What doesn't kill Mario makes him smaller, amirite?

I'm referring to the fact that if he isn't killed (meaning he is big at this point) then he gets smaller.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Oh now I get it.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Mario does not actually get bigger or smaller. The depiction of his changing size is actually symbolic of his inflating and deflating ego. When he performs exceptionally, he begins to believe himself invincible. That is to say, his ego inflates and he "gets bigger." When he finally confronts a formidable foe, he is maimed and his preconceived notion of invincibility is dispelled. That is to say, his ego deflates and he "gets smaller." *pushes spectacles up nose*

by Anonymous 12 years ago

(yes)

by Anonymous 12 years ago

God damnit.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

(maybe)

by Anonymous 12 years ago

What version of Mario is that? I want to play it. The only one's i'm acquainted with are the ones where he grows after eating a red mushroom.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

True story

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Well this doesn't apply to Super Mario Sunshine.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

:( I was hoping my comment in reply to the first one would get voted up but some guy deleted his comment because he was proved wrong.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAlTOfl9F2w&feature=youtube_gdata_player

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Irony is when someone posts a large youtube player for a cricket chirp or a tiny violin

by Anonymous 12 years ago

well...if he is already small then he dies.

by Anonymous 12 years ago