Miyamoto voted 'Your' Time Person of the Year

by James Ransom-Wiley { May 1st 2008 at 2:00PM }

You did it! You helped beat out politicians, celebs, scientists, babes, a funny man, and even a weather-oriented Korean pop star. You've nominated fitness guru Shigeru Miyamoto as Time's (not officially Time's) most influential person of the year. Sure, this may appear to be just another pointless popularity contest, but never underestimate free advertising and its potential to sell a few more (million) Nintendo-brand scales later this month.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in. (Mr. Miyamoto thanks you too!)]

Tags: miyamoto, shigeru-miyamoto, time, wii-fit

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

Silvershotzero @ May 1st 2008 2:07PM

http://youtube.com/watch?v=MyMz7Lka5EA&feature=related

Holy Crap. Miyamoto on top again? I love it. Hey everybody!!! Lets dance!!

ColossalHat @ May 1st 2008 2:59PM

Why are you spamming that vid's address?

On topic, yay Miyamoto, now give us something like mario but completely different at the same time.

Nigeria - MK: 0430-8491-9123 @ May 1st 2008 2:07PM

Dude, WTF.

I voted for Rain, like, over ten times. I also sent out emails to almost all the people I know. And despite all that, Miyamoto wins.

???

This vote was so clearly rigged. I'm really disappointed.

BigD145 @ May 1st 2008 2:39PM

Who the f* is Rain?

GRANTED @ May 1st 2008 2:41PM

rain = korean pop star, who beat out stephen colbert last year.

it goes to show that the NDF is more vehement in its fanboyism than korean teenage girls.

Yourself @ May 1st 2008 2:51PM

Rain is the purple ninja from Mortal Kombat. Don't you play video games?

Kujel @ May 1st 2008 3:15PM

No he doesn't that why he's upset :D

Mr.ESC @ May 1st 2008 3:35PM

Don't blame me I vote for the green M&M.

embassy @ May 1st 2008 8:48PM

yourself,

a smarter man than i wouldve found some way to make a "purplse rain" joke out of your post.

embassy @ May 1st 2008 8:49PM

purple*

Nein @ May 1st 2008 2:11PM

Good job, Nintendo fanboy idiots and marketers!

The site was poorly made, people quickly found out you could vote simply by reloading the webpage.

Lijik @ May 1st 2008 2:36PM

I'd much rather have Nintedo Fanboy idiots win than Rain Fanboy idiots win, but its really the lesser of two evils. The top three all seem to have gotten their places from brainless fanboys, so there isnt much use in complaining.

MarkHawk @ May 1st 2008 2:11PM

Damn the popularity of Wii Vote!

Jay @ May 1st 2008 2:14PM

I can't wait to watch Colbert now cause you know he's call call Shiggy out and tell him to come on the show

BPM [SSBB: 5026 4120 1186] @ May 1st 2008 8:30PM

I'd love to see the two compete in Mario Kart, Brawl, Wii Sports, etc.

Mr Khan @ May 1st 2008 2:15PM

Obviously a stealth update was sent by Nintendo to all Wiis with Opera to access the internet while powered down and vote

Fernando Rocker @ May 1st 2008 2:16PM

Well deserved.

=p

Raikage (LDF CRAB BATTLE!!!) @ May 1st 2008 2:17PM

Piss a gamer off, we give your book 1 star, make us happy, we'll make you person of the year.

Give us JT and we'll tear him and his arguments apart, give us multiple consoles, we'll tear each other apart.

Congrats Miyamoto!

Vcize @ May 1st 2008 3:03PM

That should be the encyclopedia entry for gamer.

If they still make encyclopedias that is.

BPM [SSBB: 5026 4120 1186] @ May 1st 2008 8:32PM

Encyclopedia? What?

Did you mean Wikipedia?

RoboChamp @ May 1st 2008 2:21PM

Ok, good, congrats. Let's celebrate with a NEW FRANCHISE.

Raikage (LDF CRAB BATTLE!!!) @ May 1st 2008 2:27PM

WiiFit?

LOL

RoboChamp @ May 1st 2008 2:30PM

Ok, let's be more specific then. A new franchise that doesn't require another overpriced hunk of plastic.

Raikage (LDF CRAB BATTLE!!!) @ May 1st 2008 2:33PM

MGS4? Wait that comes with the PS3, nevermind :/

OHHHH SHIII.....

