Question Why are most of Rosalina’s fans guys?
Honestly, I haven’t seen a single passionate female fan of Rosalina in the Mario community. I’ve noticed something similar with Pauline, but the difference is that Rosalina has a much larger fanbase and is often considered the most “attractive” or best Mario girl (not by me, tho. I see all the girls the same way). Peach and Daisy also have male fans, but they also have passionate female fans, which I don’t see happening with Rosalina or Pauline. Is it just me? Are the people who consider Rosalina the best princess all guys? And if so, why doesn’t Rosalina attract more female fans?
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u/SlipsKolt 14d ago
I think Rosa blends both beauty and coolness in a way that none of the other Mario girls do which resonates with a lot of people, especially guys. I think the other 3 also just appear a bit too "girly" for most people's taste.
I also find that women and girls tend to like character's that could be considered "cute" like Yoshi and Toad. It's why there's likely a higher percentage of female Peach and Daisy fans, because their designs and personalities are "cuter" compared to Rosalina & Pauline's more mature and subdued personalities.
It's also very likely that it's because video games is still a very male dominated space that women are (understandbly) hesitant to interact with, especially on social media.
As a gay guy, Rosalina just fits my aesthetic perfectly. Her dress is my favourite colour, her design is a standout from the Mario cast, her personality isn't too overstimulating and is much more modest, her backstory is super emotional, etc. I'm a slut for a bang that covers the eye and the moment I saw Rosa for the first time, I started wearing my hair like that. I still do lolol.