Things I Think Are Kinda Cool

I’m digging this animated promo for Fox Italia’s retro US TV show block.

As The Fonz would say – “Aaaaay…”

-via Jaz Jaz

Converse has officially teamed up with Nintendo to create the most unbelievable line of Chuck Taylors in the entire Mushroom Kingdom.

-via Neatorama & Geeks Are Sexy

It doesn’t get much geekier than this Super Mario Brothers-inspired proposal…your frozen heart will be melted by Mario’s fireballs:

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It’s true…they exist:

-via Bit Rebels

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Forget the cutesy-cutesy bleeps and bloops…this is what it actually sounds like when Mario is running through the Mushroom Kingdom and trouncing on Goombas and Koopas.

-via Buzzfeed

Dust off that upright piano in your Mom’s living room and make those countless hours practicing worth their while – this is the original music that Nintendo composed for the Super Mario coin sound effect.  Annoy your neighbors and repeat this 100 times for an extra life.

-via Dooby Brain

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Wow.  I’m officially old.

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It doesn’t get much geekier than this…a Japanese violinist plays classic video game soundtracks and sound effects while the game is being played.  I especially appreciate that he bows at the end of each video – very respectful.

Super Mario Bros.

Donkey Kong

Super Mario 3

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