The only reason that people havent been arguing about the Spiny Shell a.k.a.
the Blue Shell a.k.a.
the great equalizer a.k.a.
Credit: Ninteno
SinceMario Kart 64, there has been an ongoing debate.
The Spiny Shell is a power-up only ever available to players outside of first, second, and third.
Once thrown, it wont stop until it hits the racer in first place.
Or is it an ingenious mechanic meant to keep races interesting?
The argument has raged on because of the highs and lows that come with the shells usage.
It can blow a hard-earned, narrow lead, landing you in last place.
Or it could be just the edge it’s crucial that you come back from the bottom.
The Blue Shell is good because life is the Blue Shell.
Youve found yourself in first place.
But why should that be?
Because you caught a couple mushrooms in a row, and Waluigi loses the lead by missing a turn?
The Blue Shell begs to differ.
Like life,Mario Kartis not a meritocracy.
There are cheats and bad luck and freak accidents around every turn.
What makes you the best is how you deal given those circumstances.
That means picking yourself up after a Blue Shell.
And this is a great thing.
It means that you could never get comfortable.
You always keep pushing, because eventually the Blue Shell is coming for you.
Will you be ready?
…
And if Im being perfectly honest, its still kind of a dick move.
