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Stefan Pochmann

2012-05-16T21:12:20Z

Stefan: added old multiblind

{{Infobox
|NAME=Stefan Pochmann
|IMAGE=StefanPochmann.jpg
|IMAGEYEAR=
|ALIASES=
|COUNTRY=Germany
|BIRTHDATE=January 16, 1977
|AGE=35
|JOBS=
|YEARSACTIVE=2003-present
|ID=2003POCH01
|FAMOUSFOR=[[Classic Pochmann]], [[M2/R2]], multiple world titles and records, all-around puzzleman, general awesomeness
}}

'''Stefan Pochmann''' is a [[Germany|German]] speedcuber famous for inventing the [[Classic Pochmann]] and [[M2/R2]] blindfoldsolving methods and his numerous other contributions to cubing. Stefan is an active user of the [[Speedsolving Forums]], where he has gained a reputation as a rare beacon of reason.

== Progression ==
Stefan started cubing around 1982, didn't cube much in the 1990s and joined the new wave of cubing in 2003 when he found other cubers on the internet. Inspired by [[Richard Carr]], [[Dror Vomberg]] and other blindcubing pioneers, he invented his classic blindsolving method, then became the first megaminx blindsolver and first official 5x5x5 blindsolver. During 2004-2007 he became a good all-rounder, setting 21 world records in six events and dominating megaminx and clock for a while. Stefan isn't very competitive anymore, but remains quite active on the forums. His lasting contributions to cubing include his blindsolving methods and his work on the WCA results website.

== Major Contributions and Projects ==
=== Methods ===
* Invented [[Classic Pochmann]] and [[M2/R2]] blindfold solving methods
* Invented the Pochmann method for the [[Master Magic]], which he used to win the [[World Championship 2005]]. It has since been supplanted by [[Alexander Ooms]]'s method.
* Invented the Pochmann method for the [[Rubik's Clock]] in 2005, which he used to win the [[World Championship 2005]]. It has been used since with little modification by all world record holders
* Found and popularized [http://www.stefan-pochmann.info/spocc/speedsolving/3x3/ several 3x3 last layer algorithms]

=== Program and Services ===
* Created the WCA Database with [[Clément Gallet]] and [[Josef Jelínek]]
* Created [http://ptimer.net/ ptimer.net], a timer for making videos
* Created [http://speedcubes.net/ speedcubes.net], an ongoing project for a ratable database of different cubes
* Created [http://cubeweb.info/ cubeweb.info], a custom search engine for cube sites

=== Other ===
* Proposed the [[Blonk number]] and [http://www.stefan-pochmann.info/cubieverse/ the Cubiverse]

== Achievements ==

Stefan has held world records in Megaminx, Clock, Magic, Master Magic, 5x5 blindfolded and old Multiblind.

=== Firsts ===

In addition, Stefan achieved several firsts in blindfold cubing.
* First person to officially solve a 5x5 blindfolded.
* First person to unofficially solve a Megaminx blindfolded.
* Real Team-BLD with [[Tim Habermaas]]: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?25506-World-Domination-Day-1 World Domination, Day 1]

== Sample Quotes from Pochmann Magic 8-Ball List ==
Stefan's charisma has in particular inspired the custom-made Pochmann 8-Ball, using quotes from his forum posts.
* I WANT A FLYING PONY
* I HAVE EVIDENCE
* WHAT DO YOU MEAN?
* DON'T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR HELMET (see the [http://www.stefan-pochmann.info/spocc/videos/ Master Magic HowTo] video)
* BOY DO YOU SUCK
* YOU'RE SO CUTE
* UH... WHAT?
* AGAIN: NO
* CHEERS!
* WRONG. IDIOT.

== Trivia ==
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?30838-Stefan-in-little-TV-competition Stefan in little TV competition]
* In November 2011, Stefan performed live on a very famous German TV show called "Wetten Dass," solving a 3x3 blindfolded under water. Although he went over the time limit, his performance was voted the best by spectators. Stefan won a car, likely the second most expensive prize anyone has won by cubing (after [[Simon Westlund]]'s Sweden's Got Talent victory). See [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2huaQLUWU8 Stefan live on German TV] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2huaQLUWU8 video] and [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?33563-Stefan-Blindfolded-Underwater-On-TV.... this one] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Q3paEpZgys one including Stefan winning the car].
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?31649-Stefan-Pochmann-wears-a-helmet-at-the-Canadian-Open-2011 Stefan Pochmann wears a helmet at the Canadian Open 2011]
* Stefan was a vehement critic of the Rubik's Revolution at its release. Ever the puzzleman, however, he invented [http://uncletyson.wordpress.com/2011/07/25/stefan-pochmann-and-the-rubiks-revolution/ his method], then won the Rubik's Revolution event at Worlds 2007 and US Nationals 2009 to prove its stupidity. And to win the prize money.
* "pochmann" is a verb, often used as "get pochmanned." See [http://pochmann.me/ pochmann.me].
* Stefan abhors smoke and famously chose not to defend his German national title in 2007 because the venue (a toy fair) used to be full of smoke and he had left the venue coughing terribly the year before.

== Achievements ==

{{S-start}}

{{S-ach| ach=World Titles}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Grant Tregay]] | year=2003 }}
{{S-title| title=Megaminx World Champion | year=2005 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Erik Akkersdijk]] | year=2007 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Jaap Scherphuis]] | year=2003 }}
{{S-title| title=Rubik's Clock World Champion | year=2005 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Ernesto Fernández Regueira]] | year=2007 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Jaap Scherphuis]] | year=2003 }}
{{S-title| title=Master Magic World Champion | year=2005 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Máté Horváth]] | year=2007 }}

{{S-ach| ach=Continental Titles}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Dror Vomberg]] | year=2004 }}
{{S-title| title=3x3 Blindfolded European Champion | year=2006 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Rafal Guzewicz]] | year=2008 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=None | year= }}
{{S-title| title=Megaminx European Champion | year=2006 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Erik Akkersdijk]] | year=2008 }}

{{S-end}}

== Also See ==
* [[Classic Pochmann]]
* [[M2/R2]]

== External Links ==
* [http://www.stefan-pochmann.info/spocc/ Stefan Pochmann's Cube Corner]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?5381-Interview-with-Stefan-Pochmann Interview with Stefan Pochmann]
* [http://www.speedcubes.net/ SpeedCubes.net]
* [http://www.ptimer.net/ PTimer]
* [http://www.cubecastpodcast.com/episodes/ CubeCast Podcast: Episode 10 - Stefan Pochmann]
* [http://www.youtube.com/StefanPochmann Stefan's Youtube Videos]

[[Category:Former world record holders|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:Megaminx solvers|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:Magic solvers|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:Master Magic solvers|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:Clock solvers|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:Method inventors|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:Speedcubers|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:People]]

Stefan Pochmann

2012-05-16T18:33:26Z

Stefan: Added a progression section

{{Infobox
|NAME=Stefan Pochmann
|IMAGE=StefanPochmann.jpg
|IMAGEYEAR=
|ALIASES=
|COUNTRY=Germany
|BIRTHDATE=January 16, 1977
|AGE=35
|JOBS=
|YEARSACTIVE=2003-present
|ID=2003POCH01
|FAMOUSFOR=[[Classic Pochmann]], [[M2/R2]], multiple world titles and records, all-around puzzleman, general awesomeness
}}

'''Stefan Pochmann''' is a [[Germany|German]] speedcuber famous for inventing the [[Classic Pochmann]] and [[M2/R2]] blindfoldsolving methods and his numerous other contributions to cubing. Stefan is an active user of the [[Speedsolving Forums]], where he has gained a reputation as a rare beacon of reason.

