Don't you hate it when you run into a situation that seems otherwise insurmountable? You try and try and try again and yet, somehow, you either keep on failing or end up giving up altogether. Well, if you had access to New Super Mario Bros.' Super Guide, you wouldn't have that problem. A virtual character pops up and shows you the right way to do it, even if it is cheating in a way. Here are several scenarios in which this tool would be most useful.
Programming the VCR Alarm Clock
"Man! I keep hitting all these buttons and for some reason it keeps flashing 12:00! What can I do?" Activating the Super Guide allows Luigi to step into your living room and program the clock for you, while explaining how easy it is to locate a button your remote that says "clock set". You might have missed it, it's the one in big capital letters next to the power button. He'll then shake his head, say, "Mama mia!" and vanish.
Help With a Tax Audit
Let's say you're sitting at an IRS agent's office, but can't recount all the hundreds of dollars you went through on last year's budget. Leave it to Luigi to pop in and explain how you used the money for the greater good, establishing better connections with your business contacts and buying necessary goods for day-to-day business. Just make sure you get rid of him before the agent gets around to asking about that unplanned trip to Rio, though. You don't want Luigi to be too thorough.
Dating Tips
So you're on a third date with this dream girl or guy, and you can't help but wonder if it's time to move forward, or if you should stay where you're at. Well, normally, Luigi would be the last person to turn to, since he hasn't been on a date in quite some time. (We hear he's been hanging around mansions instead.) But as Super Guide Luigi, he'll provide good advice on what to do next. Take her to a nice restaurant to talk about going to the next level, or perhaps a movie will do the trick? He'll know what to do. Just don't lean too much on his advice, though. He's probably not the ideal guy to ask when it comes to moving in together.
Auto Repair
Taking your junker to an auto mechanic is usually a crapshoot, not only because you're stuck without a car for several days, but you're also charged for extra parts and labor. Wouldn't it be great to know how to do the repairs yourself? Simply call upon Super Guide and Luigi will take a look and tell you what to do next. Granted, you'll have to perform the labor yourself and still buy the parts, but it beats having some guy named Ned tell you that you'll need a $3,000+ engine in order to be on your way.
Bundling Up For the Weather
We hate it when we watch the weathermen (or women) go on TV and talk about what a nice day it'll be, and then midway through you find yourself rained upon and wishing you had thrown something smelly at them. Well, fret not. The Super Guide would tell you exactly what you would need to get through the day, be it a rain coat, an umbrella, a parka, or even a fireball guard. (You never know, Bowser may be having one of his "off days" out there.)
Cooking Food
One of the biggest burdens when it comes to making a meal is constantly having to run back and forth between your cooking supplies and a cookbook that barely tells you how to make chicken linguini or whatever you're working on. With Super Guide by your side, Luigi will tell you what to add, how long to cook it, and how to serve it. However, keep in mind this is Luigi we're talking about. For all we know, he'll strictly stick to dishes with mushrooms in them. Yuck.
Shoveling Snow
We hate shoveling snow. Hate, hate, hate! The bitter cold, the constant pile-ups, the possibility of slipping and hurting yourself...it just sucks. However, with the Super Guide, you can have Luigi do it for you, melting it with his fireballs and leaving your driveway free and clear. Just do yourself a favor and make sure your car isn't in the way, though. You don't need him blowing it up. It's a long walk to the bus stop.
Taking Over a Hogged Console
Last but not least, there's using the Super Guide to get what you really want – control of your video game system. It's awful when one of your siblings or friends hogs a game console for hours on end, telling you "just five more minutes" when all you want to do is play a game. Click on the Super Guide and Luigi will get them off, one way or another. He can jump on their head until they develop migraines, he can talk in their ear and completely distract them from playing or, best of all, he can torch them with a fireball. It definitely beats you trying all that, and risking a possible jail sentence as a result. "But, your honor, they asked for it!"
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