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As many longtime gamers will remember, the Tanooki suit has its roots in Super Mario Bros. 3 on the NES. The suit makes its return in Super Mario 3D Land, which just came out on Sunday, but this time, PETA is ready to put up a stink. PETA, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, have attacked video games before for their portrayals of animals or animal products, such as meat. In addition to pin-up pornography, one of the group’s newest tactics to convert the non-PETA masses has been small flash games. Generally, each game is based on an existing, popular title, particularly one that offends their sensibilities in some way. 
Will this turn more people into vegetarians and vegans? I don’t know for sure, but I do know that I could really go for a burger right about now. By Shelby Reiches |