== Progression ==
Stefan started cubing around 1982, didn't cube much in the 1990s and joined the new wave of cubing in 2003 when he found other cubers on the internet. Inspired by [[Richard Carr]], [[Dror Vomberg]] and other blindcubing pioneers, he invented his classic blindsolving method, then became the first megaminx blindsolver and first official 5x5x5 blindsolver. During 2004-2007 he became a good all-rounder, setting 21 world records in six events and dominating megaminx and clock for a while. Stefan isn't very competitive anymore, but remains quite active on the forums. His lasting contributions to cubing include his blindsolving methods and his work on the WCA results website.

== Major Contributions and Projects ==
=== Methods ===
* Invented [[Classic Pochmann]] and [[M2/R2]] blindfold solving methods
* Invented the Pochmann method for the [[Master Magic]], which he used to win the [[World Championship 2005]]. It has since been supplanted by [[Alexander Ooms]]'s method.
* Invented the Pochmann method for the [[Rubik's Clock]] in 2005, which he used to win the [[World Championship 2005]]. It has been used since with little modification by all world record holders
* Found and popularized [http://www.stefan-pochmann.info/spocc/speedsolving/3x3/ several 3x3 last layer algorithms]

=== Program and Services ===
* Created the WCA Database with [[Clément Gallet]] and [[Josef Jelínek]]
* Created [http://ptimer.net/ ptimer.net], a timer for making videos
* Created [http://speedcubes.net/ speedcubes.net], an ongoing project for a ratable database of different cubes
* Created [http://cubeweb.info/ cubeweb.info], a custom search engine for cube sites

=== Other ===
* Proposed the [[Blonk number]] and [http://www.stefan-pochmann.info/cubieverse/ the Cubiverse]

== Achievements ==

Stefan achieved several firsts in blindfold cubing.
* First person to solve unofficially solve a Megaminx blindfolded.
* First person to solve officially solve a 5x5 blindfolded.

In addition, he has held world records in Megaminx, Clock, Magic, and Master Magic.

=== Firsts ===
* Real Team-BLD with [[Tim Habermaas]]: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?25506-World-Domination-Day-1 World Domination, Day 1]

== Sample Quotes from Pochmann Magic 8-Ball List ==
Stefan's charisma has in particular inspired the custom-made Pochmann 8-Ball, using quotes from his forum posts.
* I WANT A FLYING PONY
* I HAVE EVIDENCE
* WHAT DO YOU MEAN?
* DON'T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR HELMET (see the [http://www.stefan-pochmann.info/spocc/videos/ Master Magic HowTo] video)
* BOY DO YOU SUCK
* YOU'RE SO CUTE
* UH... WHAT?
* AGAIN: NO
* CHEERS!
* WRONG. IDIOT.

== Trivia ==
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?30838-Stefan-in-little-TV-competition Stefan in little TV competition]
* In November 2011, Stefan performed live on a very famous German TV show called "Wetten Dass," solving a 3x3 blindfolded under water. Although he went over the time limit, his performance was voted the best by spectators. Stefan won a car, likely the second most expensive prize anyone has won by cubing (after [[Simon Westlund]]'s Sweden's Got Talent victory). See [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2huaQLUWU8 Stefan live on German TV] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2huaQLUWU8 video] and [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?33563-Stefan-Blindfolded-Underwater-On-TV.... this one] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Q3paEpZgys one including Stefan winning the car].
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?31649-Stefan-Pochmann-wears-a-helmet-at-the-Canadian-Open-2011 Stefan Pochmann wears a helmet at the Canadian Open 2011]
* Stefan was a vehement critic of the Rubik's Revolution at its release. Ever the puzzleman, however, he invented [http://uncletyson.wordpress.com/2011/07/25/stefan-pochmann-and-the-rubiks-revolution/ his method], then won the Rubik's Revolution event at Worlds 2007 and US Nationals 2009 to prove its stupidity. And to win the prize money.
* "pochmann" is a verb, often used as "get pochmanned." See [http://pochmann.me/ pochmann.me].
* Stefan abhors smoke and famously chose not to defend his German national title in 2007 because the venue (a toy fair) used to be full of smoke and he had left the venue coughing terribly the year before.

== Achievements ==

{{S-start}}

{{S-ach| ach=World Titles}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Grant Tregay]] | year=2003 }}
{{S-title| title=Megaminx World Champion | year=2005 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Erik Akkersdijk]] | year=2007 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Jaap Scherphuis]] | year=2003 }}
{{S-title| title=Rubik's Clock World Champion | year=2005 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Ernesto Fernández Regueira]] | year=2007 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Jaap Scherphuis]] | year=2003 }}
{{S-title| title=Master Magic World Champion | year=2005 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Máté Horváth]] | year=2007 }}

{{S-ach| ach=Continental Titles}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Dror Vomberg]] | year=2004 }}
{{S-title| title=3x3 Blindfolded European Champion | year=2006 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Rafal Guzewicz]] | year=2008 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=None | year= }}
{{S-title| title=Megaminx European Champion | year=2006 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Erik Akkersdijk]] | year=2008 }}

{{S-end}}

== Also See ==
* [[Classic Pochmann]]
* [[M2/R2]]

== External Links ==
* [http://www.stefan-pochmann.info/spocc/ Stefan Pochmann's Cube Corner]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?5381-Interview-with-Stefan-Pochmann Interview with Stefan Pochmann]
* [http://www.speedcubes.net/ SpeedCubes.net]
* [http://www.ptimer.net/ PTimer]
* [http://www.cubecastpodcast.com/episodes/ CubeCast Podcast: Episode 10 - Stefan Pochmann]
* [http://www.youtube.com/StefanPochmann Stefan's Youtube Videos]

[[Category:Former world record holders|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:Megaminx solvers|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:Magic solvers|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:Master Magic solvers|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:Clock solvers|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:Method inventors|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:Speedcubers|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:People]]

Stefan Pochmann

2012-05-16T17:56:58Z

Stefan: Added the real reason I got good at Rubik's Revolution.

{{Infobox
|NAME=Stefan Pochmann
|IMAGE=StefanPochmann.jpg
|IMAGEYEAR=
|ALIASES=
|COUNTRY=Germany
|BIRTHDATE=January 16, 1977
|AGE=34
|JOBS=
|YEARSACTIVE=2003-present
|ID=2003POCH01
|FAMOUSFOR=[[Classic Pochmann]], [[M2/R2]], multiple world titles and records, all-around puzzleman, general awesomeness
}}

'''Stefan Pochmann''' is a [[Germany|German]] speedcuber famous for inventing the [[Classic Pochmann]] and [[M2/R2]] blindfoldsolving methods and his numerous other contributions to cubing. Stefan is an active user of the [[Speedsolving Forums]], where he has gained a reputation as a rare beacon of reason.

