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Mario says 'So long, gay Bowser' in Super Mario 64 after throwing the villain into a bomb, a line fans reuse for goodbyes, victory moments in memes and edits.

This short clip captures Mario's triumphant send-off as he hurls Bowser toward a bomb at the end of a Super Mario 64 boss battle, delivering the now-famous line with a cheerful, mocking confidence. The voice is clear and cartoonish, with a rising, playful emphasis on the farewell that makes the moment feel both victorious and absurd. Because the original line has become a long-running internet joke, hearing it instantly signals that someone has been beaten, dismissed, or dramatically shown the door, turning a simple goodbye into a punchline that lands best when the listener already knows the game.

The line comes from Super Mario 64, the 1996 Nintendo platform game in which Mario defeats Bowser by grabbing his tail, spinning him, and throwing him into a bomb outside the arena. Mario's accented farewell, often heard as 'So long-a Bowser,' was widely misheard online as 'So long, gay Bowser,' and that mishearing turned it into a durable meme. It later circulated widely in gameplay videos and VRChat clips, including a popular 2017 upload, and remains a shorthand joke for defeating or dismissing someone.

Pro Tip for Usage

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Place it on the cut where a rival or boss vanishes, then leave a beat of silence before the next scene. Pair it with a throw or explosion, and avoid using it over a serious farewell, where the joke can feel mean instead of playful.

Use Cases

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  • Saying goodbye to a defeated rival in a gameplay montage.
  • Ending a video after winning a difficult boss fight.
  • Mocking a friend who rage-quits a multiplayer match.
  • Cutting to black after a dramatic character exit.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mario actually say in Super Mario 64?
Mario's accented farewell after throwing Bowser is generally heard as 'So long-a Bowser.' Because of his accent and the game's audio quality, many listeners hear it as 'So long, gay Bowser,' and that mishearing became the meme version.
Where does the 'So long, gay Bowser' sound come from?
It comes from the boss battles in Super Mario 64, released by Nintendo in 1996. After Mario spins Bowser by the tail and throws him into a bomb, he delivers the farewell line that players later turned into a joke.
Why is this clip so popular in memes and edits?
It combines a clear victory moment with an unexpected, funny-sounding goodbye, so it works as both a celebration and a dismissal. Creators use it to end a fight, roast a loser, or say goodbye with a joke.

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