User blog:WikiSchm2000/The MarioMario54321 Review Marathon - Part 41

'''Mario’s Raceway Takeover! (Episode 4) (February 25th, 2008) [Runtime: 1:04. Total Runtime: 8:59]'''

Prelude:

Hey, this is the first time we've reached a part 4! It’s time for the fourth part of the Mario Vandalizes Other People’s Courses plot, with it being the final vandalism he undergoes. And for his final victim, he’s picked Toad on Toad’s Turnpike. It’s only a minute long, but it’s nowhere near as memorable as Wario’s. But given the special rules this Turnpike has in these videos, it’ll be interesting to see what happens here.

See this video first before reading on to get your own properly informed opinion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06Us1NZeFbM&list=PLNPi6H0sXYaCHQG4Br4q5yZJp8uxhid2B&index=41

The Main Video:

The premise of this video is that Toad is driving on his turnpike, loving doing so because by owning this race course, he apparently controls the police and can speed whenever he wants. Ah, so he’s bribing the police into speeding. Got it. No wonder Peach keeps relying on Mario to do all the heroism, the cops are as corrupt as sin in this world.

Wait a minute, I just realized something! How the hell can you own a turnpike? Does that mean that other turnpikes can be owned by people in the Mushroom Kingdom, and whoever owns them can just do whatever they want with them? Or is this a special case since this doubles as a Mario Kart course, and Toad is the owner by default because someone has to own this course? Regardless, Toad drives right through. However, he also notices several images of Mario on his turnpike.

The second image he finds is a Super Mario Galaxy image, of which any references to that game were not mentioned in the last two videos. I have to commend MM for going so long without a single reference, although in reality it was really only for five minutes worth. Regardless, the police have apparently moved on from catching fat people and are arresting young people now, as they try to arrest Toad. When Toad asks why, the police say it’s because Mario put his face on three signs and that he’s the new owner. Toad asks why that matters at all, and we don’t actually get an answer to that for some reason. We apparently just have to accept he’s the new owner.

Wait a minute, does that actually mean his vandalism really does net him ownership of these tracks? Damn, okay then. I guess his plan wasn’t as pathetically stupid as I thought it was. The Mushroom Kingdom has some weird rules regarding ownership, I can tell you that much.

The video ends with the police about to arrest Toad, with the mushroom screaming. And then the video ends. It was a brief minute, but it was also rather informative. I like that MM added the detail that Mario’s vandalism actually is doing what he’s setting out to do instead of being petty, it adds to the weight of his actions. But I will say I’m massively disappointed in what’s changed, because unlike the complete overhaul of Luigi’s circuit or the creative vandalism of Wario’s stadium, the turnpike only has three picture changes. You could have done so much more! Like, you could have been the road into Mario’s gravel or dirt or you could have made logos of the cars in Mario’s name! You could have even replaced the turnpike walls! So, unfortunately, it’s kind of the weakest part.

The Extra Bonus Stuff:

Evil Mario - 0 lines [34]

MarySue54321 - 0 lines [3]

Lakitu - 0 lines [0]

Luigi - 0 lines [21]

Wario/Diabolical Fat Guy - 0 lines [18]

Toad - 7 lines [7]

Police - 3 lines [3]

Biggest Chad: Toad - Owning a turnpike where you can speed all you want is an immediate chad feat.

Biggest Loser: The Police - This guy couldn’t even explain why vandalizing three pictures changes the owner of the turnpike, because there legit was no good explanation. This police officer just gave up, because he sucks.

Favorite Quote: “That makes me friends with the police! So I can speed whenever I want!” - Toad (A very naughty quote from a guy who’s definitely bribing the cops.)

We’re done with Mario’s vandalism! Next time, we’ll end this series with some well-deserved payback. And someone will have diabolical things done to them.