Kirby’s Adventure speed runner and current world record holder ‘Controllerhead’ was banned from Awesome Games Done Quick 2014 after allegedly sexually harassing female patrons, being drunk and disorderly, and damaging someone else’s console. He was also criticised for some comments he made while running on stream, but was ultimately not the reason he got banned. What allegedly happened behind the scenes is what got him thrown out of AGDQ
On twitter, a female attendee of AGDQ Ashley Anne @sn0wtigerr on Twitter has complained of sexual harassment against Controllerhead during the event. Although this can’t be stated as fact, it has been confirmed by multiple sources on reddit and twitter. Controllerhead is said to have problems with alcohol abuse.
Controllerhead also damaged a console that he didn’t own. According to comments on the AGDQ reddit thread in r/speedrun, he punched cyghfer’s NES console after getting frustrated with the game during practice.
“Then, he was playing kirby on cyghfer’s NES. He got mad at the game for whatever reason, and told me and another individual to look at what he was about to do. He said something like “look at the screen” and punched cyghfer’s NES extremely hard. The screen turned to random pixels, and cyghfer’s NES was now cracked (I think it is still working, but there is still no excuse to damage another’s console for absolutely no reason).”
As someone who’s taken a look at his run and watched it after hearing the news, I can definitely see that he was acting pretty strange. Sure, one might be able to blame that on being nervous, but he was indeed saying some odd things during his run. When he made mistakes during the run, a few off colour things were blurted out, but nothing I would usually raise an eyebrow about. That being said, the stuff behind the scenes is pretty awful considering what the marathon is actually for, and of course no one needs to feel uncomfortable or in danger anywhere. I for one hope he gets back on track and deals with his problems.
Last Updated: January 8, 2014
TiMsTeR1033
January 8, 2014 at 11:10
“no you’re not to me” priceless
Gareth L (That Guy)
January 8, 2014 at 11:12
Read it again, bud. 😉
TiMsTeR1033
January 8, 2014 at 11:15
I having an odd day so sue me
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
January 8, 2014 at 11:16
*hands @timster1033:disqus papers indicating @excheez:disqus’s intention to sue*
TiMsTeR1033
January 8, 2014 at 11:17
This is not murica buddy!
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
January 8, 2014 at 11:18
No. it’s the internet. It’s a far darker, shadier place than murica 😛
TiMsTeR1033
January 8, 2014 at 11:19
indeed *sharpens spoon
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
January 8, 2014 at 11:21
Mmmmm. Rusty spooooooon
TiMsTeR1033
January 8, 2014 at 11:21
infects and cuts all in one stab!
Hammersteyn
January 8, 2014 at 11:22
Salad fingers…….
TiMsTeR1033
January 8, 2014 at 11:22
salad fingers??
Lord Chaos
January 8, 2014 at 11:23
Go watch it now…
TiMsTeR1033
January 8, 2014 at 11:23
watch what?
Lord Chaos
January 8, 2014 at 11:23
Salad fingers. Hammersteyn was good enough to provide the link
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
January 8, 2014 at 11:26
Dun dun duuuuuun
TiMsTeR1033
January 8, 2014 at 11:26
WTF did I just watch!
Lord Chaos
January 8, 2014 at 11:27
Welcome to the club.
Hammersteyn
January 8, 2014 at 11:35
Hahaha indeed.
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
January 8, 2014 at 15:06
One of us! One of us!
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
January 8, 2014 at 11:25
Watch @hammersteyn:disqus ‘s link and you shall soon see
Hammersteyn
January 8, 2014 at 11:23
RinceThis2014
January 8, 2014 at 11:36
Nooooooo!
VampyricSquirrel Monk
January 8, 2014 at 13:35
SALAD FINGERS!!!
VampyricSquirrel Monk
January 8, 2014 at 13:34
DO IT! Google Salad Fingers and watch it!
