The only thing more unmistakable than Mario’s theme song is his signature ensemble — at least, most of the time. The mustachioed plumber is much more than just his overalls. Over the years, Nintendo has provided Mario with a wide array of power-ups that not only amplify gameplay, but also costumed the character in some fun and unusual suits. Only time will tell what the future holds in terms of Mario’s wardrobe. Let’s hope there are even more hilarious garbs to add to his closet. Mario’s 10 Weirdest Power Up Suits 1. Boo Mario From Super Mario Galaxy, Boo Mario appears when Mario grabs a Boo Mushroom, which disguises him as a ghost. He can levitate, become invisible, pass through walls and even make other Boos fall in love with him. Image: Nintendo 2. Propeller Mario This power up from New Super Mario Bros. Wii makes Mario look like Inspector Gadget, but comes in handy during gameplay. Image: Nintendo 3. Boot Mario The Boot Suit from Super Mario Bros. III is a rare power up that got thrown out in later generations of the game. It’s probably not an efficient way of getting around, but it probably gave a lot of gamers some good laughs. Image: Nintendo 4. Flying Squirrel Mario Any time you give Mario a tail, expect something amazing to happen. When the plumber grabs a Super Acorn in New Super Mario Bros. U. he transforms into a puffy flying squirrel. Image: Nintendo 5. Statue Mario Statue Mario may be immobile in this power up, but he’s invincible to enemies. Your argument is invalid, he is a rock. Image: Nintendo 6. Frog Mario Turning Mario into a frog in Super Mario Bros. III allowed him to jump higher and swim underwater. Luckily he didn’t need a kiss from Princess Peach to transform back into himself again. Image: Nintendo 7. Penguin Mario Penguin Mario in New Super Mario Bros. Wii can throw ice balls at his enemies and freeze them. He’s also too adorable for words. Image: Nintendo 8. Tanooki Mario The Tanooki Suit, besides looking like a child’s onesie, was actually extremely useful in Super Mario Bros. III. In the game, you can transform Mario into a rock and drop him on your enemy. Image: Nintendo 9. Bee Mario Bee Mario appears in Super Mario Galaxy. That adorable little stinger is just for show, though. Like all bees, if Mario had used it, he would have died an agonizing death. He’s better off just buzzing around space without stinging anyone. Image: Nintendo 10. Cloud Mario Cloud Mario in Super Mario Galaxy 2 controls the weather by creating clouds that he can use as platforms. The Cloud Flower in the game transform his overalls and hat into something resembling a fully, whipped topping. Image: Nintendo 11. Rainbow Mario Do not adjust your screen. The super special Rainbow Mario in Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 will make you feel like you might have just consumed some special […]
Black Friday Bedlam 1. Waffle Riot We’ve heard of Bread Riots, Pussy Riots and even Quiet Riots. But this, my friends, is a Waffle Riot. Anarchy reigns as this crowd of Walmart shoppers struggles to get their hands on some $2 waffle irons. 2. Towel Tussle Which do you think was worse: the struggle to get these cheap towels or their friends’ and family members’ disappointed looks with cheap towel gifts? 3. Fightin’ Words Historical trends dictate that people who wear leather jackets tend to be much tougher and more intimidating than the rest of us (maybe). Anyway, check out how this guy goes all ad baculum on a crowd of people outside a Best Buy, when they complain about him cutting the line. 4. Pepper Spray Spree Back to Walmart, where a woman in Los Angeles used pepper spray on a crowd of people, including children, to get her hands on a new Xbox. 5. Brawl at the Mall Can we get Jerry “The King” Lawler and Jim Ross to provide some commentary on this royal rumble? The quality of this video is extremely shoddy, but it contains some pretty shocking footage. 6. Dramatization Here’s what the last clip might have looked like if the videographer had a steadier hand. 7. Bloody Grandpa This grandpa is badly bloodied after police officers tackled him. The police believed the man to be a shoplifter. This raw smartphone footage gives an even better look at the incident, but be forewarned, it includes explicit language. 8. The Peanut Gallery You won’t find shocking violence in this video, but check out the crowd of people who aren’t even there to shop, just to film. 9. Urban Outfitters Urban regions are often over-populated, but at midnight on Black Friday, this Urban Outfitters crams in so many people it looks more like a New York tenement house during the 1860s. 10. In Conclusion Here’s a mashup from Jingle All the Way in which Arnold, the great thespian that he is, manages to perfectly capture the plight of the Black Friday shopper. Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/11/22/black-friday-violence/
