Why are you reacting to the vanilla Smash Brothers documentary when you could be reacting to Chillin reacting to himself reacting to the documentary

I'm glad that Zero decided to retire, he looks much more happier and relaxed making content on KZfaq

To be honest fan culture in America is pretty awful. If you’re perceived as the best and you lose, suddenly you're trash. If you beat the best everyone adores you and the cycle repeats. Every victory is negated by one failure. No respect for time or effort put in because people don’t see it, and I’ll never get over that.

But lets be real, we need to give props to hungrybox, he has put up with hate from the entire community for so many years and he wasn’t even winning yet. Then when he finally became the best he got even more hate. He is so strong for being able to put up with it for literally 10 years.

Honestly underdog routing is something that seems like a big america thing. America loves the underdog story. Underdog story is just what we love, Like Rocky

Player: wins Community: you are toxic

ZeRo- I don’t understand the underdog mentality Also ZeRo- 13 year old prodigy beats pro player

Being at the top is dangerous! Have you ever read Pokemon Adventures? When Red is the champion, he accepts ALL challenges. Before you know it, the Elite 4 challenges him with the intent to murder him!

I refused to drink my coffee and eat my peanut butter sandwich until I saw this on my feed.

Zero spits some mad facts about himself and his ideas. It really shows how much he understands smash and even life in general. Extremely happy to see him be successful.

I used to want to be "the best Sheik in Ultimate" but seeing how cringey and toxic the smash community is I'd rather play for fun now. People really spend all their days complaining instead of going in the lab and learning to get around shit. If you got time to cry, you got time to try

"this is why I quit smash tournaments" "what I hate about myself" *recent allegations* welp apparently these titles had more than one meaning in hindsight now

Dude I love your opinion and your side of the story, plz do more.

If there's another Smash Game Sakurai will probably have a mental meltdown lol

3:55 that is exactly why I always rooted for zero in sm4sh. I wanted to see how long he would be able to keep his streak going with everyone studying him and gunning to take him down. Always made him the underdog in my eyes.

You did the right thing ZeRo. It looks like you really enjoy what your life is now and the accomplishments of the past are still there. Keep it at bro!

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smash tournaments are so loud that you might as well become deaf to get an advantage lmao

i completely understand why you left compettitve smash and I respect you for doing so your health is way more important than continuing to deal with a toxic ass community. btw I love the persona 5 music you've been playing in the background in some of your videos

400 smashers in the same space for a week. Imagine how bad that would smell

Reasons why Zero quit: haters

ZeRo in his old thimbnails: OcO ZeRo in his thumbnails now: o_o

Trash talk to Feeling like the most hated is the most powerful combo you can perform.

I totally get that loss of motivation when you feel like you won’t get better at something. I had some bouts of that recently with my own hobbies and it really drained my motivation. Every failure was confirmation of that in my eyes, but in reality, I failed just as much before my self perceived “peak”. At the end of the day, you gotta do what you enjoy. Whatever that is, even if you have low points in it, you will always improve with time as long as the passion is there

This is your second best type of content, I really like you exploring the origin of competitive smash. But nothing will beat Billy content

Lowkey, WIFE was the leffen of that era. He lived in an anime too lol

I personally always rooted for the one on top because them winning means there's consistency. If a different person wins each major, it feels like there's no definitive best player and everyone just has on and off days. If the same person wins 50 majors in a row, it means there's a player consistently beating every other top player. You'll always remember the huge upsets where a god falls, but in the end, it's still the god that's considered a god, a fucking legend.

Zero I love your videos I feel like you killing the game rn.

People don't cheer for the underdog because it's "harder" for them; people cheer for the underdog because they are more relatable to the average person. Most of us are average joes, wishing or striving to be the best and know most of us won't make it. So when we see someone, who we feel is similar, actually win, we can empathize with that person.

These are the kinds of videos that quell my months of delusion that i could ever have the time or the autism to compete at top levels in smash...

PLEASE release more of these. I'm addicted to the documentary but your version with the added context and personality makes it 100x better! I can't wait for the next episode!!

Zero’s mustache looks like 2 dogs kissing each other

I really like how you push the idea of putting your foot down and getting yourself out of an atmosphere that you're not comfortable in. It's a lot harder to do for most people than they realize, especially when it involves something that takes up most of your life. Loving your content, ZeRo. Keep up the good work, my man

Can't believe there's plebs that insult ZeRo just because he was the best player of Smash 4, they're just sadistic losers, glad ZeRo is happy now.

You have such an interesting perspective. You have the experience of being the best, and how it goes to come down from it. You know how all these things go, and it's so cool to hear how these experiences are for you. Theres so few that have your expertise, and even fewer willing to review and talk about these times how you do. Its truly amazing.

