Gaming’s first trans character is finally getting the fan recognition she deserves

Birdo from Super Mario Bros. 2 continues to be a trending topic among Nintendo fans even as she is recognized as gaming's first confirmed trans character.

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In the English manual for the Mario sequel, Birdo is described as a male "who thinks he is a girl" and would be like ot be called "Birdetta," seemingly confirming her trans status.

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On the r/Mario subreddit, one Reddit user took this info to create a meme, imagining Birdo was fed up at everyone deadnaming her for 30 years, only for "Bowsette" to go viral and nab the spotlight as a trans icon.

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Elsehwere on the r/Mario subreddit, Birdo was acknowledged as a bit of an underdog hero for many.

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