Miis, those quirky characters from Nintendo’s Miis universe, have provided some of the most entertaining and memorable moments in gaming. They’ve been part of countless games like Tomodachi Life and Miitomo, where players can design their own little avatars and interact with a variety of situations. While these games are often lighthearted and filled with humor, there’s one aspect that truly stands out: the Miis’ occasional claims of being psychic. These “psychic” moments are some of the funniest, most absurd, and yet strangely endearing parts of these games. From eerily accurate predictions to laugh-out-loud absurdities, let’s dive into some of the funniest times Miis have claimed to have psychic abilities.
1. Predicting the Future in Tomodachi Life
One of the more famous games that featured the humorous antics of Miis is Tomodachi Life. In this bizarre island paradise simulation, Miis live in a virtual world where they eat, sleep, work, and most importantly, interact with each other in ridiculous ways. One of the more interesting features of Tomodachi Life was the Mii’s ability to predict the future. And by “predict,” I mean the Miis would often guess, with some shockingly accurate results, what would happen in their friends’ lives.
For example, a Mii might predict that two other Miis, who are best friends at the time, would fall in love. Not exactly earth-shattering, but considering how random their relationships are, it could definitely seem uncanny! The most hilarious part comes when the predictions are wildly off, though, like when a Mii predicts something completely ridiculous, such as an improbable talent show performance or an absurd fashion trend, only for it to come true in the strangest way possible.
2. The Psychic Powers of Miitomo’s Predictions
While Tomodachi Life played with Mii predictions in fun ways, Miitomo took the concept of “psychic” Miis to a more comical level. In this mobile app, players could engage in conversations with their Miis, and these Miis would often respond to questions in the most bizarre or comical ways. For example, a Mii might claim that they could predict how you would answer a certain question. In a game about answering questions, it seems like a natural fit for Miis to start claiming to be able to read your mind.
The funniest part of these “psychic” claims was the way they often contradicted themselves. One moment, a Mii might predict that you’d answer a question with a specific choice, but then you’d pick something completely different. The Mii would be flabbergasted, apologizing for being “wrong,” yet still continuing to make absurdly confident predictions about things like which food you were going to eat for lunch, or what your next shopping choice would be.
3. The “Fortune Telling” Miis
In both Tomodachi Life and Miitomo, there are instances where Miis turn into “fortune tellers,” providing oddly accurate advice about the player’s future. Some players will recall instances where their Mii predicted a big in-game event like an upcoming island contest or a new friendship forming—something that felt eerily like the Mii had supernatural powers. While the events were often scripted into the game, it was still comical to have these overly confident Miis tell you about the “fate” of your character.
But where it gets really funny is when these fortune-telling Miis make absurd predictions like, “You will meet a mysterious person at exactly 2:03 PM tomorrow,” or “The color red will change your life forever.” More often than not, these predictions were so random that it would leave players laughing in disbelief. The accuracy wasn’t what made these predictions funny, but the sheer randomness and the absurd confidence behind them.
4. Miis Predicting Relationships with Surprising Accuracy
In many games, Miis will also make predictions about relationships. In Tomodachi Life, a Mii might tell you that two other Miis are destined to be in a relationship, and, naturally, the player watches these relationships unfold. What makes this particularly funny is the odd, often completely unromantic pairings the Miis predict. For example, a Mii might declare that two characters who barely speak to one another are soulmates, or that a player’s virtual pet and a random Mii will soon fall in love.
These predictions are sometimes hilariously off the mark, especially when you know that there’s no logical reason for these two characters to even interact, let alone form a relationship. It’s as if the Miis are reading into a completely different universe where their bizarre predictions somehow make sense. But more often than not, these predictions can lead to moments of unexpected joy when the two Miis unexpectedly hit it off, much to the delight (and sometimes surprise) of the player.
5. The “Psychic” Mii Who Can Predict the Worst Possible Outcomes
There’s always that one Mii who doesn’t try to predict good things—no, they prefer predicting disaster. These Miis will often claim they have psychic abilities but instead of predicting success or happiness, they predict failure and chaos. For instance, a Mii might say, “I sense that you’re about to get a bad haircut,” or “Someone’s about to steal your sandwich.” It’s these strangely negative (and often comically exaggerated) predictions that stand out as the funniest. It’s not just the idea that the Mii is predicting disaster—it’s the sheer randomness and the lack of understanding of context.
The bizarre part is when these predictions actually come true, but in the most humorous and unexpected ways. Perhaps you do get a terrible new haircut (because you clicked the wrong option), or maybe your sandwich gets mysteriously “lost” when you leave it unattended. These moments make players laugh, not because of the “psychic” predictions, but because of the absurd, hilarious ways in which they manifest.
6. Miis Acting Like They Have Supernatural Knowledge
Some of the funniest moments of “psychic” Miis come when they act as if they possess knowledge far beyond that of the average Mii. In Tomodachi Life, there’s one event where Miis act like they know secrets about other characters, claiming things like “I know what’s going to happen to [insert Mii name],” or “I can sense that [Mii] is hiding something.” This adds to the idea that the Miis are tapping into some unknown cosmic power to get information about the future.
However, the actual “knowledge” they offer is so nonsensical that it’s impossible to take them seriously. A Mii might say, “I can see that [Mii] is about to lose their hat.” Of course, nothing of the sort happens, but the fact that they act so seriously about it adds an extra layer of comedy.
7. Miis as Eccentric “Psychics” in Miitopia
In Miitopia, the Miis take their strange psychic antics to another level. As you explore the world, you encounter characters who claim to have the gift of prophecy. Their predictions range from the completely random to the wildly entertaining, like foretelling that a certain character will soon become a monster—or that a knight will inexplicably decide to wear a dress. The humor in Miitopia lies in the fact that these psychic Miis often have absolutely no idea what they’re talking about, yet they speak with utter conviction.
The randomness of the predictions adds to the charm and hilarity, leaving players wondering if the Mii is actually psychic or just really, really bad at reading the future. Either way, their “insights” add a quirky layer to the game that keeps players coming back for more.
Conclusion
The idea of Miis being psychic, while never meant to be taken seriously, creates some of the funniest and most endearing moments in Nintendo games. Their outlandish predictions, odd sense of confidence, and bizarre insights into the future add a unique charm to games like Tomodachi Life, Miitomo, and Miitopia. Whether they’re predicting love, disaster, or something completely random, these psychic Miis provide players with endless laughter, proving that sometimes, the best psychic predictions are the ones that make absolutely no sense at all.