Mario Fans Calm Down

[Pedigree]

A few days ago, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) started a campaign criticizing the return of the Tanooki suit in Super Mario 3D Land. Many Mario fans were furious with the news. However, PETA confirmed that it was all a joke.

Eurogamer got a hold of PETA who had this to say:

"Mario fans: Relax!" The organisation said that its spoof flash game - Mario Kills Tanooki - was "meant to be tongue-in-cheek, a fun way to call attention to a serious issue, that raccoon dogs are skinned alive for their fur."

Since the campaign began, PETA said that it was very surprised on the reaction of the Mario fans. Many people wonder why PETA would even make a joke criticizing the Tanooki suit. But apparently that's all it was, just a joke.

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[HeathWhoHathNo]

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[SyrusTheVirus]

It's rather easy to say that. It's usually a lot more believable around April, but I guess circumstances being what they are they didn't have that chance. If they really were kidding I'll be the first to admit they got me good. ._. Luckily I didn't fly off the handle ANYWAY
It's kinda sad, if you think about it, that they would jokingly say something like that and people would easily believe they're serious (assuming they weren't serious, and are serious about not being serious).

[Shaymins]

PETA states that the way in which they bring attention to people doing animal cruelty is by using other commercial properties to do so since they are a nonprofit organization and can not advertize themselves. It works. I mean, just look at us rambling on about this topic. However, this is a terrible way to advertize as the only attention it draws is that of the negative type, which is truely sadening since this organization is attempting to help a worthy clause.
Get smart, PETA.

[BmanNintendo]

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This.
WHY WOULD THEY MAKE A JOKE IN THE MIDDLE OF NOVEMBER?IT'S NOT APRIL
*facepalm*

[MarshTomp]

Lots of LOL's

[KAYZEE]

holy cow, there's a major uproar from these mario fans... they're serious business...



let's uh... say it was a joke! yeah. uh *laughs nervously* it was a joke, mario fans so you can relax now... ;;

[XxLiverpoolVGodsxX]

ok ok i see PETA :P

[Dii]

-_-; right.....
They say it was a joke, but it seems like a cry for attention

[NightX]

Might be better that PETA keep away from gaming and gamers for awhile.