== Major Contributions and Projects ==
=== Methods ===
* Invented [[Classic Pochmann]] and [[M2/R2]] blindfold solving methods
* Invented the Pochmann method for the [[Master Magic]], which he used to win the [[World Championship 2005]]. It has since been supplanted by [[Alexander Ooms]]'s method.
* Invented the Pochmann method for the [[Rubik's Clock]] in 2005, which he used to win the [[World Championship 2005]]. It has been used since with little modification by all world record holders
* Found and popularized [http://www.stefan-pochmann.info/spocc/speedsolving/3x3/ several 3x3 last layer algorithms]

=== Program and Services ===
* Created the WCA Database with [[Clément Gallet]] and [[Josef Jelínek]]
* Created [http://ptimer.net/ ptimer.net], a timer for making videos
* Created [http://speedcubes.net/ speedcubes.net], an ongoing project for a ratable database of different cubes
* Created [http://cubeweb.info/ cubeweb.info], a custom search engine for cube sites

=== Other ===
* Proposed the [[Blonk number]] and [http://www.stefan-pochmann.info/cubieverse/ the Cubiverse]

== Achievements ==

Stefan achieved several firsts in blindfold cubing.
* First person to solve unofficially solve a Megaminx blindfolded.
* First person to solve officially solve a 5x5 blindfolded.

In addition, he has held world records in Megaminx, Clock, Magic, and Master Magic.

=== Firsts ===
* Real Team-BLD with [[Tim Habermaas]]: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?25506-World-Domination-Day-1 World Domination, Day 1]

== Sample Quotes from Pochmann Magic 8-Ball List ==
Stefan's charisma has in particular inspired the custom-made Pochmann 8-Ball, using quotes from his forum posts.
* I WANT A FLYING PONY
* I HAVE EVIDENCE
* WHAT DO YOU MEAN?
* DON'T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR HELMET (see the [http://www.stefan-pochmann.info/spocc/videos/ Master Magic HowTo] video)
* BOY DO YOU SUCK
* YOU'RE SO CUTE
* UH... WHAT?
* AGAIN: NO
* CHEERS!
* WRONG. IDIOT.

== Trivia ==
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?30838-Stefan-in-little-TV-competition Stefan in little TV competition]
* In November 2011, Stefan performed live on a very famous German TV show called "Wetten Dass," solving a 3x3 blindfolded under water. Although he went over the time limit, his performance was voted the best by spectators. Stefan won a car, likely the second most expensive prize anyone has won by cubing (after [[Simon Westlund]]'s Sweden's Got Talent victory). See [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2huaQLUWU8 Stefan live on German TV] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2huaQLUWU8 video] and [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?33563-Stefan-Blindfolded-Underwater-On-TV.... this one] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Q3paEpZgys one including Stefan winning the car].
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?31649-Stefan-Pochmann-wears-a-helmet-at-the-Canadian-Open-2011 Stefan Pochmann wears a helmet at the Canadian Open 2011]
* Stefan was a vehement critic of the Rubik's Revolution at its release. Ever the puzzleman, however, he invented [http://uncletyson.wordpress.com/2011/07/25/stefan-pochmann-and-the-rubiks-revolution/ his method], then won the Rubik's Revolution event at Worlds 2007 and US Nationals 2009 to prove its stupidity. And to win the prize money.
* "pochmann" is a verb, often used as "get pochmanned." See [http://pochmann.me/ pochmann.me].
* Stefan abhors smoke and famously chose not to defend his German national title in 2007 because the venue (a toy fair) used to be full of smoke and he had left the venue coughing terribly the year before.

== Achievements ==

{{S-start}}

{{S-ach| ach=World Titles}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Grant Tregay]] | year=2003 }}
{{S-title| title=Megaminx World Champion | year=2005 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Erik Akkersdijk]] | year=2007 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Jaap Scherphuis]] | year=2003 }}
{{S-title| title=Rubik's Clock World Champion | year=2005 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Ernesto Fernández Regueira]] | year=2007 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Jaap Scherphuis]] | year=2003 }}
{{S-title| title=Master Magic World Champion | year=2005 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Máté Horváth]] | year=2007 }}

{{S-ach| ach=Continental Titles}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Dror Vomberg]] | year=2004 }}
{{S-title| title=3x3 Blindfolded European Champion | year=2006 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Rafal Guzewicz]] | year=2008 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=None | year= }}
{{S-title| title=Megaminx European Champion | year=2006 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Erik Akkersdijk]] | year=2008 }}

{{S-end}}

== Also See ==
* [[Classic Pochmann]]
* [[M2/R2]]

== External Links ==
* [http://www.stefan-pochmann.info/spocc/ Stefan Pochmann's Cube Corner]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?5381-Interview-with-Stefan-Pochmann Interview with Stefan Pochmann]
* [http://www.speedcubes.net/ SpeedCubes.net]
* [http://www.ptimer.net/ PTimer]
* [http://www.cubecastpodcast.com/episodes/ CubeCast Podcast: Episode 10 - Stefan Pochmann]
* [http://www.youtube.com/StefanPochmann Stefan's Youtube Videos]

[[Category:Former world record holders|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:Megaminx solvers|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:Magic solvers|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:Master Magic solvers|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:Clock solvers|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:Method inventors|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:Speedcubers|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:People]]

Stefan Pochmann

2012-05-16T17:54:18Z

Stefan: Little improvements in the trivia section.

{{Infobox
|NAME=Stefan Pochmann
|IMAGE=StefanPochmann.jpg
|IMAGEYEAR=
|ALIASES=
|COUNTRY=Germany
|BIRTHDATE=January 16, 1977
|AGE=34
|JOBS=
|YEARSACTIVE=2003-present
|ID=2003POCH01
|FAMOUSFOR=[[Classic Pochmann]], [[M2/R2]], multiple world titles and records, all-around puzzleman, general awesomeness
}}

'''Stefan Pochmann''' is a [[Germany|German]] speedcuber famous for inventing the [[Classic Pochmann]] and [[M2/R2]] blindfoldsolving methods and his numerous other contributions to cubing. Stefan is an active user of the [[Speedsolving Forums]], where he has gained a reputation as a rare beacon of reason.

== Major Contributions and Projects ==
=== Methods ===
* Invented [[Classic Pochmann]] and [[M2/R2]] blindfold solving methods
* Invented the Pochmann method for the [[Master Magic]], which he used to win the [[World Championship 2005]]. It has since been supplanted by [[Alexander Ooms]]'s method.
* Invented the Pochmann method for the [[Rubik's Clock]] in 2005, which he used to win the [[World Championship 2005]]. It has been used since with little modification by all world record holders
* Found and popularized [http://www.stefan-pochmann.info/spocc/speedsolving/3x3/ several 3x3 last layer algorithms]

=== Program and Services ===
* Created the WCA Database with [[Clément Gallet]] and [[Josef Jelínek]]
* Created [http://ptimer.net/ ptimer.net], a timer for making videos
* Created [http://speedcubes.net/ speedcubes.net], an ongoing project for a ratable database of different cubes
* Created [http://cubeweb.info/ cubeweb.info], a custom search engine for cube sites

=== Other ===
* Proposed the [[Blonk number]] and [http://www.stefan-pochmann.info/cubieverse/ the Cubiverse]

== Achievements ==

Stefan achieved several firsts in blindfold cubing.
* First person to solve unofficially solve a Megaminx blindfolded.
* First person to solve officially solve a 5x5 blindfolded.

In addition, he has held world records in Megaminx, Clock, Magic, and Master Magic.

