When the Super Crown ability was discovered in the forthcoming New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe, it's safe to say diehard Mario fans lost their minds. After all, this crown turns Toadette into Peachette - a carbon copy of the Princess herself. While this led many to ask if she was truly human or a toad, a new obsession arose on the internet: a cross between Bowser and Peach, Bowsette.

The Bowser and Peach hybrid is often depicted as Peach with black apparel, spikes, and two horns, warping the innocent appearance of many a gamers' youths into something that is hard to look away from. This phenomenon has gone on to inspire New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe fan art, cosplay, and even a custom amiibo - in just a few days!

It all began with a simple comic (seen below) that depicts Bowser getting his hands on his own Super Crown. Of course, this has also led to other hybrids such as Booette, Lumette, and Waluigette, but nevertheless, these hybrids are not nearly as popular as Bowsette. Check out Bowsette below:

Of course, this internet would never have enjoyed this latest phenomenon if it wasn't for the port, as the original New Super Mario Bros. U did not have this special ability. As to how it changes up gameplay, it'll be interesting to see, but it's not likely to have the same effect that it has had on the Internet.

It's worth mentioning that this isn't the only strange happening in the Mario fandom, though it might be the strangest. This Super Mario Odyssey Speed Run record is still something of a marvel, but at the very least, it makes sense. Bowsette, on the other hand, and the reaction to her is a thing of legend.

New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe is slated to release on January 11, 2019, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.

Source: IGN