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God Save Mario The Anarchist
We’ve seen Mario as a GTA character, which is badass on its own. But have we seen him fully outfitted as a punk rock anarchist? Brazilian graphic designer Butcher Billy has quite an impressive, pop culture-filled profile on Béhance, including his latest, stunning crossover, featuring Super Mario characters and legendary punk rock band Sex Pistols,…
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Who Do Video Game Heroes Love Best? Game Villains, Naturally.
Mario may be the world’s hero, but without Bowser, does he have a purpose? Would Sonic need to race so far, so fast, without the threats laid by Doctor Robotnik? Artist Dan Matutina illustrates the symbiotic relationship between hero and villain in a series of hearts, pairing rivals together to indicate the one true fact…
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If You’re Dressing As Mario for Halloween, You Should Make Sure You Sound Like Him Too
This is fun. ThinkGeek is selling something they call an “audio reality costume.” The gist is that, with Halloween a-coming, it’s one thing to dress like a favorite character or nerd icon… but how much better to sound like one, too? The Mega Stomp Panic clips onto one’s belt or waistband and produces sound when…
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A Tanooki Suit Hoodie Sounds Like a Cute Idea, But The Result Is Kind of Creepy
Maybe it’s me. Maybe it’s the model’s gleeful pose. Or maybe it’s the waggling tail. Whatever the case, this hoodie from 80s tees, is kind of weirdly off-putting. The “racanooki” top is inspired by the classic raccoon-styled Tanooki Suit that Mario can fly around with in Super Mario Bros 3. Wearers can indeed flap their…
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These Mario Clones For Android Are Ridiculous
I love my Android phone. I really do. It feels personalized, it does everything I need it to do, and even though it has its flaws, I still like using it better than I like using iOS and iTunes (which I experience with my iPod touch). Apps for Android, though, are rather infamously a minefield…
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This Cereal’s Font—and Its Namesake—Seem to Scream ‘Mario’
This is a box of “Marios,” a novelty product pitched by Mario Williams, a new member of the Buffalo Bills’ defensive line, and currently on sale in Buffalo-area grocery stores such as Top’s. Proceeds from the sale of this cereal benefit patients and families of children being treated at an area cancer institute. The nameplate…
By Owen Good
