What would the characters of the Mario universe listen to? We have the answers.
One late night while playing Mario Tennis Aces, my son Lincoln mentioned off-handedly that his character, Toad, probably listened to "sad girl indie music". Dozens of tennis matches followed with random character groupings, and with each match we attempted to pair our player with their preferred music. It's a very diverse roster, and yet we've somehow managed to nail each character's musical tastes 100% perfectly.
What follows is each character and their favorite musical act, album, or genre, in some cases. The first half are all the characters represented in Mario Tennis Aces; the second half are the remainders from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
What follows is each character and their favorite musical act, album, or genre, in some cases. The first half are all the characters represented in Mario Tennis Aces; the second half are the remainders from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Birdo: Doja Cat
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that this pink creature with a massive bow atop her head loves Doja Cat. They have a lot in common, and it isn't just the fashion sense and the big mouth. People are typically shocked to learn that all the nasally whirring noise Birdo makes is actually just "Bitch! Bitch! Bitch!" in her native language of Birdese.
Blooper: Weather Report
Largely because of their complex invertebrate brain, Blooper likes 70's fusion. The eerie, almost alien quality of Joe Zawinul’s love-it-or-hate-it synth patches keeps the ink in check, and lessens Blooper’s frustration that Japanese fusion bands of the era can only be found on vinyl, which is remarkably difficult to play underwater.
Largely because of their complex invertebrate brain, Blooper likes 70's fusion. The eerie, almost alien quality of Joe Zawinul’s love-it-or-hate-it synth patches keeps the ink in check, and lessens Blooper’s frustration that Japanese fusion bands of the era can only be found on vinyl, which is remarkably difficult to play underwater.
Boo: Evanescence
Although Boo cackles and chirps along with all of their albums, he doesn’t really want anyone to bring him to life. He’ll follow you around when you turn your back, which is another reason Amy Lee has a restraining order against him.
Boom Boom: Deftones
Boom Boom is kind of a dum dum, so he thinks Deftones is the heaviest band in The Kingdom. To be fair, he finds them soothing in a muzak kind of way, which is exactly what this ham-fisted bruiser needs to calm himself. We’d like to point out that Deftones is the only band he listens to, which means they will remain his favorite band until someone eventually plays Wreckx-N-Effect for him.
Boom Boom is kind of a dum dum, so he thinks Deftones is the heaviest band in The Kingdom. To be fair, he finds them soothing in a muzak kind of way, which is exactly what this ham-fisted bruiser needs to calm himself. We’d like to point out that Deftones is the only band he listens to, which means they will remain his favorite band until someone eventually plays Wreckx-N-Effect for him.
Bowser: Ghost
You probably thought Boo would like Ghost more, right? You’d be wrong, as Boo the Ghost sees right through Ghost the band, unlike the so-called King of the Koopas. Bowser certainly looks the part of a tough, fire breathing villain but in reality he shows up for any golf, tennis or karting event put on by his supposed adversary, Mario. It therefore makes sense that Bowser has chosen a scary looking band that sounds like bummed out Beach Boys. He also has a soft spot for Scorpions and Rammstein and has been known to wear a Behemoth shirt on occasion (but can’t name any of their songs).
You probably thought Boo would like Ghost more, right? You’d be wrong, as Boo the Ghost sees right through Ghost the band, unlike the so-called King of the Koopas. Bowser certainly looks the part of a tough, fire breathing villain but in reality he shows up for any golf, tennis or karting event put on by his supposed adversary, Mario. It therefore makes sense that Bowser has chosen a scary looking band that sounds like bummed out Beach Boys. He also has a soft spot for Scorpions and Rammstein and has been known to wear a Behemoth shirt on occasion (but can’t name any of their songs).
Bowser Jr: Machine Gun Kelly
This is another character that chooses to die on a musical hill based on an image. Taking after his dad, he thought Machine Gun Kelly seemed cool, if by name only, and would help him gain some tough guy status points. Unsurprisingly, Jr. prefers the sound of power pop "MGK" over the somehow even less-relevant Machine Gun Kelly rap persona.
This is another character that chooses to die on a musical hill based on an image. Taking after his dad, he thought Machine Gun Kelly seemed cool, if by name only, and would help him gain some tough guy status points. Unsurprisingly, Jr. prefers the sound of power pop "MGK" over the somehow even less-relevant Machine Gun Kelly rap persona.
