The Insane Story of Minecraft's Smartest Player 

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Everything mumbo does is “quite simple”

One reason Mumbo does well is because he is pleasing to listen to and also displays humility and modesty. These traits contribute to his success.

I think the simple black screen intros draw in the viewer, as do the semi-professional feel his videos have. Mumbo keeps in the many times his attempts fail, and those make his videos a lot more relatable.

I think you missed something. Mumbo’s giddy excitement over everything he makes is why I think he is fun to watch.

Oh my god, the level of care in the first second. Man's just used Mumbo's font

Imagine studying the mindset of a PvP player and the thought process of a PvP player that you are able to know everyone's exact move and what they are thinking of before the game has even begun like how a master chessmen knows a amateur's every move before the game has begun

You mentioned it a little when my video came up but imma also elaborate on the "mumbo being the face of redstone" part. I made that video when I was still a really small channel and not many other redstoners were really making engaging redstone content like Mumbo so ofc he was definitely the go to name. You also mentioned that that it doesn't happen as much so that's good yes yes. As selfish as this sounds, when mumbo took his 4 month haitus that's when redstone content on yt really flourished. Tons of new ideas and concepts were being made and dozens of new redstone cc's rose to fame. And now with mumbo back, the redstone scene on yt is a lot more diverse in both skill and content type. He's gonna be on top for a while but I wouldn't be surprised if a few redstone creators really start sharing that space with him. Anyways, very good analysis and video on mumbo and here's to 2023 being the best year for redstone content 🥂

Animagician: it's so many different ideas packed into a small video Mumbo: "This Lamp will turn off in 10 hours"

These are some great observations!! I can totally agree that mumbo puts a lot of his focus on just entertaining the viewer, not the algorithm!

"call me the lorax, because I'm about to speak for the trees...." 5:43

He also has such an interesting way of commentating in his videos. He can make himself laugh, he always has something to say, and it never gets boring. I’ve actually found that I can listen to his Hermitcraft videos like podcasts, and it feels like I’m having a conversation with him. THAT’S what talent looks like.

The insane fact that while Mumbo was on his bike journey he still got more subs in that time than Grian did while he was active. This show a lot how his content doesn’t need to be viewed at just the time it comes out. 🙊

To be completely frank, Mumbo drew me into making videos myself. Just the fact that he does whatever he wants to do and not have his content feel catered towards the algorithm but for it to be just entertaining and something he can be proud of makes the videos special. That's not even mentioning the amazing ideas, his personality and the fact that I'm biased because I also love redstone. Genuinely one of the greater Minecraft creators

Another thing that I'm guessing helps mumbo is that making films is his first interest. He probably had a leg up over the people who first liked playing games and then tried to make films.

mubbo jumby :3c

It's very easy to take one look at this video and go "um actually the scicraft people are smarter", but im glad that the point of this video is talking about mumbo's entertainment intelligence, something i think is only surpassed by the late technoblade, in terms of minecraft youtubers.

mumbo is very relatable in a way, he shows his mistakes, he shows his journey to getting it to work, and when he takes a break and he comes back to it later he tells us and then when he fixes even just a small part of it he gets excited to work on another bit ands you (the viewer) get excited along side him and then when he completes whatever he decided to do it, everyone is happy over it. and then he sometimes says some stupid stuff, some weirdly logical stuff, and some genuinely smart stuff. and not many of the youtubers I watch ( not even most of my favs) can make me laugh, like I can find content funny or fun but not laugh but mumbo's content I enjoy and let a few laughs out. I'm someone who doesn't understand Redstone, I've tried to learn on several occasions but nope nothing, and even though I don't understand what he's talking about I still enjoy because I'm trying to figure it out seeing him fail so many times before even a little bit of his project works just sets gears of in my head. I wouldn't say he's the best Minecraft player, but he's up there and is probably one of the most iconic that everyone just knows him.

One could say, Mumbo is great at cinematography. Great video!