What is it about kids that makes their nonsensical comments and absurd thoughts sound brilliant? Oh yes, they are so darn cute. Kids often get away with murder — on the English language, that is. When it comes to having conversations, no one minds, because we adore them. But when a grown man tries to say that stuff? It’s creepy, just plain creepy. SEE ALSO: Baby ‘Bachelor’ Breaks Hearts in New Reality Show Filmmaker Matthew Clarke decided to prove how odd this was by staging a series of episodes entitled “Convos With My 2 Year Old,” replacing an adult man in place of his daughter Coco. Watch the hysterical results in the first episode, and prepare to have similar noggin-scratching exchanges with your children one day (or perhaps, with other awkward adults). BONUS: 10 Cute Kids Explaining Things 10 Cute Kids Explaining Things [VIDEOS] 1. ‘Star Wars’ According to a Three-Year-Old “The shiny guy always worries.” 2. Murét Explains Dinosaur Extinction “Poor dinosaurs.” 3. Kid Explains Bacon “They squirt it out their bums.” 4. Leprechauns According to a Three-Year-Old “People don’t have green parts on them.” 5. Five-Year-Old Explains TV Remote “Here’s really fast-forward and there’s really back-forward.” 6. Kid Explains the Digestive and Circulatory Systems “Nose, toes and fingers!” 7. Four-Year-Old Explains Sex “Someone on TV had sex all the days.” 8. Eight-Year-Old Explains ‘Romeo and Juliet’ “Romeo killed the person whose name started with a ‘t.’” 9. Five-Year-Old Explains Marriage and Santa “You’re only a kid ’til you get married.” 10. 10-Year-Old Explains the Meaning of Life “It’s a puzzle that’s blank at the beginning.” Read more: http://mashable.com/2013/05/23/conversations-with-2-year-old/
R2-D2 usually scores all the lady action with his thruster jets and hologram transmitting capabilities, but his droid buddy C-3PO makes a play with a new look and smoother groove. The revamped (and hairier) Threepio adopted the moniker C3-Bieb-O to remix Justin Bieber’s “Boyfriend.” The Rebel Alliance-friendly lyrics include gems like: “So give me a chance, I’m God on the Ewok’s world,Spend a week with your droid you’ll be calling me your droid-friend.” Viral Photo Gallery 7 Fake Hurricane Sandy Photos You’re Sharing on Social Media Fake Hurricane Sandy photos flew around Twitter and Facebook on Monday, as users shared jaw-dropping images. Unfortunately, the race to post the most striking pics has most folks skipping the all-important fact check. We’ve gathered up five “Hurricane Sandy” photographs that have spread on the social web, but weren’t actually taken during the massive storm. Obama and Romney Are Your New Dress Up Dolls Still not sure who to vote for? Or maybe you’re dead-set on a candidate, and simply waiting for Election Day next week. Regardless of who you’re voting for on Nov. 6, both of these presidential candidates could use some change — of outfits, that is. The websites Change4Obama and Change4Romney will keep voters entertained until the election. Both sites, created by social discovery site SocialPlex, allow users to dress up Barack Obama or Mitt Romney as various characters. You can mix and match features like hair, eyes, nose and outfits. Your Favorite Logos Reimagined for the Zombie Apocalypse [PICS] There seems to be a craze for reimagining top logos and since this is Halloween, why not rethink them for a zombie apocalypse, right? Assuming that event were to come to pass, here’s what your neighborhood Starbucks and the gas station down the street might look like, as envisioned by artist Ben Fellowes. For more of these horrifying logos, check out his site. New York City Subway Needs a ‘System Restore’ [PIC] Yes, crashed Windows OS, we know the New York City subway system was unable to restart after Hurricane Sandy. And, yes, we would love to run a system restore. After Sandy ravaged the