# Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto thinks it's "rude" when fans question why "a mustachioed old dude like Mario" sells so well, but to be honest, "I've had the same thought"

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- **Source:** [Gamesradar](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/super-mario/nintendos-shigeru-miyamoto-thinks-its-rude-when-fans-question-why-a-mustachioed-old-dude-like-mario-sells-so-well-but-to-be-honest-ive-had-the-same-thought/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a6b9683e6258eb0f99ecb11)
- **Published:** 2026-07-30
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #nintendo
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a6b9683e6258eb0f99ecb11

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