The fact he could make a such good comedic timing over short period of time shows how smart Mumbo is

You should do a collab with Prismarina! she makes Empires SMP theories like you do for Hermitcraft and Dream SMP

Something that speaks to how entertainning Mumbo is that I’ve watched his videos for years and do not know how to do redstone, I’ve never even tried. And yet, here I was, eating up his redstone content

Another great video made by ani, thank you for making all these great and entertaining videos for us!

I'm gonna bet this video is going to be a lot more popular than your other videos simply by the fact that its related to Mumbo Jumbo... like secondhand popularity or something.

I think one big reason is Mumbo's voice. Its so calming and soothing. In a way it feels like a hug and when he laughs its very infectious, like how a baby laugh. It brightens ur day for sure.

It's funny how Mumbo can create working irl teleporter using Minecraft and his redstone knowledge when he only has 2 brain cells

he's minecrafts vsauce

Mumbo is the only person who can make an 11 minute long video of him just rambling about and admiring piston doors and me and 6.2 million over people will still watch it

It's just presentation, all of his red stone is presented tidy and compact, he worked on and improved his build presentation. He presents his trials and failings and reworks there for all to see showing even he dosent get things right straight away. He presents himself and his modesty and humanity in a really nice friendly way. His editing is second to none meaning he presents a nice clean professional video. He even only posts videos he feels proud enough of to present to the world.

I first saw the video he showed he was solving an issue showing even a wizard like him had to troubleshoot his own Redstone projects. That got my attention.

my GOAT is Ethoslab, you cant ignore this guy and how focused he is on having fun in this game and not making any drama until today. even a face reveal he didnt do and i really dont care because i watch him since 2012 and i just enjoy his videos every time i come back to minecraft

back 10 years ago his videos helped me with redstone, but also helped me learn spoken english - since at the time he was the first youtuber I could keep track with everything he was saying. (despite having only written experience from videogames) Which was great, because he was posting so many entertaining videos, eventually getting me used to hearing english and starting to understand other youtubers without the need of subtitles :)

yea true and hermitcraft really helped him it wouldnt have worked out on the dsmp or other smps. people like scar and grian really refresh his channel and bring a little bit more fun to it. its exactly what people want interesting videos with redstone and game mechanics but still very funny and not only redstone based like rays works or ilmango.

I miss mumbo.

Like, as a kid I knew about Mumbo Jumbo while just startign to play minecraft. This was before I watched youtubers, he has always been the face of minecraft and redstone.

brilliant video man, great for the viewers and not the algorithm ;) What's also so cool is that I was thinking about this literally just a few days ago, and noticed how a lot of RU-vidrs seem to separate the algorithm from their audience as if they are different...when the algorithm literally just acts on how the audience reacts to the video. Yes we all know that a "perfect video for the algorithm" is 7-14 mins, quick intro, fast pacing, good watch time, blah blah blah, but all that is based on what people do to different types of videos. So yeah, getting them to think something, or feel excited, inspired, less lonely and stressed will definitely be good for a video. But it has to be done genuinely and authentically and I think that's where Mumbo really shines. You can tell he just loves what he does, and even if he didn't get any views, he would still love it.

In 2022, mumbo went into a break, two times, the second one is long and it caused him to not return to Hermitcraft and as of Dec the 20th, he is still not returning to Hermitcraft. I believe that not returning to Hermitcraft is because of a HCxEmpires event, because of that I think after that event, only then Mumbo would return. After his two breaks, he returned to RU-vid and he started creating videos once again.

Mumbo, aaaaand Etho... yeah, Grain is the face of chaos lol

Great break down / analysis presented in an entertaining way. 👍

i feel like the reason mumbo is so successful is because he regularly posts non-smp videos.

I remember how I first got into hermitcraft. I remembered these two Minecraft RU-vidrs and them making videos and I wanted to remember the past and see what they were up to. This was about 4 episodes in on season 7.

