I think SSBB's Mario should have won. SMB3's sprite doesn't really have anything going for it. I think you guys are being optimistic because it was a great game. "defined facial features"? There's nothing defined about them. He also looks nothing like a "cartoon". On the other hand, Brawl's Mario is defined, with lighting and...and... well, LOOK AT THOSE OVERALLS!!!
do you guys remember that annoying people in home article? remember the one about starting a flame war with as few words as possible? That just happened. lol... btw what's with all the hypocritical angry comments?
You used the word "were". Did they pass away, or am I just over analyzing?