16 Emotions Everyone Goes Through When Playing Mario Kart

The irrational hatred for Peach.

1. Anticipation.

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You stretch, flex and settle on the lounge. You are ready to kick some butt.

2. Determination.

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You need to press the button at the exact right time to get that boost. You can do it.

3. Excitement.

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That gloating feeling when you jump from last to leading the pack is like no other.

4. Regret.

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The feeling of regret is ever lingering in this game. From wishing you chose Toad before your bastard housemate did, to regretting your choice of vehicle. There's a lot of "What ifs" during your three lap course.

5. Irrational hate for Peach.

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This needs no explaining.

6. Smugness.

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For every time you destroy DK.

7. Stress.

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I mean, have you seen Rainbow Road?

8. Sadness.

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When you've used up all your shells too quickly and some dickhead targets you.

9. Panic.

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For every single time you get overtaken.

10. Frustration.

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Because unfortunately things like this happen WAY too often.

11. Full blown rage.

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By the time you reach this emotion, you'll be swearing like a trooper. Maybe you got targeted by three shells in a row. Maybe the lightning bolt slowed you down just at the end. Maybe you fell off the course completely. It can be never-ending!

12. Weariness.

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Sometimes by the time you get to lap three, it feels like you really have been physically driving this goddamn battle.

13. Pain.

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For every time you lose to a less superior character. Not naming names or anything Peach.

14. Apathetic.

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Those times where you just give up. You've lost your lead. Sometimes you lose yourself. It's OK, we all have bad days.

15. Short-lived happiness.

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Dem bullet feels.

16. Elation.

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But only if you win.