Super Marios take over Union Square in attempt to break world record ON ‘Mar10’ Day
By Anthony Carlo
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NEW YORK (WABC) — New Yorkers have pretty much seen it all, but if you were near Union Square Tuesday afternoon, you may have seen something new – throngs of Marios.
The scene resembled a real-life “Mario Party,” or perhaps a “Super Mario World,” with fans cosplaying as variations of Nintendo’s iconic mustachioed plumber from practically every era.
That’s because Tuesday was March 10 – or “MAR10,” which looks like “Mario.”
GameStop gave out a $5 store credit to anyone dressed in a Mario costume.
GameStop is trying to break a world record for the most people dressed up as Mario in one place. China set the record a couple of years ago.
“He’s a reminder of people’s childhoods and a carefree time, and you know people still play video games well into adulthood,” said GameStop Director of Communications Nicolle Robles.
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