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What is the Mark of Theseus?
The Mark of Theseus is a concept where Markiplier, the host, proposes upgrading various body parts, and his co-hosts suggest enhancements for each part. The goal is to create a new version of himself with these upgrades.
What is the significance of the 'Mark of Theseus' concept?
The concept is inspired by the Ship of Theseus paradox, which questions whether an object that has had all its components replaced remains fundamentally the same object. In this context, it explores whether Markiplier remains the same person after upgrading his body parts.
What is Markiplier's left leg upgraded to?
Markiplier's left leg is upgraded to a power pole, which is a sturdy structure with electric wires, providing both stability and potential access to power.
What is Markiplier's right nut upgraded to?
Markiplier's right nut is upgraded to a quasi-supernatural card dispenser that can produce royal flushes, useful for card games and gambling.
What is Markiplier's left arm upgraded to?
Markiplier's left arm is upgraded to a multi-functional mandolin slicer, inspired by TikTok trends, which can also grate cheese and perform other kitchen tasks.
What is Markiplier's head upgraded to?
Markiplier's head is upgraded to a Wolverine-style regenerating adamantium skull, providing durability and self-healing capabilities.
What is Markiplier's nose upgraded to?
Markiplier's nose is upgraded to a super sniffer with an elephant-like sense of smell, allowing him to detect scents far beyond human capabilities.
What is Markiplier's heart upgraded to?
Markiplier's heart is upgraded to a Doni Hark's arc reactor, similar to Iron Man's power source, providing a mini nuclear power plant for energy.
What is Markiplier's stomach upgraded to?
Markiplier's stomach is upgraded to a server farm with exabytes of storage, allowing him to carry vast amounts of digital data within his body.
What is Markiplier's penis upgraded to?
Markiplier's penis is upgraded to an Aladdin's lamp, which contains a genie capable of granting wishes.
What is the final tally of points in the episode?
Wade wins the episode with 10 points, while Bob ends with 7 points. The points were awarded based on the creativity and appeal of the proposed upgrades.
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