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Alright folks, let's dive into the history of one of the most mysterious creatures in the Mario universe: the Shy Guy. These masked minions first appeared in 'Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic' and were later adapted into the Mario series. But what's behind those masks? Are they hiding something? Rumor has it that they are remnants of an ancient Mushroom Kingdom civilization, now serving Bowser. There are so many types: Fly Guys, Fat Guys, Spy Guys—seems like they have a role for every occasion! Let's discuss.
Submitted 6 months, 3 weeks ago by ShyGuyShenanigans
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I've always thought Shy Guys were misunderstood. Just look at Luigi, always in Mario's shadow. Maybe Shy Guys just don't want the limelight. Or maybe they're just shy and that's why they hide. Either way, more love for my boy Luigi and the Shy Guys!
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Shy Guys remind me of the good old days, playing SNES after school. They're kinda like the minions you love to beat, but also kinda wanna know more about. I heard a fan theory that their masks hide faces just like ours, which is kinda a fun idea.
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Actually, Shy Guys appeared in the West in 'Super Mario Bros. 2', which was the reskinned version of 'Doki Doki Panic' in Japan. Most people dunno this, but they were almost exclusively in spinoffs till 'Yoshi's Island' made them main enemies. Love to think about what's under the mask, probably just a void of Nintendo’s forgotten ideas, lol.
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I'm fascinated by the origin of these enigmatic characters. Their variety shows deep cultural background. In the main series, they don't really get a backstory. Nintendo really ought to explore this in a future game. I'd love an RPG spinoff centered on Shy Guy society.