PETA Creates “Mario Kills Tanooki” Campaign, because Mario said it’s Okay to Wear Fur
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It seems that PETA has finally lost it. After their Battlefield 3 antics where they made a huge deal out of the protagonist stabbing a rat, they have targeted something very big. That’s right, Mario. It remains to be seen how Nintendo reacts to this news, as this is one of the most ridiculous things we’ve ever seen.
“Tanukis are real-life raccoon dogs who are beaten and, as PETA’s undercover exposés show, often skinned alive for their fur,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “This winter, everyone can give raccoon dogs and other fabulous animals a 1-UP by keeping our wardrobes fur-free.”
Tanooki may be just a “suit” in Mario games, but by wearing the skin of an animal, Mario is sending the message that it’s OK to wear fur. We created our game to help inform people that in real life, Mario would be wearing the skin of an animal who was beaten, strangled or electrocuted, and it wouldn’t give him any special powers other than the power of self-deception.
The image we posted says it all. Will Nintendo sue them? Who knows. But as someone who has been gaming for a long time now, it makes my blood boil. Check out the image for yourself and tell us what you think in the comments section below. We would love to hear from you.
You guys can check out the so called ‘game’ here.
How ridiculous is this?
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Steve | November 14, 2011 10:40 pmPETA needs to get off their mindset of attacking games and actually do something important. Games don’t make me want to stab puppies.
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PETA Paints Mario as Tanooki Killer | GGS Gamer | November 15, 2011 03:54 am[...] Gamingbolt & Reddit. [...]
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Nintendo Responds to PETA’s Accusations Regarding Mario - GamingBolt.com: Video Game News, Reviews, Previews and Blog | November 15, 2011 11:19 am
[...] reported here, how PETA created a “Mario kills Tanuki” campaign by creating a game where you have to [...]
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mc1964 | November 15, 2011 11:44 amFor heaven’s sake, nobody tell them about what happens to the poor
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Lord Lever | November 15, 2011 11:48 am“But as someone who has been gaming for a long time now, it makes my blood boil.”
Really? The game’s crap, and they’re kicking up a storm over nothing, but to inspire rage in you suggests you’re a bit… unhinged…
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PETA critica Mario por usar pele de animais em Super Mario 3D Land | FAZ Hosting e Designer Blog | November 15, 2011 11:28 pm
[...] Via GamingBolt [...]
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It is a-me, Mario the bestial abuser! | Average Joe Gamers | November 16, 2011 01:29 am
[...] accordance to Gamingbolt, PETA accuses the guilt ridden Mario for skinning Tanuki raccoon canines and making use of their [...]
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PETA faz campanha contra Super Mario em defesa dos animais « WORDTECNOLOGIC | November 16, 2011 10:13 pm
[...] “O tanuki pode ser só um traje nos jogos de Mario, mas ao vestir a pele de um animal, Mario está transmitindo a mensagem de que usar peles é OK”, diz a organização. “Criamos esse game para ajudar a informar as pessoas que, na vida real, Mario estaria usando a pele de um animal que foi espancado, estrangulado ou eletrocutado”, ressalta. A vice-presidente executiva do PETA ainda destaca que, muitas vezes, os tanukis são esfolados vivos para a retirada da pele. [...]
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PETA says use of Tanooki suit was “a fun way to call attention to a serious issue”; asks Mario fans to “relax” - GamingBolt.com: Video Game News, Reviews, Previews and Blog | November 17, 2011 12:41 pm
[...] PETA recently started a “campaign” against Nintendo’s Mario series, against the fact that the games are ”sending the message that it’s OK to wear fur”, as is shown when Mario wears the iconic Tanooki suit. Since then, Mario and Nintendo fans have gone on a rampage against PETA, and Nintendo has replied to their statements as well. However, PETA wants to assure Mario fans that the campaign is a joke, and wants them to “relax.” [...]
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