East Coast Monday evening, the subway system in New York City was left crippled. Not immune to inclement weather, the Windows-based display above the 77th Street subway stop seemed to have hit a snag as well. ‘The Walking Dead’ Gets ‘Dear Photograph’ Treatment [PICS] Dear Photograph, a popular nostalgia blog showcasing photos within photos, gave its visitors a terrifying surprise Wednesday: The Walking Dead-inspired posts. Dear Photograph creator Taylor Jones told Mashable he teamed up with FOX International Channels on the Halloween Day images, which folks at The Walking Dead created for their international ad campaign. Each of the two blog posts showcases a zombie and a post-zombie-apocalypse caption. Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/08/01/c3po-justin-bieber-boyfriend-video/
Gadget geeks scrambled to Apple stores around the world Friday to get their hands on the iPhone 5. If you didn’t dedicate yourself to standing in line at 2 a.m. (or do the smart thing and order online), you might still luck out and find one just laying in the street. That’s what happened to people strolling through a busy square in Amsterdam, but it was a little too good to be true. A couple of Dutch pranksters glued the prized smartphone to the ground and recorded what happened. BONUS: iPhone 5: All the New Stuff iPhone 5: All the New Stuff Bigger Screen The most noticeable change in the new iPhone is its larger, 4-inch screen. The display actually isn’t any wider than the previous one, but instead extends length-wise to a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. Its resolution is 1,136 x 640 pixels — that’s not quite high-def, but it still has the same pixel density — what Apple calls a retina display. The taller screen allows for five rows of apps (plus the permanent row on the bottom), and Apple says its colors are better, too. LTE The iPhone 5 is the first iPhone with LTE connectivity, and it’s going to work on the networks of AT&T, Verizon and Sprint, as well as many others across the globe. To accommodate so many different LTE bands, Apple had to split the iPhone 5 into three different models, only one of which works on CDMA networks. That’s a departure from the “world phone” approach of the iPhone 4S, but at least Apple was able to integrate both the LTE and voice radios into the same chip, saving space in the device. Lightning Connector The 30-pin dock connector, which has been on Apple portable devices since 2003, is now obsolete, replaced with the much smaller Lightning connector, the name being a play on the Thunderbolt connector on Apple’s Macs. Apple says it’s 80% smaller than the old dock connector, and had the extra advantage of being reversible (no more “getting it wrong” the first time you try to insert it). Of course, the new jack means many old accessories won’t work with the iPhone 5 — unless you buy Apple’s $29 adapter, that is. Even if you do, the adapters don’t support exporting video, so you’re stuck with AirPlay for that. Thinner Design All this beautiful new technology means Apple was able to shave off a couple of millimeters of thickness. Thanks in part to the new connector, the combined-radio chip and integrating touch electrodes right into the pixels, the iPhone 5 is just 0.3 of an inch thick. It’s also lighter, weighing just under 4 ounces. A6 Chip The iPhone 5 sports a new processor, the ARM-based Apple A6. Apple claims that it’s twice as fast as the A5 chip in the iPhone 4S, and has twice the graphics performance. Like its predecessors, it’s optimized for iOS to save power. The phone is rated to last up to eight hours […]
If the action and gore in the summer flick The Expendables 2 was too much for a family night at the movies, leave it to Toy Story‘s Buzz and Woody to PG it up. Media company IGN Entertainment created a parody trailer of what the action film would look like if it had been produced in the Pixar studios. The trailer above mashes up familar scenes from Toy Story to the plotline of The Expendables 2. Would you pay to see Buzz Lightyear voiced by Arnold Schwarzenegger? Top 10 Most-Shared Disney/Pixar Videos 1. Brave Trailer Pixar fans are particularly excited about Brave as it is the first of their films to feature a female lead. Brave is now in theaters. 2. Cars 2 Trailer 2 This is just the first of two trailers on the list that promoted Pixar’s surprise hit Cars 2. 