I watched a Mumbo Jumbo video (Halloween S6) and it got me, someone that uses an eye tracker, to play Minecraft...WITH FRICKIN' LASERS (yes, literally)

Mumbo is just on another level

i'm chuffed to bits that a spoon was declared Minecraft's smartest player

Mumbo rise, aside from luck, can be attributed to many things not the least of which he is one of the few minecrafters or even just gamers that shows his failures. He, maybe unwittingly, shows that it is ok to make mistakes -- even stupid ones. He is humble (he calls himself a spoon quite a lot) and he seems genuinely excited when he completes an idea. He pushes himself to be better at things which is his uncomfortable with, originally building and more recently terraforming and decorating and you can see the evolution of his builds because of it. He is kind and quick with praise to others. He is ok with doing the best he can do and admitting that he likes what he likes (like the clip in this video talking about more efficient designs). He is great at dealing and interacting with the community both irl and in videos. Skizzleman spoke about his absolute awe of watching Mumbo interact with people irl in his and Impluse's podcast (Living With the Hermits! Ep27 ~21:55 mark) and there have been several times when he gives a design or idea to the community and invites them to run with it, often showing off what they come up with. His ability, drive to improve, kindness, compassion, and selflessness have led to him being as popular as he is even though his skill is sometimes not the highest cailber. More proof that you don't have to be the best to be the best.

"Why is mumbo the smartest Minecraft player?" *it's quite simply really*

*Behold:* automatic weed farm… yeah…

I would say Mumbo's insane and regular upload schedule has a fair bit to do with his initial and continuing popularity. The content gets people subscribed, but the man has also kept the algorithm happy for years.

You’re talking about a man who went LIVE to collect Sand and Gravel and Millions tuned in

i am Very late on the mumbo game, only found him late 2022, so ive been watching his old hermicraft videos everyday for the last few months, i have So much more to go (im on season 4) and your right, you can watch him for hours and not get bored... he also forced me to say the word "chuffed" where previously i only allocated to Happy Tiger sounds LOL

Well, he has a mustache now

If I needed to know how to do a redstone piston door or something like that I always go to Mambo's videos and he taught me how to do a 4 by 4 piston door

This video was pretty good. It had me "chuffed to bits"

Mumbo is pleasant and happy. I feel happy after watching his videos.

“I’m chuffed to bits with video”

I can't put my finger on it, but something about this video makes me want to watch some MumboJumbo stuff 🤔

I actually found him first, and then just saw Grian from time to time, But I'm mostly just with Mumbo. And then someones told me about HC so I watched more on both of them.

You are good at making videos too I like that you used footage from mcc and tubnet to get the viewers to feel like they know somthibg that not everyone else knows

You put this nicely: we can watch mumbo place dust on the ground for 20 minutes and not get bored

He’s a legit creative genius with an engineers mind in the most popular game on the planet.

“The insane story of Minecraft’s smartest player” oh a video about Etho

Each time i hear his name, i hear the mumbo for mayor song...

