The Top 5 “Seemingly Nice” Jerks of Video Games

In every video game there is always a character that makes people think, “Wow, what a jackass.” However, if you think about it, the characters everyone likes turn out to be biggest jerks of all! So if you think Bowser is bad, you should see the biggest “seemingly nice” jerks of all time.

Subject #1: Mario.

Pushing his younger brother into obscurity and abusing an innocent dinosaur are Mario’s main offenses. Luigi has rarely been a focal point in his brother’s games, always taking the back seat and waiting for those rare times when Mario needs his help. After Luigi successfully rescues his ungrateful brother, the poor guy is ushered back into the shadows and waits patiently for the time he is needed once again. Yoshi’s story is a bit different. He has selflessly provided portly Mario reliable transportation with nary a complaint. His reward for this hard work equates to countless smacks on the back of the head followed by abandonment in midair, over a large gap, just so the plumber can make it safely across. It’s hard to say why Mario does any of these things.  Maybe fame and fortune have gone to his head, and perhaps he’s got an ego problem after all this time. Whatever the case may be, when you think about it, Mario has some pretty detestable behavior.

Subject #2: Kirby.

We all know Kirby is a bit of a glutton, but that’s part of his charm. However, one particular species that lives in Dreamland is subject to the worst of the pink puffball’s unending appetite, the Waddle Dees. Historically abundant around the wonderful world of Dreamland, Kirby has taken it upon himself to eat and digest every single Waddle Dee that crosses his path. This reckless behavior will eventually cause the cute little Waddle Dee population to dwindle to extinction!

Subject #3: Tom Nook.

Being one of the most deserving characters on the list, Tom Nook is out to suck your bank account dry. A greedy loan shark passing himself off as a kindly shop owner, Tom is anything but innocent. Ripping off customers with an unusually cheap buyback rate, hounding those who borrow from him until every last bell of their debt is paid, and employing child labor in the form of his young nephews, there is nothing this tanuki won’t do to get his money. Last time I didn’t pay my bill on time, the psycho came by my house with a baseball bat! Now I’m too afraid to walk by his store!

Subject #4: Leafos.

In the happy land of Piñata Island there is no one more detestable than Professor Pester and the Ruffians… or is there? Leafos, the seemingly “helpful” garden assistant, is nothing more than a liar! Asking her for pointers is like putting money in a slot machine, you never know what may come of it. Sure, she explains the basics to you, but after that you’re treading on thin ice if you take her advice. Trying to get a Rashberry to eat 10 Tafflies in an attempt to change it into a Pigxie will only result in heartache as a Rashberry will refuse to eat the little flies. She probably secretly laughs at all the people who follow her guidance, what a jerk!

Subject #5: The King of All Cosmos.

The King of All Cosmos is simply never satisfied with the size of Katamari brought to him. And if you dare fail to get the minimum size requirement, you’ll be subject to a bizarre, yet painful, punishment. How could a seemingly nice ruler treat his son, nephews, and nieces so terribly when they are only attempting to fix what he has broken? For single-handedly breaking the night sky, wiping out a series of islands, destroying the universe, and making his relatives clean up the mess, the King of All Cosmos earns the title “Jerk of All Cosmos.”