Why Everyone Thought Wario Was Mario’s Cousin

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For years, fans believed Wario was Mario’s evil cousin. It seemed like a fact. Magazines, forums, and fan sites all echoed the rumor. But was it ever true? In this Lore Lord, we track down the real origin of the "Mario and Wario are cousins" myth and uncover how it spread across the gaming world. From Super Mario Land 2 manuals to Nintendo Power comics and rare magazine mistakes, I dug through the history to answer the question: Were Mario and Wario ever related? Chapters 00:00 - The Mario and Wario Cousin Rumor 00:24 - Wario’s Origins & Lore 01:52 - The Spreading of the Rumor 03:54 - Did Nintendo Power Ever Call Them Cousins? 06:14 - Searching Magazines for Any "Cousin" Mention 07:28 - Final Verdict Subscribe for more deep dives into gaming lore, lost media, and the untold stories behind classic characters. 🔔 https://youtu.be/42HWoFq2dv8?si=iZKag6HMLmI9KZDm #MarioLore #Wario #GamingMysteries #LoreLord #supermarioland2 Music: Super Mario Land 2 - Wario Battle Super Mario Land 2 - Athletic Ace Attorney: Spirit of Justice - Cross-Examination 2016 Mario Power Tennis - Wario Factory Court Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Panic - Box 15 Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Panic - Climax Reasoning Ace Attorney - Objection 2001