Speedcuber Joe by Ruwix Country Music Video
Speedcuber Joe, or Sub-10 Joe is a playful and energetic country rap song that blends the rugged charm of a Texan cowboy with the niche world of competitive speedcubing. The song follows Joe, a cowboy who swaps his lasso for a Rubik's Cube, aiming to conquer the wild West of cubing by solving the 3×3 puzzle in under 10 seconds.
The catchy lyrics detail Joe’s journey through learning, practicing, and competing, all with a mix of humor and western flair. Packed with fun references to cubing techniques like the CFOP method and quirky cube lingo, it’s a lighthearted tale of determination, a dash of romance, and the pursuit of cubing glory.
The music video features AI-generated footage that enhances the fun and unpredictability. These AI-driven elements create dynamic visuals that blend seamlessly with the storyline, adding an extra layer of excitement and surprise to every twist and turn.
Lyrics
Down in Texas where the tumbleweeds roll,
a cowboy named Joe with a mighty big goal,
traded his lasso for a Rubik’s Cube,
ridin’ the range with a twisty puzzle mood.
He dreams of a sub-5, wants to be the best,
But Ruwix beginner’s method put him to the test.
With a Stackmat timer and a 3x3 cube,
He’s got the heart, but he’s still kinda noob!
Y'know, back in the day, cowboys used to draw,
But times have changed, it’s a whole new law.
No shotguns at dawn, no ten-pace stride,
They face off with cubes, see who’s got the pride.
A showdown with cubes without revolvers,
Fingertricks flashin’, not the black powder.
[Chorus]
Twistin’ that thing, the tension's just right,
Speedcuber Joe, with the lube applied.
With a stackmat timer and a cube on the desk,
He’ll be the fastest in the whole wild West!
Quick corner cuts, not even looking,
Avoiding lockups, he aint' joking.
Layer by layer, as he hits the spot,
Hands movin' faster than a bullet shot.
Got all the moves, don't need no lessons,
Hoping to finish under ten seconds.
With the CFOP method, he's quick on the draw,
Layer by layer, he’s breakin’ the law.
Yonder's the cross, F2L's in his groove,
PLL skip... watch him make his move!
One lucky scramble, hands felt like a blur,
Clocked a sub-10, could hardly believe it, sir!
But he forgot to record, no proof on the line,
Folks said, [Crowd:] “No way, Joe, you’re wastin’ our time!”
News spread fast: an official comp in town,
Joe tipped his hat, said, “I won’t back down!”
[Chorus]
Twistin’ that thing, the tension's just right,
Speedcuber Joe, with the lube applied.
With a stackmat timer and a cube on the desk,
He’ll be the fastest in the whole wild West!
Quick corner cuts, not even looking,
Avoiding lockups, he aint' joking.
Layer by layer, as he hits the spot,
Hands movin' faster than a bullet shot.
Got all the moves, don't need no lessons,
Hoping to finish under ten seconds.
A girl in the crowd really liked Joe’s moves,
She hollered,
[Girl:] “Howdy cowboy, you kinda' cute!”
Joe felt the rizz: Yeah, it's a pretty hard mix,
Let’s twist together and I’ll show you my tricks!
Back at his ranch, with his puzzle collection,
explained the beginners' method, giving directions.
Then she winked and whispered,
[Girl:] “Now don’t you snooze,
let me show you my favorite, the S€xy Move!!!!!!”
[Final Chorus]
Twistin’ that thing, the tension's just right,
Speedcuber Joe, with the lube applied.
Quick corner cuts, not even looking,
Avoiding lockups, he aint' joking.
Layer by layer, as he hits the spot,
Hands movin' faster than a bullet shot.
Got all the moves, don't need no lessons,
Hopin' not to finish under 10 seconds!!!
Yee haw! ooooOOO... oooo...
Interesting Facts
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First Sub-10 Second Solve: The first officially recorded sub-10 second solve in a competition was achieved by Thibaut Jacquinot on May 5, 2007, with a time of 9.86 seconds. This was a significant milestone in the world of speedcubing.
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First Sub-5 Second Solve: The first sub-5 second official solve was achieved by Lucas Etter on November 21, 2015, with a time of 4.90 seconds at a competition in Clarksville, Maryland. This marked a new era for speedcubing, pushing the limits of human reflexes and puzzle-solving skills.
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Becoming a Speedcuber: The time it takes to become a speedcuber varies. For beginners, it can take a few weeks to learn the basics and get comfortable with the Rubik's Cube, but to consistently achieve fast times (under 20-30 seconds), it can take several months of regular practice. Reaching expert levels, like sub-10 second solves, usually requires years of practice, dedication, and learning advanced solving methods like CFOP (Cross, F2L, OLL, PLL).
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CFOP Method: The CFOP method (Cross, First 2 Layers, Orientation of the Last Layer, Permutation of the Last Layer) is the most widely used speedcubing method and the one referenced in the song. Mastering this method is key for achieving fast solves, and many speedcubers use this alongside other techniques like finger tricks and cube-specific optimizations (like lubricating the cube).
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Speedcubing Competitions: Competitive speedcubing has evolved significantly since its early days. Modern competitions feature a wide variety of events, including solving with larger cubes (4x4, 5x5, etc.), solving one-handed, and even blindfolded solves. Official events are sanctioned by the World Cube Association (WCA), which keeps track of world records and competition rules.
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Improving Techniques: To become faster, speedcubers focus on improving their finger tricks (quick, efficient moves), reducing "lookahead" time (where they can anticipate the next moves without pausing), and learning advanced algorithms for the final layers of the cube. Practice with tools like a stackmat timer, as mentioned in the song, is essential for tracking improvement.
Speedcubing is a mix of muscle memory, algorithms, and lightning-fast reflexes, much like Joe's journey in the song!