Chain Chomp: Baha Men
As one might guess, Chain Chomp has no brain and only has the primal instincts to bark and chase after perceived enemies. Hence, the only song he has any reaction to is “Who Let the Dogs Out”.
Daisy: New Gwen Stefani
We’re putting "new" Gwen Stefani first because Daisy prefers her music highly produced and packaged as non-threatening pop-country. Along those lines, she also believes she likes early Taylor Swift, as well as Elton John, but only because she has mistaken him as a country icon based solely on the sound of his name. Daisy doesn't care if you care, and you probably don't.
We’re putting "new" Gwen Stefani first because Daisy prefers her music highly produced and packaged as non-threatening pop-country. Along those lines, she also believes she likes early Taylor Swift, as well as Elton John, but only because she has mistaken him as a country icon based solely on the sound of his name. Daisy doesn't care if you care, and you probably don't.
Diddy Kong: Skrillex
When asked to pin down his main music choice, Diddy clapped his hands a bunch, then assaulted us with poo and banana-shaped objects. Diddy Kong, on the other hand, politely told us he liked Skrillex and hyper-pop.
Donkey Kong: Jason Aldean
Nintendo has confirmed Mario Kart 9 will feature TruckNutz on the back of Donkey Kong’s kart.
Dry Bones: Tyler The Creator
We complained to the chair umpire during our match with Dry Bones because he kept singing “Earfquake” during points. He’s a bit like his koopa brethren in some ways but we think his undead status has imparted him with a wisdom and desire for music that pushes boundaries more than his pedestrian relatives can appreciate.
Dry Bowser: Gojira
We’re unsure if he’s another form of Bowser or a separate entity entirely, but two things are certain: Dry Bowser likes his music heavy, and he likes it très français. He was proud of his favorite band when they made it to the national stage as part of the ‘24 Olympics but was furious he wasn’t invited to be part of the show. He was ready to prove his die-hard fandom by boiling the Seine with his fire breath, killing everyone involved.
Fire Piranha Plant: Travis Scott
FPP was at Astroworld in 2021 and managed to survive the crowd rush due largely to his immense weight and ability to raise his head high above the surge. Rumors have swirled that several people were mysteriously burned to death at the show; to our knowledge Fire Piranha Plant has never been charged with a crime.
Kamek: They Might Be Giants
Kamek appreciates the bizarre approach that goes into the making of any TMBG song, and holds the cleverness in high regard. Kamek may in fact be the most informed music lover on this list, but possibly he appears smarter than most because of his glasses and fairly dope outfit. He also loves Ween, and when he smiles and takes off his pointy hat and glasses he has more than a passing resemblance to the Boognish (from the eyes up, of course). |
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Koopa Troopa: Drake
It's common knowledge that Koopa Troopa will hide in his shell when confronted with any minimal challenge. As a result, Koopa Troopa somewhat arbitrarily and safely chooses Drake as his main music choice. It’s questionable whether he even enjoys the Champagne Papi but he can be heard humming “Hotline Bling” from time to time. Sources tell us that he might be a Drake fan simply because he liked that dude in the wheelchair from Degrassi.
It's common knowledge that Koopa Troopa will hide in his shell when confronted with any minimal challenge. As a result, Koopa Troopa somewhat arbitrarily and safely chooses Drake as his main music choice. It’s questionable whether he even enjoys the Champagne Papi but he can be heard humming “Hotline Bling” from time to time. Sources tell us that he might be a Drake fan simply because he liked that dude in the wheelchair from Degrassi.
Koopa Para Troopa: Kendrick Lamar
Koopa Para Troopas have but one phrase for their mid, ground-bound brethren: You are Not Like Us.
Luigi: Nickelback
Luigi pretty much listens to “Hero” on repeat when he's sucking up ghosts, but he’s also attended three Nickelback shows, and repaired a toilet during a fourth. He’s a true fan and wishes he was Canadian for reasons he can't exactly put his vacuum on. Just don't tell Mario.
Luma: Lofi/Dub
Rosalina’s pet star Luma is but one of many, and as their lives consist of long stretches of hibernation intermixed with bursts of frenetic, explosive action, they prefer their downtime accompanied by down-tempo tunes. Rosalina secretly hates Luma for this, while Luma often wonders why he sees her crying so much.
