The Ultimate Mario Bros. Showdown

[CanadianGuitarist 0]

Since nearly everything in our lives becomes a pissing contest, we decided to settle a Mario Bros. debate the old-fashioned way: Bloodshed.

 

 

I heart Luigi. Always have. I'd always used him in Mario 2 out of loyatly, which came up in discussion at work one day. He said he always liked the Princess, on the grounds she could float, unlike Luigi's slippery landing.

 

I maintained it was an acquired talent, and he was both an idiot and a pussy. Which led to the Best of 3 Mario 2 Showdown. Three lives. Whoever gets further with their respective character gets ten Mcdonald's sundaes and either a free beer or JD/coke at this weekend's drinking bonanza.

 

I lead 1-0. Made it to 2-3, despite losing two lives in 1-2. He was defeated by Birdo in 2-2.

 

Discuss.

[daileyxplanet 0]

Should've had a race instead.

[AndrewTS 0]

I expected you would have a Smash Bros. series. Mr. Green has some good attacks there.

 

I was glad to see Luigi become a main character in Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga, but he gets no respect there either. Partners in Time makes it clear that Mario seemed to be the one that was the born hero, while Luigi was a bit more of a coward.

 

Defeated by 2-2 BIRDO, though? Tell your friend he totally sucks.

[CanadianGuitarist 0]

Wasn't even the fire-breathing Birdo.

 

Because he's down 1-0, we've agreed before the series that he is now, as I barked at him while drunk last weekend, Joe Amateur.

[CanadianGuitarist 0]

Also, we had considered a race, but this brings up a double edge sword of the slot game between stages. Should we be punished for trying to gain more lives just in case?

[Guest Fook]

Are you allowed warping? If so, there's no reason you shouldn't make it to at least 4-1 due to the warp in 1-3.

[CanadianGuitarist 0]

No warping.

 

Despite, however, my troubles in 1-2 (before heating up and going four straight before getting killed), 4-1 is surpsingly tough.

[razazteca 0]

Should've had a race instead.

Mario Kart showdown!

[The Amazing Rando 0]

Man, that'd be a tough decision for me.

 

I love Luigi because Luigi rules period, but the Princess' float saved my ass a few times back in the day.

[the max 0]

Mario 2 is another one of those games that I could destroy on a summer morning when I was 10, but now, I can't get out of level 4.

[JST 0]

Six words to solve your conundrum:

 

 

Duel to the death with pens.

[Anya 0]

I played as Peach. Mostly because she was the girl.

 

The float was the best power.

[CanadianGuitarist 0]

Six words to solve your conundrum:

 

 

Duel to the death with pens.

I thought you were going to say:

Johnny! Mickey! Mikey! Mitch! Nicky!

 

Oh. Nevermind.

 

Actually, we agreed Mario 2 was the fairest, and any other game, one of us had an advantage. I can still romp anyone's ass at SNES' Mario Kart.

[Red Baron 0]

Toad owns everyone asses in any game, especially Mario Kart. (and Koopa too)

[The Amazing Rando 0]

Six words to solve your conundrum:

 

 

Duel to the death with pens.

I thought you were going to say:

Johnny! Mickey! Mikey! Mitch! Nicky!

 

Oh. Nevermind.

 

Actually, we agreed Mario 2 was the fairest, and any other game, one of us had an advantage. I can still romp anyone's ass at SNES' Mario Kart.

 

 

Mickey? You put a cartoon mouse in place of the guy that's gotten the biggest push of the five? And to get the six words, you could have added "And"

[CanadianGuitarist 0]

Fuckbeans.

 

I guess the sixth could have been *AIRHORN*

[The Amazing Rando 0]

You damn right.

[luke-o 0]

Ive always been a Liugi man myself.

 

No matter what game it is i use him, Mario Kart, Mario Tennis, Golf, Party etc.

 

But i guess a race on the SNES mario kart would be a good way to settle the score. Failing that, race on Luigi raceway on the N64 Mario kart. Its the most even racing surface, anyone can win on that track.

[Maztinho 0]

I'm a Toad man. I loved playing as Toad in SB2... just because of the hate he got from all my cousins.

 

TOAD LIFE.

[bobobrazil1984 0]

gotta join in with the love for the Princess' float jump. Great ability. Really useful in that game. Luigi's wiggling feet was always distracting.

[CanadianGuitarist 0]

Re-read the first post.

 

I'll refrain from calling you an idiot having never met you, but it's an acquired talent.

Provided he doesn't go emo on me from the Sabres loss, round two goes tomorrow.

 

I wonder if I should cry shenanigans over all five rounds being at his place.

[keith6601 0]

You can't really call shenanigans since you took the first game so obviously you can play fine with his controller or tv settings or anything else that could be brought up.

 

I agree Luigi took skill and I always used him also.

[Dobbs 3K 0]

I always liked Toad...I think mainly because he was the coolest character in the Super Mario Bros. Super Show.

[alfdogg 0]

I tried this tonight. Got to 4-2 with Luigi and 3-3 with the Princess.

[CanadianGuitarist 0]

I tried this tonight. Got to 4-2 with Luigi and 3-3 with the Princess.

 

Yeah you did! *pats himself on back Barry Horowitz style".

[alfdogg 0]

Well, Luigi sweeps in my challenge, 2-0. Got to 5-1 with him tonight, and stayed on 3-3 with Princess, despite still having all my lives going into 3-2.

[CanadianGuitarist 0]

Tied up. Round 2 started at Level 3. I died in 3-3. He died twice on the way there, but survived.

 

Round 3 goes between hamsteaks and SNME Saturday Night. A handful of McDonald's sundaes are on the line.

[HollywoodSpikeJenkins 0]

Make us proud.

[CanadianGuitarist 0]

Make us proud.

 

We have a winner. Started at level four. He lost all three lives fighting Birdo in 4-2.

 

I lost one in 4-1, one in 4-2 and defeated Birdo to win.

 

As per the pre showdown stips, he'll be paying for my wings Monday night. His MSN name is now Joe Amateur as well.