02/09/25 dream: I had a dream that I was playing Mario Kart DS, and also Super Mario Maker 2 and looking at my own replays. I remember for Mario kart DS, I was mostly playing as R.O.B. or Drybones in my replays, and I was doing all sorts of crazy out of bounds and snaking tech to smoke my bro’s replays. I had fun watching a lot of them, until then once I got to the retro tracks, I started getting bored with the replays as they became mostly pedestrian. I then started playing and looking in my old level replays in Mario maker 2, which were mostly one screen puzzles and kaizo levels. I remember one funny replay was one where I was playing a one screen kaizo levels with no floor, and I died the moment I touched the flag after doing a crazy pixel perfect jump across winged goombas and bullet bills, which caused the game glitch and still count it as a completion anyway. I was amazed at my gamer skills and wondered where they had gone, so I started to investigate my replays deeper to gain insight on my old techniques. I was interrupted though, as suddenly, I saw a notification on Apple News stating “Princess Peach has begun posting her saucy photos on OnlyToads, and here’s how you can access them as a non-mushroom kingdom resident.” I was confused and intrigued at this headline, so I clicked on the article to load it. It quickly popped in, only to show a random tech guide on how to set your VPN to the Mushroom Kingdom via a secret code in Nintendo World, complete with guides and hints and riddles and all. Throughout this tech guide, there were also quite a few salacious photos of Peach sprinkled throughout, dressed in various outfits like low-cut goth dresses themed after chain chomps and boos, as well as many more regal and tradfemme outfits in many new pretty colors, which obviously showed far more skin than she usually did in game. I found this kinda shocking overall that I was witnessing such a thing from Nintendo, but I quickly shifted to finding this cute and empowering because it showed that pulling off unconventional attire may not be as hard as it seems. I then smiled and kept scrolling down to read more, getting an ad for the very same chain chomp dress & shoe set, along with the goth dress themed after the Shadow Queen, of which I opened in another tab to purchase later. I also clicked a few more of the affiliate links for clothing items in the photo descriptions, hoping to buy them the next time I got money for clothes and cosmetics. I then realized I was nearing the end of the article and the photos were slowing down, so I then started to read the text closer. I don’t recall most of what I was reading, unfortunately, but one line I do remember reading said “…our field correspondent has reached out to King Bowser for comment on the present situation, to which he has replied to us in a rather serious tone ‘This seems like a rather obvious psy-op against my GREATER Koopa Kingdom, and a COVERT STRATEGY in the war against MY PEOPLE. I will CERTAINLY be keeping an eye on this OnlyToads page, for the sake of FURTHERING MY PLOTS UNIMPEDED. GRAHAHAHA!’ to which he then ceased further communications with us.” I at first was thinking when I read that line, “oh yeah, that totally makes sense, it is reasonable to assume that it really could be a psy-op…,” but then i paused, realizing as I thought to myself in a manic tone “Wait, what the fuck? Where would the Mushroom Kingdom even be on this earth? How would there even BE a Mushroom Kingdom VPN? How would one reach out to a-…,” as my dream then started to grow fuzzy and blurrry. I then heard another noise on my switch signifying a Mario Maker notification, and I turned to read what it was, but I couldn’t actually read it because the text was starting to look more and more like gibberish. My world began to be covered more and more by a veil of mid-grey, continuing further and further with their miasma until I was blinded with the monotone shade. I then woke up in my bed in a confused mood once the mysterious grey shade began to lighten further. FIN.
This dream is rich with symbolism and reflects various aspects of your life, including creativity, nostalgia, identity, and societal norms. Let’s delve into the key themes and elements present in your dream.
Playing games like Mario Kart DS and Super Mario Maker 2 suggests a longing for simpler times or nostalgic moments from your past. These games likely represent not just entertainment but also a creative outlet where you once felt skilled and confident. The mention of playing as R.O.B. or Dry Bones, characters often associated with strategy and precision, indicates that you might be reflecting on your past achievements and how they compare to your current self.
Observing your own replays can signify self-reflection. The fact that you found the retro tracks boring may indicate a sense of dissatisfaction with aspects of your current life that you perceive as monotonous or lacking excitement. This might parallel feelings you have about personal projects or efforts in your waking life.
Your enjoyment in watching and analyzing your gaming skills connects deeply with your creative identity. The one-screen puzzles and kaizo levels illustrate your capability to think outside the box and tackle challenges head-on. The humorous glitch with the flag could symbolize how sometimes outcomes are unexpected, and that achievement often comes in unforeseen ways.
Moreover, your investigation into your old techniques indicates a desire to reconnect with past creativity. You might be seeking ways to reignite that passion or to apply past successes to current endeavors.
The unexpected twist with Princess Peach and the notion of her posting on “OnlyToads” speaks volumes about gender roles and societal expectations. This scenario may represent a clash between traditional norms and a modern take on femininity. Your initial shock, followed by acceptance and the realization of fashion empowerment illustrates a journey of self-acceptance and embracing creativity in how you express yourself. The various outfits indicate that exploring different facets of identity and style can be both playful and liberating.
As you read through the article and encountered the commentary from King Bowser, you delve into themes of perception and societal manipulation. Your reaction to Bowser’s claim of a “psy-op” suggests a growing awareness of the complexities of truth and the layers of reality we often overlook. Your manic realization about the absurdity of the situation indicates a struggle with understanding your environment and how different narratives shape our views.
The gradual transition to grey and the blurriness represents confusion and the complexities of transitioning from one state of consciousness to another. The grey might symbolize a lack of clarity or an overwhelming feeling in your life—perhaps regarding creative pursuits or self-identity. It’s a reminder that sometimes, as we navigate through our thoughts and feelings, clarity arises through uncertainty, and waking up signifies a return to reality where answers may not yet be clear.
In summary, your dream beautifully weaves together elements of nostalgia, creativity, identity exploration, and societal commentary. It encourages you to reconnect with your past while questioning your present and future self. It nudges you towards exploration and empowerment, inviting you to embrace both the known and unknown facets of your identity while confidently considering the narratives built around you. This dream serves as both a reflection of who you are and an invitation to continue exploring who you may become.