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Man, this brings back memories. People fighting over char in the lobbies, some derivative of “laggy” used a slur to try and get someone you don’t like to leave the game before enough people joined, etc. fun times!



When the game lags, the witch hunt begins, and the red ping or turtle shows on your name despite it not being your fault.


Eternally immortalized in the sequel as a taunt

"Sure, blame it on your ISP!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGBOeLdm-1s


I was always confused about that taunt. It sounds like, blame your poor play on your ISP, but this is one of the few games where laggy internet doesn't affect your moves.




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