The Wii Fit Trainer may have not been the weirdest character in Smash, but it's definitely the one that got reactions the most relished from. There were multiple reasons why to this, and it's worth discussing and reminiscing,
1. How the Wii Fit Trainer was revealed
I don’t think I ever saw a character for Smash revealed in such a nonchalant way as Wii Fit Trainer, nor as many people going “WHAT” over a character. Wii Fit Trainer was revealed at E3, but only once the expo hall was open to journalists. Since the reveal showed up on Social Media first for most people, Wii Fit Trainer was thought to be an assist trophy or something for a bit before being shown as fully playable. Speculation was through the roof for Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U after this.
2. The Wii Fit Trainer being revealed publicly, compared to other characters
Characters like R.O.B. and Pichu weren't revealed, so there was never a collective reaction to them. Many characters that were weird were revealed publicly, but most of the time, they didn't get the attention of E3. E3 show floor typically doesn't reveal much new, either.
3. Being revealed on her own
There's been other characters that have made people go "What" like the Ice Climbers and Snake, but they were revealed in a collective tandem with other characters. This reveal in particular was on her own, with a humorous trailer to boot. Sure, Mega Man and Villager were on the same day, but there was ample enough space for this reveal.
4. The trailer just soaked in the absurdity of it perfectly
There's definitely more to mention, too. Was she the most surprising character ever in Smash? No; we've had Cloud, R.O.B., Snake, Ice Climbers, and many other wild choices. Will she be the last? No. Was she definitely a fun character to watch the reactions of, at the time? Yes.
Author's note: Were you there during this announcement? Were you shocked by it? Are you hoping to see more reveals that catch you off guard? Let us know in the comments below!