Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Nintendo is usually known for being super family-friendly, but over the years, they have definitely made some questionable and straight-up bizarre marketing choices!
In this Short, we're diving into the archives to look at some of the most completely CURSED Mario commercials ever to air on TV.
First up, we're looking back at the Atari port of Mario Bros, featuring some incredibly uncanny live-action enemies and a weird jingle about crabs in your plumbing that you won't be able to unhear.
Then, we step into the edgy 2000s era with an absolutely unhinged ad for Luigi's Mansion. It involves a goth girl, a terrifyingly giant GameCube trap, and a romantic plot twist that makes zero sense.
Finally, who could forget the jarring Mercedes-Benz crossover? Seeing our favorite pixelated plumber transform into a hyper-realistic "Chad" Mario in the real world is a visual clash for the ages—and it's the exact reason we have actual Mercedes cars driving around in Mario Kart 8 today!
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#mario #nintendo #cursed
Nintendo is usually known for being super family-friendly, but over the years, they have definitely made some questionable and straight-up bizarre marketing choices!
In this Short, we're diving into the archives to look at some of the most completely CURSED Mario commercials ever to air on TV.
First up, we're looking back at the Atari port of Mario Bros, featuring some incredibly uncanny live-action enemies and a weird jingle about crabs in your plumbing that you won't be able to unhear.
Then, we step into the edgy 2000s era with an absolutely unhinged ad for Luigi's Mansion. It involves a goth girl, a terrifyingly giant GameCube trap, and a romantic plot twist that makes zero sense.
Finally, who could forget the jarring Mercedes-Benz crossover? Seeing our favorite pixelated plumber transform into a hyper-realistic "Chad" Mario in the real world is a visual clash for the ages—and it's the exact reason we have actual Mercedes cars driving around in Mario Kart 8 today!
InfiniteBits Infinite Bits
2nd Channel ▶ youtube.com/@8-BitBrad
Instagram ▶ instagram.com/infinitebitstv
Twitter ▶ twitter.com/InfiniteBitsTV
Outro Music: Sappheiros - Aurora
#mario #nintendo #cursed
