# Why can’t you be NORMAL?!? Roasting Staff Setups Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbUUaXGA3C4 Recap page: https://rapidrecap.app/video/QbUUaXGA3C4 Generated: 2025-12-08T21:04:55.302+00:00 --- ## Quick Overview Steven N. (Labs Test Tech) won the staff setup roasting competition with a score of 10/10, while David G. (Writer) placed last with a 6/10 due to messy cable management and a dirty desk surface, despite having a great overall aesthetic. **Key Points:** - Steven N. (Labs Test Tech) won first place with a perfect 10/10 score for his setup, which featured extensive server racks and organized cable management. - Konrad (Software Dev) secured second place with a 9/10 score for his clean, dual-desk setup featuring a tall desk and multiple monitors. - Chewy (Chief of Staff) took third place with a combined score of 8.75, noted for his clean setup but penalized slightly for not having bare floors. - David G. (Writer) received a 6/10 score due to a dirty desk surface and messy under-desk cables, though his Gengar rug and overall gaming vibe were appreciated. - Elijah (Writer) scored 5/10, criticized for his chaotic desk (including old food) and the fact that his setup primarily consisted of gaming gear and an RC car being displayed. - Pankratz (Technical P.A.) scored 8/10, praised for his miniature painting station setup and a custom-painted GPU/case, but lost points for the Minisforum PC being placed on the floor. - The hosts, Linus and Luke, scored their own setups: Linus gave his setup a 7.5/10 and Luke gave his a 7/10, acknowledging the chaos of their shared setup environment. ![Screenshot at 00:00: Linus and Luke introducing the setup roasting segment, setting the stage for the staff submissions.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/QbUUaXGA3C4/00-00-00.png) **Context:** The video features Linus Sebastian and Luke Lafreniere roasting the desk setups submitted by their staff members (Steven N., David G., Elijah, Pankratz, Konrad, Chewy, Thomas, and Reece) on a scale of 1 to 10. The hosts critique the cleanliness, organization, hardware, and overall aesthetic of each workspace, culminating in a final ranking for the best setup. ## Detailed Analysis Linus and Luke host the staff setup roast, which involves judging ten different setups submitted by their colleagues. Steven N. won first place with a perfect 10/10 for his highly organized setup featuring extensive server racks and excellent cable management. Konrad scored second place with a 9/10 for his clean, dual-monitor setup, which included a tall desk and custom-made speaker stands. Chewy placed third with a combined score of 8.75/10, praised for his clean aesthetic but docked points for having shoes on the floor and an overall setup that felt slightly less personal. Elijah scored 5/10, receiving criticism for his messy desk, which included old food and a chaotic collection of gaming peripherals, despite having a cool aesthetic with an arcade cabinet and dual curved monitors. Pankratz scored 8/10 for his impressive miniature painting station, featuring many paints and Warhammer models, though the computer was placed on the floor supported by cardboard. David G. scored 6/10, criticized for his extreme messiness, including blankets on the couch and a cluttered desk, but Linus gave him a 7/10 for his overall cool vibe and gaming focus. Thomas scored 7/10 for a clean, blue-themed setup with good cable management but ultimately too few monitors for his role. Reece, who scored 7/10, was noted for having a large shoe collection and using a shoehorn as a paperweight. The hosts also self-roasted their current setup, which Luke rated 7/10 and Linus rated 7.5/10, joking about the chaos and Reece's attempt to use an AI recorder to transcribe their internal meeting. ### Setup Ranking - Steven N. (1st Place, 10/10) - Konrad (2nd Place, 9/10) - Chewy (3rd Place, 8.75/10) - Pankratz (8/10) - Thomas (7/10) - Reece (7/10) - David G. (6/10) - Elijah (5/10) ### Setup 1 Review (Steven N.) - Steven N. earned a perfect 10/10; the setup is characterized by extensive server racks, excellent cable management, and a clean environment. ### Setup 