Lijik @ May 1st 2008 2:37PM

Its a new franchise AND the fourth iteration at the same time? MGS4 really IS the most innovative game coming out this year!

Raikage (LDF CRAB BATTLE!!!) @ May 1st 2008 2:42PM

It's just a joke, calm down.

And yes, MGS4 could be the most innovative game this year. Maybe LBP, or Madden 09, or Guitar Hero: Aerosmith edition.

Lijik @ May 1st 2008 2:51PM

I was merely being facetious much like you were. I don't like adding those ridiculous sarcasm tags to my text, but with each passing day it seems like it'd be a better idea.

Microswirl @ May 1st 2008 3:45PM

"I don't like adding those ridiculous sarcasm tags to my text, but with each passing day it seems like it'd be a better idea."

Oh, suuuuuure it would, brainiac! Yeah, that's not a completely stupid idea at all! Not one bit...

...no, really. You should.

/sincerity

Meloche @ May 1st 2008 7:06PM

Eh, Disaster : Day of Crisis is supposed to come this year...

... or not.

(But seriously, it's supposed to.)

TheHuntIsOn @ May 1st 2008 2:21PM

Congrats Shigsy!

tmacairjordan87 @ May 1st 2008 2:22PM

Trick lazy people into thinking they can lose weight without doing anything and you become person of the year I suppose. The makers of the ab belt or w/e it was called are pretty jealous right now

Fernando Rocker @ May 1st 2008 2:25PM

Well... people always say than Gran Turismo is the best racer and that you feel like driving, you know, "the real driving simulator".

WiiFit can be the same: The real excersice simulator.

PS. Shut up.

tmacairjordan87 @ May 1st 2008 2:27PM

Or you can take your lazy ass outside and jog for better results and less money.

Fernando Rocker @ May 1st 2008 2:29PM

Or you can start searching for a good job that allows you to buy a car.

tmacairjordan87 @ May 1st 2008 2:31PM

uhhhh what??

RoboChamp @ May 1st 2008 2:31PM

Or you can both shut up and enjoy your damn games.

D_Average @ May 1st 2008 2:40PM

Or.....you can take the crap car you already have to Carl's Jr, buy a Captain Crunch milkshake, and forget about getting fit.

Mr Khan @ May 1st 2008 2:48PM

Fernando, your argument is sound, though you forget that running around outside is free, while the cars in Gran Turismo would cost you a 3rd mortgage

Noshino @ May 1st 2008 3:10PM

uh...Fernando, as far as I have seen, drivers use it to become familiar with the racing track, and to see how a car would behave under certain conditions...

I forgot the names of some drivers that have mentioned that, I'll look them up once I get home

Oh, and as far as WiiFit...

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/21/british-medical-study-wii-doesnt-replace-exercise/

Anyway, well deserved Shiggy, but cmon, the people are giving you that, now give us a new franchise!

Jody Anthony (cookingrebels.com) @ May 1st 2008 3:32PM

http://www.4colorrebellion.com/wii-fit/

Noshino @ May 1st 2008 3:41PM

Jody,

Yes, I know, that bride looks mighty fine

deaftly @ May 1st 2008 4:10PM

Captain crunch milkshake!?!?!?!

YES PLEASE!!

extra crunch berries though

Saria the Cat @ May 1st 2008 6:35PM

@D_Average: WHOA! That Captain Crunch shake better not be a lie or else you've crushed my fondest dreams!

D_Average @ May 1st 2008 7:58PM

Saria - It is real indeed...but only for a limited time...hurry!

hvnlysoldr @ May 1st 2008 8:52PM

PK ROCKING!

eclipse27 @ May 1st 2008 2:22PM

what a disgrace......awesome job Nintendo fanboys

Co @ May 1st 2008 3:10PM

Your mom's a disgrace.

Nigeria - MK: 0430-8491-9123 @ May 1st 2008 3:29PM

I laughed.

eclipse27 @ May 1st 2008 3:36PM

hey Co....i admit you are good and original....whatever

But actually you are pretty talented.
See i am trying to figure out how in the hell....did you type this message while at the same time that fairy Tim Tebow spreading your cheeks open for poundage with no vaseline...... you can keep that trick to yourself Waggle boy

Co @ May 1st 2008 4:26PM

LOL!!! Hey eclipse, who's your team? I can't tell by your avatar.

From the way you sound, and your knowledge of the SEC, it sounds as if Tebow and Company more likely than not ran it down your throat along with the many other victims the last two years.

Thanks for the reply!

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