“Bros Vibing, Leave Him Alone”: Minecraft Player Uncovers Unique Enderman Glitch with Green and Pink Flashing

Players of Minecraft have a knack for discovering some of the most fascinating bugs and glitches throughout the game. While some can be quite unsettling, many are simply hilarious. Mojang routinely releases updates and pre-release versions to address these issues, but some glitches remain untouched. Recently, a player stumbled upon a particularly amusing glitch involving the Enderman mob.

Reddit user Lazy-Environment8331 shared a clip showcasing an Enderman that amusingly flashed green and pink, transforming the typically intimidating character into a comical sight:

There’s an Enderman that flashes green and pink in my world? by u/Lazy-Environment8331 in Minecraft

In response to the clip, user Crystal_Storm_ humorously suggested that the Enderman was simply enjoying itself and advised the original poster not to disturb it:

Comment by u/Lazy-Environment8331 from discussion in Minecraft

Another user, 359yt, suggested that this could be an optimization feature, humorously hinting that the original poster might experience increased FPS, referencing a common joke among PC enthusiasts that enhanced RGB lighting leads to better performance:

Comment by u/Lazy-Environment8331 from discussion in Minecraft

User lesefant could not resist making a pun, referring to the Enderman as “renderman”in relation to the rendering glitch that produced the strange colors. Another user pointed out that “Renderman”is indeed an existing rendering engine utilized by Pixar.

One Redditor made a pun on the rendering issue of the Enderman mob in Minecraft (Image via Reddit/Lazy-Environment8331)

Meanwhile, users ieatdirtlmao and 0ddlyBor3dHuman sparked a playful discussion, joking that this glitch turned the Enderman into a “Rave Enderman,”grooving to the upbeat Tall Remix. This comment humorously alludes to the elaborate lighting often seen at raves, while also poking fun at the Enderman’s exaggerated height.

Two Redditors engaged in a witty banter filled with puns (Image via Reddit/Lazy-Environment8331)

In the midst of all the laughter, some users speculated on the underlying cause of the Enderman’s strange behavior. Suggestions ranged from potential conflicts with installed mods or add-ons to issues arising from the CS Source engine. Many shared their experiences of encountering similar visual glitches with other mobs during gameplay.

Some Redditors tried to figure out the root cause of this unique glitch (Image via Reddit/Lazy-Environment8331)

The overall response from the community was one of amusement at this quirky glitch. Typically characterized by a somber demeanor, the sight of an Enderman flashing in vibrant colors certainly deviated from the norm, prompting users to unleash a barrage of humorous puns and playful theories about the phenomenon.

Mojang has a history of promptly addressing bugs spotted by players, so this dancing Enderman may soon be resolved in an upcoming pre-release or update, similar to the just-released Minecraft 1.21.2 Pre-release 3.

Minecraft Launches 1.21.2 Pre-Release 3 Ahead of the Bundles of Bravery Update

Minecraft drops 1.21.2 Pre-Release 3 ahead of the Bundles of Bravery drop (Image via Mojang Studios)

Recently, Minecraft rolled out a series of pre-release updates, with the third installment focusing on addressing bugs in preparation for the upcoming Bundles of Bravery update. Here’s a summary of the key changes included in this pre-release:

Updates

High Contrast Resource Pack

The following high-contrast textures were introduced:

Tooltip frame and background textures.
Background and highlight textures for the Bundle tooltip.

Technical Updates

Resource Pack version updated to 42.

Resource Pack Version 42

Added container/bundle/slot_background texture for the bundle slot background.

Bug Fixes in 1.21.2 Pre-Release 3

MC-277316 – Players dismount minecarts/boats when converting.
MC-277453 – Projectiles visually drop when shot into a wall at a high tick rate.
MC-277488 – Mobs in death animations produce fire extinguishing sounds every tick while submerged in lava during rain.
MC-277491 – Different mobs in death animations that are in both water and lava emit fire extinguishing sounds every tick.

These adjustments aim to enhance player interaction with bundles and other features set to launch with the update. Mojang has promised an array of new features and gameplay improvements as part of the forthcoming Game Drop.

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