• Comment: Despite there being some articles about his exploits, the WP:SIGCOV about the person specifically is not present. The article's also written in an overly promotional or casual tone. ᴢxᴄᴠʙɴᴍ () 07:20, 2 November 2023 (UTC)

SmallAnt
Personal information
Born
Tanner Charles Minecraft

(1996-05-03) 3 May 1996 (age 28)
Occupation(s)YouTuber,Speedrunner
YouTube information
Channels
Years active2016-present
GenreGaming
Subscribers2.81 million (main channel)
3.43 million (combined)
Total views573 million (main channel)
754 million (combined)
100,000 subscribers2019
1,000,000 subscribers2021

Last updated: November 11, 2022

Tanner (born May 3, 1996), also known as SmallAnt or Smant (formerly known as SmallAnt1) is a Canadian YouTuber and Twitch streamer, former Super Mario Odyssey speedrunner.[1] He is most notable for his gaming videos that revolve around him doing various challenges.[2] Videos of his have been featured in Polygon,[3] GamesRadar+[4] and Dot Esports.[5]

Singing edit

He is a very good singer, however he is best known for singing Fly me to the Moon as seen in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dktu6kzbxoY&pp=ygUbc21hbGxhbnQgZmx5IG1lIHRvIHRoZSBtb29u However as a result of his fanbase constantly bringig it up he has not sung since.

Career edit

Streaming edit

2016–2017 - Little Big Planet 3 edit

In 2016, Tanner started streaming on Twitch, under the alias SmallAnt1. During this time, he focused on Level Creation in the game Little Big Planet 3, a puzzle platform game where users can create their own levels in a Sandbox like environment. During this time, Tanner had numerous levels get "Team Picked", a process in which the developers of the game pick certain games based on a certain criteria.

2017–2020 - Super Mario Odyssey Speedrunning edit

2020–Present - Branch out to different games and forms of entertainment edit

In May 2023, Tanner completed a speedrun of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in anticipation for its sequel, Tears of the Kingdom, where he completed the game 100% in 20 hours.[6]

World Records edit

SmallAnt most famous world record is probably him sharpening 10 pencils in 2 minutes and 11 seconds, as seen in this video; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKEsSNJCVe8 He had also used a loophole to get under a hour and the world record in Super Mario Odyssey where he finally dabbed because, after he made a bet saying he would dab if he got sub hour in Super Mario Odyssey. As seen in this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pah9F-iLjk For more information on SmallAnts speedrunning you can check his Speedrun.com profile https://www.speedrun.com/users/SmallAnt

References edit

  1. ^ Bitner, Jon (March 10, 2023). "SmallAnt is Nominated at The Streamer Awards This Weekend – but What's His Real Name?". Distractify. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  2. ^ Popko, John (June 22, 2022). "Variety speedrunner SmallAnt on making content in a world where being first is all that matters". Inven Global. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  3. ^ Hernandez, Patricia (March 2, 2020). "Fan beats Pokémon game without taking any damage". Polygon. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  4. ^ Gerblick, Jordan (March 3, 2020). "A streamer spent 140 in-game hours on a Pokemon Platinum no-hit run". GamesRadar+. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  5. ^ Galloway, Ryan (November 22, 2021). "Twitch streamer SmallAnt catches every Pokémon from Brilliant Diamond in under 24 hours". Dot Esports. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  6. ^ Armondi, Nicola (May 9, 2023). "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild completato al 100% in meno di 20 ore: il video riassunto" [The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 100% completed in less than 20 hours: the video summary]. Multiplayer.it (in Italian). Retrieved May 9, 2023.