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+{{Cquote|Happy Feet! Wombo Combo! That ain't Falco. That ain't Fal-[screaming] Where you at? Where you at? Where you at? Oh! Oh my God, Wombo Combo! Oh! Get yo ass whooped!|cite={{Sm|HomeMadeWaffles}} and {{Sm|Phil}}, 2008}}
+[[File:WomboCombo.gif|thumb|275px|The original Wombo Combo.]]
+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.
-[[Image:WomboCombo.gif|thumb|The Wombo Combo.]]
+==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 '''Wombo Combo''' refers to both a combo and a video from the [[competitive]] ''Smash'' community. The video itself is from a California tournament with commentary by [[Smasher:HomeMade Waffles|HomeMade Waffles]], [[Smasher:Phil|Phil]], and [[Smasher:Mango|Mango]] in response to an impromptu combo started by Silent Spectre and Tang against Zhu.
+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.
+{{clr}}
-==Origin==
+==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 "accidentally" performed on [[Battlefield (SSBM)|Battlefield]] by [[Smasher:Silent_Spectre|Silent Spectre]] ([[Captain Falcon (SSBM)|Captain Falcon]])/[[Smasher:Tang|Tang]] ([[Fox (SSBM)|Fox]]) from the green [[team]] and used on [[Zhu]], who was on the blue team with {{Sm|Lucky}}, and both were playing as Fox. Zhu's partner, {{Sm|Lucky}}, was KO'd shortly beforehand and thus the match became a 2 vs. 1. The combo consisted of a constant [[grab release]] followed up with a final combo culminating in a [[Knee Smash]] that did 77% damage to KO Zhu and end the match. SS and Tang went on to top the loser's bracket and push the grand finals to a second set where they ultimately lost to {{Sm|Mango}} and {{Sm|PsychoMidget}}.
+The combo itself began after Zhu poorly spaced two [[back aerial]]s; the first one hit SilentSpectre for negligible damage, while the second one missed completely. Capitalizing on the mistake, Tang performed a [[grab release]], opening up a massive combo consisting of multiple grabs and throws by SilentSpectre and up smashes from Tang, ultimately culminating in Tang's [[Reflector (Fox)|Shine]] to up smash into SilentSpectre's [[Knee Smash]] to KO Zhu. Within the span of only seven seconds, Zhu's damage had gone from 0% to 77%, and he and Lucky were knocked out of the tournament.
-The combo video later became extremely popular in other communities on the Internet, not just the ''Smash'' community; this is due to the video's humorous reactions that can be partially applied to a wide variety of other games, coining such phrases as "That ain't Falco!", and "Get yo' ass whooped!". The commentary has since been applied to other videos to give them humor value; for example, a modified "You mad 'cause I'm stylin' on you" video was later uploaded with commentary from the Wombo Combo video, where Mango, Phil, and HomeMadeWaffles yell their signature quotes as a fight breaks out when the talking man opposite the one in front of the camera is punched.
+Shortly before the combo, the commentating team of HomeMadeWaffles, Phil, and Mango made snide remarks about Zhu's predicament, such as "poor Zhu", "Happy Feet?", and "that ain't Falco!", ironically referencing Zhu's series of Falco-themed combo videos entitled "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tjU7Rb6rQ0 Happy Feet]". As the combo began, however, all three degenerated into constant yelling, with HomeMadeWaffles screaming the now-infamous phrase "Where you at?!" into the microphone several times as the match ended. After the end of the match, the stunned response of the smashers taking part in the match, as well as the observers, can be heard in the background.
-The combo is named after a pizza from the pizza chain "[[wikipedia:Round Table Pizza|Round Table Pizza]]". Based on the commentary from the previous match of the set, the term "Wombo Combo" was also used before the match as one of two things: the combo of [[Reflector]] to [[up smash]], or any impressive team combo. Of course, once the combo occured, any previous connotations were completely forgotten, with the term now exclusively referring to this specific combo.
