Culture Buzz Artist Donald Kennedy puts a gross twist on Mario's relationship with the Princess. (via fuckyeahnicethings.tumblr.com)
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Why does Sam always have to be Player Two? This trilogy would’ve been two movies shorter if Middle Earth had Koopa shells.
Culture Buzz A Superman superfan taught his cockatiel, Togepi, how to sing the Super Mario theme. Perhaps the Superman theme is too tricky?
The most punishing fan game ever created. Warning: Do not watch at work unless your boss thinks it's normal for you to bark in laughter at the computer screen.
Culture Buzz All the goodness that is Mario and X-Men smooshed together to make it even better. Props to artist Casey Edwards.
No beads were harmed in making these stop motion videos. Ok, some were. But c’mon.
Today on The 700 Club Pat Robertson said that the earthquake in Oklahoma this weekend was a sign of the End Times and that people must get “right with the Lord.” Back in August, Robertson suggested that the crack in the Washington Monument created by a Virginia earthquake was “a sign from the Lord.” Robertson warned today that the “intensity of earthquake activity” is a Sign of the Times.
Culture Buzz Can you marry a couple? Because after seeing these, I'm in love with two people and we all need to be together. That's not creepy, right? These were created by artist Larry Quach. Check out his site for more awesome work.
Culture Buzz What really happens after Mario plummets off the screen? Somehow a bottomless pit suddenly seems more appealing and humane.
I'd take this guy over Joe the Plumber any day! Redditor dewpac called for a plumber and this gentleman arrived, dressed very much like a famous videogame hero who also happens to be a plumber. (via reddit.com)
I love geeky baked goods and these Mario themed cupcakes by tomo-chi look crazy cute and delicious. (via theuniblog.evilspacerobot.com)
Style Buzz WARNING: These will make you instantly popular at parties. (via lookbook.nu)
Culture Buzz Although it seems like it would be fun to be the most famous plumber in the world, being Mario has its ups and downs. This “video webcomic,” is surprisingly touching, and was well worth my 90 seconds. (via brawlinthefamily.keenspot.com)
It kind of makes sense — he’s a plumber after all. In fact he should probably swear more, but the clip is only a couple minutes.
What would happen if Nintendo had based its franchise character on French stereotypes instead of Italian? By Jon Defreest (via behance.net)
Culture Buzz Mario inhabits a strange and terrifying world. Tumblr-er-er-er Hyliam takes a look at this 8-bit classic with fresh, if wide with abject horror, eyes.
Aptly titled “Barely Regal” and while SFW it might not be SFCM (Childhood Memories). Norwegian artist Bjørnar Frøyse catered to his sixteen year old crowd and won the fan art competition. Well played?
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Super Mario, Converse has teamed up with Nintendo for limited edition Chuck Taylor hi-tops. The shoes will be available in July.
Culture Buzz I can hear GLaDoS now. “You aren't a real plumber. You don't even have a license.” I can't think of a single game that wouldn't benefit from Portals.