RinceThis2014
January 8, 2014 at 11:31
Silence 1034! We have some modifications that need to be made…
TiMsTeR1033
January 8, 2014 at 11:31
I HATE YOUR FACE
RinceThis2014
January 8, 2014 at 11:32
Modification 1: Check eyes…
TiMsTeR1033
January 8, 2014 at 11:33
perhaps need new specs!
RinceThis2014
January 8, 2014 at 11:35
Would be easier to just clone a 1035 then change all the specs, BOOM! 😉
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 8, 2014 at 11:41
Timbot EMOTION CHIP OFF.
Hammersteyn
January 8, 2014 at 11:15
Sounds to me like he’s a speedrunner with booze and women too.
controllerhead
January 12, 2014 at 01:33
i am an alcoholic with a real problem.
i am going to AA next week.
Hammersteyn
January 13, 2014 at 08:51
Best of luck to you then. Very happy you are taking the bull by the horns. We all have our personal demons but unfortunately the highest trees catches the most wind. Checked out a couple of your videos and you really have an amazing talent. So best deal with this issue as best possible
Gareth L (That Guy)
January 8, 2014 at 11:16
So surely this ass-wipe has an actual name. Referring to him by his nickname makes this feel a bit defensive if you’re not going to omit @sn0wtigerr’s real name.
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
January 8, 2014 at 11:18
I think the reason is that they want to be careful in case the claims turn out to be false.
Unavengedavo(aka. MadeYouLook)
January 8, 2014 at 11:19
Exactly, name and shame the perpetrator not the victim!
TiMsTeR1033
January 8, 2014 at 11:20
he was drunk, there are many bad drunks, just visit Idols in witpoortjie and see!
Unavengedavo(aka. MadeYouLook)
January 8, 2014 at 11:31
So you are saying that sexual harassment is okay as long as you are drunk? There is no excuse for behavior like that, and if some one gets like this when drunk then they seriously need to consider getting help.
TiMsTeR1033
January 8, 2014 at 11:33
I never said it was okay man, not by a long shot just saying these things happen. Just because the guy was well known made it news worthy. I indeed hope the guy gets help as one should not do such things sober or intoxicated.
Unavengedavo(aka. MadeYouLook)
January 8, 2014 at 11:43
My opinion is if you are well known/famous, then you need to set a good example. Especially if you are taking part in a well known fund raising event for charity.
Stephen Snook
January 8, 2014 at 11:39
If I knew his real name I would share it. Sn0wtigerr’s real name is publicly available.
controllerhead
January 11, 2014 at 10:10
Spartacus.
controllerhead
January 11, 2014 at 10:09
Bill Moran.
Mathias
January 8, 2014 at 13:14
“Multiple sources on reddit and twitter”… Must be true then.
I’m not defending the dude, because I’m 99 % certain this is true, but where is the line drawn when it comes to destroy someone online? I can get 5 people on Reddit and Twitter to say whatever the fuck I want them to say, and BAM, anyone’s a sexual predator…
Sageville
January 8, 2014 at 13:33
Why? Are you suggesting the lady made up the harrasment tweet and then got 5 friends to confirm in order to mess with this guy?
Mathias
January 8, 2014 at 14:50
Apparently you reply in “gamer” mode where you don’t read what others type and jump into stupid conclusions. I stated that I’m 99 % sure that this is true, but this particular case (where I don’t care at all for the dude, and if it was true, I hope he gets some kind of sentence) got me thinking about what the industry needs in order to mess with anyone. Apparently a couple of Reddit and Twitter “witnesses” are enough for this, so how easy would it be to make fake acussations?
Again, and I will go all caps just for you “I’M NOT DEFENDING THIS DUDE, BECAUSE I’M 99 % CERTAIN THIS IS TRUE”, but I do wonder that. Also, I always find it interesting that it hits the web before it hits some kind of local authority, or if it does, we never hear about it…
Sageville
January 8, 2014 at 15:07
So aggressive to a simple one word question, perhaps you should practice what you preach and read my response in the context of your comment.
You said: “I can get 5 people on Reddit and Twitter to say whatever the fuck I want them to say, and BAM, anyone’s a sexual predator…”
My question was why? Why would someone goto all that effort just to mess with this guy?