=== Firsts ===
* Real Team-BLD with [[Tim Habermaas]]: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?25506-World-Domination-Day-1 World Domination, Day 1]

== Sample Quotes from Pochmann Magic 8-Ball List ==
Stefan's charisma has in particular inspired the custom-made Pochmann 8-Ball, using quotes from his forum posts.
* I WANT A FLYING PONY
* I HAVE EVIDENCE
* WHAT DO YOU MEAN?
* DON'T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR HELMET (see the [http://www.stefan-pochmann.info/spocc/videos/ Master Magic HowTo] video)
* BOY DO YOU SUCK
* YOU'RE SO CUTE
* UH... WHAT?
* AGAIN: NO
* CHEERS!
* WRONG. IDIOT.

== Trivia ==
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?30838-Stefan-in-little-TV-competition Stefan in little TV competition]
* In November 2011, Stefan performed live on a very famous German TV show called "Wetten Dass," solving a 3x3 blindfolded under water. Although he went over the time limit, his performance was voted the best by spectators. Stefan won a car, likely the second most expensive prize anyone has won by cubing (after [[Simon Westlund]]'s Sweden's Got Talent victory). See [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2huaQLUWU8 Stefan live on German TV] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2huaQLUWU8 video] and [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?33563-Stefan-Blindfolded-Underwater-On-TV.... this one] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Q3paEpZgys one including Stefan winning the car].
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?31649-Stefan-Pochmann-wears-a-helmet-at-the-Canadian-Open-2011 Stefan Pochmann wears a helmet at the Canadian Open 2011]
* Stefan was a vehement critic of the Rubik's Revolution at its release. Ever the puzzleman, however, he invented [http://uncletyson.wordpress.com/2011/07/25/stefan-pochmann-and-the-rubiks-revolution/ his method], then won the Rubik's Revolution event at Worlds 2007 and US Nationals 2009 to prove its stupidity.
* "pochmann" is a verb, often used as "get pochmanned." See [http://pochmann.me/ pochmann.me].
* Stefan abhors smoke and famously chose not to defend his German national title in 2007 because the venue (a toy fair) used to be full of smoke and he had left the venue coughing terribly the year before.

== Achievements ==

{{S-start}}

{{S-ach| ach=World Titles}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Grant Tregay]] | year=2003 }}
{{S-title| title=Megaminx World Champion | year=2005 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Erik Akkersdijk]] | year=2007 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Jaap Scherphuis]] | year=2003 }}
{{S-title| title=Rubik's Clock World Champion | year=2005 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Ernesto Fernández Regueira]] | year=2007 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Jaap Scherphuis]] | year=2003 }}
{{S-title| title=Master Magic World Champion | year=2005 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Máté Horváth]] | year=2007 }}

{{S-ach| ach=Continental Titles}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Dror Vomberg]] | year=2004 }}
{{S-title| title=3x3 Blindfolded European Champion | year=2006 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Rafal Guzewicz]] | year=2008 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=None | year= }}
{{S-title| title=Megaminx European Champion | year=2006 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Erik Akkersdijk]] | year=2008 }}

{{S-end}}

== Also See ==
* [[Classic Pochmann]]
* [[M2/R2]]

== External Links ==
* [http://www.stefan-pochmann.info/spocc/ Stefan Pochmann's Cube Corner]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?5381-Interview-with-Stefan-Pochmann Interview with Stefan Pochmann]
* [http://www.speedcubes.net/ SpeedCubes.net]
* [http://www.ptimer.net/ PTimer]
* [http://www.cubecastpodcast.com/episodes/ CubeCast Podcast: Episode 10 - Stefan Pochmann]
* [http://www.youtube.com/StefanPochmann Stefan's Youtube Videos]

[[Category:Former world record holders|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:Megaminx solvers|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:Magic solvers|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:Master Magic solvers|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:Clock solvers|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:Method inventors|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:Speedcubers|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:People]]

SpeedSolving Forums

2012-01-27T14:53:52Z

Stefan: Removed me from the moderator list as I haven't been one for a while.

The '''Speedsolving Forums''' (sometimes abbreviated to '''SS''') is a phpBB forum for [[speedcubing]] created by [[Patrick Kelly]] in early 2006. It is the forum that hosts this Wiki, the [[Speedsolving wiki]].

It overtook the [[Yahoo! Speed Solving Rubik's Cube Group|Yahoo! Group]] in 2008 as most active speedcubing forum among English-speaking cubers and in the world.

[[File:Forumlogo.jpg|thumb|250px|Forum logo]]

== Moderators ==
(This list is incomplete.)
* [[Patrick Kelly]] (creator of Speedsolving Forums, 2006)
* [[David Woner]]
* [[Lucas Garron]]
* [[Shelley Chang]]
* [[Dan Cohen]]
* [[Stachu Korick]] (since summer, 2011)
* [[Rob Stuart]] (since December, 2011)

== Links ==
* [http://www.speedsolving.com Main page]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/index.php The forums]
'''Announcements'''
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=7 Announcements]
'''General Cubing'''
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=8 Beginners Central]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=9 Speedcubing]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=19 One-Handed Solving]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=16 Blindfold Cubing ]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 Hardware Area]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=20 Video Gallery]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=18 How-to's, Guides, etc.]
'''Competition Area'''
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=22 Official WCA Competitions]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=17 Weekly Forum Competitions]
'''Off-Topic'''
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=11 Off-Topic Discussion]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=10 Help, support & suggestions]

== See Also ==
* [[Forum Cubers by Location]]
* [[Speedcubing IRC Channel]]

[[Category:Cubing Forums]]
[[Category:Cubing Resources]]
[[Category:Cubing Community]]

List of cubing memes

2011-09-28T14:22:38Z

Stefan: some corrections and a fuller picture

Memes created by the cubing community, mostly on the [[Speedsolving Forums]]. See also the [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?26846-Speedsolving-wiki-List-of-Cubing-Memes corresponding Speedsolving thread].

==Don't forget to wear your helmet (June 2007)==
The last line from [[Stefan Pochmann]]'s [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8rNspyU6Ig master magic song].

Six easy flips on the right hand side / Two more on the left / Turn the puzzle over / Beautiful four flips / Followed by two ugly / On the bottom side / And some other stuff / Six on the left and you are done / Don't forget / To wear your helmet

== F R U R' U' F' is a Y- perm, b-i-t-c-h-e-s (2008) ==
The origin of this saying was in the [[#Rubik]] chat. [[Joël van Noort]] copied it into his signature (F R U R' U' F' is a Y- perm, b-i-t-c-h-e-s) to remember about the incident. In April 2010, he made a [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?20516-Do-you-understand-what-my-signature-is-about thread] asking if anyone understood what his signature was about, and included a poll. Only about 40% of the voters claimed no, although only a hand full of people actually knew the true meaning of the signature. Many users who were relatively new to the speedcubing community claimed that they knew what it was about because if you performed F R U R' U' F', it swaps two opposite corners and two adjacent edges just like the Y permutation PLL if you disregard the orientation of the pieces. Of course, this was not what Joël was asking, that was only an explanation of why the algorithm is like a Y-perm, not an explanation of where it is from and who originally said it. In the #Rubik chat one day, someone logged, said "F R U R' U' F" is a Y-perm, bitches," and left.

