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While the figure didn’t break any records, the speedrunning charity event hit a major milestone, reaching across all events and charities in its 10-plus-year history. With the general news out of the way, let’s talk about the highlight of the weeklong stream: a shiba inu named Peanut Butter. You may remember him.
He was when he became the first dog to participate, running with the assistance of his owner, JSR, and a custom controller. Peanut Butter and JSR completed the run remotely, but for their Summer Games Done Quick run, they attended in person with a brand-new controller and a new game: for the Super Nintendo. I was really worried about this in-person run.
To play the game, JSR, with the help of some kibble, instructs Peanut Butter to hit a button with the correct timing to either strike out a batter or hit a home run. The patience and concentration required to perform complex tricks like that is probably stressful enough for a dog, even without the disruption of a large and loud crowd of people. But Peanut Butter managed the distractions beautifully.
Whenever the dog’s attention started to wane, JSR refocused him with the ultimate treat: some cheese on a stick. Halfway through the run, it was looking grim for Peanut Butter, who was down 0–1 in the sixth inning. But after loading the bases, we all held our breath .