Yo been loving this series from your perspective, I've seen the documentary many times and always love the "real talk" sides of fighting gamers as it gives a glimpse into what led to making a player who they really are as a person. Good shit Zer0, keep it up man.

I think the competitive scene for gaming in general is very toxic. Hell, boxing and UFC isn't even nearly as toxic. And I think it has to do with just how broad the community is. It can appeal to the lowest common denominator. I'm talking bout you LTG

Feel like zero is gonna get really emotional in the M2K episode

Honestly, this series is probably my favourite thing to watch in youtube recently. I only joined the ssb community when Smash 4 was released, and just this year I'm starting to understand the melee scene. I always knew about the documentary, but never actually watched it, so watching you talking about it, giving extra info, backstage view and whatnot is really cool, specially because you were the best player in the first smash game I ever played seriously. Keep going, ZeRo, you're awesome, and this series is really good.

Zero, we really do love your reactions to the history of Smash, you provide so much insight into it that it's really quite heartwarming or downright hilarious. So please keep doing them, albeit spaced out with other cool content that you like doing : )

Sup zero. keep it up homie

Love your content bro! Do what you want to do. Don't feel pressured to go to tournaments if you don't want to.

you better make the next episode bro

I wish the whole smash community was more like the Japanese one.

People root for the person against ZeRo during the streak cause they are the “underdog” Then me rooting for ZeRo wanting him to continue the streak and kick everyone’s ass since the crowds against him

"so many times, it happens too fast; you trade your passion for glory"

You have a new subscribe from me. I played smash but didn't really knew it could have been competitive til 3 years ago I found one of your tourney videos, my friends didn't like you and they had their reasons, but the you play, shocked me and not only you but other players like Esam, and hungry box, I know I haven't been around that long but you've been very chill and the villian story of your adventure in smash community and tourney is very interesting and inspiring lol I wish you'd have continue your competitive life but you also didn't seem happy so I'm also glad you're happier where you are rn. Thanks, Zero.

I really enjoyed this video, watching such a well made documentary with such an interesting story plus a person as charismatic as zero giving his opinion on the topic. Idk, I thought this was really high quality content. Keep it up bro

I would very much enjoy an episode 5 of this series! Here's some engagement ZeRo :)

I mean, giving into the haters is almost giving them what they want. I’d love to see you in tournaments again because you’re an amazing player and could easily be the best in the world again. I understand why you quit, but you definitely still have fans!

Yes Zeroooo! I would love to hear your insight on the next videos. As a player who only started at the end of smash 4s life, these videos make me really happy, lesrning about the culture of our community. I also am very happy that you are feeling better in your life! Keep being happy!!

I’d love to see you cover the rest of the smash doc, it’s a great series and getting your insight/commentary on it makes it even better. Keep it up Zero!!

Si

I just love the ZeRo outro😂😂

Haven't been in smash community for almost 7 months and since my last Zero video. KZfaq algorithm brought you back into my life zero and I'm liking the content! You also look like you lost weight! Happy New years zero!

I'd love to see the next epiodes! I've been super loving hearing and learning about the History Of Conpetitive Smash.

Gee it's the same everywhere. People look at being a competetive pro with such bright eyes, commit, then get hit with what it's and the people are really like and lose their passion. It's heartbreaking, really :/

Zero asking for us to tell him if he should do Episode 5 and 6 made me chuchle. Bro, this is the best series I've seen in a while. Finally something to watch primarly and focused instead of letting KZfaq run on my second monitore while I play World of Warcraft.

I have been seeing you play a few smash games and my impression was that you had a great passion for it. Man I could even support you because your positive vibe shows. Your that kind of guy that I want you to do your best...win or lose. I actually play my hardest because of what you did.

Yes, episode 5 please, these are so interesting and your commentary adds a lot of insight.

I hope they make another smash documentary about the events after the first one. So much happened, and if the quality was the same, it would truly be amazing

I need Zero to just make a podcast. Could listen to him all day.

Loving the series ZeRo! I really like the extra narration and context you add, especially as someone newer to the community.

Thanks for bringing the documentary to a wider audience Zero. I love the original, so it's really cool to know that new people are learning the history, and also get your view of the history at the same time.

How to piss off smash competitive community: start a community that does tournaments with items that's completely positive

watching you today talking about how KZfaq is your passion and your favorite thing to do really broke my heart i think the things you did are really a small thing compared to how many people you made happy every day itll probably be hard for the people to forgive you and even harder for you to forgive yourself but please come back zero

I love how a lot of your recent videos have been trending lately! Keep up the amazing work ZeRo!