+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 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 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==
+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===
-A later reenactment of the Wombo Combo was during a match between SS and Tang vs. Phil + Falcomist on [[Corneria]]. The tournament that this event was taken was in the CGC @ SFSU IX(9) (Bi-Weeklies) Grand Finals 2.2 in San Francisco, CA. The date that this was taken was 05/02/09. The commentary was by HomeMadeWaffles and Replicate.
+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.
+===Lunch money combo===
+The '''lunch money combo''' was performed in the third game of winner's finals between SilentSpectre and Tang against {{Sm|Shroomed}} and {{Sm|DP}} on Battlefield, at CGC @ SFSU XIII(13). Like the previous two videos, HomeMadeWaffles provided the majority of the commentary, though this time, he was assisted by {{Sm|Darrell}}.
+===The Alliance combo===
+Commonly considered the European version of the Wombo Combo, the UGS combo was done by {{Sm|Armada}} ({{SSBM|Peach}}) and {{Sm|Aniolas}} ({{SSBM|Sheik}}) on a {{SSBM|Falco}} on Battlefield. A remixed video was later made, featuring audio from the original Wombo Combo video.
-This sequel is the only Wombo Combo video to not take place on Battlefield.
+===10 Year Anniversary rematch===
+{{Trn|Wombo Combo: 10 Year Anniversary}} was a super regional ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' tournament that was held in Oakland, California on December 8th, 2018. The tournament was a celebration of the 10 year anniversary of the original Wombo Combo. A special "Wombo Combo Rematch" between SilentSpectre and Tang against Zhu and Lucky was planned to be played at the event, but was altered to a 2v1 between SilentSpectre and Tang against Zhu due to Lucky's inability to attend the event, with Zhu given 8 stocks. SilentSpectre and Tang won 3 games to 1.
-===Lunch money combo===
+===An appearance in another game===
-The lunch money combo was performed in a match between SS/Tang vs [[Smasher:Shroomed|Shroomed]]/D.P on Battlefield (the same stage as the original Wombo Combo). The tournament that this event was taken was in the CGC @ SFSU XIII(13) Winners Finals 1.3 in San Francisco, CA. The date that this event was taken was 11/7/09. The commentary was by HMW and Darrell.
+In ''Completing the Mission'' of ''The Henry Stickmin Collection'', "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRmh-FebebE Wombo Combo]" is the final winning option of the route ''Capital Gains''. To add to the reference, Henry's friend Ellie even says "Happy feet!", and Henry creates his own version of the [[Falcon Punch]].
+==Gallery==
+<center>
+<gallery>
+File:Wombo Combo 2.gif|The Wombo Combo 2
+File:Lunch Money Combo.gif|The lunch money combo
+File:UGS Team Combo.gif|The UGS combo
+</gallery>
+</center>
+==See also==
+*[[Team wobble]]
-===The UGS combo===
+==References==
-Commonly considered the European version of the Wombo Combo, the UGS combo was done by [[Smasher:Armada|Armada]] ([[Peach (SSBM)|Peach]]) and [[Smasher:Aniolas|Aniolas]] ([[Sheik (SSBM)|Sheik]]) on a [[Falco (SSBM)|Falco]] on Battlefield (note the connection to the quote "That ain't Falco!" from the original video). A remixed video was later made, featuring audio from the original Wombo Combo video.
+{{reflist}}
 ==External links==
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 **[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A60AjGrwEyo The entire match including the Wombo Combo]
 **[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o66U-6C58SY The first match of that set]
-*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm378svyOL8 Wombo Combo 2]
+**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taGuLP8YmS0 Synced audio and full volume version]
-*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdTXgbGFDKM Lunch Money Combo]
+*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tm1ep3jfeg 10 Year Anniversary rematch VOD]
-*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJj_5EZyi34 UGS Combo]
+{{Significant events}}
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+[[Category:Videos]]