== Smerbia (2008) ==
* Also see: [[Smerbia]]
* Since 2008, Andrew Nelson has represented the country of Smerbia for the [[Negative Time Solving Contest]]. See [http://cubefreak.net/other/negative/past.html Negative Time Solving Contest results archive]
* [http://caltech.cubingusa.com/utahopen2009/list.php Pre-registration page for Utah Open 2009], where 6 competitors signed up as Smerbians.
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?13827-Country! Smerbia Thread]
* [http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Smerbia Urban Dictionary Page]
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Smerbia/60556512413 Facebook page for Smerbia]
* [http://caltech.cubingusa.com/berkeleyfall2009/index.php Smerbia Open 2009 on CubingUSA]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?31615-The-Carrot-is-hiring-new-staff-writers&p=628582&viewfull=1#post628582 "WCA Outlaws G Perms, World Records Smashed:
F AND N PERMS ALSO BANNED"] by [[Shelley Chang]]

==Nobody does the F perm==
This meme was started by Mike Bennett at the Caltech Spring 2007 competition. In one round he got no less than THREE F perms, despite using a method that only involves PLL 1/27 of the time. Since then some cubers have taken to simply setting their cubes down and giving up whenever an F perm occurs. It's a little known fact that "DNF" stands for "Did No F-perm".

* [http://www.worldcubeassociation.org/results/events.php?eventId=3333&regionId=&years=&show=List%20of%20people%20who%20do%20the%20F%20Perm&single=Single List of people who do the F perm]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?31615-The-Carrot-is-hiring-new-staff-writers&p=628582&viewfull=1#post628582 "WCA Outlaws G Perms, World Records Smashed:
F AND N PERMS ALSO BANNED"] by [[Shelley Chang]]

== or you could just use petrus (July, 2009) ==
"or you could just use petrus" represents the largest quote tree in Speedsolving.com history. User CuBeOrDiE posted a "new" method for solving the F2L in which one block-bulids up to the final CE pair then finishes as in the CFOP method. The very first reply in the thread by user daeyoungyoon pointed out the obvious fact that this method was essentially a simplified form of the Petrus method. Other forum members also noticed the similarity and took it upon themselves to make their thoughts known by quoting the most recent use of "or you could just use petrus" and posting the exact same thing. This continued on for many pages of massive quote trees with only "or you could just use petrus". The evidence for the original piece of art was erased at the discretion of the forum moderators but the memory remains. The thread is still hilarious and well worth a read.

Later uses of the meme correct for grammatical issues in the original quote. On the odd occasion when new forum members come up with "new" block-building methods, older forum members with fond memories of the original quote tree like to remind them that there is always another possibility: or you could just use Petrus.

[http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?13377-A-new-method-to-solve-the-F2L-of-the-Rubik-s-Cube-! This is the original thread with the quote tree removed]

Later examples found on Speedsolving.com include: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?13652-Should-I-stick-with-Petrus&p=207282&viewfull=1#post207282 August 2009], [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?15005-jsut-had-to-put-this-video-in-the-forums/page2 August 2009], [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?22013-Best-time-with-Petrus-F2L-beginners-OLL-PLL/page3 June 2010]

== I accidentally a 5x5 (2008?) ==
[[File:I_accidently_Tyson_Mao.jpg|thumb|250px|"I accidentally the whole database." - [[Tyson Mao]]]]

This was an extension of the existing meme "I accidentally the whole coke bottle" from 4chan. It was brought to the Speedsolving Forums through a post in the accomplishment thread (?), and it is unsure whether this was intentional or not. Several users caught on and would post "I accidentally a _______" without a verb.

Examples on the Speedsolving Forums:
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?25738-I-solve-with-two-hands-sometimes.-(7.84-single-and-10.41-avg5) "I accidentally the last solve"]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?24429-Race-to-Sub-15-quot-Newer-quot&p=483543&viewfull=1#post483543 "i accidentally the last round"]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?20834-ZZ-ZB-Home-Thread&p=405079&viewfull=1#post405079 "I accidentally the whole cube over"]

* [http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/i-accidentally I Accidentally meme at Know Your Meme]

== i can't go because i live in ___ but you should do ___. just a suggestion (October 2009) ==
Third post into the Speedsolving thread [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?16231-Belleview-Open-2009-(unofficial) Belleview Open 2009 (unofficial)], user ianini posted the following message: "i can't go because i live in California but you should do a megmnix [sic] round. just a suggestion". Rather than merely pointing out the absurdity of suggesting an event for a competition he was not attending, other users (first none other than Dene) soon started parodying his phrase, forming an ever-extending quote tree. Here are the first few examples:
* i can't go because i live in New Zealand but you should do 6 and 7. just a suggestion
* i can't go because i live in California but you should do magic BLD. just a suggestion
* i can't go because i live in New Jersey but you should do a 2x2 bdl [sic] round. just a suggestion
* i can't go because i live in New York but you should do a tehtreball [sic] round. just a suggestion
* i can't go because i live in great britain but you should do a [[ball-in-cup]] round. just a suggestion
* i can't go because i live in Texas but you should do a mini chess tournament as a side event. just a suggestion
* i can't go because i live in Canada but you should do a fihgt [sic] to the deth. just a suggestion
These posts mirrored the capitalization and punctuation, and in some cases the misspelling of the event name, in the original message. The most nested quote tree ([http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?16231-Belleview-Open-2009-(unofficial)&p=261921&viewfull=1#post261921 this message]) consisted of 25 of these messages. This quote tree won the award for the "best quote tree" in the 2009 Forum Awards.

== lolben (2009) ==
[[File:Lolben.jpg|thumb|250px|An example of a lolben moment]]

"lolben" is a phrase used to flame or lightly ridicule users on the Speedsolving Forums. It is applied almost exclusively to user ben1996123 ([http://worldcubeassociation.org/results/p.php?i=2009WHIT01 Ben Whitmore]).

ben1996123 posted several videos in late 2009 and early 2010 that were severely flamed for allegedly being rehearsed (e.g. [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?18905-8.16-second-3x3-solve-%28with-scramble-and-solution%29 8.16 second 3x3 solve (with scramble and solution)]). These videos showed extremely fast, some sub-9, single times with correspondingly ridiculously easy solutions, along with poor fingertricks. Understandably, the forums had its haxxor detector on max mode. Unfortunately also its hate mob, making up false evidence and trying to organize a bullying campaign. Subsequent posts by ben1996123 were also flamed, until the community realized the futility of long flames. Instead, the term "lolben" was coined to flame with ease.

The term is now used whenever users encounter an erroneous claim, a fake video, or even just a funny moment. As [[Jules Manalang|Waffo]] says, "tl;dr - lolben because lolben is lol."

== Breaking the Habit (September 2009) ==
This started as a small inside joke from the Canadian Open 2009 competition in Toronto. On the second day of the competition during a lunch break, Justin Jaffray (user JustinJ) had a habit of looking down at the timer during PLL very good and very bad solves. Brendon Hemsley (user Reisen Bunny) suggested that he broke his bad habit by looking in the opposite direction at the end of his solves. That was where the fun began. Rather than looking down at the timer, some of the cubers who were sitting at the table would finish a solve then suddenly turn to whoever was sitting next to them and stare at their face. Justin, Brendon, and later Forte Shinko (user Forte) decided to do this during official solves. During each of these solves, when they were on the last turn, then would slam the cube (or whatever puzzle they were solvign) down and immediately quickly turn to the judge and give them a blank expression. Those who were watching their solves, or were the ones who were judging the solves that had no idea what was going on were probably thinking "wtf...". One of each of their "habit-free" solves were filmed and were uploaded to Youtube ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_Ebwr2xjBA video]). The best reaction was the Mike Mallon's (Brendon's judge's) reaction. When Brenden finished his 4x4 solve he slid close to him, gave him a stare with a serious expression on his face, then got up walked away. Habit-breaking is still practiced among a few cubers.

