Current Events > Miyamoto questions Dr. Mario's medical expertise. 'Can I trust this person?'

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https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2023/04/random-dr-marios-medical-skills-called-into-question-by-shigeru-miyamoto

The creator of Mario and legendary video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto is currently on a whistle-stop tour around the world to promote The Super Mario Bros. Movie. And during this promotional tour, Miyamoto has shared his thoughts about one of the plumbers side gigs: Dr. Mario.

In an interview with IGN, the Nintendo legend talks about how the movie has shown us a brand new side of Mario. But as a result, that calls into question the multiple roles Mario has undertaken over the years. Miyamoto specifically singles out Mario's career as a doctor, which began way back in 1990 on the Game Boy and NES.

Miyamoto says of the 'imposter' doctor:

"Marios a blue-collar, hes a regular person. So, even when he becomes Dr. Mario, theres a sort of, like, shadiness, like 'can I trust this person?'"

So it's safe to say Mario's medical license is under scrutiny here. If Miyamoto can't trust him, then why should we? And the movie is the reason this is being called into question, because Mario's "everyman" quality evolves into something more:

"I think thats the kind of image thats carried down for generations as Mario. And to see that image kind of coincide, and then evolve into something of a hero is something that Im really happy to see."

We're sure in many people's eyes, Mario has always been a hero. But The Super Mario Bros. Movie definitely gives Mario a character arc which emphasises growth. He doesn't usually have a voice, after all. It's quite amusing, however, to hear Miyamoto describe Dr. Mario as "shady". But then what about Dr. Luigi, Dr. Peach, and Dr. Bowser...?

Mario has had a lot of jobs over the years, from artist to chef to cement factory worker, and tons more. How many of these is he truly qualified for? Best not to think about it too hard.

Dr. Mario is a quack and needs to be brought up on malpractice charges.

Easily the most difficult Mario game.

Mario M.D. series where he's learning how to become a doctor.

i consider them different characters

Mario hasn't felt blue-collar since SMW.

I rather trust doctor mario compared to doctor waluigi, who would run off with my kidney.
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HylianFox posted...

Dr. Mario is a quack and needs to be brought up on malpractice charges.

At the same time, did any doctors try throwing pills at Covid-19 that matched it in color? No. Because big pharma profits more off us living with the virus instead of eliminating it. Dr. Mario knew the cure. The rest of the doctors turned a blind eye.

Mad-Dogg posted...

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Hi everybody!

The_Popo posted...

At the same time, did any doctors try throwing pills at Covid-19 that matched it in color? No. Because big pharma profits more off us living with the virus instead of eliminating it. Dr. Mario knew the cure. The rest of the doctors turned a blind eye.

Can somebody get AI Trump or Joe Rogan or whoever to say this really quick?

Would be amazing.

HylianFox posted...

Miyamoto says of the 'imposter' doctor:

That's a bit... S U S S Y... if you ask me, anyway

HylianFox posted...

Dr. Mario is a quack and needs to be brought up on malpractice charges.

I've been saying this for years, like there'll be a bottle with a single red virus in it and he just throws yellow and blue pills all willy-nilly at it and then just looks at you and shrugs when it doesn't work

WilliamPorygon posted...

I've been saying this for years, like there'll be a bottle with a single red virus in it and he just throws yellow and blue pills all willy-nilly at it and then just looks at you and shrugs when it doesn't work

I think we need to know what kinda pills he's throwing honestly

How do we know they're not something he should be literally tossing at anyone like it's candy? These could be anything.