An
internet forum war that raged in 2007, regarding the (then) upcoming release of Nintendo mash-up fighter
Super Smash Bros Brawl. The argument revolved around the possible inclusion of Tom Nook, a popular shopkeep from the
Animal Crossing franchise, as a playable fighter.
The "war" centered mostly on the NSider & NSider2 boards, but spread onto other gaming forums.
It is often considered to be the dumbest thing ever to be discussed about on the internet in length.
Fanboy 1 : Tom Nook is
the leader of one of Nintendo's biggest franchises. There's no reason for him to be excluded.
Fanboy 2 : Tom Nook is only a shopkeep, he's never fought a day in his life!
Fanboy 1 :
You're a Nazi!
Fanboy 2 : NO U
Fanboy 3 : These Nook Wars are
fucking ridiculous.