Rosalina’s pet star Luma is but one of many, and as their lives consist of long stretches of hibernation intermixed with bursts of frenetic, explosive action, they prefer their downtime accompanied by down-tempo tunes. Rosalina secretly hates Luma for this, while Luma often wonders why he sees her crying so much.
Mario: Michael Bublé
Unfortunately, Mario’s really too busy with his myriad careers to think much about music. However, one day he heard a Michael Bublé song and mistook it for the Rat Pack, which he assumed he should probably be into. He enjoys nothing more than a plate of lasagna, some Bublé on the HiFi, various YouTube playlists, and a big ol’ pipe.
Unfortunately, Mario’s really too busy with his myriad careers to think much about music. However, one day he heard a Michael Bublé song and mistook it for the Rat Pack, which he assumed he should probably be into. He enjoys nothing more than a plate of lasagna, some Bublé on the HiFi, various YouTube playlists, and a big ol’ pipe.
Pauline: Katy Perry
She even likes 143, but sadly hasn’t been able to get any of her rebuttal pieces published anywhere. Cover your ears when she hits the karaoke bar or they'll bleed when she hits the chorus of "Firework". But when she duets "I Kissed A Girl" with Peach, you'll hear the Mario Bros scream "Mama Mia!"
Peach: Taylor Swift
She knows all the songs, and could probably even beat Charlie from Survivor in a knowledge contest. Peach really only gets salty when you bring up Taylor’s considerable carbon footprint. And after she's given you a verbal thrashing in her sing-song voice, she'll ask, "See what you made me do?"
She knows all the songs, and could probably even beat Charlie from Survivor in a knowledge contest. Peach really only gets salty when you bring up Taylor’s considerable carbon footprint. And after she's given you a verbal thrashing in her sing-song voice, she'll ask, "See what you made me do?"
Petey Piranha Plant: Banda Eva
Petey is overtly affected by the vicious-sounding nature of his name, but conveniently forgets that piranha plants are essentially flytraps from the Carolinas, not flesh-stripping fish. Admittedly, he's lethal with his giant mouth and he KILLS sambas, even with his wee legs. While we admire him for both those reasons, we heard him listening to Minecraft parody music before the match, which would have been an automatic default had the chair umpire not been an idiot Toad.
Rosalina: Aurora
This was a close one, with Bjork and Aurora being held in nearly equal regard. In the end, Rosalina’s sensibility meant she was a little more grounded in her music choices, but that doesn’t mean she can’t appreciate Bjork. Legend has it she even has an alternate skin in Mario Kart that’s a swan dress.
Shy Guy: Slipknot A Shy Guy village actually looks eerily like a Slipknot cover band. Oddly enough, new member Eloy Casagrande’s mask looks an awful lot like a Shy Guy mask, albeit with a bullet hole. Those in the know realized long ago that Shy Guy is shockingly heavy and considers himself a maggot. |
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Spike: Blink-182
Spike adorns his racquet with (you guessed it) spikes, rocks a mohawk and is obsessed with Travis Barker. Unsurprisingly, he can also swallow his entire tennis racquet in one gulp. He truly loves the Blink, has an affinity for UFOs and listens to very little other music. Spike even paid for premium reunion concert tickets by successfully hustling koopas on the tennis court.
Spike adorns his racquet with (you guessed it) spikes, rocks a mohawk and is obsessed with Travis Barker. Unsurprisingly, he can also swallow his entire tennis racquet in one gulp. He truly loves the Blink, has an affinity for UFOs and listens to very little other music. Spike even paid for premium reunion concert tickets by successfully hustling koopas on the tennis court.
Toad: Mazzy Star
As we previously mentioned, Toad likes his sad girl indie and occasionally “cheers up” by listening to some smooth jazz. We think he actually got into sad girl indie when he hungrily asked Toadette for some Japanese breakfast and she put on Psychopomp.
Toadette: K/J Pop
Toadette’s obsession with both K and J Pop is frankly irritating, leading to her near-banishment from most Mario games. She runs X (formerly Twitter) fan accounts for several bands in the genres, and was devastated for months when BTS enlisted. She speaks Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Toadese and, no, she can’t sing in any of these languages. Just ask Pauline.
Toadette’s obsession with both K and J Pop is frankly irritating, leading to her near-banishment from most Mario games. She runs X (formerly Twitter) fan accounts for several bands in the genres, and was devastated for months when BTS enlisted. She speaks Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Toadese and, no, she can’t sing in any of these languages. Just ask Pauline.
