Good and evil doesn't always equate to black and white as there is a thin line between a person's actions being good or bad. Mario has always been known as the hero of the Mushroom Kingdom, occasionally joined by his brother Luigi and a host of other characters. Because of that, there's never really been much of a question as to Mario's morality since Bowser was always depicted as the villain and Mario was shown to be the hero saving the day.

While we're accustomed to the heroes of our video games being the good guys, it turns out being a hero doesn't make you any less of a D-bag and Mario, as it turns out, is one of the biggest ones in video game history. He's rude to so many people, including his friends, and does a lot of things that are pretty questionable. Whether it's his extreme narcissism or his willingness to use his friends for personal gain, there are quite a few elements that make Mario one of the biggest jerks ever, no matter how much he tries to come off as a good guy. With that said, let's take a look at fifteen reasons Mario is such a D-bag.

15 He Always Leaves His Brother Behind

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It seems like Luigi is always left behind in Mario's shadow, rarely getting the credit he deserves. Luigi is just as capable as Mario and in some regards better, but that doesn't mean that Mario always wants Luigi's help. While Luigi has gone on many adventures with his brother, many times Mario doesn't bring Luigi along at all and he has been absent from several Mario titles. Super Mario 64 and Super Mario RPG don't feature the green plumber at all and in the Paper Mario games, we see Mario teaming up with multiple characters while completely ignoring the presence of his brother. While Luigi has gotten to be the star in a couple games, it's hard not to feel sorry for the guy as it seems like his only blood relative has no problem disregarding him.

14 Sorry, You're Not On The Guest List

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If Mario knows how to do one thing right, it's how to throw a good party. While Mario is more than willing to invite characters that he's had rivalries with in the past such as Donkey Kong or Wario, there is one foe Mario seems to always refuse to invite: Bowser. While Bowser shows up in every entry of the franchise, he's usually not a playable character. Because of this, Bowser usually still makes his appearance usually crashing the party and trying to steal stars from the players that received an invitation. With Mario consistently making amends with other enemies and including them in his hangouts, it's no wonder that Bowser is tiffed by Mario's frequent neglect. Maybe Bowser wouldn't be such a bad guy if Mario was willing to welcome him with open arms, but more than likely, Bowser is one villain that we probably won't see Mario getting along with any time soon.

13 He Takes Donkey Kong Away From His Son

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Even though Mario is rarely depicted as a villain, he's actually featured as the primary antagonist in the classic Donkey Kong Jr. Sure, Mario and Donkey Kong have had their issues in the past with Donkey Kong capturing Pauline, the original damsel in distress. Yes, Mario definitely had his reasons to want revenge against the giant gorilla, but taking Donkey Kong away from his one and only son is just plain cruel. On top of enslaving Donkey Kong and most likely abusing him in the process, Mario has no issue setting up various traps and obstacles to get rid of Donkey Kong Jr. who is only trying to save his father. You've got to be one huge jerk if you're willing to try and kill an adorable baby gorilla.

12 He Thinks He Deserves To Be Plated In Gold And Silver

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Nintendo pretty much struck gold with the release of Amiibos. These little figurines sell like hotcakes and with over a hundred having been released over the past few years, it doesn't look like they will be disappearing any time soon. While other characters have had multiple Amiibo variations and have had more models than Mario (Link and Yoshi), Mario is the only Super Mario Bros. character to get a gold and silver Amiibo. It definitely says something about Mario thinking that his likeness deserves to be plated in gold with three variations of the exact same Amiibo. It's surprising that Mario hasn't erected statues across the Mushroom Kingdom in his honor. Seeing as these Amiibos are somewhat rare, specifically the gold edition which was a Wal-Mart exclusive, I really wouldn't put it past Mario to be the jerk who buys these Amiibos in bulk and scalps them online for higher prices.

11 Not Only Does He Have An Ego, He's Extremely Narcissistic

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If gold and silver plated Amiibos didn't convey Mario's level of narcissism enough, then the fact that Mario thinks it's all about him sure does. Imagine having a friend that's constantly calling you up to do fun things. Go go kart racing, play baseball, throwing fun parties... whatever it is, you know you're in for a good time. But also imagine that friend constantly placing his name in front of said activity. "Hey, Daisy, letsa get the gang together and playa Mario baseball" or "Luigi, want to go Mario fishing?" No matter what the activity is, it seems like Mario has to be the star of it as he always wants to take center stage. Surely, he could just call these activities by their normal names or at the very least make it easier to relate with by maybe calling it "Mushroom Kingdom Bowling" or whatever. Even Princess Peach, the ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom, isn't vain enough to put her name in everything.

