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Story summary
- Birdo, the Mario franchise character, is celebrated in 2026 as a transgender icon.
- Introduced in 1988, Birdo is a bright pink dinosaur known for her feminine features and egg-shooting abilities.
- Fans embraced her identity after reading a description that suggested she identifies as a girl, though the language was outdated.
- Birdo has become a symbol for the LGBTQ+ community, especially in a landscape lacking trans representation.
