❤ I'm curious about this one
❤: Which character do you think is the most egregiously mischaracterized by the fandom?
Of course, it falls on the poor main man himself:
I've seen a few Bowuigi scenarios that suggest Mario would be hostile to Bowser and only put up with him out of love for his brother, or worse he would actively try to sabotage Bowser and Luigi's relationship. I've also seen people suggest that Mario would be suspicious of Professor E. Gadd for his morally-grey experimentation, not wanting Luigi to be involved with him and his ghost hunting exploits.
And I know this is all allegedly out of love for his brother, and we all love an overprotective Mario, but I don't think his protectiveness usurps his determination to see the good in everyone.
If you swing at Mario he's going to hit back, but I don't see him ever turning his nose up at someone trying– or just claiming they're trying– to do good or be better.