>>713229096It's fucking asinine. You're doing a good job and racing hard against second place, trading places? WELL FUCK YOU FAGGOT HERE COMES THE SUPPOSITORY OPEN THOSE CHEEKS.
And just like that the entire race is ruined because the game thought you were having just a bit too much fun and gave Timmy Shitpants in last place the ability to run across the beach kicking over everybody's sand castle. Its only purpose is to induce emotional anguish. It's bullying in video game form. A distilled piece of equity to bludgeon those who worked hard and deserve to win with.
The blue shell only exists as an expression of sheer malice from the developers. It serves zero purpose. It only exists to make somebody's day just that little bit shittier. They can't sue you and permanently ruin your life for winning at Mario Kart so they settle for the occasional blue shell to ensure that you know who the real boss is. To really let you know what they think you deserve for spending your money on their video games.