Note: No rage caps.
Mathias
January 8, 2014 at 15:40
I reacted to a stupid assumption accordingly. I stated that what I was saying was unrelated directly to this particular case, and you instantly asked if I was implying that this particular lady did that.
To answer your question, why do people do anything on the internet? This was a serious case, but look at what was needed to mess with one person’s gaming persona, instead of taking it to the authorities first, wait for the outcome and then release the information?
Also, why wouldn’t they? Do you really think people wouldn’t go as far doing something like that on the internet, when all people need to ban others from competitions and stuff is a couple of reddit users and some tweets regarding the matter? I’m only wondering where is the line drawn. That is all…
Josh
January 11, 2014 at 21:07
If the claims weren’t true there would be many more people denouncing them and nobody would pay any attention. The fact no one is saying the claims were false and no one is defending this guy means he probably really is a cunt.
controllerhead
January 12, 2014 at 01:30
Actually there are people defending me.
http://www.reddit.com/r/speedrun/comments/1uyvb6/a_public_apology_to_sn0wtiger/
Sageville
January 8, 2014 at 13:24
Twats acting like a twat……
Probably 10% booze + 90% twat ego.
controllerhead
January 11, 2014 at 09:59
LOL im too punk rock for life
citizen
January 12, 2014 at 00:08
you’re not a rockstar, you play video games. and you can’t even do that without getting drunk, damaging people’s property, and treating women like shit. maybe you should try being good to all people instead of just your friends. people like you are the reason that gamers are considered creeps.
citizen
January 12, 2014 at 00:08
you’re not a rockstar, you play video games. and you can’t even do that without getting drunk, damaging people’s property, and treating women like shit. maybe you should try being good to all people instead of just your friends. people like you are the reason that gamers are considered creeps.
controllerhead
January 12, 2014 at 00:28
this experience has changed me a little.
im going to AA next week.
citizen
January 12, 2014 at 00:33
glad to hear it. good luck with that.
controllerhead
January 12, 2014 at 01:29
Thanks =)
This event has been really life changing,
and i am going to use it to turn my life around.
citizen
January 12, 2014 at 09:46
also definitely don’t try to “dig up dirt” on the woman you sexually harassed. that’s really stupid and it’s just you being arrogant.
Gavin Mannion
January 12, 2014 at 11:13
It’s good to see you accepting responsibility.. good luck with controlling your addiction
Stephen Snook
January 12, 2014 at 14:31
That’s fantastic mate, I’m really happy for you. I’m personally a huge fan of your Kirby speedruns. It’s good to see you taking personal responsibility as I was worried that my article would be slanderous. Good luck to you =)
controllerhead
January 12, 2014 at 18:56
No probs, moving on from here.
Great website you guys got here, keep it goin buddy
Kenshin_son
January 12, 2014 at 00:17
This partially explains why he was being such a disrespectful little shit. Glad we won’t have to suffer through another one of his runs at the next agdq.
Tim
January 12, 2014 at 11:41
As someone who watched CH’s stream and thought he was a pretty chill dude, this is pretty sad. Hope you figure it out, man.
Jackafur Gabbiani
July 14, 2014 at 02:17
This article is slanderous as hell. Did controllerhead act out of line?
yes. Did he deserve to be banned from GDQs? yes. Did he deserve to get
removed by police and have this article written about him? No. Keep in
mind all controllerhead did to ashley was grab her ass. She did the
exact same UN WANTED touching to other people as well. She even was
touching a man inappropriately WHILE HE WAS FUCKING SLEEPING. Not to
mention she cheated on her husband with at least 1 person and allegedly 3
people at this event. Is there an article about her molesting random
people a GDQs? Of course not. Not to mention her behavior at SGDQ was
just as bad and she was peddling drugs. But whatever. All any one wants
to do any more is demonize the white guy any more these days. Fuck off
with this shit article. You dont know the whole story. So just fuck off.