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Who's more recognizable?

Mario 553 82.78%
 
Luigi 2 0.30%
 
Pac-Man 65 9.73%
 
Sonic 9 1.35%
 
Crash 5 0.75%
 
Spyro 1 0.15%
 
Snake 11 1.65%
 
Other 22 3.29%
 
Total:668
JOKA_ on 05 August 2013

Mario

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ListerOfSmeg on 05 August 2013

Pacman? Shouldn't it be someone relevant to all gamers not just gamers 30years ago? He has either skipped or was ignored almost every generation. I can only think of 3 out of 8 gens he was even a blip on the gaming radar.

That's like suggesting the face of Disney is Roger Rabbit.



tiffac on 05 August 2013
wilco said:
tiffac said:
I go with Pikachu, even none gamers knows that yellow rat because of the Anime. Lol


Did pikachu start out in games? If not he doesn't count and hes still not as recognizable as Mario.


I'm pretty sure Pikachu came out on a Pokemon game first before they started the Anime. Of course, Pikachu's popularity had something more to do with the Anime. That turned the big yellow electricified rat into the mascot of the franchise. lol!

Okay I checked wiki and Pikachu came out on Pokemon: Red and Blue in 1996 while the Anime began airing on 1997.



Vetteman94 on 06 August 2013
MDMAlliance said:
Vetteman94 said:
MDMAlliance said:


I did look that up FYI. I also saw two problems with the data.  #1 it said AMERICAN CONSUMERS. #2 the difference was 1%, and there's ALWAYS a margin of error. 

Oh, and my anecdote was not meant to be proof, idiot. It was simply to serve the point that pacman isn't as big as you're making it. My internet is down so I can't reply to you fully right now. 

No need for petty insults. 

I do understand there is a margin of error,  but it goes both ways.  If the margin of error is 3%, which is probably normal, sure Mario could be ahead by 2 %, but he could also be behind 4%.   So margin of error means nothing really.   

All of your posts are condescending not only to me, but to pretty much anyone who doesn't share your answer.  

The thing is that the statistic seemed to be counting only Americans and only "consumers," which could easily be only people who play video games.  That in itself skews the data.  When we count people who don't even play games or are not these "consumers" I doubt more of them know pacman.  I do know Pacman is popular, but simply knowing how much Mario is seen outside of gaming compared to Pacman gives Mario the definitive advantage.


SO because I dont share the same thinking you or others do, its condecending?  Why the hell should I care about that.   

And Pacman is seen outside of gaming as well



think-man on 06 August 2013

Kaz?

 



 

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sth88 on 06 August 2013

The correct answer is Mario.



MDMAlliance on 06 August 2013
Vetteman94 said:
MDMAlliance said:

All of your posts are condescending not only to me, but to pretty much anyone who doesn't share your answer.  

The thing is that the statistic seemed to be counting only Americans and only "consumers," which could easily be only people who play video games.  That in itself skews the data.  When we count people who don't even play games or are not these "consumers" I doubt more of them know pacman.  I do know Pacman is popular, but simply knowing how much Mario is seen outside of gaming compared to Pacman gives Mario the definitive advantage.


SO because I dont share the same thinking you or others do, its condecending?  Why the hell should I care about that.   

And Pacman is seen outside of gaming as well

Why must so many people here think so narrowly?  
You should look again at your choice of words, it has NOTHING to do with your "thinking."  

And Pacman isn't seen outside of gaming as much as Mario is, especially now.  Pacman is more or less a relic than he was over a decade ago.  Of course he still exists, but you have to be joking yourself if you think pacman is being advertised in and out of gaming more than Mario is currently.

So, the real issue here is that if we assume that the proportion of how many people know pacman over mario is the same everywhere as it is in America, then there's really no telling for sure if pacman or mario is more recognizable.  What you were saying is that there is no doubt it's pacman and anyone who thinks differently is wrong.  The data you're pulling from doesn't necessarily say that.  

Also, whenever a source says it comes from a poll, you have to question whether or not that poll had statistical bias within the data.  It's something even professionals have trouble with.



Vetteman94 on 06 August 2013
MDMAlliance said:
Vetteman94 said:
MDMAlliance said:

All of your posts are condescending not only to me, but to pretty much anyone who doesn't share your answer.  

The thing is that the statistic seemed to be counting only Americans and only "consumers," which could easily be only people who play video games.  That in itself skews the data.  When we count people who don't even play games or are not these "consumers" I doubt more of them know pacman.  I do know Pacman is popular, but simply knowing how much Mario is seen outside of gaming compared to Pacman gives Mario the definitive advantage.


