Lecture Notes: Yiheng Wang and My Journey at the Singapore Cube Championship 2023

Introduction

• Speaker seeks autograph from Yiheng Wang, world record holder for 3x3 average.
• Comedic elements (e.g., holding a banana, awkward interactions).

Motivation for Attending

• Wanted to see a world record in person.
• Primarily aimed to get Yiheng Wang's autograph.

Initial Encounter

• Speaker struggled with courage to approach Yiheng Wang.
• Stood in a corner for 8 minutes after awkward interaction.
• Fascinated by the stark contrast between Yiheng Wang and his muscular dad.

Background Story

• Highlighted Matthew Mayernik's achievements.
• Detailed the speaker's journey through multiple malls to find the correct one, and eventually purchase a fruit set.

Practice with Other Cubers

• Asked other world-class cubers for autographs as practice:
  • Xu Ruihang
  • Lim Hung (notable for speed-solving with feet)
  • Tristan (former world record holder for Megaminx)
  • Various Singaporean cubers with impressive records.

Encounters and Autographs

• Details of interactions, including notable signatures and their significance.
  • CuberSquad: famous YouTubers
  • Ray: Square-1 national record holder
  • Yong Teng: 3x3 national record holder
  • Wong Chong Wen: national record holder for FMC and blind events
  • Yusheng Du: current world record holder for 3x3 single
  • Seung Hyuk Nahm: multiple Asian records
  • Jia Quan: top 10 in world for sum of ranks
  • Firstian Fushada: numerous national records
  • Makoto: pioneer of PBL
  • Theodore: humorous reaction (wrote LMAO on the banana)
  • Jay: national clock record holder
  • Tee Kai Yang: 25 national records

Final Attempt with Yiheng Wang

• Initial interaction was met with confusion.
• Accidentally agreed to a race but managed to get the autograph without racing.

Conclusion

• Reflecting on the experience: more about the friendships and people met.
• Humorous closing remarks about the number of sharpies used.