Leapin' Leprechans, the Top Ten Green Video Game Characters

As St. Patrick's day approaches and allows everyone to get drunk off of green beer and demand kisses from strangers for being Irish, I decided to give a toast to the top ten green characters, or characters who wear green, in the video game world. Now while I'm pretty sure they have nothing to do with the holiday, I felt like they deserved to be mentioned.

10. Mr. Tingle


Here we have Mr. Tingle, one of many residents in the world of Hyrule. While this guy might be questioned about his sanity and/or his preference of company, no one questions his ability to party. This guy is the life of a party, sober or drunk.

9. Blanka


Now we have Blanka and don’t he look like someone you’d hate to see at a party. But this isn’t the case. No sir, the more Blanka drinks the friendly he becomes. And when I say friendly, I mean he’s smacking girls’ behinds and calling them “Suga Lips.”

8. Gex


Gex, being the stylish lizard that he is, has yet to be seen not at some form of a party. A hit with the ladies, he knows how to make any party into a wild and crazy event. But for every party he shows up at, there are ten more that he declines by replying, “No booze? Then no Gex!”
7. Yoshi


Ah, Yoshi. Our cute little dinosaur buddy. He’s always a great addition to the party. He knows when to hand over his keys and he will do it with a smile and a little something spilled onto your shirt. You know, that new one you just spent fifty dollars on, hoping to impress Miss Peach with. Yeah, Yoshi won’t remember ruining your chances or how your hundred gallon fish tank wound up in one of his eggs.

6. Link


Link, he come to partay! He come to save the last bottle of rum! No seriously, when he is of age to drink (and this has been often, I noticed), he can throw down with the best of them. Even after his tenth round, the guy can hit an apple of the top of a Redead and not blink an eye.

5. Bowser


Bowser isn't a lightweight in the drinking department. Ever since Princess Peach chose the small red jumpsuit-clad plumber, Bowser has been drowning his sorrows into a huge bottle of vodka. On any night you can catch him at the local bar, belting out one of many Hank Williams songs.

4. Luigi



Ah, the oft-neglected brother of Mario. Luigi rarely drinks, not because he don't like to but because he is always designated as the driver at any parties he's invited to. In fact, that's the only reason he's invited. That and he can buy the alcohol for underage drinkers (something he does so they might like him more than Mario.)

3. TMNT


These crime fighters might like you to think they don't drink but they tend to put some actresses out there to shame with how hard they can party. Most nights end with two or three fighting over who April the reporter likes more.
2. Yoda


Ah, Yoda. This Jedi Master is skilled in the art of drinking. He knows the best way to outdrink anyone willing to challenge him. Though, it is up for debate if he uses his Jedi mind skills for making the contest easier on him.

1. Master Chief


All hail the Chief! King of the Keg! And one of the few people that can outdrink Yoda (not sure why that is). He is one of those guys you don't want to upset when he's sitting back, drinking a cold one. He can become a very mean drunk. But as long as you stay on his good side, he's loads of fun.