History YMMV / GamesDoneQuick

* MemeticBadass: The ''TGM'' crew has been described as gods of ''Tetris'' amongst many viewers. As UsefulNotes/FightingGameCommunity commentator James Chen puts it:

** The infamous ''[[VideoGame/{{Tomba}} Tomba! 2]]'' speedrun at SGDQ 2014 for both Chibi and [=CavemanDCJ=], in which Chibi made unnecessary comments throughout [=CavemanDCJ=]'s speedrun until the latter told him to be quiet. They were made into an unwitting StraightManAndWiseGuy duo that even Caveman's ashamed to be a part of, which he describes in [[https://web.archive.org/web/20140711052933/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8rUzA8O_aQ&gl=US&hl=en this video]].

** The debut of ''VideoGame/{{Arkanoid}}'' at AGDQ 2024 thanks to runner chessjerk was considered a highlight of the marathon's Tuesday morning NES block, as it was the first time a ''Breakout'' game would appear in a GDQ.

** The debut of ''VideoGame/{{Arkanoid}}'' at AGDQ 2024 thanks to runner chessjerk was considered a highlight of the marathon's Tuesday morning NES block, as it was the first time a ''Breakout'' clone would appear in a GDQ.

** Hooray! [[labelnote:Explanation]]At the midway point of AGDQ 2024, a speedrun of [[WesternAnimation/{{Bluey}} Bluey: the Videogame]] would take "[[CharacterCatchphrase Hooray!]]" and escalate it into the signature meme for the second half of the marathon, especially in the ''VideoGame/SuperMarioSunshine'' and ''VideoGame/SuperMarioBrosWonder'' runs where it would accompany the collection of each Shine and the completion of each level respectively.[[/labelnote]]

** Hooray! [[labelnote:Explanation]]At the midway point of AGDQ 2024, a speedrun of [[WesternAnimation/Bluey Bluey: the Videogame]] would take "[[CharacterCatchphrase Hooray!]]" and escalate it into the signature meme for the second half of the marathon, especially in the ''VideoGame/SuperMarioSunshine'' and ''VideoGame/SuperMarioBrosWonder'' runs where it would accompany the collection of each Shine and the completion of each level respectively.[[/labelnote]]

* ComplacentGamingSyndrome: If a multiplatform game is played in the marathon, under most circumstances the [[UsefulNotes/WindowsGames PC/Windows]] version is picked for optimal performance and faster load times over console versions of the same game.

** Bonesaw's ''VideoGame/JakAndDaxterThePrecursorLegacy'' speedrun quickly became the most popular speedrun at SGDQ 2016, despite generally poor play. Due to both travel issues and his run starting at 2AM, both Bonesaw and the couch were extremely tired, leading to irreverent, hilarious commentary. As shown below, It was popular with fans, but not so much the sponsors. His subsequent ban the following year only served to make him even more popular due to many people finding it unjustified. And despite managing to softlock the game, he did complete it within the estimated time limit...

* WidgetSeries: This is the entire appeal of the Silly Games Done Quick block during summer marathons. Most, if not all of the games featured in the block fall under this trope due to a combination of their ridiculous premises, being intentionally designed as a deliberate comedy game, or falling under SoBadItsGood.

** YES CHEF [[labelnote:Explanation]]During the ''[[VideoGame/{{Overcooked2}} Overcooked! 2]]'' run at SGDQ 2023 by Rubiehart, Peace Egg, and Sunbrojade, they communicated like chefs, speaking with borderline MotorMouth and adding "[[VerbalTic Chef.]]" to the end of every phrase. adef's run of ''VideoGame/{{Ratatouille}}'' continued the bit, with he and his couch of commentators speaking the same way and thus cementing the bit as the main running gag of the marathon amongst staff, runners, donation comments, and especially the Twitch chat, absolutely exploding for the ''Videogame/PizzaTower'' run on the night of Day 5.[[/labelnote]]

** YES CHEF [[labelnote:Explanation]]During the ''[[VideoGame/{{Overcooked2}} Overcooked! 2]]'' run at SGDQ 2023 by Rubiehart, Peace Egg, and Sunbrojade, they communicated like chefs, speaking with borderline MotorMouth and adding "[[VerbalTic Chef.]]" to the end of every phrase. adef's run of ''VideoGame/{{Ratatouille}}'' continued the bit, with he and his couch of commentators speaking the same way. Even after the run was over, the Twitch chat continued to use the meme for most of the rest of the marathon, turning it into the successor of "I ATE IT".[[/labelnote]]

