We at The Wibble had the exclusive opportunity to sit down with none other than Scorpion, the fiery, undead, chain wielding ninja from the legendary Mortal Kombat franchise. While he's usually too busy ripping out spines and shouting "GET OVER HERE!" to engage in idle chitchat, Scorpion graciously took some time out of his bloodthirsty schedule to discuss the important topics in life.
Our session began with a bit of small talk, while Scorpion sipped his earl grey tea (who knew ninjas had a preference for classic British beverages?). When we asked how his day was going, he replied, "Well, there was an invasion from the Netherrealm, but it's just another Tuesday in Earthrealm."
The topic of love and relationships was not off the table, even for this fearsome warrior. When asked if he had any special someone in his life, Scorpion hesitated before responding, "My heart will always belong to my family, but lately I've reconnected with an old friend." We couldn't help but wonder if he was talking about his fellow ninja and frenemy, Sub-Zero. But before we could press further, Scorpion quickly changed the subject to a more pressing matter: his skincare routine.
It turns out that even spectres of vengeance require a comprehensive skincare regimen. Scorpion, with a touch of embarrassment, admitted that maintaining his complexion amidst constant pyrokinesis and teleportation was a daunting task. "I've been using the same Korean snail mucus essence for centuries," he shared. "It's great for battling wrinkles and, you know, being perpetually on fire."
To lighten the mood, we asked about his favorite downtime activities when he's not embroiled in bloody combat. He pondered for a moment and then replied, "I'm quite fond of gardening, actually. I have a beautiful collection of succulents. They're surprisingly resilient, just like me."
When questioned about his favorite movies, Scorpion candidly admitted that he'll watch any romantic comedy he can find. "There's something about Julia Roberts' smile that just melts my cold, undead heart," he sighed wistfully. As for his favorite musical, it was a toss-up between 'Wicked' and 'Les Misérables'. "It's hard to pick a favorite. I mean, who doesn't love a good musical?"
Transitioning into more serious matters, we inquired about the challenges of staying relevant in the ever-evolving gaming world. Scorpion revealed that the Mortal Kombat team does a lot of team-building exercises to stay close-knit and maintain their never-ending fighting spirit.
"We tried our hand at an Earthrealm pottery class once," he explained. "I found it very therapeutic, though we've since been banned for leaving a mess of shattered pottery inadvertently filled with the gore of our impromptu sparring session." He added with a smile, "It's good to bond with your fellow fighters, but sometimes things can get a little out of hand."
Finally, we couldn't resist asking about his iconic catchphrase: "GET OVER HERE!" Scorpion revealed that the phrase was actually born out of a mix-up at a voice recording session for the original Mortal Kombat game. "I was trying to call the producer over to me, and the mic was on," he laughingly recalled. "The rest, as they say, is history."
As we wrapped up our interview, Scorpion offered some deep, introspective thoughts. "Life is full of battles – some physical, some emotional. What's important is that we keep fighting. Because in the end, it's not about flawless victories but about rising after every loss."
With that, Scorpion bid us farewell, disappearing in a burst of hellfire as we sat, marveling at the wisdom and piquant humor of this deadly ninja. It's not often you get a chance to peek behind the mask and see what drives a vengeful specter on a never-ending quest for redemption. We hope our candid conversation with Scorpion has shown him to be more than just a grim, chain-wielding warrior – he's a fighter who cares deeply for family, succulents, and the occasional rom-com.