On this episode of The Real Smash Bros., we enter the confessional room for the first time, and the Smashers respond to rumors surrounding Marth's sexuality.
I do not own SSB, Nintendo does.
This episode may contain material inappropriate for those under 13. Viewer discretion is advised.
Ever since Marth joined Super Smash Bros. in 2001, he has become a public figure. Many rumors about his personal life have persisted for many years, but none more so than his sexual orientation.
In regards to the Smashers, some of them think he is heterosexual because of his repeated attempts to steal Zelda away from Link, including Link himself. Here is what these Smashers had to say about it.
Link: He definitely likes women. I mean, he's flirting with my girlfriend, and I take offense to that. I am very protective of Zelda especially since she often gets kidnapped. Of course, Zelda has rejected his advances after I start to come in, but he never gives up. I just don't like him.
Snake: I know that somebody loves women when he constantly flirts with them. Marth has tried all these years to get Zelda, but Link has not let that happen, and I don't think it will. Marth should go for some other woman, but he better stay away from Peach and Samus. Peach belongs to Mario, and I want Samus for myself.
Zelda: It's true that Marth has tried to win my affections. Now, I will always consider Link my one true love. I only slept with Marth that one time to help the juicy storyline that would result from it. I regret doing that and the feud between Link and Marth is getting out of hand. Then again this is great publicity.
Samus: What Marth is doing with Zelda is no different from Snake's behavior around me. And he too has a feud – Captain Falcon. They compete for my affections, but quite frankly, I am hard to get. Marth and Link are no different.
Fox: Marth was a ladies' man in his home world. He has dated just about every woman in his universe. So it is not a surprise that Marth wants Zelda.
Not all of them believe Marth is heterosexual. A good amount of the Smashers say he is the exact opposite – homosexual.
Captain Falcon: Throughout all the time I've known Marth, I have seen him doing, well, stuff, first with Roy, and now with Ike. I once witnessed Marth and Roy watching Brokeback Mountain together, we all know what that movie is about. This is even in my biography Show Me Your Moves: The Complete Authorized Biography of Captain Falcon. He may deny it, but he is indeed gay and I support him all the way. I'm an LGBT rights activist you know.
Ike: Marth and me have entered into a special relationship. I think he only flirts with Zelda just to piss off Link, not because he has any feelings for her. I know all about his previous relationship with Roy, and I can say for a fact he likes men. We do all kinds of stuff together. I can't elaborate too much because this fic is T-rated. But he is my muse, and I am his muse.
Mario: Marth is definitely homosexual. Back in 2006 I once used a six-letter slur for homosexuals in an interview for the 25th anniversary of Donkey Kong. Of course, my quote was taken out of context, and I must stress that I am not a homophobe. I support Marth and Ike all the way.
Falco: To be honest, I have seen Marth wear flamboyant clothing very often. He even told me he was gay when we had chatted on Skype, but told me not to tell anyone. Well at least any of the Smashers. Marth actually enjoys the public speculating on his sexual orientation. As long as he gets attention he is OK.
Sonic: Marth and Ike are always seen together. It is obvious they are a couple. A lot of fans have written romantic fanfics of the two. I have a account and I have read many of them. I write fanfics for many shows I like too.
There are a few think Marth is bisexual. Let's hear from them.
Ness: I have seen Marth both flirt with Zelda, and hold hands with Roy and later Ike. Believe it or not, there are people who like both genders when it comes to romance. Marth is one of those people. Some even like three-ways. Love is a very complex thing. I should know. I am head over heels for Paula, one of my best friends from when we saved the earth from invading aliens.
Wolf: Being in a more liberal society has allowed many to pursue relationships with both men and women in recent years. Where Marth originally lived, anything but heterosexuality was frowned upon. Marth couldn't really come out of his shell until he came to Super Smash Bros. – this show shows everything. Well, everything that is not explicit. Marth is very popular. Both men and women love him.
Lucario: Marth has become interested in musicals just as much as me and Sir Aaron have. How this relates to his sexual orientation? Marth mainly likes musicals with LGBT themes like La Cage aux Folles. He also likes Oh, Calcutta! too. That really says a lot about Marth. Love is love no matter who it is between. So he likes it both ways.
R.O.B.: Marth has always been one to keep his love life a secret. But like Ness, I have witnessed Marth with both men and women. He even once flirted with me, but that was when he was under the influence of LSD. As a robot I will never experience true love, I am programmed not to have emotions. This is typical of all robots. Marth has it all. He has many who love him, and he loves them back.
King Dedede: I have known Marth for 6 years now. He is close to just about everyone except the Links. But romantically he prefers only a few of the Smashers. He has publicly flirted with Zelda, but privately slept with Ike. I know this because we chat on Skype. Marth is one of my best friends. I support him all the way.
Well, this gives us a lot of insight as to Marth's preferences. I had never used a confessional scene until this episode, and I thought this plot was good.
