Nintendo World
In the heart of Hollywood, there is a theme park called Nintendo World. It is a magical place, where kids and adults alike could step into the world of their favorite Nintendo characters. From Super Mario to Zelda, every corner of the park was filled with adventure and joy.
But there was a problem. A man named Todd, who was in his 40’s, had recently visited the park with his sugar daddy. Unlike the others who were laughing, playing, and enjoying the attractions, Todd was angry, with a sense of entitlement. He felt like everyone else was having more fun than him. As a result, he started acting out in the worst possible way.
Todd began to bully the children in the park. He would pick on the youngers standing in line for rides, calling them names and pushing them aside. At the Mario Kart ride, he tripped kids trying to race, laughing at them as they fell. When a group of kids tried to take a picture near the giant Super Mario statue, Todd barged in, making fun of their outfits and ruining the moment.
His behavior escalated, and it was clear that he was trying to make others feel as miserable as he did. His anger was rooted in insecurity—he felt like he didn’t belong and wanted to make everyone around him feel just as bad. So, Todd did what Todd does best. He began breaking games and cursing at the little ones, prompting an abundance of tears and distress in all those around him.
Todd was eventually kicked out of the park, but the damage had been done. No one knows how many of these children will grow up to commit egregious acts of violence or other heinous crimes, but rest assured, any that do will surely be a result of Todd.
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John Doe contributed to this article.