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Video Games · 1996

It's-a me!

— Mario (Super Mario) · Super Mario 64

A bright red cap-shaped folded cloth rests beside a small green leaf on a golden stone step.
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Mario introduces himself with a brief, exuberant greeting. Its rhythm and delivery make the introduction feel playful before an adventure has begun. This is the opening excerpt of his longer greeting; it refers to Nintendo’s Mario rather than Mario Auditore.

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  • Wikiquote — Super Mario 64Mario dialogue and original 1996 game identification; secondary transcript, not original media authentication.Reference checked

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