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You need to analyze this topic under the ethos or logic rhetorical method for 500 words For writting course Mario is a better mascot than Link. Hands down. It’s not even a question at this point. Here’s a list of what makes a good mascot from justbusinesstips.com. The first attribute of a good mascot is attention grabbing (par. 1). I mean, just think about Nintendo and who’s the first one who pops into your head? That’s right Mario! With those iconic blue overalls, that sexy red shirt, that dapper red cap, and that big, luscious, bushy mustachio. I’ll admit that Link catches the attention too, I guess. He cuts a strong figure, with an immediately identifiable silhouette, especially if we’re talking about like Twilight Princess or Breath of the Wild Link. However, he can’t compare to Mario’s simple yet profound design that just grabs the eye. The second attribute is likability (par. 2). I mean, come on, that just screams Mario. With his adorable little plump and short body. He’s both non-threatening and inviting. He’s everyone’s fun uncle. Link, on the other hand, is constantly scowling. He’s got this “I just farted but I’m trying to pretend it was someone else” face on, and he’s never excited about anything. Talk about a wet blanket! Number three is confidence (par. 3). Mario’s got that in spades! From his iconic “It’sa’ me, Mario!” line establishing his unerring belief in his own self-worth and identity, to his “Let’sa’ go!” catchphrase telling everyone that he’s got this, he exudes confidence whether he’s got fifty lives and a star or if he’s got one life in his little person mode. Now that’s not to take anything away from Link. He’s definitely equal to Mario when it comes to confidence, and I would call this one a tie. The way he never shirks from battle, never questions himself in the midst of chaos and conflict, and never even reacts to the most terrifying of enemies tells us he’s the best of the best when it comes to confidence.Next comes Colorfulness (par. 4). Now once again, we talked about Mario’s iconic Red and Blue design. He’s got two of the three primary colors, telling everyone that he’s original and doesn’t settle for anything besides first place. The red signifies “energy, . . . strength, power, determination as well as passion, desire, and love (Color Wheel Pro par. 1), while the blue signifies “trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven” (par. 17). So Mario’s coloring is both eye-catching, iconic, and deeply spiritually meaningfu

l. While Link is just . . . Green. I mean sure, he’s got some dirt brown in there, but it’s mostly just green. And I guess, maybe, green is also a primary color, but I mean come on. Mario’s got TWO primary colors and how many does Link got? Yea that’s right, one. Weak. Also, green signifies “ambition, greed, and jealousy” and “cowardice, discord, and jealousy” (par. 16). So, you know, no comparison. Easy win for Mario.We’re just gonna’ blow through the rest of them because I’m wasting way too much time doing this. Five is a tangible personality. Mario. Easy. He likes Spaghetti! What more do you’a’ want’a’!? What’s Link’s personality? Yeah that’s right, he doesn’t have one. Come at me Legend of Zelda fans! Six is that he’s fun. Have you seen Mario’s mustache!? Dude’s got fun falling out of his linguine-filled pockets. Link’s as much fun as a root-canal, and at least your dentist will actually talk during it. Eight or maybe seven is that he’s larger than life. Tie there, I guess. Eight is that he uses props. Mario’s got mushrooms, but I gotta’ admit Link wins this one because he’s got fifty-thousand different weapons, so there’s that. Nine is some attitude. Mario Mario has this one. Guy’s got attitude. You know what the attitude is? Enthusiasm! Whoooooo! Who doesn’t love someone who’s ready for anything and literally never knows when not to just be way too happy about everything!? What’s Link’s attitude? No one knows, because HE NEVER TALKS! Ten is that the mascot reflects the crowd. Link’s an elf, and an Aryan (sus if you ask me). No one looks like him. He’s this ethereal creature we can never understand BECAUSE HE NEVER TALKS. Mario, he’s fat. And short. Just like me. Just like all Americans (and America is all that matters). We love him, because he tells us that even if we’re overweight, we can still crush small reptiles with our weight.Last one wasn’t on there, but it should be. Everyone should know a mascot’s name. You show people a picture of Mario, they’re gonna’ say it’s Mario. Heck, you show them a picture of Luigi, and they’re gonna’ say it’s Mario (sorry ‘uigi, you’re still my guy!). You show people a picture of Link and they’re gonna’ be like “Oh yea I know that chick. That’s Zelda.” Checkmate, Zelda—oops, I mean Link, fans! Given all of these very clear criteria, reasonings, and FACTS, I think it’s clear that Mario is the superior mascot to Link. Choose Mario over Link in this one, or else you’ll make the kids sad. You don’t want to make the kids sad, do you?