Memes from Mario Kart are the surge of mushrooms we all need.
From the original SNES game to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Nintendo Switch, Mario Kart is a game full of hilarious moments. Innumerable footage of the blue-shells from hell taking out established race leaders and the bizarre and fantastical world of Waluigi Wiggler Wednesday provides material for a plethora of YouTube compilations, the odd trending Tweet, and of course, Reddit.
As a result, we've compiled the best Mario Kart memes collection available, with just the best YouTube videos that we could uncover. You never really know what to expect from Mario, as he is such a pop cultural juggernaut. From HBO's Tony Soprano trying his luck on the same track to a particular chemistry teacher from Alberquerque showing up at Rainbow Road, you never really know what to expect.
There are many of vintage in-game antics that may make you laugh out loud even without a cameo, so those who like their Mario memes with less obligatory viewing from the canon of contemporary American dramas can still enjoy them. We've even thrown in a small musical piece that pays homage to the venerable Coconut Mall—perfect for creating memes.
The greatest Mario Kart memes
Even if you have seen Walter White's crazy race across Rainbow Road before, it's always worth recapping if you were active on gaming Twitter in August 2022. To be honest, I don't think much of Heisenberg's drifting strategy here, and for that reason alone, he should definitely get the blue shell (though I'm sure Jessie has his own motivations).
Continuing with the immoral icons of American television, we have Super Soprano Kart, which is a meme with the same basic idea as the previous one but with Tony Soprano competing with his extended families, which are his crime family and actual family, to reach Rainbow Road's end (or Rainbow Turnpike, as it has been renamed). Like the last one, it's a well-crafted meme that deserves your attention.
For those who have had a devastating breakup, there is nothing more satisfying than seeing others endure the same suffering. Because of this, we couldn't compile a collection of Mario Kart memes without include our all-time favorite blue shell compilation, which has some very heartbreaking last-lap moments.
We enjoy a good Mario Kart meme that incorporates pop culture, in case the prior two entries didn't make it clear. However, this one really takes it to the next level. Despite the lack of food on display, the game Mario Kart Mukbang has an odd title and stars the Rock, Tyler the Creator, Professor Valerie Felicity Frizzle of the Magic Bus, Ned Leeds from Spider-Man, Obi-Wan and Anakin, and many more meme-worthy characters. Just observe for yourself; words cannot express the experience.
Next installment is Mario Kart through the eyes of Spongebob Squarepants. Do I really need to say more?
We'll wrap up this list with a meme that isn't related to Mario Kart but may still be the greatest on the list. Joe Jenkins, a musician and YouTuber, went to his neighborhood mall with a moving piano and some aid from pals, and he proceeded to play the iconic Coconut Mall theme on the keys while karting around the space. We have to give Joe credit for his expertise; playing the piano while turbo drifting is no small feat.
With that, the Mario Kart memes are pretty much over for now, but we expect to see a lot more in the future since new circuits are planned for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC package. See our selections for the top Switch racing games for more titles featuring daring slides and rapid turns.