An infamous parody video featuring a twerking Mario has been enjoying a resurgence among Japanese social media users this week. The clip, which shows Nintendo\u2019s Italian plumber getting a series of butt enlargements and reductions as he rushes to a dance party, has incited a variety of amused reactions as well as concerns about Nintendo\u2019s reaction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It can be quite difficult to make fun of Nintendo. While the video game company has some of the most accessible and family-friendly franchises in the industry, it is also notoriously strict when it comes to protecting its properties. Copyright strikes from Nintendo are no laughing matter, as violators are often met with immediate and severe punishments. That said, these restrictions haven\u2019t stopped brave souls from putting Mario and his pals in wacky situations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In September 2023, the Instagram account mariokartweee<\/a> posted a fanmade video in which Nintendo\u2019s Mario passes through a series of gates similar to those found in certain net browser-based puzzle games<\/a>. Instead of getting taller or obtaining power-ups, however, Mario\u2019s butt size proportionally increases or decreases based on the numerical values listed on the gates. This plus-sized Mario then reaches the end of the level (which is set at a dance party, no less) where he engages in a twerking battle against a woman with equally large behind. Thanks to his unique route and dance skills, Mario beats his adversary and wins the contest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n