This strange confluence of events is the result of an admission by Ahoyo, the creator of Trimming the Herbs, who came clean Friday evening regarding his use of automated, tool-assisted speedrun (TAS) methods in creating the level.
“I’m sorry for the drama [my level] caused within the community, and I regret the ordeal,” Ahoyo wrote on the Team 0% Discord and social media. “But at least it was interesting. However in the end the truth matters most. Congratulations to Team 0% for their well-earned achievement!”