No one asked but I found Mortal Kombat’s best cuddler | Unraveled
Brian David Gilbert’s “Unraveled” episode for Polygon explores a humorous and unexpected question about the Mortal Kombat franchise: which of the game’s characters would make the best cuddler.
The piece creates comedy through a sharp contrast between Mortal Kombat’s well-earned reputation for extreme violence, gore, and brutal fatalities and the inherently wholesome concept of affection and physical comfort. Gilbert examines the game’s roster of fighters through an entirely new lens, applying criteria related to companionship and tenderness to characters designed primarily for combat and destruction. The analysis treats these violent combatants as potential romantic partners, considering factors that would make someone a good cuddler.
The “Unraveled” series, a comedy show featured on Polygon, is known for asking absurd yet entertaining questions about video games and popular culture, treating fictional characters and worlds with playful analytical rigor. This episode exemplifies that approach, offering unexpected character insights and personality assessments that highlight aspects of Mortal Kombat’s fighters beyond their combat abilities.