10 He Isn't Afraid To Lay The Smack-Down On A Child...

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We already touched on the subject that Mario is willing to harm children, considering his role in Donkey Kong Jr.; at least he never harmed Donkey Kong Jr. directly. Originally depicted as Bowser's children, the Koopalings are consistently forced to do their father's bidding, but this doesn't stop the plumber in red from beating the crap out of them. Sure, their size and demeanor give Mario a plausible reason to rightfully defend himself, yet a reasonable adult should have some sort of moral dilemma about hitting a child. Whether it's physically hitting them, shooting fireballs at their skulls, or knocking them into pools of lava, Mario is one twisted individual to place so much harm on a minor.

9 ...Or A Woman For That Matter

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One wouldn't really peg Princess Peach to be a victim of domestic violence, yet we've seen Mario attack her repeatedly. The Super Smash Bros. series has Mario going head to head with a huge catalogue of Nintendo flagship characters, some of them being female. While characters like Samus Aran, Princess Zelda, or Lady Palutena are no strangers to a fight or have a wide range of abilities that allow them to be formidable foes, Princess Peach's main line of defense is random household items like a frying pan or a parasol. Princess Peach is far from the strongest female fighter and is often depicted as rather helpless, as she is consistently being kidnapped by Bowser and his minions and rarely attempts to fight back. For Mario to be so willing to punch a lady, throw fireballs at her, or throw her off a ledge all while being her supposedly heroic boyfriend make him quite the jerk.

8 He's A Money Hungry Gold Digger...

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Sure, Wario may be known as the typical money-obsessed villain of the Nintendo corporation, but did you ever really think that maybe Mario isn't much better? There's really not much Mario won't do to make a quick buck other than actual plumbing, of course. While he seems to frequently be saving wealthy princesses all across the galaxy, he's also willing to put their rescues to a halt if it means obtaining more gold. He will go far out of the way of his adventure to collect every last coin scattered or hidden across the Mushroom Kingdom. This is far more apparent in New Super Mario Bros. 2 for the Nintendo 3DS, as the whole gimmick of the game is collecting as many coins as possible throughout Mario's romp through the Mushroom Kingdom, even allowing power ups that turn Mario into solid gold and giving the player the optional task of getting a total of a million coins. Wario may be seen as Nintendo's money hungry character, but Mario is rarely much better.

7 ...And Will Kill Mushroom Kingdom Residents To Get What He Wants

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According to a popular theory and something that was actually included in the original Super Mario Bros. instruction manual, the blocks that Mario keeps on breaking throughout his adventures are actual Mushroom Kingdom residents. Apparently the Koopa's were a bunch of black magic wielders and destroyed the Mushroom Kingdom by turning all of its residents into stone. While most brick breaking is probably the result of the player at the controller's OCD, this theory pretty much makes Mario a mass murderer... unless, of course, the person turned to brick was already dead. In that case, Mario is simply just a terrible person as he vandalizes the graves of the dead. No matter which way you slice it, Mario is most likely aware of the doom that once fell upon the Mushroom Kingdom, though he clearly doesn't mind either way as Mario's brick breaking shenanigans have become a staple of the Super Mario Bros. franchise and isn't likely to disappear any time soon.

6 He's Addicted To Shrooms

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You probably wouldn't typically think a kid-friendly game would have a drug-addicted lead, yet Mario is as big of a junkie as they come. It's easy to make the mushroom and shroom correlation. You could argue that the mushrooms that exist in the Mushroom Kingdom are nothing like the hallucination inducing drugs of the real world, but there is absolutely no denying that the plant life of the Mushroom Kingdom has some chemical properties that are relatable to real world drugs. From mushrooms to leaves, the consumables of the Mushroom Kingdom are practically steroids and Mario has no problem indulging on them. The mushrooms make Mario twice his size, the flowers make him able to throw fire, and the leaves pretty much turn Mario into a completely different creature. Then again, you could always argue that the Mushroom Kingdom is just a fantastical world that Mario has created in his mind due to his mushroom intake. Besides, a plumber saving a princess from some kind of weird dinosaur does seem like a concept that could only come to fruition after a drug induced frenzy.

