Talk:RockyNoHands

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Did you know... that after becoming paralyzed from the neck down, Rocky "RockyNoHands" Stoutenburgh broke two Guinness World Records in the video game Fortnite?

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The result was: promoted by SL93 (talk) 04:11, 8 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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Stoutenburgh in 2022

... that after becoming paralyzed from the neck down, Rocky "RockyNoHands" Stoutenburgh (pictured) broke two Guinness World Records in the video game Fortnite? Source: https://www.gamerevolution.com/news/593009-rockynohands-plays-fortnite-with-his-mouth-guinness-world-records-2020
- ALT1: ... that in 2020, Rocky "RockyNoHands" Stoutenburgh (pictured) became the first quadriplegic to sign with a professional esports organization? Source: https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/michigan-man-is-first-ever-quadriplegic-to-sign-with-pro-esports-organization
- Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Music of The Last of Us Part II

Created by Pbrks (talk). Self-nominated at 15:55, 26 May 2022 (UTC).[reply]

Article is new enough and long enough. Both hook facts are cited inline in verified, but I think the first hook may have more appeal even to non-gamers. No close paraphrasing was found and a QPQ has been done. Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 03:33, 6 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]