Waluigi: Al DiMeola
DiMeola’s mastery of Spanish guitar is the perfect soundtrack to Waluigi’s playful, villainous nature. For mysterious reasons, Waluigi puts a rose between his teeth as he’s hitting his special shot, and the strum of Al’s vintage Martin accompanies it. We’d also like to think he loves when Al picks up the Les Paul and lets it rip, especially with the WAAAAH! pedal employed. (Sorry.)
Wario: The Rat Pack
There was some discussion about Wario choosing The Rat Pack first, with Mario subsequently copying him but mistaking Bublé for a ‘Packer. We can’t confirm this, but we can tell you Wario really does love the Rat Pack and has a surprisingly delightful singing voice that sounds nearly identical to Sammy Davis Jr's. Before you ask: Of course he slams bourbon and cigarettes like his heroes did.
Yoshi: Raffi
The boot-wearing dragon (dinosaur?) maintains its childlike innocence by listening to Canadian children's music icon Raffi. Because Yoshis have no attention span, the short songs are perfect for them, and whole villages of Yoshis can be heard singing “Down By The Bay” in their trademark high pitched chatter. Occasionally they mix in some Jack Johnson, but of course they prefer his Curious George soundtrack.
The boot-wearing dragon (dinosaur?) maintains its childlike innocence by listening to Canadian children's music icon Raffi. Because Yoshis have no attention span, the short songs are perfect for them, and whole villages of Yoshis can be heard singing “Down By The Bay” in their trademark high pitched chatter. Occasionally they mix in some Jack Johnson, but of course they prefer his Curious George soundtrack.
UPDATE: With news of the latest iteration of Mario Kart due to arrive later in 2025, we took to the track and played the characters not represented in our previous music report. Here we GOooOOo!
Baby Daisy: Kidz Bop
Little Daisy’s music tastes won’t improve with age, due largely to her neglectful upbringing in Sarasaland. Her traumatic experience with an alien didn’t help matters either, making her believe music was unimportant and forgettable, which is exactly what most of the racers think of Daisy (except Luigi).
Baby Luigi: Snacktime! by Barenaked Ladies.
Yes he’s a baby, but his favorite album is as solid as his adorable little outfit choice. Snacktime! will remain the only album he listens to until he grows up and eventually becomes Nickelback-fan Luigi. Don’t tell his brother, but many suspect Luigi’s love of Canadian music stems from Mama Mario’s very close friendship with Gordon Lightfoot.
Baby Mario: Cocomelon playlists
Providentially, Baby Mario saw a Cocomelon video about plumbing at a very young age, eventually leading to his first job (which, oddly, involved barrels and rivets). As an adult he will still enjoy Cocomelon but grows to love the mellow sounds of Paul Anka and Michael Bublé. Don’t tell his brother, but many suspect Mario’s love of Canadian music stems from Mama Mario’s very close friendship with Gordie Howe.
Baby Rosalina: Free to Be...You and Me by Marlo Thomas and Friends
Thanks to this smart, star-studded sing-along album from the early 1970s, Baby Rosalina will grow up to be wise, funny, and know when it’s alright to cry. She does use Luma to take the sad out of her on occasion, mostly by sucking on one of Luma's points.
Baby Peach: JoJo Siwa (Good Girl Era)
Underneath Baby Peach’s massive crown is an almost-as-massive bow in honor of her musical heroine's Nickelodeon era. Many cite this as the reason Baby Peach is oddly skillful with the Boomerang (she’s like a Kid In A Candy Store with it).
Cat Peach: JoJo Siwa (Bad Girl Era)
When players are on the character select screen, Cat Peach can be heard purring "Choose Your Fighter". You might find her alongside Tanooki Mario at a furry convention, which she often mistakes for JoJo Siwa dancer auditions. Annoyingly, she screams “Karma’s A Bitch” whenever she gets revenge with a mascara-stained green shell.
Funky Kong: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Funky fell in love with the Chili Peppers upon the release of Mother’s Milk in 1989 and hasn’t changed out of the clothes he was wearing at the time. His infatuation with all things RHCP includes frequently re-watching the fight scene in Point Break where Anthony Kiedis gets knocked out by Patrick Swayze’s Bodhi. This may be the reason Funky Kong inexplicably carries a surfboard everywhere; friends say the only thing he surfs is a couch. Funky, like most of the Kong family, doesn’t wear socks. If asked, Funky will promptly inform anyone within earshot that he is, in fact, wearing one sock.
