Greetings, Fixers!
Oh, it’s not every day you get to serve a slice of revenge to the very creator of Lemmings – the game that has haunted us all with its endless parade of brainless, cliff-walking rodents! But this time, I managed to take matters into my own hands, turning the tables on the one and only Mike Dailly in a way he never saw coming. And, of course, I had the cameras rolling so you could witness every priceless moment.
Now, some of you might recall the infamous “gummy incident.” It all began when Mike sent me a Bob Ross Gummy making kit as part of a donations package, supposedly a “fun, sweet gift.” Only, this particular “gift” was years past its prime, a relic of a candy-making set gone wrong. If Lemmings themselves could taste it, I reckon they’d walk straight off a cliff just to escape the aftertaste! But I thought, “Why let a good opportunity go to waste?” So, revenge was stewing in my studio at Mark Fixes Stuff.
The first part of the video is me whipping up the nastiest expired gummies you can imagine, I set off for RMC – The Cave, ready to execute the ultimate ambush on Mike. Little did he know, his sweet little prank had come back to haunt him!
Sweet (or Not So Sweet) Revenge
Let’s just say, Mike’s reaction was everything I could’ve hoped for and more. As he spotted the gummy “delicacies” before him, you could see a glimmer of regret in his eyes – perhaps a faint recognition of his own past mischief. The moment he realised what was about to happen was priceless; it was as if he’d spotted a pack of Lemmings marching straight toward him, but in slow motion.
Now, if you’re worried about the sound quality, let me address that upfront. A bit of technical gremlinery meant we had to use the camera audio, which, I admit, isn’t the crispest. But let’s be honest – there’s a certain charm to capturing the raw, unfiltered agony of a man realising he’s about to eat 20-year-old gummy sludge. Trust me, you’ll hear every subtle grimace.
Taste Test Torture
So, the moment of truth arrived. I forced Mike to partake in the gummy feast he had so lovingly – and maliciously – orchestrated. Of course he insisted that I also join in and it would have been cowardly for me to say no. As we both chomped down on the overly chewy, oddly flavoured creations, it was evident the joke was on him this time. The look on his face went from mild confusion to outright horror as the “delicious” treat began to set in. Imagine if you took all the sourness and bitterness that comes from years of hating a game like Lemmings and condensed it into a single, jelly-like substance. That was the flavour profile.
Mike struggled valiantly, trying to keep his composure, but let’s face it: there was no dignity left in that room. And if he thought his role as the creator of Lemmings would earn him some leniency… well, he was in for a rude awakening!
Final Thoughts: Lemmings, Gummies, and the Perfect Prank
Now, some people might think it’s harsh to “force-feed” expired gummies to a game dev legend. But if you’ve spent as many hours suffering through Lemmings as I have, you’d know that nothing’s quite so satisfying as a little taste of revenge. Especially when it’s in gummy form.
In the end, Mike and I shared a good laugh (even if he was laughing with a slight grimace of disgust). Even Neil from RMC and Jason from The Dev Den had a try. And despite the questionable gummy quality, there was something downright sweet about the moment – perhaps because it marked a rare victory for all of us who have ever struggled with Lemmings‘ bizarre puzzles. Just this once, the tables had turned, and I was the one in control.
So, Fixers, enjoy the video – and remember, the next time someone offers you a gummy, maybe give it a sniff first!
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