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In 2021, Elon Musk appeared on Saturday Night Live portraying Nintendo’s antagonist Wario, who testified in a mock courtroom accusing Mario of murder. The sketch, which featured crude jokes about Mario’s drug use, Luigi’s sexual exploits, and a censored video of Luigi’s genitals, was poorly received online and reportedly displeased Nintendo executives. Former Nintendo public‑relations managers Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang disclosed on their YouTube show that the network’s portrayal “did not go well” with the company, noting the timing was odd since no new Wario product was slated. They contrasted it with a recent SNL segment pitting Zelda’s Link against GTA 6’s Jason Duvall, which they felt landed more favorably. The incident underscores Nintendo’s sensitivity to how its family‑friendly IP is handled in mainstream media.