Wiggler

From Mario Kart Racing Wiki

A Wiggler is an enemy in the Mario series of games. It is a yellow caterpillar that was introduced in Super Mario World. It was unique among other enemies for its temper. When stomped on, the flower on its head fell off, its calm yellow color became a fierce red, and it chased Mario with increased speed. The only ways to defeat it were with a shell, a Cape, Yoshi, or a Star.

[edit] In Mario Kart

The likeness of Wiggler makes its first Mario Kart appearance in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!. Borrowing its green color from Super Mario Sunshine, long Wiggler-like buses appeared in Mushroom Bridge and Mushroom City. Unlike the cars and trucks, which simply made racers spin out, Wiggler Buses flipped racers over. They are also immune to all items and attacks.

In Mario Kart DS Wiggler is the final boss on Level 7 in Mission Mode. A racer must beat Wiggler in a race on Mushroom Bridge by collecting Starmen and staying at the fastest rate possible. Wiggler gets faster after each lap has passed.

In Mario Kart Wii, two Wigglers appear in Maple Treeway. Bumping into them pushes racers back.

[edit] In other games

Since Super Mario World, Wigglers have made many appearances in other games, including Super Mario 64, the Mario RPGs, and New Super Mario Bros.. In some appearances (such as Mario Kart Wii), they are much bigger than they normally are.