wombo Combo occurred during the second grand finals game between SilentSpectre and Tang against Phil and Falcomist on [[Corneria]], at CGC @ SFSU IX(9) (Bi-Weeklies). It is the only Wombo Combo video that didn't take place on Battlefield, and features Replicate as a commentator instead of Phil and Mango. | A later reenactment of the Wombo Combo occurred during the second grand finals game between SilentSpectre and Tang against Phil and Falcomist on [[Corneria]], at CGC @ SFSU IX(9) (Bi-Weeklies). It is the only Wombo Combo video that didn't take place on Battlefield, and features Replicate as a commentator instead of Phil and Mango. | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Team wobble]] | *[[Team wobble]] | ||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||