Imagine mumbo beeing reborn stalin

“Stan” Parody of Stan (for now) The redstone’s hard I’m wondering why I Would even try at all It’s getting more and more complicated I don’t understand it all Even if I did it would still not work But your mustache on my wall It reminds me that it’s not that bad, it’s not that bad The redstone’s hard I’m wondering why I Would even try at all It’s getting more and more complicated I don’t understand it all Even if I did it would still not work But your mustache on my wall It reminds me that it’s not that bad, it’s not that bad Dear Mumbo, everyone misses you but you still ain’t back Grian made multiple rooms of you with your hair that’s so black I made some vids back in autumn, you must not’ve saw ‘em. You probably was out on a biking trip or something. Sometimes I forget your little trips, and when you’re on ‘em. But anyways, screw it, what’s been up man how’s your father? My life is empty without you, I wish you were my father My little sister’s just like you, but even taller Her name’s actually Oli too! I watched all the fun you’re having too, makes me happy For all the fun times you’re having with family, I feel crappy I know you probably hear this all the time, but I’m your biggest fan I even understand the comparators thanks to a bit of ram I got a room full of your movies and your mustache, man I like that stuff you do with Grian too, that crap is is phat Anyways, I hope you see this, man, get me back Just a fan, truly yours, a redstone man, this is Stan The redstone’s hard I’m wondering why I Would even try at all It’s getting more and more complicated I don’t understand it all Even if I did it would still not work But your mustache on my wall It reminds me that it’s not that bad, it’s not that bad Dear Mumbo, you still ain’t hit me back, I hope you have a chance I ain’t sad, I just think it’s fucked up you don’t talk to fans If you didn’t want to talk to me in September, you didn’t have to But you coulda talked to Oli, that was rude That’s my little sister man, she’s only eight years old We waited in the boring-ass fall for you, for three months, and you never even wrote That’s pretty disgusting man, she loves you like an idol She wants to be just like you man, she watches more than I do I ain’t that mad, though I just hate having to fight you Remember when you talked over discord? You said that if I called you, you would call back! See I’m just like you in a way, I pretty talented as well I can pull some neat tricks on skates and never fell I can understand what you’re preaching in your vids So when I have a shitty day I just lay down and turn ‘em on ‘Cause I don’t got anything else So those vids help when I’m depressed I even got a tattoo with your mustache across the chest Sometimes I even kill myself to see how much it hurts It’s an adrenaline, the world is an awakening when it spurts See everything you teach is real, and I respect you cause you don’t lie My sister’s jealous, cause I fangirl over you all night But she don’t know you like I know you, Mumbo, no one does She don’t know what it’s like for redstoners like us turnin’ up You gotta hit me back, I’ll be the biggest fan you’ll ever lose Sincerely yours, Stan-P.S. We should love each other too The redstone’s hard I’m wondering why I Would even try at all It’s getting more and more complicated I don’t understand it all Even if I did it would still not work But your mustache on my wall It reminds me that it’s not that bad, it’s not that bad Dear Mr. Mumboloni Jumbolonious This will be the last letter I ever send you, you little piss It’s been four months, and still no word-I shouldn’t get it? I know you got my last two emails, I sent ‘em to you perfect So this is the voiceover im sending you, I hope you hear it I’m on a cliff in my world right now, I’m sprint jumping around on a block Hey Mumbo, I got poisoned by a spider, you dare me to jump? You know that song by Phil Collins, “In the Air of the Night?” About that guy who didn’t save that other guy from drowning But could have, and Phil saw it all, then at a play he found him? That’s kinda how this is, you could have saved me from drownin’ Now you’re too late, I’m feelin’ special today, I’m drowsy And all I needed was one fucking video or call I hope you know I ripped your mustache off the wall And off my Minecraft skin too, that hurt, think about it! You’ve ruined me now, I hope you can’t bike and you fall about it! And when you fall I hope you can’t get up and you cry about it! I hope your conscience eats at you and you can’t think about it! See, Mumbo, it’s all over now, I’m a jumping master I spent five years on this world, and that just moves me faster! But I ain’t leaving without a goodbye, see I ain’t like you! Cause if I leave after my viewers won’t suffer more too! Well, gotta go, looks like my resolve is here. Hope you know that this won’t make me shed a single tear. The redstone’s hard I’m wondering why I Would even try at all It’s getting more and more complicated I don’t understand it all Even if I did it would still not work But your mustache on my wall It reminds me that it’s not that bad, it’s not that bad Dear Stan, I meant to dm you sooner, but I just been biking. You said your sister’s eight now, I’m happy I’m to her liking! Look, I’m really flattered your dad would namer her that And here’s a voice message for your sister, I sent it with an autograph I’m sorry I didn’t see your message in September, I must’ve missed it Don’t think I did that on purpose just so I could diss it But what’s up with liking to kill yourself in worlds too? I made like 50 videos on that man, how screwed up is you? You got some problems Stan, I think you need some therapy To help you from deleting worlds every time you feel a bit tipsy And what’s up with you wanting us to be together? That’s the stuff that makes me not want us to meet each other I really think you and your sister need each other Or maybe you just need to stop sending letters I hope you get to read this message, I just hope it reaches you in time Before you end your world, I think you’ll be doing just fine If you slow down a little, I’m glad I help you but Stan, You shouldn’t be so mad! You gotta understand that I want you as a fan! I just don’t want you to do some crazy shit I seen this one article on the news that made me sick Some guy was sick and deleted his five-year world And sat down for the day before hitting on a girl But she rejected him, and he ended up killing himself in front of a little girl It was a tragedy, but they did say the boy’s name But come to think of it, It’s really quite simple.

