Don't know how useful this will be, but if you hit the nut just right you won't get stuck in the bonk animation. I am guessing this is because mario is considered to be on the ground and running the moment he hits the nut, canceling the animation.

Proof: https://twitter.com/cosmicluigi46/status/964734477636284417

It has been known for months, many people attempt it off of pathway skip but its not always guaranteed.