Funky fell in love with the Chili Peppers upon the release of Mother’s Milk in 1989 and hasn’t changed out of the clothes he was wearing at the time. His infatuation with all things RHCP includes frequently re-watching the fight scene in Point Break where Anthony Kiedis gets knocked out by Patrick Swayze’s Bodhi. This may be the reason Funky Kong inexplicably carries a surfboard everywhere; friends say the only thing he surfs is a couch. Funky, like most of the Kong family, doesn’t wear socks. If asked, Funky will promptly inform anyone within earshot that he is, in fact, wearing one sock.
Iggy: Ye
To understand who Iggy is, one must first study the lore of the Koopas. Similarly, to grasp who Ye is, one might gain just as much insight by studying the lore of the Koopas.
Inkling Boy: JSR and JSRF OSTs
While the world of Splatoon may or may not be inspired by its forebears Jet Set Radio and Jet Set Radio Future, the Inkling Boys pretty much listen to music from the series 24/7. In all fairness, the 20+ year old tunes still kinda slap to this day.
Inkling Girl: Hatsune Miku
スプラトゥーンの悪名高いインクリングガールは、スプラトゥーンの世界にインクを撒き散らす以上に初音ミクを愛しています。ただし、気をつけて、初音ミクが AI であるという事実を言わないでください。さもないと、インクリングガールが牙をむき出しにして、あなたをインクで汚してしまいます。
While the world of Splatoon may or may not be inspired by its forebears Jet Set Radio and Jet Set Radio Future, the Inkling Boys pretty much listen to music from the series 24/7. In all fairness, the 20+ year old tunes still kinda slap to this day.
Inkling Girl: Hatsune Miku
スプラトゥーンの悪名高いインクリングガールは、スプラトゥーンの世界にインクを撒き散らす以上に初音ミクを愛しています。ただし、気をつけて、初音ミクが AI であるという事実を言わないでください。さもないと、インクリングガールが牙をむき出しにして、あなたをインクで汚してしまいます。
Isabelle: The Lumineers, The Decemberists and Frankie Cosmos
Isabelle, the stewardly shih tzuh of your Animal Crossing island, wants nothing more than to sing with KK Slider and eat your shoes. Once finished with her morning announcements, she typically has little else to do on the island and has thus taken up learning indie-folk guitar tabs. She delights in karting whenever possible, which allows her to mercilessly crush villagers as an outlet for her hatred of notorious island mobster Tom Nook.
Isabelle, the stewardly shih tzuh of your Animal Crossing island, wants nothing more than to sing with KK Slider and eat your shoes. Once finished with her morning announcements, she typically has little else to do on the island and has thus taken up learning indie-folk guitar tabs. She delights in karting whenever possible, which allows her to mercilessly crush villagers as an outlet for her hatred of notorious island mobster Tom Nook.
King Boo: System of a Down
"Question!" for you: Did you know King Boo is the ghost of King Tigranes II “The Great”, one of the most successful monarchs of Armenia? During his illustrious rule between 95-55 B.C., Tigranes The Great was known for waging many successful campaigns against Rome, as well as producing what many consider the most exquisite coinage Armenia has ever seen, even to this day. This could explain why King Boo hoards massive amounts of coins at Luigi’s Mansion and frequently changes his royal headwear. The songs that bookend System’s double album Mezmerize/Hypnotize are allegedly written about Tigranes, and King Boo's tongue is typically hanging out because he can no longer decorate his chin with a long braided goatee.
"Question!" for you: Did you know King Boo is the ghost of King Tigranes II “The Great”, one of the most successful monarchs of Armenia? During his illustrious rule between 95-55 B.C., Tigranes The Great was known for waging many successful campaigns against Rome, as well as producing what many consider the most exquisite coinage Armenia has ever seen, even to this day. This could explain why King Boo hoards massive amounts of coins at Luigi’s Mansion and frequently changes his royal headwear. The songs that bookend System’s double album Mezmerize/Hypnotize are allegedly written about Tigranes, and King Boo's tongue is typically hanging out because he can no longer decorate his chin with a long braided goatee.
