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Should Guiseppe Mario be in jail? Is he innocent or guilty?

Written by: Stephen Lightfoot

Should Guiseppe Mario be in jail? Is he innocent or guilty? While we’re sure that’s a question that’s on a lot of peoples’ minds, it’s Nintendo …

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Why does Mario wear a hat?

Written by: Yuri Bukhradze

Why does Mario wear a hat? Originally, we said that Mario is wearing a hat because drawing a fancy hairstyle in pixel sprites proved to be …

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What is Professor Oak’s academic certification?

Written by: Dan Kaliblotzky

What is Professor Oak’s academic certification? Oak started his career as an undergraduate studying critical gender studies at the University of Kanto Celadon before flunking out …

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Can Mario grow a beard, or only a mustache?

Written by: Aniela Drumonde

Can Mario grow a beard, or only a mustache? Mario is a true Italian man. Every single day, he shaves his entire stocky, hirsute body from …

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Can Dr. Mario prescribe me Xanax?

Written by: Jacob King

Can Dr. Mario prescribe me Xanax? That’s a good question. Xanax is a prescription sedative used to treat anxiety and panic disorders, so based on your …

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Why is Rosalina so tall?

Written by: Andrew Sitko

Why is Rosalina so tall? Rosalina is not tall, Mario is simply a short, weak man. Mario’s weak and miniscule height is his penance for being …

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Is Bowser Gay or Bisexual?

Written by: Yuri Bukhradze

Is Bowser Gay or Bisexual? Great question! Originally, when we envisioned the character of Bowser, we imagined a love triangle between Mario, Peach, and Bowser with …

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Why did Wario bite me?

Written by: Kaz Nuckowski

Why did Wario bite me? Wario has long been known as Mario’s evil counterpart, but few fans know the lore surrounding Wario’s descent to the dark …

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Have the Shy Guys practiced their public speaking skills?

Written by: Matthew Miltimore

Have the Shy Guys practiced their public speaking skills? We’re so glad you asked! Some of the Shy Guys have been working to improve their incessant …