SFAT vs. Hungrybox - An Overlooked Moment in Melee History

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I will almost always pull for SFAT. Even though it's super unlikely at this point, seeing him win a major would be way too awesome

I feel like folks (myself included) tend to forget how INCREDIBLE prime SFAT was. Pushing Hungrybox to the full distance in a best of 5 during this era, the PewFAT reign of terror in doubles, and just setting himself up as THE definition of gatekeeper. If you could beat prime SFAT, only then could you start to consider yourself one of the best in the world. I'd love to see him make a wicked top 8 run in the future.

I remember when everyone in the melee community all started reading the inner game of tennis and watching ping pong the animation. Fun times.

Important to note that Hbox also would stand up to get a better view of the DI his opponent was using when he'd get a grab. This is also prob partially why he'd wear sunglasses too for a while

I love seeing mini-docs that continue to archive and highlight the rich history of Melee. Great work, as always.

I forgot that he loses so I was so disappointed.

Love me some SFAT, he's always been the guy to beat if you want to make it into the top 10.

I'll never forget watching this set live. I think this set was actually really important in the grand scheme of Hungrybox's career trajectory. It was one of the first times where his back was against the wall but he just refused to lose. The attitude he used to win this set was something that he only grew stronger within the following two years, and that's a big reason why he became the best in the world. Great video as always, Walt. Keep up the good work my dude

At 9:44, that actually is an energy drink, Bawls Guarana Original Flavor. It's one of my favorites, produced by the Bawls company out in Akron; it's most well-known for being a drink of choice for LAN parties back in the mid-to-late 2000s, and for being featured in some godawful product placements in little-known isometric strategy game "Fallout Tactics". The bottle shape is kind of iconic, with all the bumps all over it and the not-quite-weezerish azure of the glass. The guarana fruit from which they get the caffeine is supposed to make it uptake slower and thus give less of a rush than something like coffee or redbull, in order to keep your hands steady. In my experience it works pretty well -- I can drink one or two and go through a night sleepless without any excess jitters or twitches. There are consequences, though. Other drinks have adapted the whole guarana thing too, but I'm fairly certain Bawls was the first. Also, SFAT is a choker. I'm sorry Zac but you know it's true. Hope this helps!

Both Hbox and SFAT seem like real stand-up guys.

Walt, nice work on the doc... Fresh and unique; keep 'em coming 🔥🔥🔥

This tournament was so hype, the Mang0 losers run and this SFAT/Hbox set were huuuuge highlights. It also makes me miss Fly, his IC’s was always sick

I've been playing various games standing up, the game feels very different at a different angle, and seeing the mini jump that SFAT did is very reminiscent of what I've done a couple of times in the past.

Love sfat actually goated at the game

HBox was clearly energizing for his pop off in game 4 with those energy drinks

This was well constructed, great job Walt. Looking forward to the content you produce this year.

I really hope you never stop making content man, love watching you and these documentaries are EASILY my favorite of your stuff!

some of the shots in this video are freaking gorgeous!!

I expected that this set would one day or another be a topic on your channel but more so leaning into the goofy breakdown format but i really enjoyed the more analytical timechamber you've created for this iconic moment of the game's history. Hopefully 2024 will be a very successful year for you and man you gotta get that Armada block at Tipped Off <3