SO because I dont share the same thinking you or others do, its condecending?  Why the hell should I care about that.   

And Pacman is seen outside of gaming as well

Why must so many people here think so narrowly?  
You should look again at your choice of words, it has NOTHING to do with your "thinking."  

And Pacman isn't seen outside of gaming as much as Mario is, especially now.  Pacman is more or less a relic than he was over a decade ago.  Of course he still exists, but you have to be joking yourself if you think pacman is being advertised in and out of gaming more than Mario is currently.

So, the real issue here is that if we assume that the proportion of how many people know pacman over mario is the same everywhere as it is in America, then there's really no telling for sure if pacman or mario is more recognizable.  What you were saying is that there is no doubt it's pacman and anyone who thinks differently is wrong.  The data you're pulling from doesn't necessarily say that.  

Also, whenever a source says it comes from a poll, you have to question whether or not that poll had statistical bias within the data.  It's something even professionals have trouble with.

I have been asking myself the same question for each of your replies to me. 

Even now Mario isnt as relevant as he used to be, I would argue that currently Pikachu is more recognized specifically for the under 13 crowd .  Maybe 10 years ago it was Mario.  

And they way they did the poll was they showed gamings most iconic characters.  And you had to select the ones you recoginized.  Pretty simple poll.  Don't see how there could be much in the way of bias.  But if thats how you want to discredit it.  



MDMAlliance on 06 August 2013
Vetteman94 said:
MDMAlliance said:

Why must so many people here think so narrowly?  
You should look again at your choice of words, it has NOTHING to do with your "thinking."  

And Pacman isn't seen outside of gaming as much as Mario is, especially now.  Pacman is more or less a relic than he was over a decade ago.  Of course he still exists, but you have to be joking yourself if you think pacman is being advertised in and out of gaming more than Mario is currently.

So, the real issue here is that if we assume that the proportion of how many people know pacman over mario is the same everywhere as it is in America, then there's really no telling for sure if pacman or mario is more recognizable.  What you were saying is that there is no doubt it's pacman and anyone who thinks differently is wrong.  The data you're pulling from doesn't necessarily say that.  

Also, whenever a source says it comes from a poll, you have to question whether or not that poll had statistical bias within the data.  It's something even professionals have trouble with.

I have been asking myself the same question for each of your replies to me. 

Even now Mario isnt as relevant as he used to be, I would argue that currently Pikachu is more recognized specifically for the under 13 crowd .  Maybe 10 years ago it was Mario.  

And they way they did the poll was they showed gamings most iconic characters.  And you had to select the ones you recoginized.  Pretty simple poll.  Don't see how there could be much in the way of bias.  But if thats how you want to discredit it.  


Have you even taken a statistics class in your life?  It sounds like you haven't considering you didn't understand what I meant by "bias."  Go ahead and google "statistical bias" and read up on what you find.  You'll see what I mean.  



Vetteman94 on 06 August 2013
MDMAlliance said:
Vetteman94 said:
MDMAlliance said:

Why must so many people here think so narrowly?  
You should look again at your choice of words, it has NOTHING to do with your "thinking."  

And Pacman isn't seen outside of gaming as much as Mario is, especially now.  Pacman is more or less a relic than he was over a decade ago.  Of course he still exists, but you have to be joking yourself if you think pacman is being advertised in and out of gaming more than Mario is currently.

So, the real issue here is that if we assume that the proportion of how many people know pacman over mario is the same everywhere as it is in America, then there's really no telling for sure if pacman or mario is more recognizable.  What you were saying is that there is no doubt it's pacman and anyone who thinks differently is wrong.  The data you're pulling from doesn't necessarily say that.  

Also, whenever a source says it comes from a poll, you have to question whether or not that poll had statistical bias within the data.  It's something even professionals have trouble with.

I have been asking myself the same question for each of your replies to me. 

Even now Mario isnt as relevant as he used to be, I would argue that currently Pikachu is more recognized specifically for the under 13 crowd .  Maybe 10 years ago it was Mario.  

And they way they did the poll was they showed gamings most iconic characters.  And you had to select the ones you recoginized.  Pretty simple poll.  Don't see how there could be much in the way of bias.  But if thats how you want to discredit it.  


Have you even taken a statistics class in your life?  It sounds like you haven't considering you didn't understand what I meant by "bias."  Go ahead and google "statistical bias" and read up on what you find.  You'll see what I mean.  

Yes I have,  and I know what it means. And I stand by what i said.   

Now you are attacking my education. Brilliant.  

Is there anything else you would like to question of mine? My spelling  or grammar perhaps?  Maybe  my choice of music?