Real Bowser stalks our nightmares
Back in March, this realistic depiction of Mario made us hide beneath our beds, though that was nothing compared with the horrors of what followed.Now, some twisted internet japester has reinvented Bowser in a similar fashion. Gone is the happy-go-lucky Bowser, the ultimately lovable, pantomime-esque villain with an addiction to kidnapping royalty. And in his place? Teeth. Scales. Leathery flesh. Claws that could rip through a plumber's torso like a warm knife through butter. Please, won't somebody think of the children us?
Creep apprehensively past the break for the full image.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
xeleion @ Apr 29th 2008 10:38PM
I wanna catch this thing in a Pokeball.
TheWarlock @ May 1st 2008 11:01PM
Can I just say that no one else's blog on that site is EVEN CLOSE to being as popular as his... EVER!
TheWarlock @ Apr 29th 2008 10:50PM
I will not sleep for days. Thank you for disturbing me in a way so profound words cannot express the recurring nightmares I wil suffer as a product of the psychological scars this picture has inflicted... I have to remember to email this to someone...?
THE WICKER MAN (BWF) (GT: Dalek Prime) @ Apr 29th 2008 11:09PM
Scarriest gay bondage loving reptile ive ever seen. a real leathersaurus rex.
John Neiswinger @ Apr 29th 2008 11:13PM
Go here, this one's even creepier of Homer Simpson
http://bp2.blogger.com/_8tYhjRqm9wo/R-KrxEf-aaI/AAAAAAAAAEY/qXAa3n-vHqQ/s1600-h/realhomer.jpg
Kairo Dracona @ Apr 29th 2008 11:22PM
Who the hell keeps making those?
That Homer Simpson one scared the crap out of me!
TheWarlock @ Apr 29th 2008 11:53PM
All jokes aside[not really], if you stare at Bowser's eyes for more than half a minute you will see a small picture of Rupert Murdoch eating an apple in the far left side of his pupil and your face will catch on fire. Totally freaked out you won't be able to look at my avatar for more than 3 seconds without breaking out into hysterical crying? Indeed.
Brendon @ Apr 30th 2008 12:11AM
All things being equal, I'm sure that Pauline must be looking pretty weathered by now.
Next time on Springer: So-called "plumbers" who believe in open relationships, and the eight-bit women who love them.
PyrosNine @ Apr 30th 2008 12:13AM
Actually, kinda reminds me of Super Mario Bros the movie's Yoshi, in some strange sort of way.
Like translating the cute, friendly dinosaur into a not so cute but still friendly dinosaur with a tongue that licks women.
That, and General Scales.
Kaneda Jones @ Jun 21st 2008 7:21AM
ya i dunno whats scarier this or Denis Hopper
Kokomadeta @ Apr 30th 2008 3:05AM
This isn't quite as freaky as the 'Real Mario,' but it's kind of cool. That real Homer was kind of ghetto, but interesting.
Seriously though, whoever keeps making these has talent, but too much time on his/her hands... and seems to be bent on scaring the gaming public.
Yeah TB @ Apr 30th 2008 5:58AM
How come people that have different hobbies or do something cool in their spare time always "have too much time on their hands" ?
Lars @ Apr 30th 2008 7:08PM
@Yeah TB: That just means they're jealous.
@Kokomadeta: I agree. This one doesn't actually look "real" at all. Just looks like a more detailed cartoon.
Jace @ Apr 30th 2008 3:11AM
This just makes me yearn for a "serious" Mario game without cartoony elements.
Croove55 @ Apr 30th 2008 3:13AM
My thought process:
Alright, I've gotten through a good portion of my final paper which is due tomorrow, so I think I'll finish the rest in the morning after some refreshing sleep. But FIRST, let's check NWF...
*couple of clicks*
OCRAPOCRAPOCRAP
TheWarlock @ Apr 30th 2008 9:56PM
OH GOD! I'LL NEVER GET ENOUGH SLEEP TO FINISH THAT PAPER IN TIME TOMORROW!!! WHY???!!!!
Dio @ Apr 30th 2008 5:06AM
The only thing that can take my mind off of this is fanart on Deviantart.
wiilover @ Apr 30th 2008 7:33AM
looks ugly n disproportionate cuz his legs and arms are far bigger
B. Chery @ Apr 30th 2008 11:58AM
reminds me of those creatures in MP: Echoes. the ones you'd have to attack their behinds to kill them...
Croove55 @ Apr 30th 2008 12:35PM
Bowser is a sheegoth?
I know what a sheegoth is by memory?
Drahken @ Apr 30th 2008 4:19PM
Actually, he's referring to the Grenchlers in Prime 2. Sheegoths were in Prime 1. I only know this because this same thing was posted a couple days ago at Infendo and I brought up the fact that it looks like it came right out of Retro Studios's concept art file, to which someone responded about the Grenchlers.
John Neiswinger, I will never ever forgive you for posting that Homer Simpson. I can see it now every time I close my eyes and it haunts me.
Mel @ Apr 30th 2008 1:03PM
See, this is why Nintendo is shying away from HD graphics
wiilover @ Apr 30th 2008 6:43PM
haha funny but seriously ur givin them arguments n excuses now
Max Headroom @ Apr 30th 2008 1:25PM
Actually, I thought Bowser's final smash in Brawl was kind of freaky because all of a sudden he's so real, but still in the game. This doesn't quite have the same impact, but its cool.
wiilover @ Apr 30th 2008 6:44PM
i hate his final smash it's even worse than stupid fox's
Phoenix @ Apr 30th 2008 6:59PM
Y'know, if it weren't for the humanish arms and chest, I could see this as an actual dinosaur.
Aldura @ Apr 30th 2008 9:44PM
I don't see what the big deal is. I think all these hyper-real game and cartoon characters kick butt. I mean, seriously: if you think about it, Bowser looks absolutely awesome. I can just imagine pre-final battle cinematic from a hyper-real Mario game: real Mario is standing there with his fists clenched and eyes narrowed, staring into a huge, black hallway from the middle of a large, dimly-lit atrium. Suddenly, a powerful crash shakes the room, then another one, then another: real Bowser then slowly emerges from the hallway, saliva dripping from his gaping maw, his claws methodically clenching and unclenching, as if he is thinking through exactly how he's going to dispose of Mario. Mario drops into a fighting stance and stares right into Bowser's unforgiving eyes. Bowser rears back, inhaling a great amount of air, then roars ferociously at Mario, who doesn't even flinch. Then Mario says, "Let's-a go, you big-a monster!" and the screen fades into the battle.
^_^
Drahken @ Apr 30th 2008 10:58PM
The only problem with that is that no one would want to play the game because they'd have to spend 50 hours looking at real Mario. And he's creepy as the dickens. 5 seconds is more than enough for me, much 1,800,000 seconds (50 hours). A hyper-realistic Mario game would be a disaster BECAUSE it would be hyper-realistic. This Bowser isn't so bad. But real Mario, as I just said, is creepier than waking up to a hobo clown (or a rock and roll clown. he does cocaine.) putting his hand down your pants and whispering in your ear.