I think one of the parts that makes this series so enjoyable is that we get some insight into the documentary from a smash veteran. Zero knew a lot of these people and we get his perspective. Like yeah it’s a reaction video, but it’s one of the most reaction video series a I’ve seen versus some random guy who laughs at random videos.

Is nobody going to talk about that Wife doesn't even recall his loss correctly, they weren't even on the windmill portion of pokemon stadium

Zero's guide to get smash out of his life: Step 1. STOP PLAYING TOURNAMENTS Step 2. Become a full time smash-tuber and streamer Step 3. Start reacting to smash videos Step 4. Stop playing smash Step 5. Stop reacting to smash Step 6. PROFIT

Let's see your take on the rest of it! Love these videos. Hope you do stuff beyond the documentary too. Your perspective is really interesting

I would love for you to continue this series! I've seen it 2x before but its so cool to get your perspective on the entire melee scene as someone who was there!

@zero do you think people would still be cheering against you if you announced you were coming back? Just curious what your perception is. As an outsider I feel like the comeback would inspire people to cheer for you.

I can see why Zero doesn’t root for the “underdog” because everyone wanted them to win when he was on top lol

Loving the series, I watched this documentary several times in the past, but its been nice to watch your take on the melee story Zero. Looking forward to the next one.

Definitely keep covering the documentary :) And I hope you find content outside of Smash to make and be successful with, ZeRo.

"If you lose or dont show up to a money match, u will be humiliated for life"...... YOU HEAR THAT VERLISIFY 🤣🤣

There’s that saying “it’s lonely at the top”

Yessss, Zero, we’d love to see episode 5. I know you love making videos about Smash Bro’s lore, so I hope you enjoy covering the documentary.

Loving these type of videos with you covering the smash docs! Keep them coming!

I started smash with smash 4 on the 3ds and I didn’t really know anything about the community or other players from before. It’s really fun to learn all these things especially with your perspective too. I would really like to see other videos like this.

"If you lose the money match you will be humiliated for years to come." A certain "mentally untouchable" street fighter player knows this firsthand.

I'm glad to hear you are enjoying your time with KZfaq. I love your videos and they bring an insight of a world I was about to enter but didn't cuz of school haha please continue with the documentary es bien divertido que expliques cosas que no sabemos del backstage del mundo de Smash

Really enjoyed this video zero, I like it when you do something that you can relate to and makes you feel part of the story.

5:33 you can just see the disappoint and disapproval of playing smash in his dads eyes

Bro I love you and all but every time I hear you say "Rutjers" unironically I can't

Because of this series i went and watch the whole documentary but i will keep seing your commentaries of it! Please keep it. I really liked Wife in the documentary. You can really tell that after all this time he really values smash like a pivotal point of his life

Zero I’ve been watching your vids for a month or so. I watch you because you’re very real. Thanks for keeping that aspect with you and sharing it to the world. I hope your youtube career doesn’t end in the same way as your competitive smash. Because I’m sure you’ll be at the top one day❤️. (That actually won’t happen because your channel is too specific, but point is, you are awesome.)

I should have just went and watched the documentary. You quit smash because your not good at losing, making poor excuses so your ego isn't crushed. Like you have an opportunity to be a role model and you just spit in the face of them. People ask you for advice so that they can figure out how to execute, where do they start and where do they end. If you can point them to where the stairs are then they'll walk it, but most don't even know where the stairs are or which ones to take. Then to say its not worth trying when you reach the top or if people hate on you is also disappointing to hear, with that outlook things get rusty pretty quick. Glad to see your happy making videos, I suppose it works out in the end, but just consider with great power comes great responsibility.

ZeRo: This is why I quit competetive- We know you did, you're just reacting now.

Definitely want to see you cover the rest of the documentary! Your channel is great and I really enjoy watching your videos

Absolutely love this series, really hope you cover the rest of the documentary

"Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown."

Daym Zero. Thoes are some feels. You got your fans. You got yourself. Create a new atmosphere. Break the mold.

Zero, I have the same story being at the top, hating the atmosphere and being around specific people, only my story was in Alaska, so it's small and still hard to get away from some players wanting me to come back in person all the time. I'm a lot happier after retiring too. I've always been a fan, before during and after your status in Smash 4, and I can't tell you how good it makes me feel to see a player I respect be so happy after making a change. Thank you for being you

I love these videos you make Zero. I love the reaction and the context you give! Merry Christmas!

Now living in the future we all know why zero really quit😏

I really wanna see you play more Smash please.

Really love this kind of content where you take a deep dive into the community of Smash. Keep it up! I love watching these discovery videos everyday

I always felt like competitive smash was a lot like Yu-Gi-Oh! Abridged.