Super Mario 3 Was Just A Play, And Other Newly Revealed Facts
In honor of the 30th anniversary of Super Mario Bros (which happens to be today), as well as the release of Super Mario Maker, the UK arm of Nintendo has released a new video starring Mario’s creator, Shigeru Miyamoto. In the short video, about a minute or so in length, Miyamoto addresses some rumors that have been floating around for some time regarding his plumber and the series he represents.
Perhaps the largest revelation from this video is the confirmation that the events of Super Mario 3 were, in fact, part of a stage play. This was suggested by the title screen, which took place on a stage, as well as the 2-D shadows cast by certain props like bushes. Knowing this raises far more questions than having it vague. For example, why is this play happening in the first place? How did they get Bowser to agree to work with Mario? On those nights when Mario finds the Warp Whistle, are the paying Toads gypped out of a substantial chunk of the play? And what does this really mean about the Koopa Kids?
Other rumors Miyamoto tackles:
Mario being named after the owner of the warehouse where Nintendo of America stored things: true
Mario is about to get hurt on the original Super Mario Bros. box (the one where he’s jumping next to a fireball): false
Boos are the ghosts of dead Bob-Ombs: false
Mario breaks blocks with his fist, not his head: true
Shiggy also confirmed he is Bowser Jr’s mother. Um, okay.