3. Disney’s Monsters University Teaser Of the four teasers released for Monsters University this week, Disney’s got the most buzz. Do you think Mike’s punchline is funniest in this spot? 4. Pogo’s UPular Remix Australian DJ Pogo remixed UP to create this loungy track. If you close your eyes, you could almost forget that most of the lyrics are sung by a pint-sized animated boy scout. 5. For the Birds (Pixar Short) While some Pixar shorts fly under the radar (pardon the pun), this one snagged an Academy Award in 2001, when it aired alongside Monsters, Inc.. 6. Lifted (Pixar Short) This short hit theaters with Ratatouille in 2006. 7. iTunes’ Monsters University Teaser Finally, someone acknowledges that the monsters are naked. It’s no wonder this film has yet to be rated. 8. Finding Nemo: Dory Speaks Whale Pixar released this video as one of their favorite 30-second clips from their films. 9. Toy Story 3: Groovin’ with Ken! Witness as a poor Ken learns that he is nothing but Barbie’s arm candy; belligerence ensues. 10. Cars 2 Trailer 3 Here’s another trailer for the Cars sequel flick. Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/08/29/pixar-expendables-2/
Mike Francesa, the polarizing American sports radio talk show host and television commentator, had a nice catnap today. Unfortunately for him, it was while he was on air. During an interview with WFAN Yankees reporter Sweeny Murti, Francesa nodded off for about 50 seconds. At the :53 second mark, magic happens — he wakes up. Donning a look of complete and utter bewilderment, Francesa snaps in alarm after Murti says his name. We’ve provided a GIF of the wondrous moment for you below. Imagine what would have happened if he didn’t wake up until after Murti finished speaking. Then laugh. Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/09/12/mike-francesa-falls-asleep-on-air/
The release of Pokémon X and Y has made catching ’em all a more daunting task than ever before. From Accelgor to Zweilous, the latest batch of Pokémon games brings the franchise up to a total of 718 pocket monsters. This updated Pokérap offers a tongue-in-cheek tribute to the Poké Culture of yore, putting the pure volume of modern Pokémon into perspective. If you can get through all nine minutes of Pokélists, you may have what it takes to become a true Pokémon Master. BONUS: 20 Pokémon GIFs That’ll Make You a Better Friend Lessons Pokemon Can Teach You About Friendship 1. Treat your friend’s accomplishments like they’re your own. When your friend wants to celebrate something big, like a new job or an impressive win against a gen-II Pokemon, get excited with them. You’ll want the same fanfare when it’s your moment, too. Image: Adventuretime.wikia Superxgame 2. Stand up for each other. Someone picking on your best bud? Not on your watch. Let that jerk know you follow the “you mess with one of us, you mess with all of us” mentality. Squirtle’s killer shades help, too. Image: Giphy 3. Friends don’t always tell the truth. Just because they’re your friend doesn’t mean they can lie, hypnotize you or take advantage of your gullibility. Friends should always feel like equals. Image: Tumblr tm64 4. Offer a kind gesture in times of stress. Friendship isn’t all sunshine and daisies, you know. There are going to be days when your BFF loses a fight, and those are the days you need to be waiting with a pat on the back, a tub of ice cream and very large beer to cheer them up. Image: Giphy 5. A little competition can be a good thing. Friends push each other. So when your friend is looking buff after a little extra time at the gym, and is getting more attention when you two go out, channel that jealousy into the motivation you need to step up your game. Image: Giphy 6. Everything is more fun when your bestie is doing it with you. Because let’s face it, you have no idea what’s happening at this sporting event. You guys are just here because you wanted to wear a kimono and carry pom-poms. Image: Giphy 7. Sometimes a boost of confidence is all your friend needs. When your best bud is struggling, sometimes all it takes is an encouraging word from you to make them find their voice and feel better. Image: Giphy 8. Challenge each other. Pikachu clearly doesn’t even lift, bro. But that doesn’t mean that Sandshrew isn’t going to push him to try. Image: Imgur, adiltroll 9. Watch out for each other. Don’t take this one quite as literally as the others, but you see what we’re getting at here. 10. You’re not always going to get along. There’s going to be a day when the two of you will be spitting fire at one another. Don’t worry — every pair […]
