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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.


==Background==
[[Image:WomboCombo.gif|thumb|275px|The original Wombo Combo.]]
[[File:RealLifeWomboCombo.png|thumb|The Wombo Combo's namesake.]]
The '''Wombo Combo''' refers to both a famous [[combo]] and video from the [[competitive]] ''Smash'' community. Stemming from a match in ''Melee'' featuring commentary by {{Sm|HomeMadeWaffles}}, {{Sm|Phil}}, and {{Sm|Mango}} in response to an impromptu combo started by {{sm|SilentSpectre}} and {{Sm|Tang}} against {{Sm|Zhu}}, the video later became an internet phenomenon.
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.
==Origin==
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The Wombo Combo was performed during losers' semifinals at the SCSA West Coast Circuit tournament. 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 match==
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]] 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 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 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.
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.


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.
SilentSpectre and Tang went on to top the losers' bracket and make 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.
===The term "Wombo Combo"===
[[File:RealLifeWomboCombo.png|thumb|right|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 Reflector 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.


==In popular culture==
The term "Wombo Combo" itself reportedly originates from a pizza offered by the chain "{{s|wikipedia|Round Table Pizza}}". Fittingly, the pizza itself can be considered grandiose, with numerous unusual toppings on it, including artichoke hearts and green onions.
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.


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]].  
==As an internet phenomenon==
The profanely-worded combo video quickly became popular in the ''Smash'' community due to both the absurdity of the commentary and the combo itself. However, the video would later go on to become popular in other communities on the Internet, [http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/wombo-combo causing it to become an internet meme]. This occurred because of the video's humorous reactions that can be partially applied to a wide variety of other games, coining such phrases as "Where are 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 humourous, such as [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeitijKtPSA scenes from the ''Pokémon'' anime] and multiple [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq_ko9evS4o videos] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAs1glAu83g 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 two or more teammates attacking an opponent with no chance of escape.


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>
The original Wombo Combo video, uploaded by Lumpycpu on December 8th, 2008, has attained over five million views on [[YouTube]], a testament to the enduring popularity of the video.


As another reference to the original video, Zhu's [https://www.youtube.com/user/hylianlord/ current YouTube channel] is named "Poor Zhu".
As a further 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 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.
Owing to the continued dominance of SilentSpectre and Tang, as well as the high popularity of their original combo, multiple sequels to the Wombo Combo were performed over the years following the original video, at least one of which was unofficial. None of these sequel videos, however, have attained the prior 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 to not take place on Battlefield, and features Replicate as a commentator instead of Phil and Mango.


===Lunch money combo===
===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 '''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===
===The UGS 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.
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.
===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.


==Gallery==
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Team wobble]]
*[[Team wobble]]
==References==
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==External links==
==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=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=o66U-6C58SY The first match of that set]
**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taGuLP8YmS0 Synced audio and full volume version]
 
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tm1ep3jfeg 10 Year Anniversary rematch VOD]
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