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Nintendo‘s family-friendly portal, Play Nintendo, reveals the friendship connections of beloved Super Mario Bros. characters, sparking astonishment among fans. It turns out the iconic characters are too wrapped up in their own adventures to forge typical friendships.
First uncovered by renowned Mario enthusiast Supper Mario Broth, the website shows Mario as friendly with his usual circle, including his reliable brother Luigi and his romantic interest, Princess Peach. However, while many customize their own Miis to represent them and consider Mario a cherished friend, this sentiment is not reciprocated by the famous plumber, and Miis are noticeably absent from his friend list.
In further commentary on Bluesky, Supper Mario Broth points out numerous one-sided relationships presented on the site, offering a detailed flowchart analysis exposing these peculiar dynamics. This revelation highlights some striking narrative twists.
Pauline, Mario’s first damsel and a sophisticated presence, graciously names characters like Peach, Princess Daisy, and her former captor, Donkey Kong, as friends, but the affection isn’t mutual. Meanwhile, Waluigi, known for his rivalry with Luigi and his gloomy demeanor, finds himself ostracized from the core group, which includes Mario, Peach, and even Bowser. Nevertheless, kind characters like Rosalina and Baby Luigi show a willingness to connect with him.
As Supper Mario Broth conveys via Twitter, the Play Nintendo page manages 40 Mario characters, making a comprehensive friendship map quite complex, even requiring a 3D perspective to fully understand. Amidst these discoveries, fans humorously wonder whether Kirby might entertain the idea of mutual following.
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