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Wii-Mote Jackets Double As Kiddy Shoes [Japan]
kotaku.com - 1/27/2009
Wii-Mote Jackets Double As Kiddy Shoes [Japan]
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Those Wii-mote jackets? They're good for more than cushiony shield protecting your TV (and face!) from flying Wii-motes. They're good for, ahem, uncomfortable plastic shoes for children that no...

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GEARFUSE:  The Nintendo Wii and Bad Parenting Work Well Together

Gizmodo:  Wiimotes Bundled With Free Slippers for Resourceful Japanese Children [Nintendo]

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The Nintendo Wii and Bad Parenting Work Well Together
GEARFUSE — ... “You little shit. Those shoes cost me $17 from Walmart . Are you trying to embarrass me?” “No!” “Well I’m hungry as shit. Here. In the mean time, put these Wiimote covers on your feet.” “I’m gonna become Mario ! Wait till I find Peach in the forest and we find Yos-” “Shut up already and put the goddamned plastic on your feet, OK kid?” “Yes, father.” “Good. Now C’mon. I’ve got a spicy bean burrito with my name on it that needs to be rescued.” Link [ via ]

Wiimotes Bundled With Free Slippers for Resourceful Japanese Children [Nintendo]
Gizmodo — In America, we call them "Wiimote jackets," but in Japan, they're just an ordinary pair of shoes. How foolish our uncultured ways must look to the rest of the world. [人生の調味料 via Kotaku] ...

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