Mario = Global Symbol Of Japan, Rio Olympics End With Warp Zone

[Robert_Downey_Jr.]

Soundwave said:

Robert_Downey_Jr. said:

gaming deserves to be represented by more than just mario.  If we keep this mentality we'll only have Star Wars, Mario, and Mickey Mouse.  Gotta go with more than just the MOST popular thing all the time

It's the OLYMPICS. "Joe Average" watching in Brazil, Germany, Australia, South Africa, isn't going to know some random game character ... it had to be Mario. 

Mario was not representing gaming either, he was representing Japan, which is a far bigger deal. 

a big group of gaming characters, a big group of historical characters, and a big group of film makers would be great.  Represent the biggest Japan things