Minecraft much like a certain youtuber will never truly die, as long as we have fond memories of them

I love your videos seriously man

Well this strategy is really simple actually

I thought this video would be pants but I was quite simply chuffed to bits from the quality of this video.

8:08 Lol. That's called a mutual relationship.

What a nice video Mr. Animagician 💜

This channel is gonna grow so much you better remember me (your title and thumbnail was too tempting)

Or the richest hermit, he has 12 bamboos

ahhh I am so into your story telling you earned yourself a sub !!!

So basically, he IS the algorithm?

Mambo doc Tango Tek and impulse are the three Redstone people to watch

I like how you said the wrong name for the ship, and yet it was on the screen when you highlighted the other words 🤣

I've been watching both Mumbo and Grian since before they col-abed and I watched some Hermitcraft episodes in the time but the first SMP I truly followed was Grian's Evo SMP and then following him to the Hermitcraft server as it ascended from a call from the Minecraft gods. I wonder how many people actually know that EVO was a testing grounds for Hermitcraft. If you didn't follow Giran you never would have seen him start there in Season 6. This is also the season I started to seriously watch Hermitcraft. And I felt that something changed in Hermitcraft after Grian joined. There was a certain life that was breathed into Hermitcraft by Grian and ever after. There were Wars and all kinds of different things. In season 8 you see PearlescentMoon join the server. From following Giran for so long I know that PearlecentMoon and Grian and close friends so I feel that he probably put in a good word for her as I know from watching enough Hermitcraft that people only join by being invited. Also a lot of new faces have joined since Grian in Season 6. I a huge renaissance of blood being breathed into Hermitcraft. This season they crossed servers between the Hermitcraft and Empires SMP server. This is huge for Empires and probably because Pearl is on Empires and clearly one can see Grian written all over it as his base is the entrance to the Empires SMP. I'd love a video on Grian as he seems to be the bringer of all sorts of ideas and imaginative things. While Mumbo may be the the smartest with his 2 brain cells. I feel that you can't really talk about Mumbo without Grian being somewhere in the same breath.

Diggin the super mario sunshine music. Good times

Mumbo is a lovely, British man with a majestic mustache. That is his true secret. Hidden in plain sight, what a dawg. Love that guy!

i like munbo a lot, but lets be clear on something, i have seen quite the amount of time munbo actually building something designed by ilmango or methodzz or... havent really seen them doing the same with a munbo design. i dont know what "smart" means in this game exactly, but for me, smart has to do with redstone and with making things yourself in that department. basically, if you are alone without access to internet and input from anymore else, who is the player more likely to do more with redstone? that would be the smartest

Probably due to his filming career. Remember, when making content, you are telling a story. Probably the reason why he's able to make content even if it looks silly. But you also hear his story about his ideas, his inspiration and he's problem. It's not just about how to do redstone, it's the process and things behind it. Makes his content less redstone but more Mumbo.

Ngl im hoping to see mumbo again in season 10 of hermitcraft

It's an honor that you made a video about me! ... oh, it's about mumbo

As smart as Mumbo is, I still had to learn from you that his frown is actually a mustache XD

mumbo jumbo sounds like the smartest youtuber playing minecraft, while sethbling sounds like the smartest minecrafter who've played youtube ;)

He now has a moustache

Etho is still the best at keeping his videos entertaining while innovative

As OGMC great video of mumbo

Im chuffed to bits with this video

This makes me want to watch mumbo now lol

Bro yes if watched him for years

I think samiyuri is the smartest minecraft player.

part of it is that hes the closest thing there is to an "old guard" minecraft youtuber who hasnt changed. every other major minecraft youtuber from back then has changed or left, or is also quite popular like Grian.

Maybe you aren't aware of tango , even when mumbo need helps with redstone tango always helps

Actually he grew out a mustache now, but he has light hair so it's pretty hard to see. He needs to dye them

Mumbo is accidentally a genius

My mans is playing 4D chess. He's explaining why we all love Mumbo and click on videos involving him while doing a video about Mumbo, knowing we'll all click on him. 😂

It’s the mustache.

he have one mustache now dinen't you see he short

I rewatch hermitcraft servers al the time