== How to pronounce North American cubers' names (January 2010) ==
A hilarious [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzM4iyJk8Ak video] made by Chester Lian, in which he parodies Erik Akkersdijk's [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE51v-dsS5g "How to pronounce Dutch cubers' names"] and Sinpei Araki's [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt4j9LitDHE "How to pronounce Japanese cubers' names"]. In the video, Chester speaks with a fake Asian accent and pretends to knows how to pronounce various cuber's names, mostly ones from Canada and the USA. He also made up nicknames and alternate spellings for some of the names. Some of the notable names include: Tyson ROF2L-Mao, Dan Koen, Mike Hug-Hey, Forte "chingchingchongchong" Piano, and Chuck "Norris" . Chester first came up with the idea for the video in late 2009, and the term "gogovid" was used to encourage him to get around to make the video. He intends on making a sequel in the near future.

== I'm calling you out! Time to make a malt liquor video! (February 2010)==

A drunk man uploaded a video on Youtube calling out Sa967St (Sarah Strong) after he saw a video of her official 10.21 3x3 solve. Throughout the video he drinks a 40oz bottle of malt liquor while trying to reason out why she should quit cubing and make a malt liquor video. He repeates the lines "I'm calling you out", "time to make a malt liquor video", "run down to your nearest store and get yoruself a 40", and several others. She made a [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?19072-Drunk-guy-calling-me-out thread] for the video on the speedsolving forum. The user removed the video off of Youtube after many members of the speedcubing community commented on his video.

On Sarah's 19th birthday (19 is the legal drinking age in Ontario, Canada), user Reisen Bunny made a [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?26635-SELA-IS-LEGAL-DRINKING-AGE-NEEDS-TO-MAKE-MALT-LIQUOR-VIDEO thread] to remind her that she needs to run down to the nearest store and get herself a 40. The thread had a poll asking if she should make a malt liquor video, and over 40 people votes 'yes'.

Sarah is yet to make a malt liquor video.

== OrtegaZB (February 2010) ==
Late February, Thom Barlow introduced his method for solving the 2x2 cube basing of the Ortega Method called [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?19420-OrtegaZB/ "OrtegaZB"]. Upon reading the description, many people immediately picked up that it was just CLL. It was pretty obvious that Thom was just joking and many people joined in on the fun while others were not entertained by the thread even though it was just for fun. Joey Gouly said so himself "This thread really was just for fun! Me and thom were just cubing (in a pub), and came up with the idea!" Perhaps another alcohol fueled Thom Barlow moment.

==But can anybody do faster?(May 2010)==
User ottothedog started a thread titled [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?21304-Possibly-the-Fastest-Almost-Not-Really-Magic-Solve Possibly the fastest magic solve], which included a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG9uNF3jQcQ video of him "solving" a magic in 0.50 seconds]. He times the solve with qqtimer and starts the timer with the magic in his hands and also stops the timer with the magic in his hands. Since he breaks several rules of timing a magic solve according to the WCA regulations, he was not taken seriously. Several users pointed out to him that what he did was not considered a "solve" since it was undoubfully a DNF, but he replied with "but can anyone do it faster?" David Woner, Feliks Zemdegs, Jules Manalang and several other wrote back saying "I did it in [insert time under 0.50 seconds] but [insert something that clearly makes ths solve a DNF], can anyone do it faster?" They also posted videos demonstrating fast magic 'solves', which included solving it into a clearly unsolved state, timing it with a keyboard, and editing the solve by cutting out most of the solve. Dan Cohen changed the title of the thread to "Possibly the fastest almost not really magic solve".

== Speedcubin? (June 2010) ==
Speedcubin.

This meme comes from thread titled [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?22233-Speedcubin Speedcubin?] by user goatseforever. The thread has a poll with seven options of "Speedcubin", all identical. This was clearly a troll thread (goatseforever has made many in the past), but several users decided to have fun with it and post about which Speedcubin was best. Many image macros with Speedcubin written on them were posted. An eighth poll option of "Speedclubbin" was added later by a moderator, which was an attempt to destroy the chain of speedcubin posts. The thread had over 250 replies but it was closed about a week after it was posted. This thread was the "catch of the day" in the very first episode of the Cubecast Podcast.

== Andrew Kang hates skewbs (July 2010) ==
In the third episode of the [[CubeCast Podcast]], co-host [[Andrew Kang]] revealed that he absolutely despises [[skewb]]s. Andrew's hatred for the skewb event is one of the biggest on-going themes of the podcast, as it gets brought up several times each episode. He hates it because it is a cube-shaped puzzle that doesn't turn like a 3x3x3 cube, and it immediately makes him angry.

== Famous [insert adjective] Rubik (2010) ==
After seeing a newspaper article about himself containing the phrase "Famous Deaf Rubik," Shane Rowland started to use it to refer to himself. His reasoning was that he was "famous" among the deaf community for solving and collecting Rubik's puzzles. Of course this does not make any sense in English, and some cubers spread around "Famous [adjective] Rubik" to parody Shane's title.

* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shane-Rowland-Famous-Deaf-Rubik/119220994785897 Facebook page on Shane Rowland - Famous Deaf Rubik]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?25955-It-s-done!-famous-giant-rubik It's done! famous giant rubik]
* nlCuber22's signature: "approved orangina provider for all famous rubiks" (accessed January 17, 2011)
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?26293-10.69-OH-single 10.69 OH single (contains "famous kitten rubik's")]
*Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?26287-11.52-OH-solve-by-famous-short-rubiks 11.52 OH solve by famous short rubiks ]

== I DEMAND TWO ROUNDS OF [insert event]! (Summer 2010) ==
Two threads were posted in the speedsolving forum about [[Haiyan Zhuang]] getting banned from WCA competitions for unsportsman-like behavior. One of the things he did was demand more rounds of BLD, in order to have more attempts to try to break his (former) 3x3 BLD world record. After the community learned about how Haiyan threatened people at competitions, "I DEMAND TWO [or more] ROUNDS OF [insert event]" became a joke to parody Haiyan.

Examples on the Speedsolving Forums:
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?24151-WCA-Competition-stats&p=461438&viewfull=1#post461438 "I DEMAND 3 ROUNDS PYRA." (September 2010)]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?25872-Princeton-Fall-2011&p=494194&viewfull=1#post494194 "I DEMAND 3 ROUNDS OF OH" (November 2010)]

Non-Example (note date)?
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?20935-Ohio-Open-2010-June-5th-Columbus-OH&p=374636&viewfull=1#post374636 "I DEMAND EIGHT ROUNDS OF FEET SOLVING" (May 2010)]

== Orangina (August 2010) ==
After the second day of [[US Nationals 2010]], a small group of cubers went to the store in the student centre to obtain mass amounts of soda (or pop to some people) and junk food. Upon browsing the selection, Sarah Strong was puzzled when she saw a bottle of Orangina and she asked "What's Orangina?", pronouncing it incorrectly (oh-ran-gy-nah). The group proceeded to break into hysterical laughter. As the laughing receded, one of the cubers in the group told her that the name of the drink is actually pronounced oh-ran-GEE-nah and so was the start of the meme. That night, Chris Tran, Sarah Strong, Waffo, and several others spammed the US Nationals 2010 thread of this discovery as they posted pictures of Orangina ads from the same hotel room. On the third day of US Nationals 2010, Orangina was the joke among that small group, and Ethan Crislip bought several 1L bottles of the carbonated beverage just to try it. Waffo wanted to time it and his first attempt at the bottle was 5x.xx. Soon after Felix Lee and Chris Tran followed Waffo's attempt but were unable to break it. The chugging drew in a crowd as Waffo attempted another 1L of Orangina only a few hours after his first attempt, racing with Sarah Strong, Ryan Reese, and Stachu Korick. He broke his previous UWR with a 48.46 and threw up mere minutes later. Waffo still practices Orangina chugging to date.

