If you've never seen or heard of web browser game QWOP, it requires you to operate a runner's legs with independent buttons for thighs and calves. It's also known for being one of the most difficult--and ridiculous--games around, inspiring a series of clones and remakes.
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The guys over at The Fine Bros have rounded up their older participants for a new episode of Elders React: Gaming, sitting them down in front of QWOP for an exercise in frustration. Any wisdom gained over the years has sadly not unlocked the secrets of QWOP, though one run in particular does find moderate success after some trial and error.
As you can see in the video below, the attempts start off like they do for any of us--immediate falling, with a healthy dose of moving backwards. Some give up quickly (I personally can't blame them), while others prove more persistent and seek a solution to the ambiguous mechanics.
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I'm sure there are some QWOP experts out there who can make long runs, but I'm willing to bet that the amusing attempts seen in video sum up the experience for the vast majority of players. Watch and enjoy!
