The video is a discussion about the character Professor Elvin Gadd from the Mario series. The host argues that Gadd is not just a scientist, but a master manipulator who creates inventions that cause problems and then sells the solutions to those problems, making a profit in the process.
The host points out that Gadd's inventions often end up in the hands of the villains, such as the paintbrush used by Bowser Jr. in Super Mario Sunshine, and the Vacuum Orb and magic orb used by Wario and Waluigi in Mario Party 7. The host also mentions that Gadd's inventions are often used to create chaos in the Mushroom Kingdom, and that he seems to profit from this chaos.
The host further argues that Gadd's actions are not just about making money, but about gaining recognition and power. For example, in Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, Gadd manipulates Luigi into believing he will become a hero, while laughing under his breath.
The host concludes by challenging the viewers to decide whether Gadd is truly evil or not.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Nintendo confirmed that Mario is punching Yoshi in the head, according to character designer Shigefumi Hino.
2. Mario's action is not pointing and saying "go", but rather punching Yoshi, causing his tongue to shoot out in surprise.
3. Professor Elvin Gadd is a character in the Mario series who creates inventions that often cause problems.
4. In Super Mario Sunshine, Gadd creates the Flash Liquidizer Ultra Dousing Device (FLUDD) to help Mario, but also creates the paintbrush used by Bowser Jr. to cause chaos.
5. Gadd's logo appears on the paintbrush, indicating that he created it.
6. In Mario Party 7, Gadd's logo appears on the Vacuum Orb, an item exclusive to Wario and Waluigi.
7. Gadd also creates the wand inside the magic orb, an item that grants invisibility to the user, which can only be used by Boo and Dry Bones.
8. In Luigi's Mansion, Gadd is responsible for capturing ghosts, but also supplies them with magical items during rounds of board games.
9. Gadd's true intentions are questionable, as he seems to be manipulating Luigi and playing on his emotions.
10. Gadd creates a time machine in Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time, which he uses to send Princess Peach back in time, where she is trapped and kidnapped by mushroom aliens.
11. Gadd's desire for money is a driving force behind his actions, as seen in his Easter egg conversation in Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions.
12. Gadd's invention, the Greed Wallet, doubles the amount of money earned after battle.
13. Gadd's note on the FLUDD says "Thank you for purchasing this item", indicating that he sold the tool to the Isle Delfino.
14. Gadd's true intentions are further supported by his line in Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, where he laughs under his breath while manipulating Luigi.
15. Gadd's inventions often cause problems, which he then solves with new inventions, at a cost.
16. Gadd fuels the feud between the warring factions in the Mushroom Kingdom, hiding in the middle and raking in profits.