After US Nationals was over, Orangina was a wide spread story on the Speedsolving Forums as people changed they avatars to Orangina logos and bottles for quite a while. Many people have tried to take Waffo's throne at a competition but were unable to beat the 48.46 set at US Nationals 2010.

Waffo holds the current UWR for chugging a 1L glass bottle of Orangina (starting with the cap off) at 30.02 seconds.

* YouTube: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZNe8sgbdIo Waffle 48.46 Orangina UWR (former)]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?26006-Orangina-Fail..... Orangina Fail.....]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?26778-my-first-time...-(hi-waffo)/page2 my first time... (hi waffo)]

== Same thing happened to me with some other pants (2010) ==
This meme originated from a Skype conversation between Stachu Korick and Waffo. They were talking about Lady Gaga and Waffo was saying how he didn't have a good first impressioin of her music, but after he listened to a variety of her songs he liked her music more. Stachu agreed and meant to reply "same thing happed to me with some other bands", but instead of "bands" he typed "pants". Waffo found this typo hilarious and spammed some threads on the speedsolving forum with "same thing happened to me with some other pants". [[Dan Cohen]] banned him for one day for spamming. Waffo recieved a message from him saying "You have been banned for the following reason: Too many pants."
Regardless of him being temporarily banned, this meme gets brought up on occasion. Some users mistook this phrase for something along the lines of "same thing happened to me in someone else's pants", and posts like that also come up on occasion.

== Zeroing (November 2010) ==
Supposedly [[Feliks Zemdegs]]'s secret method, zeroing is a hoax started by the following post by Anthony Brooks on the Speedsolving Forums: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?25488-National-IQ-test-Channel-9-Feliks-Zemdegs-s-solve&p=484856&viewfull=1#post484856 post]: "Feliks got the nickname Faz because of the method he uses actually. FAZ stands for F2L After Zeroing. What's "zeroing" you might ask? Only Faz knows at this point. It's apparently his secret weapon, but he won't share. :-("

* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?25517-Predict-Faz-s-secret! Predict Faz's secret!]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?25515-Feliks-Zemdegs-Melbourne-Cube-Day-WRs Feliks Zemdegs Melbourne Cube Day WRs]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?25576-Zeroing-Tutorial-Discussion-(Text-Video!) Zeroing Tutorial/Discussion (Text+Video!)]

Other examples:
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?27111-6.65-single-by-Faz&p=524352&viewfull=1#post524352]
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?5172-Usernames&p=530265&viewfull=1#post530265]

== Alot Profile Picture Takeover (November 2010) ==
[[File:Alot Takeover.jpg|thumb|250px|Alot avatars used by Speedsolving Forums members]]

An Alot is an "imaginary creature that kind of looks like a cross between a bear, a yak and a pug" introduced in the blog [http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2010/04/alot-is-better-than-you-at-everything.html Hyperbole and a Half's page on Alot].

On November 22, 2010, user TheRubiksGod created the thread [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?25696-I-Will-Make-Your-Avatar-D "I Will Make Your Avatar :D"] on the [[Speedsolving Forums]]. In the first post he wrote "you have nothing to loose but ALOT to gain", bolding and underlining the word "ALOT". "Prompted by [[Lucas Garron]]'s [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?25696-I-Will-Make-Your-Avatar-D&p=490306&viewfull=1#post490306 reply] linking Hyperbole and a Half, the thread turned into a request for Alot of ___ avatars. Many of these were made by [[Shelley Chang]]. Within a week, many prominent users on Speedsolving had changed their profile to some type of Alot.

==Lubix Superior==
A cube that user "3x3" had modded and lubed himself, this cube became an instant joke. It was said to be able to do a U4 turn, and many people laughed at the fact that 2cc of Lubix was used. Forum members immediately flamed the thread, making all sorts of jokes.

==LUBIX JAWDROP==
A thread created to make fun of the Lubix Superior, the idea came from user "Owen" who made all sorts of claims. There were all sorts of jokes favored by the forum members, and instantly became a favorite thread for many. Other users, like MovingOnUp, quickly followed suit, creating pictures and logos like the following: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1640&d=1307044773]
[[Category:Cubing Community]]

Stefan Pochmann

2011-08-02T12:14:33Z

Stefan:

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'''Stefan Pochmann''' is a German speedcuber most famous for inventing the [[Classic Pochmann]] and [[M2/R2]] blindfoldsolving methods. He was the first to solve the 5x5 blindfolded in competition. In addition, he has held world records in Megaminx, Clock, Magic, and Master Magic.

== Speedsolving Forums ==
Stefan is an active user of the [[Speedsolving Forums]], where he has gained a reputation as a rare beacon of reason in a vast sea of utter nonsense. His charisma has in particular inspired the custom-made Pochmann 8-Ball, using quotes from his forum posts.

== Sample Quotes from Pochmann Magic 8-Ball List ==
* I WANT A FLYING PONY
* I HAVE EVIDENCE
* WHAT DO YOU MEAN?
* DON'T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR HELMET (see the [http://www.stefan-pochmann.info/spocc/videos/ Master Magic HowTo] video)
* BOY DO YOU SUCK
* YOU'RE SO CUTE
* UH... WHAT?
* AGAIN: NO
* CHEERS!
* WRONG. IDIOT.

== Trivia ==
* Stefan does not like smoking. He stopped coming to German Nationals because there were too many people smoking in the venue.
* [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?30838-Stefan-in-little-TV-competition Stefan in little TV competition]
* "pochmann" is a verb, often used as "get pochmanned." See [http://pochmann.me/ pochmann.me].

== Achievements ==

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{{S-ach| ach=Continental Titles}}

{{S-title-bef| before=[[Dror Vomberg]] | year=2004 }}
{{S-title| title=3x3 Blindfolded European Champion | year=2006 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Rafal Guzewicz]] | year=2008 }}

{{S-title-bef| before=None | year= }}
{{S-title| title=Megaminx European Champion | year=2006 }}
{{S-title-aft| after=[[Erik Akkersdijk]] | year=2008 }}

{{S-end}}

== Also See ==
* [[Classic Pochmann]]
* [[M2/R2]]

== External Links ==
* [http://www.stefan-pochmann.info/spocc/ Stefan Pochmann's Cube Corner]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?5381-Interview-with-Stefan-Pochmann Interview with Stefan Pochmann]
* [http://www.speedcubes.net/ SpeedCubes.net]
* [http://www.ptimer.net/ PTimer]
* [http://www.cubecastpodcast.com/episodes/ CubeCast Podcast: Episode 10 - Stefan Pochmann]
* [http://www.youtube.com/StefanPochmann Stefan's Youtube Videos]

[[Category:Notable Magic Solvers|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:Notable Method Inventors|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:Notable Speedcubers|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:Notable Cubers|Pochmann, Stefan]]
[[Category:People]]

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V-Cube

2011-07-17T12:06:57Z

Stefan: little correction about the patents

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|LOCATION=Greece
|YEARSACTIVE=2008-present
|AREASSERVED=Worldwide
|WEBSITE=http://www.v-cubes.com
|PRODUCTS=V-Cube 5, V-Cube 6, V-Cube 7
}}

'''V-cube''' is a brand of [[cube]] [[puzzles]] which started selling cubes in June 2008. For the moment they only sell the [[2x2x2]], [[5x5x5]], [[6x6x6]], and [[7x7x7]] puzzles, but they have plans to go from [[3x3x3]] all the way through 11x11x11.

