Outraged Super Mario Bros Movie Fans Demand Recognition for Snubbed Peaches Song at Academy Awards

The omission of the song Peaches from Super Mario Bros. has sparked outrage among fans, who feel that it deserved a nomination for best original song at the Academy Awards. When the movie was released in April 2023, it was a huge success at the box office and was well-received by fans of the beloved Nintendo IP, who appreciated the references to previous games and the inclusion of Easter eggs.

Jack Black's performance as Bowser in the movie drew significant attention, especially for his rendition of the song "Peaches," which he created as a spoof. Surprisingly, the song made it onto the Billboard Top 100 list and stayed there for five weeks.

The Oscars are a joke anyway. They never actually give awards to movies people actually went to see.

— Outlaw Linc (@OutlawLinc) December 21, 2023

As a result, many hoped that the song would receive a nomination for Best Original at the 2024 Academy Awards. Unfortunately, the complete list of nominees has been released, and Peaches did not make the cut. Fans have turned to social media to express their disappointment. One Twitter user stated that fans were "robbed," while another mentioned, "I see all the cinema snobs are happy about it. Huge snub."

Additional individuals have expressed their disapproval of the Oscars, stating that the awards are not given to movies that are popular among audiences. On Twitter, another user asserted that the song in question surpasses the majority of music released by the industry in present times.

Here’s the full list of nominated songs and the movies they’re from:

It Never Went Away from American Symphony

Dear Alien (Who Art In Heaven) from Asteroid City

Dance The Night from Barbie

I’m Just Ken from Barbie

What Was I Made For? from Barbie

Keep It Movin’ from The Color Purple

Superpower (I) from The Color Purple

The Fire Inside from Flamin’ Hot

High Life from Flora and Son

Meet In The Middle from Flora and Son

Can’t Catch Me Now from The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People) from Killers of the Flower Moon

Quiet Eyes from Past Lives

Road To Freedom from Rustin

Am I Dreaming from Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

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Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I am deeply disappointed by the Academy's decision to snub the iconic song "Peaches" from the Super Mario Bros. movie for a Best Original Song nomination. The song, performed by Jack Black in his portrayal of Bowser, was a standout moment in the movie and a fan favorite. Its omission from the list of nominees is a slap in the face to fans of the movie and the Super Mario Bros. franchise as a whole.

The success of "Peaches" is undeniable. It reached the Billboard Top 100 list and stayed there for five weeks, a testament to its popularity and appeal. Fans were eagerly anticipating its recognition at the Academy Awards, only to be met with disappointment. This decision raises questions about the criteria used by the Academy in selecting nominees and whether they truly reflect the preferences of the movie-going public.