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Mario Recreation from Japan Takes a Turn for the Crazy [Japan]
Mario Recreation from Japan Takes a Turn for the Crazy [Japan]
This Mario recreation seems cool and straightforward enough at first. Then the blackface Obama shows up, and you know it's from Japan. Oh, Japan. This is still pretty awesome, despite the insanity. [ Daily What ]
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Japanese Show Recreates Mario Game in Real-Life
Tech Blog — ... Like many shows in Japan, this one aims to recreate the classic Nintendo game, Super Mario Bros. Video after the break. This Mario recreation seems cool and straightforward enough at first. Then Obama shows up, and you know it's from Japan. [via Gizmodo]

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