2 Review (Luke) - Luke received a 7/10 overall; praised for the custom cooler and dual mechanical keyboards, but criticized for the messy under-desk area, including a cat carrier and cable spaghetti. ### Setup 3 Review (Elijah) - Elijah scored 5/10; heavily penalized for extreme desk clutter, including old food on the desk, despite having a great streaming setup with multiple monitors and RGB lighting. ### Setup 4 Review (Kassandra) - Kassandra scored 7.5/10 (Linus) and 7/10 (Luke); featured a clean, light-colored setup with a good chair, but docked points because the bed was immediately adjacent to the desk. ### Setup 5 Review (Pankratz) - Pankratz scored 8/10 (Linus) and 8.5/10 (Luke); praised for a dedicated miniature painting station and a small form factor PC, but the PC was placed on the floor resting on cardboard packaging. ### Setup 6 Review (David G.) - David G. scored 7/10 (Linus) and 6/10 (Luke); noted for its strong gaming aesthetic with neon lighting and a large TV setup, but heavily penalized for the extreme messiness and clutter. ### Setup 7 Review (Konrad) - Konrad scored 9/10 from both hosts; praised for a clean, dual-monitor setup with a tall desk, but lost points for having bare floors instead of a rug under the chair. ### Setup 8 Review (Thomas) - Thomas scored 7/10 from both hosts; noted for a clean, blue-themed setup, but criticized for having fewer monitors than expected and for primarily featuring a console setup. ### Setup 9 Review (Reece) - Reece scored 7/10 from both hosts; features included a large shoe collection and a projector, but Reece was also noted for using a shoehorn as a paperweight. ### Setup 10 Review (Unnamed) - Received high praise for a very clean setup with good lighting (Nanoleaf-style panels) and a custom stand for the GPU, earning high scores. ### Setup 11 Review (Unnamed) - This setup featured a clean desk with high-quality audio gear (speakers, headphone stand), but the PC was placed on cardboard risers on the floor. ### Setup 12 Review (Unnamed) - Praised for its extremely clean under-desk cable management, featuring a bottom-mounted console (PS5) and a laptop on an under-desk mount. ### Setup 13 Review (Unnamed) - Featured a desk setup with a custom-built PC case holding an RC car, and a distinct lack of cable management under the desk. ### Sponsor Segment - Plaud Note Pro, an AI-powered note-taker, is advertised as a thoughtful gift that transcribes meetings and offers custom vocabulary support for various industries, with a 25% holiday discount available via provided links and QR code. ![Screenshot at 00:00: Linus and Luke introducing the setup roasting segment, setting the stage for the staff submissions.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/QbUUaXGA3C4/00-00-00.png) ![Screenshot at 00:31: Transition screen indicating the start of judging for Setup No. 1.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/QbUUaXGA3C4/00-00-31.png) ![Screenshot at 01:26: The scoring card showing Linus's and Luke's initial scores for Steven N.'s setup \(10/10 and 10/10\).](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/QbUUaXGA3C4/00-01-26.png) ![Screenshot at 03:08: The transition screen for the Plaud Note Pro sponsor segment featuring a man in a pink shirt.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/QbUUaXGA3C4/00-03-08.png) ![Screenshot at 04:09: The scoring card showing Elijah's setup receiving a 0/10 from Linus and 5/10 from Luke, with Elijah's photo appearing.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/QbUUaXGA3C4/00-04-09.png) ![Screenshot at 05:37: Transition screen indicating the start of judging for Setup No. 6, immediately followed by flames indicating a negative reaction.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/QbUUaXGA3C4/00-05-37.png) ![Screenshot at 07:43: The final ranking slide showing Steven N. in 1st, Konrad in 2nd, and Chewy in 3rd place.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/QbUUaXGA3C4/00-07-43.png) ![Screenshot at 17:57: The final screen showing the end credits and special thanks to the ECC Squad.](https://ss.rapidrecap.app/screens/QbUUaXGA3C4/00-17-57.png)