We've been thinking about this a lot, but we're not sure there are many Nintendo characters we'd trust our lives, or even basic safety, with. Look at Mario jumping around over huge gaps and wielding fire without protective gear. Luigi isn't much better! Kirby eats everything and we're not sure that's a good idea. And The kind of racing Captain Falcon does? We'll never get in a car again after driving with him.
So who did Nintendo of America choose to use in an internal safety video? Ah yes, the incredibly sensible, resourceful, selfless Wario.
This 2004 safety video has been discovered by Rezrospect and archived by Forest of Illusion and covers everything from store visits to home safety, all accompanied by the dulcet tones of Wario's voice. Wario interjects at various points to give some, um, unideal advice. But he learns throughout!
It's a real blast from the past — look at the shelves full of GameCube games like Viewtiful Joe, Pikmin, Enter the Matrix, Star Wars Rogue Squadron II, and even GBA games lined up! There are guides (remember walking into a store and buying a guide?).
You can watch the whole safety video below, and thanks to Forest of Illusion for uploading this! We think Wario should be in all safety videos, even if he doesn't give the best advice, he's just trying (and staying true to himself!)
Let us know what you think of the video in the comments!
[source twitter.com]
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haha..I'ver always liked the 'first person' Wario commentry in his old game manuals (remember those? sniff)
Ah Nintendo always making stuff like a training video fun.
Wario gets it. A safe employee is a productive employee, which means better business and more cheddar!
What are the work conditions in WarioWare, Inc.? Or do they have a home office program?
I ask mostly because the only employee I think I've seen working is, ironically, Wario himself.
That's not Charles Martinet.
This is really awesome! The voice is a little off though.
@nukatha it would be funnier if they got him just for a safety video
They got Mitch from accounting to do Wario's voice.
You want safety? Wario show you safety!
@OldManHermit The video reveals that Wario is actually an elderly-looking lady on the safety board.
He better figure out who is snoring in his castle.
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