Toad takes his hat off – and what's underneath is horrifying

There was plenty to be horrified about in 2020, but this revelation from Mario's Mushroom Kingdom is still haunting our nightmares over a year later. Fans have speculated for decades over whether Toad's mushroom is a hat or part of his head, to the point where Nintendo has even been compelled stepped in to clear things up (more on that later).

The mystery has led to many speculative illustrations from artistic fans, and back in March last year, Alex Solis gave us perhaps the most nightmarish concept yet. The question is no longer whether the mushroom is a hat (it is, according to Solis' depiction), but whether Toad's eyes are actually... nostrils? 

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Daniel John
Senior News Editor

Daniel John is Senior News Editor at Creative Bloq. He reports on the worlds of art, design, branding and lifestyle tech (which often translates to tech made by Apple). He joined in 2020 after working in copywriting and digital marketing with brands including ITV, NBC, Channel 4 and more.