V-cubes were invented by [[Panagiotis Verdes]] and are produced by Verdes Innovations S.A., Verdes's company located in Greece. The design of these cubes is completely new and different from all pre-existing designs, as it is based on the cone and as the pieces hook together instead of simply being held together by the centers. In addition, the plastic used for the V-cubes is a bit more elastic than the normal plastic for cubes. This leads to several advantages:
* V-cube pieces are much less likely to break than pieces of any other cube, and several people have tested this by drop-kicking the cubes, throwing them across the room or onto concrete, and so on, and then immediately playing with them afterwards. This would destroy a normal cube.
* When one piece of a V-cube pops out, the remaining pieces are still held in place, so the puzzle does not collapse like an [[Eastsheen]] 4x4 or 5x5 typically does. Because of this, even if a V-cube is loose enough to pop frequently, it will remain stable until the piece is placed back in, and it is even possible to do turns (such as finishing an algorithm) while the piece is missing.
* V-cubes seem to be significantly smoother than other brands, even out of the box, and their design allows them to cut corners and be fingertricked on without any lubrication or wearing in. This makes them excellent for speedcubing.

It is very important to note that V-cube was also the first company to ever mass-produce the 6x6 and 7x7 puzzles. In fact, only a handful of these higher-order cubes have ever created by anyone else, and none of those designs were stable enough to be mass-produced. Not only are the V-cubes the first to have such large sizes, however, but every size of V-cube can be speedsolved, and the V-cube 5x5 is far better than any other brand on the market. In short, buying a set of V-cubes is very highly recommended for anyone who is interested in solving [[big cube]]s.

== Products ==
=== V-Cube 2===
{{Puzzle Ratings

=== V-Cube 5 ===
{{Puzzle Ratings
|pzl=V-Cube 5
|n=6
|ss=9.5
|lr=4.83
|cc=3.5
|pr=8.5
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This is almost certainly the best type of 5x5. The mechanism incorporates new principles which allow it to have low friction but also to remain intact even when several pieces are removed. Although it can take some time to break in, this type of 5x5 to the point where it is very easy to turn, a V-cube 5x5 will easily cut corners without being broken in or lubed at all.
[[Image:Vcube5.jpg|none|thumb|V-Cube 5]]

=== V-Cube 6 ===
V-Cube is currently the only manufacturer of 6x6x6 cubes. This cube has a clicking mechanism to keep a hidden inner layer it has from coming out of alignment and it does pop quite frequently.
[[Image:Vcube6.jpg|none|thumb|V-Cube 6]]

=== V-Cube 7 ===
V-Cube is currently the only manufacturer of 7x7x7 cubes.
[[Image:Wiki 7x7x7 solved.jpg|none|thumb|V-Cube 7]]

== Patents and controversy ==

The V-Cube is protected by patent in many parts of the world, which has led to some controversy regarding knock-offs. Even puzzle types that are not available, such as the Maru 4x4x4, are considered in violation of patent, as the mechanism is inspired by V-Cubes.

== See Also ==
* [[Bigcubes]] (brands)
* [[Puzzle Hardware]]

== External Links ==
* http://www.v-cubes.com

[[Category:Cubing Terminology]]
[[Category:Puzzle Manufacturers]]
[[Category:Puzzle Shops]]
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List of cube solving robots

2011-06-02T21:39:09Z

Stefan:

Constructing a robot capable of solving of Rubik's cube "on its own" has been a popular challenge for engineers, with many different designs over the years.

=== Deep Cube ===

Creator: Evan Gates

Year: 2004

Puzzle: 3x3x3

Solution Method: ?

Mechanism: 6 arms (6DOF)

[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2084071621500271233# Video]
[http://uncletyson.wordpress.com/tag/evan-gates/ Story]

=== CubeStormer ===

Creator: ?

Year: ?

Puzzle: 3x3x3

Solution Method: Kociemba

Mechanism: Lego Mindstorms RCX, Four orthogonal turning arms (8 DOF)

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaRcWB3jwMo YouTube Video]

=== Rowan University Cube Solving Machine (?) ===

Creators: Zach Grady and Joe Ridgeway (at Rowan University)

Year: 2010

Puzzle: 3x3x3

Solution Method: ?

Full Solve Time: ~15 seconds

Mechanism: PLC and aluminum parts, cube turning on a corner base and an extending "stepper" (3 DOF)

[http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?26083-My-Rubiks-cube-solving-robot Thread]
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hk5DFxxTu0 Demonstration]
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goTn0-20BAE Interview]

=== ARM Speedcuber ===

Creator: David Gilday (ARM principal engineer)

Year: 2006

Puzzle: 3x3x3

Solution Method: ?

Full Solve Time: 15s ("for a good solve")

Mechanism: Android phone (native app in C++), Four arms (8 DOF)

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77dbG6DPW_c Video of Demonstration at Techcon 2010]

=== ARM Powered Android LEGO MultiCuber 777 ===

Creator: David Gilday (ARM principal engineer)

Year: 2006

Puzzle: 3x3x3

Solution Method: ?

Full Solve Time: 40min for a 7x7x7

Mechanism: Vertical arm with x pivot and y-rotating cage. (3 DOF)

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5b9BIBuOd4 Video of a 7x7x7 Solve]
[http://blogs.arm.com/smart-mobile-devices/254-how-i-created-the-arm-powered-android-lego-7x7x7-cube-solving-robot/ Blog Post by David]

=== RuBot ===

Creators: Pete Redmond (from Dublin, Ireland)

Year: 2006

Puzzle: 3x3x3

Solution Method: ?

Full Solve Time: ?

Mechanism: Two perpendicular arms (4 DOF)

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgrYUTy5Q14 RuBot Prototype]
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkft2qaKv_o RuBot II Demonstration]

=== Robot Ruby ===

Creators: David Bain, Richard Bain, Daniel Purvis, Jarrod Boyes, Miriam Parkinson and Jonathan Goldwasser (Swinburne University of Technology)

Year: 2011

Solution Method: Kociemba

Full Solve Time: ~10s (including inspection)

Mechanism: Two perpendicular arms (4 DOF)

[http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?29667-Robot-Rubik-s-Cube-Solve-10.18 Thread]
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWtBTKpWVXk Robot Ruby Demonstration] (with a timer that counts frames instead of 100ths of a second?)
[http://www.swinburne.edu.au/chancellery/mediacentre/media-centre/news/2011/05/robot-ruby-breaks-rubiks-record Article on the Swinburne Website]
[http://www.theage.com.au/technology/sci-tech/meet-ruby-the-recordbreaking-robot-that-solves-rubiks-cube-20110601-1fgbc.html Article from The Age]