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To be honest, I’m actually surprised cancel culture hasn’t come after Mario for being offensive to Italians and whatnot. Between his mustache and his voice and his height, he’s not exactly the most flattering portrayal of those who hail from the Motherland. As an Italian-American, though, I can firmly say that Mario and his brother Luigi are my BOYS. Long may their plumbing reign continue. At least I hope so, because according to Twitter, my man Mario has been fucking murdered by Nintendo.
You see, back in September, Nintendo re-launched their classic games “Super Mario 3D All-Stars,” “Super Mario Bros. 35” for its Switch console in celebration of the franchise’s 35th anniversary. However, that sale was only set to run through March 31, which was yesterday. And starting yesterday, those games will no longer be available to purchase digitally or physically, leaving the internet wondering if the legendary video game company is on the verge of killing off perhaps their most famous character: Mario.
“As previously announced, the physical version of the Super Mario 3D All-Stars game will not be shipped to retailers beyond the Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary period, ending March 31, 2021,” Nintendo of America said in a statement Wednesday. “Units shipped during the anniversary period will remain available for purchase at various retailers, while supplies last. In-store availability should be confirmed with each retailer.” [via CNN Business]
Mario dies tomorrow, I'm gonna miss him 🙁
— Nathaniel Bandy (@NathanielBandy1) March 30, 2021
https://twitter.com/Theolivepit04/status/1376782311698657285
something wrong
I hold my head
Mario gone
a plumber dead 😔😥😭#MARIOISDEAD pic.twitter.com/B7CLyHHYRb— MG (@mgonmovies) April 1, 2021
Super Mario Maker's course-uploading feature is no longer available pic.twitter.com/UYocNsQqnb
— Nintendeal (@Nintendeal) March 31, 2021
https://twitter.com/Nintend0Facts/status/1377546346044006401
I know mario is supposed to be dead of whatever but @Miko06Smash came up with the idea of giving mario a gueetar and I just couldn't help myself 😎#b3d pic.twitter.com/zQ5IAm33gQ
— Papo🇵🇦 (@Papo_855) April 1, 2021
Today is the day that Peach kills Mario.#Mario35 #Nintendo pic.twitter.com/7jCj6PpjlQ
— Spooky Kinzie (@SpookyKinzie) April 1, 2021
https://twitter.com/luulubuu/status/1377605769483419653
you know what? mario is pretty fucking cringe, actually. it's kirby time pic.twitter.com/N83ZIdoDSg
— Curio Kujo (@CursedMario) April 1, 2021
https://twitter.com/itsazack/status/1377579996835942404
https://twitter.com/ClackerVolley01/status/1377595994301464577
Here lies Mario "Jumpman" Mario
1981-2021
"Let's-a-go!"
Rest in Peace#MARIOISDEAD pic.twitter.com/x9k76LmVe2— Carter McLean (@RetraCarteR) April 1, 2021
If Nintendo wanted to murder, let’s say, Wario — by all means, go ahead. We’ve been rooting for that portly bastard to bite the dust for three decades now. But Mario? The incomparable Mario? That’s just going too far. People always said “It’s-a-me, Mario!”, but never asked “How-are-ye, Mario?”. Maybe this is our fault after all.
Rest in Peace, Mario.
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