Miyamoto explains why Mario is chubby

[KingVamp]

What made them make Luigi skinny? Is it because they couldn't with Mario or just plan wanted him to look distinguish(as if green clothes wasn't enough

).

Back then, Luigi was just a palette swap of Mario with a green color scheme.

I know, but then they change his size in the future as to now. See where I'm coming from? All you needed was green clothes to be like "hey it Luigi!".

Al tho it wouldn't be the same.

 

[rock7]

one of the mysteries of the world, has been solved

 

[Bladexdsl]

and why is he still fat he gets plenty of exercise jumping off walls, planets, flying through space, playing tennis, Olympics, soccer, basketball, golf, mini games, driving and a shitload of other physical stuff he should be in the best shape of anyone in existence!!

 

[Foxi4]

That's a lie. Mario's fat because he's Italian and he loves his spaghetti with he's momma's homemade ragu!

I agree.

If it was a matter of "just the collision system", he'd be slim by now... like Sonic, who lost a good few pounds when the Dreamcast came out.

Italian fattie plumber is an image that's etched into our minds, and I too blame the spaghetti. The Super Mario Show makes me double-certain.

 

[Mangofett]

I always assumed it because he was of Italian descent, but actually from New York. And if you think middle aged male New Yorkian, you think chubby. (at least I do)

 

[Guild McCommunist]

Truth: Mario is fat to appeal to Americans.

 

[Foxi4]

I always assumed it because he was of Italian descent, but actually from New York. And if you think middle aged male New Yorkian, you think chubby. (at least I do)

Wouldn't he have a thicker accent in that case? if we're onto stereotypes, let's go Full Speed Ahead, lol.

 

[Necron]

and why is he still fat he gets plenty of exercise jumping off walls, planets, flying through space, playing tennis, Olympics, soccer, basketball, golf, mini games, driving and a shitload of other physical stuff he should be in the best shape of anyone in existence!!

And dates blond women, which is a lot of exercise, but he probably eats more mushrooms than he should (and also feathers)

 

[Mangofett]

I always assumed it because he was of Italian descent, but actually from New York. And if you think middle aged male New Yorkian, you think chubby. (at least I do)

Wouldn't he have a thicker accent in that case? if we're onto stereotypes, let's go Full Speed Ahead, lol.

Well, he is speaking English to begin with...

 

[Coto]

Amazing...?

Well, this was unexpected. But at the same time miyamoto shows @ all the world Mario should not be forgotten. Good business tactics if you ask me (and interesting spots)

 

[DeMoN]

This doesn't even make any sense. According to that logic then all NES characters should be fat.

 

[Rydian]

This doesn't even make any sense. According to that logic then all NES characters should be fat.

If collissions don't have to appear pixel-wise than matching up the hitbox isn't as much of an issue (such as for RPG games).

 

[Shockwind]

Truth: Mario is fat to appeal the Americans.

Really?

 

[SamAsh07]

Lol hardware limitations...what about Bowser? How did he come into play with that look??

 

[Rockym]

This doesn't even make any sense. According to that logic then all NES characters should be fat.

I believe the hardware he is referring to is the arcade machines that Mario appeared on before the NES existed. Like the original Donkey Kong and Donkey Kong Jr arcade games.

 

[Raika]

Who gives a damn about why Mario is fat. What I would like to know is why the hell he hasn't slimmed down at all after jumping from one platform to another, running through the galaxy like fuck, stomping on bosses and playing a shitload of sports.

 

[shaosam]

That's a cool little anecdote. It's also interesting to note that Miyamoto had a degree in Industrial Design, and had little to no technical knowledge or programming expertise when he was chosen to be the lead designer of Donkey Kong.

 

[FireGrey]

Wow mario's design is pretty much all from hardware limitations...

 

[Ikki]

What made them make Luigi skinny? Is it because they couldn't with Mario or just plan wanted him to look distinguish(as if green clothes wasn't enough

).

Back then, Luigi was just a palette swap of Mario with a green color scheme.

I know, but then they change his size in the future as to now. See where I'm coming from? All you needed was green clothes to be like "hey it Luigi!".

Al tho it wouldn't be the same.

Because it wouldn't be Luigi, it'd be Mario with a green outfit.

 

[WiiUBricker]

What is Mario without a paunch?