Found out about this from MKWii...
Forget about getting a mushroom in 1st place. Only on 2nd place and lower...
When you think about it, this is a very risky tactic. You basically leave yourself open to get hit by anyone that's right behind you! It's a 50/50 risk and reward!
Your chance will be even greater if you already have an item like a Banana protecting your arse while in 2nd place, someone else knocks out the one in front of you just after you pass an item-block to acquire a mushroom (even less of a chance) and take the lead! But scenario rarely happens, at least for me. ;)



And proud member of the Mega Mario Movement!







