Super Mario Bros 3 Never Actually Happened...

Anyone who owned a Nintendo NES has played Super Mario Bros 3.  But, the game may have never actually happened in the Super Mario timeline. 

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In an interview with Shigeru Miyamoto, he states that Super Mario Bros 3 never happened.  Instead, it was a theatrical performance by the characters.

Here is the proof:

 
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So was Mario never really in any danger?  Let us know your thoughts in the comments!