** YES CHEF [[labelnote:Explanation]]During adef's run of ''VideoGame/{{Ratatouille}}'' at SGDQ 2023, he and his couch of commentators would communicate like chefs, speaking with borderline MotorMouth and adding "[[VerbalTic Chef.]]" to the end of every phrase. Even after the run was over, the Twitch chat continued to use the meme for most of the rest of the marathon, turning it into the successor of "I ATE IT".[[/labelnote]]

** During the SGDQ 2016 ''Fallout 3'' run, the runner [=TiffanySBB=], announced that it was her fiancé's second year male-to-female sex transition anniversary. While [[https://twitter.com/Tiffanypercent/status/751275528875761664 she had permission to announce it]] and the room erupted into applause, the reason everyone on the couch looked really uncomfortable is that not only did it come straight out of nowhere, but she announced it ''in the middle of the run'' instead of when the run was over.

** The "Awful Games Done Quick" block during winter marathons uses this as its selling point--watching people speedrun through notoriously buggy, badly-designed, and/or terrible video games (whenever they be [[StylisticSuck intentionally designed that way]] or not). Some games featured among the "Silly Games Done Quick" block (replacing the Awful block in the summer marathons) similarly apply.

* AwesomeMusic: AGDQ 2012 featured a run of ''VideoGame/CastlevaniaI'' that has the music being played on piano, creating some awesome remixes of the game's already awesome soundtrack.

** During prize showcases, the antique lamp owned by Sent's mother quickly accelerated into a meme in the shift to online marathons from SGDQ 2020 to AGDQ 2022. Since then, the prize showcases (including those where Sent isn't physically present) and Sent himself have been associated with the lamp since.

* I ATE IT [[labelnote:Explanation]]Another chat meme sprouted by the Awful Block, this time the phrase shouted by the protagonist of ''I'm Going to Die if I Don't Eat Sushi!'' every time he beats a level.[[/labelnote]]

* ItsPopularSoItSucks: When GDQ became more popular in later years, it resulted in a crackdown on many things that would've been fair game at the first few events, such as TakeThat-based humor, crass jokes, profanity and other risque things. The large amount of restrictions compared to the earlier days have led some to quit watching an event they might've enjoyed at the start of its lifetime.

** BANNED [[note]]Whenever a runner or the commentator(s) seems to be having too much fun, [[CrossesTheLineTwice makes crass jokes,]] or has a sudden PrecisionFStrike, you can expect the chatfeeds and imageboard threads viewing the event to be filled to the brim with this since many consider GDQ to of become SeriousBusiness over the years and, in some cases, that the runners may seriously get banned from the event for the smallest infraction.[[/note]]

** Airboat[[labelnote:Explanation]] The second bonus run of AGDQ 2023 was ''VideoGame/Portal1'' with the use of an allowed console command to spawn [[VideoGame/HalfLife2 airboats]] instead of going through or making any portals; both ''Portal'' and ''Half-Life 2'' use the Source Engine. The run would leave an impression on the Twitch chat for the rest of the marathon, causing all boats (or anything used as or vaguely resembling a boat) to be labeled as an airboat.[[/labelnote]]

** Airboat[[labelnote:Explanation]] The second bonus run of AGDQ 2023 was ''VideoGame/Portal1'' with the use of an allowed console command to spawn [[VideoGame/HalfLife2 airboats]] instead of going through or making any portals; both games use the Source Engine. The run would leave an impression on the Twitch chat for the rest of the marathon, causing all boats (or anything used as or vaguely resembling a boat) to be labeled as an airboat.[[/labelnote]]

** Airboat[[labelnote:Explanation]] The second bonus run of AGDQ 2023 was a GameMod of ''VideoGame/Portal1'' with the titular Portal Gun replaced with the ability to spawn an endless supply of [[VideoGame/HalfLife2 airboats]]. The run would leave an impression on the Twitch chat for the rest of the marathon, causing all boats (or anything used as or vaguely resembling a boat) to be labeled as an airboat.[[/labelnote]]

* AuthorsSavingThrow: The lack of a crowd camera during AGDQ 2018 was universally reviled, with many claiming the event to have officially become a [[StopHavingFunGuys "no-fun zone"]]. Luckily, a crowd camera was installed not too much later to much rejoicing.