Lakitu: Weezer
While serving multiple roles in every Mario Kart since the 1992 SNES original, Lakitu makes only his third appearance as a playable character in the 8 Deluxe version. You may know him as the omnipresent goggle-clad Koopa-in-a-cloud who can fish you out of the off-track abyss, or bore you to death at a party with his extensive knowledge of Weezer. “Did you know Pinkerton was written during River's….” The Deep and Dreamless Sleep, indeed. ZZZzzzZZzzz. At least he freely admits "Africa" was a travesty that should have never happened, even if it was requested by a 14 year old fan that....zzZZzzz...
While serving multiple roles in every Mario Kart since the 1992 SNES original, Lakitu makes only his third appearance as a playable character in the 8 Deluxe version. You may know him as the omnipresent goggle-clad Koopa-in-a-cloud who can fish you out of the off-track abyss, or bore you to death at a party with his extensive knowledge of Weezer. “Did you know Pinkerton was written during River's….” The Deep and Dreamless Sleep, indeed. ZZZzzzZZzzz. At least he freely admits "Africa" was a travesty that should have never happened, even if it was requested by a 14 year old fan that....zzZZzzz...
Larry: Twenty One Pilots
Like his favorite band, many people have forgotten Larry exists. He spends most of his time trying to convince Koopalings and Mariolings alike of his awesomeness by having a flashy plume and describing the "depth" of 21P’s lyrics. Unsurprisingly, his second cousin Lakitu is also one of his best friends, and Larry has convinced Lakitu to grow out the three hairs on his head into full plumage like his. Like Larry, Lakitu will be joining Hair Klub For Koopas and debuting his new 'do in MK9.
Lemmy: Imagine Dragons
Much like Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds, Lemmy recently left the Mormon church and became a Satanist.
Link: Anime Theme Songs
Link fuels his fighting spirit with dramatic, motivational upbeat anthems. When he fires up the Master Cycle, "Let's Beyblade" BLASTS from the system. In those rare moments when he needs to regenerate a heart or two, Link pulls out the ocarina and plays along with Romanian master of the pan flute, Zamfir.
Ludwig: Johann Pachelbel
Ludwig Von Koopa’s musical influences are extensive, and the maestro often composes symphonies about his victories and defeats while on the clock with Bowser. Ludwig is the smartest of the Koopa kin which admittedly doesn't mean much, and with the exception of his wild Beethovenian hair (which has evolved from its original white to vivid blue) he isn’t as overtly flashy and attention-grabbing as the rest of his extended family (we're looking at you Larry, if that is your real name).
Ludwig Von Koopa’s musical influences are extensive, and the maestro often composes symphonies about his victories and defeats while on the clock with Bowser. Ludwig is the smartest of the Koopa kin which admittedly doesn't mean much, and with the exception of his wild Beethovenian hair (which has evolved from its original white to vivid blue) he isn’t as overtly flashy and attention-grabbing as the rest of his extended family (we're looking at you Larry, if that is your real name).
Metal Mario: Gorgoroth
Metal Mario denies being supportive of church burnings, but we suspect he may be as metal on the inside as he is, er, on the inside. Sources tell us Metal Mario adopted Charlie, the wicked, breakout acting goat behind Black Phillip. They wrestle daily, and live deliciously. Luigi is concerned Metal Mario has been feeding Charlie mushrooms and fire flowers. |
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Morton: KISS
More specifically, Morton listens to bootleg recordings of KISS concerts and KISS tribute bands since he aspires to front one. Morton's best (only?) talent seems to be his ability to perfectly reproduce the Starchild / Paul Stanley makeup on his face. He claps on the 1 and 3, is a terrible singer, and his paws are too big to play the guitar with any skill. Pauline invited him to karaoke once and later told Peach she'd rather watch the original Mario Bros movie than hear him sing again. Clever readers will notice Morton and Lakitu have the same hair, fueling rumors of their common father being Funky Kong.
Peachette: Chappell Roan
To fully understand why Peachette loves Chappell Roan, one must first grasp what a Peachette is. Clearly, she’s Toadette transformed by a Princess Peach-themed powerup called the Super Crown, which turns her into a Peach look-alike with a mix of both their powers. Additionally, she’s also Hot To Go, adores the color pink, and wishes she had grown up somewhere more exciting than the Mushroom Kingdom, like Missouri.
To fully understand why Peachette loves Chappell Roan, one must first grasp what a Peachette is. Clearly, she’s Toadette transformed by a Princess Peach-themed powerup called the Super Crown, which turns her into a Peach look-alike with a mix of both their powers. Additionally, she’s also Hot To Go, adores the color pink, and wishes she had grown up somewhere more exciting than the Mushroom Kingdom, like Missouri.