5 He Disrespects Wildlife

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Even though Mario might seem eco-friendly due to his role in Super Mario Sunshine cleaning up the beaches of Isle Delfino, he's actually quite inconsiderate of the ecosystem and the creatures that inhabit it. While Bowser has many minions, it is hard to argue that every creature of the Mushroom Kingdom is working under him. Many creatures that Mario encounters are simply different species that inhabit the lands. Mario is willing to destroy anything that crosses his path, regardless of if they're evil or not. While the Goombas and Koopas are commonly known as Bowser's minions, creatures such as the Monty Moles and Piranha Plants are simply the Mushroom Kingdom's wildlife. Sure, these creatures may be able to harm Mario, yet many of the creatures Mario encounters are pacifists and don't directly attack him. This doesn't bother Mario though, as he will throw a fireball at any Piranha Plant that blocks his path or jump on the backs of multiple Dolphins in order to reach his desired destination. There is no end to Mario's ruthlessness.

4 He Doesn't Have A Real Job

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While pipes had a central role in the Mario Bros. arcade game as Mario and Luigi had to destroy the pests that were inhabiting them, and pipes still remain a central element in the Super Mario Bros. games, it is still hard to wonder exactly what makes Mario a plumber. His last real plumbing job hasn't been since 1983 and not once have I seen Mario actually utilize a plumbing tool. Heck, even Bowser's minions such as Rocky Wrenches and the Hammer Brothers use more plumbing equipment than the titular plumber. More than likely, Mario makes a living by mooching off or Princess Peach or as previously discussed rounding up coins that are scattered across the Mushroom Kingdom. Taking those factors into account, Mario doesn't necessarily need a real job as he's pretty much involved with royalty, but that doesn't excuse him from not really having a real job.

3 Mario Is Actually Such A Womanizer

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It seems whenever there is a damsel in distress, Mario is the first one to show up. Dating all the way back to Donkey Kong's Pauline, who we'll see again later this year in Super Mario Odyssey, Mario has quite the habit of being a skirt chaser. From Pauline all the way to the most recent Princess, Rosalina, Mario always seems to be at the right place at the right time when it comes to helping out affluent, beautiful women. While Mario has had his fair share of women over the years, only Princess Peach has withstood the test of time for being an item with Mario. Regardless, it is a bit sketchy when Mario leaves the Mushroom Kingdom to help other captured princesses. It might be best if Princess Peach keeps better tabs on Mario when he goes on these "adventures."

2 He Won't Invite His Own Brother On Vacation

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It's no secret that Mario is willing to leave his own brother out of a lot of his adventures as mentioned earlier, but what really puts the final nail in the coffin is that Mario won't even bring along his own brother on vacation as seen in Super Mario Sunshine. You could probably argue that Mario wanted a relaxing romantic getaway to the beautiful Isle Delfino and just wanted to bring along Princess Peach, but that theory is debunked by the fact that Mario doesn't mind bringing along a whole entourage of toads for the trip. For some reason, Mario just didn't want his brother to appear in his 3D adventures at all until later becoming an unlockable character in the Super Mario Galaxy line of games. Luigi is just as deserving as a relaxing vacation as his more popular brother, yet Mario continues to be a complete jerk to Luigi and not include him. It's probably for the best as Mario and Princess Peach's vacation turned out to be a huge fiasco, but that still doesn't excuse Mario's despicable behavior.

1 He Will Sacrifice Yoshi For Personal Gain

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Mario and Yoshi have been through a lot together, going back all the way to Mario and Luigi's earlier years as Yoshi and his friends helped both baby Mario and baby Luigi get to their parents after the stork's attempted delivery went awry. Yet Mario has quite a few friends, he has always been the most cruel to Yoshi. Yoshi is a helpful aid, first appearing in Super Mario World, but Mario eventually discovers that Yoshi's special abilities are more than just gobbling up enemies. Not only adding an extra hit toward Mario's health, Mario pretty much uses Yoshi as a shield blocking enemy attacks. Not only that, Mario can use Yoshi to hop off of, jumping once as Yoshi and secondly as himself in order to make a particularly difficult jump. This often times leads to Yoshi's demise as he falls off a cliff or worse, into a pool of burning lava. Mario has quite the history of being a bully to his friends, but sacrificing Yoshi is far too cruel to go unmentioned.