Apparently Dane Cook missed the lesson in the recent Daniel Tosh rape joke controversy: There are some things you might not want to use for laughs. The controversial comedian used last week’s shooting in Aurora, Colorado as a source of jokes during an appearance at the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles Thursday night. In footage obtained by the Daily Caller, Cook can be heard saying, “So I heard that the guy came into the theater about 25 minutes into the movie. And I don’t know if you’ve seen the movie; the movie is pretty much a piece of crap. And, uh, yeah, spoiler alert. And I know that if none of that would have happened, I’m pretty sure that somebody in that theater, about 25 minutes in, realizing it was a piece of crap, was probably like ‘ugh f-cking shoot me.’” The July 20 shooting during a midnight premiere of The Dark Knight Rises left 12 people dead and 58 injured. Twitter Reacts to Dane Cook’s Aurora Shooting Joke @netw3rk @proteautype @americanhumor @marawritesstuff @MrSugarPants1 @sedanoshow @thetsel Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/07/27/dane-cook-sparks-outrage-with-aurora-shooting-jokes-video/
On your clothes, between your couch cushions or tossed in drawers — everywhere you go, you’ve got sew many buttons. Buttons are not just a cheap and accessible craft supply, they’re also a trendy item that’s taking over DIY boards on Pinterest. These versatile tools are a must-have item in any craft kit. With so many colors, sizes and styles available in your stockpile, it’s easy to look cute as a button. Button DIY Projects 1. Paperclips Add some pizzazz to your office supplies, or use them as bookmarks. Image: Etsy CraftyBitzandBobz 2. Bookmarks Some pretty ribbon fastened with a covered button is a charming way to keep your place in your current novel. Image: Etsy frolickingleaves 3. Thumbtacks Dress up your cork boards with some tiny pops of color. Image: @inspiredbycharm on Instagram 4. Magnets If your refrigerator is looking a bit drab lately, pin your important papers and notes with cute, colorful dots. Image: Erlend Johansen Morning Creativity 5. Bobby Pins Add an accent to your ‘do by adding fashionable buttons to your functional bobby pins. Image: Etsy MyKookieJar 6. Belt Dress up any outfit with a quirky belt of buttons. Image: Erlend Johansen Morning Creativity 7. Buttoned Infinity Scarf Give your old scarf an update by turning it into a stylish buttoned infinity scarf. Image: P.S. Heart 8. Vintage Button Bracelet Lace together vintage buttons for a pretty, new accessory. Image: Drew Scott Scrappy Happiness 9. Covered Button Earrings Covered buttons are a cheap, easy way to wear buttons without looking like a little kid. Image: Etsy CraftbyCandlelight 10. Vintage Button Ring Turn that stray vintage button you found at the thrift shop into a fashionable ring. Image: Etsy TheWitchingHour 11. Vintage Button Statement Necklace Or, stack a ton of buttons for a runway-worthy statement necklace. Image: Etsy DalstonLane 12. Shoes Arrange some colorful buttons for a pair a shoes that will add some spring in your step. Image: Alexa Westerfield I Love To Creae 13. Embellished Pillow You can arrange buttons to easily create any kind of customized shape. Image: Kathy Lewinski Just Crafty Enough 14. Framed Wall Art Some buttons are so beautiful, they need to be displayed as a work of art. Image: Amy Anderson Mod Podge Rocks 15. Clock Clocks are a snap to make. Take a clock kit and am embroidery hoop from your local craft store and use buttons as your clock face. Image: Jessica Van Den Epheriell Designs 16. Giant Wall Buttons Turn patterned plastic plates into oversized wall buttons — perfect for any craft room or work space. Image: Jen Kluftinger Drawings Under The Table 17. Lamp Shade Just a few buttons are all it takes to dress up a plain lamp shade. Image: Lesley Warren Chaotically Creative 18. Woven Coaster Make coasters that all your party guests will notice with colorful embroidery floss and plastic buttons. Image: Linda Permann Craft Stylish Read more: http://mashable.com/2014/08/17/button-diy/