The Dark Side of Mario

    By Storybird

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    22 Sep, 2023

    Everyone knows Mario, the jovial plumber who saves princesses and defeats evil bosses in his adventures. But what if we told you there's a darker side to this beloved character?

    What if, behind that iconic mustache and cap, lies a sociopath? Sounds shocking, doesn't it? Let's delve into it.

    Mario's adventures often involve him crushing koopas and wigglers, who are merely living their lives. Doesn't this strike you as odd?

    These creatures, for the most part, pose no threat to him. Yet, he goes out of his way to destroy them. Isn't that a classic sociopathic trait?

    Then there's Donkey Kong, who Mario captures and humiliates as a circus act. He even kidnaps him later for his son, DK Jr., to save.

    It's not just the creatures he fights. Mario also has a complicated love life, to say the least.

    He's known to have relationships with both Princess Peach and Pauline, despite their apparent ignorance of each other's existence.

    And let's not forget Daisy, Luigi's girl, who Mario has been seen flirting with on more than one occasion.

    Speaking of Luigi, let's talk about Mario's treatment of his brother. It's far from brotherly love.

    Mario has been seen abandoning Luigi on a hot air balloon, leaving him stranded. He's also been seen grinding Luigi's foot into the ground for winning a tennis tournament.

    And these are just a few examples. There are countless incidents where Mario's actions raise questions about his character.

    So, what does all this say about our favorite plumber? Is he really the hero we think he is?

    Or is he a sociopath, hiding behind a facade of heroism and charm? The evidence, it seems, points to the latter.

    The truth is, Mario's actions are far from heroic. They're callous, cruel, and utterly self-serving.

    His disregard for the lives of creatures, his manipulation of others for his own gain, and his constant need for control are all classic sociopathic traits.

    His treatment of Luigi also points to a lack of empathy and a desire to dominate, further signs of a sociopath.

    Even his relationships with Peach, Pauline, and Daisy show a pattern of deceit and manipulation.

    So, the next time you play a Mario game, remember the truth behind the character you're controlling.

    Remember the koopas and wigglers he crushes without a second thought, the brother he treats with disdain, and the women he manipulates for his own ends.

    Remember the sociopath hiding behind that cheerful mustache and cap.

    And maybe, just maybe, you'll see Mario in a new light.

    But don't let this revelation spoil your enjoyment of the games. After all, they're just that - games.

    They're meant to be fun, to provide an escape from the real world. And in that, they succeed brilliantly.

    But it's also important to remember that not everything is as it seems. Even in the world of video games.

    So, next time you see Mario, remember the koopas and wigglers, remember Donkey Kong and DK Jr., remember Peach, Pauline, and Daisy.

    And most importantly, remember Luigi, the brother who's always in Mario's shadow, always the sidekick, never the hero.

    And maybe, just maybe, you'll see that even in the world of video games, there are heroes and there are villains. And sometimes, they're not who you think they are.

    So, is Mario a sociopath? The evidence certainly suggests so. But in the end, it's up to you to decide.

    After all, he's just a character in a game. But isn't it interesting to think about what lies beneath the surface?

    So, the next time you play a Mario game, remember this: not all heroes wear capes. And not all villains wear Bowser's shell.

    Sometimes, the real villain is the one we least expect. And sometimes, that villain is hiding in plain sight.

    So, enjoy the games. Have fun. But always remember: things aren't always as they seem.

    And who knows? Maybe Luigi deserves a chance to be the hero for once.

    After all, even in the world of video games, everyone deserves a chance to shine.

    And maybe, just maybe, it's time for Mario to step out of the spotlight.

    The Dark Side of Mario