Pink Gold Peach: Paramore
PGP is a massive fan of all things Hayley Williams, and refers to her racing style as “Misery Business”. She’s supposed to be the counterpart to Metal Mario but everyone knows she’s the far better racer, and also doesn’t smell like goat.
Roy: Yoko Ono and Joey Lawrence
Roy might be trying a little too hard. From the large pink sunglasses to his annoying scream when he tricks off a jump, Roy wants desperately to be seen and heard. We can only surmise he’s either trying to overthrow Bowser or break up the Beatles. Although hidden while he's karting, Roy usually has a flannel shirt tied around his waist. He calls himself the “King of Grunge” even though his favorite song is “Nothin’ My Love Can’t Fix”. Roy is a heinous poser and his mic should be muted at all times.
Tanooki Mario: Neil Diamond
The Tanooki suit is a powerup that grants Mario four impressive powers:
1) Temporary flight;
2) Invulnerability via becoming a statue;
3) Free entry to any furry convention he stumbles upon;
4) The ability to sob uncontrollably when he hears “Heartlight”.
Fun fact: He refuses to sing along with "Sweet Caroline" because Caroline made crude jokes about his tail. Quote: "I am Tanooki...I said."
The Tanooki suit is a powerup that grants Mario four impressive powers:
1) Temporary flight;
2) Invulnerability via becoming a statue;
3) Free entry to any furry convention he stumbles upon;
4) The ability to sob uncontrollably when he hears “Heartlight”.
Fun fact: He refuses to sing along with "Sweet Caroline" because Caroline made crude jokes about his tail. Quote: "I am Tanooki...I said."
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Villager Boy: Village People
Musically, Villager Boy is vaguely into the Village People, but he spends most of his time listening to podcasts about day trading, hence the Nintendo-esque ticker symbol he wears on his shirt. He plans to trade in his Hawktuah coins for $TRUMP coins, the profits from which will hopefully result in a Dodo Airlines flight to that fun Key West island The Village People sang about. Needless to say, his debt to loan shark Tom Nook will NEVER be paid back. Villager Girl: CHVRCHES Unlike her occasional island neighbor, Villager Girl truly enjoys music, particularly bands from Scotland and Ireland. She showboats with a solid jig (which is the only dance move she knows), and don’t let her demure looks fool you - when she races, she’s dead set on being the Final Girl. |
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Wendy: Lil' Kim, etc.
Q: What do Cardi B, Blac Chyna, Iggy Azalea, Madonna and Lil’ Kim have in common? A: Wendy O. Koopa listens to - and has had more cosmetic surgery than - all of them. Fun fact: Of all the Koopalings, Wendy is the only one that cannot twerk. According to Wendy, Roy claps it best, with Morton coming in second only because his sense of rhythm is terrible.
Wiggler: Tori Amos
Wiggler rocks a somewhat 90s flower hat, and prefers Tori Amos music of that era. Subsequently, Wiggler is quite lovely and calm most of the time, but will seemingly fly into a violent rage at the drop of a Blossom hat, or banana peel. Many mushroom kingdom musicians have suggested that Wiggler listen to some post-Scarlet’s Walk Tori, hoping the slower, more sedate overall vibe will help keep Wiggler in the yellow, out of the red, but perhaps still Under the Pink. Unfortunately these well-meaning efforts are rewarded with a furious, scarlet caterpillar steamroller. Wiggler’s forbidden superpower is unlocked by also using the Wiggler Kart for some suggestive Wiggler-on-Wiggler action.
Wiggler rocks a somewhat 90s flower hat, and prefers Tori Amos music of that era. Subsequently, Wiggler is quite lovely and calm most of the time, but will seemingly fly into a violent rage at the drop of a Blossom hat, or banana peel. Many mushroom kingdom musicians have suggested that Wiggler listen to some post-Scarlet’s Walk Tori, hoping the slower, more sedate overall vibe will help keep Wiggler in the yellow, out of the red, but perhaps still Under the Pink. Unfortunately these well-meaning efforts are rewarded with a furious, scarlet caterpillar steamroller. Wiggler’s forbidden superpower is unlocked by also using the Wiggler Kart for some suggestive Wiggler-on-Wiggler action.