"Fails" in speedcubing serve as a reminder that the sport is a blend of mechanical engineering and human psychology. While they are often devastating in the moment, these mistakes often become the most viral and discussed moments in the community, highlighting the thin line between a World Record and a total disaster.
In a final round, the "shaking hands" phenomenon can make a standard 3x3 feel like a 10x10. This leads to botched algorithms (PLL/OLL) where the solver forgets a move halfway through and has to resolve the entire cube. Conclusion
For a world-class solver, a +2 can turn a potential world record into a mediocre time.