The New Mario Kart...

So, today I had a chance to play the new Mario Kart released for the Wii. It's pretty interesting. Using the wheel that comes with the game proves a little difficult at first. For instance, the steering is pretty touchy; if you steer too far in one direction, you will start drifting. Another neat feature is the jumping action. As you go off a ramp, you can jolt your driving device upward, causing your character to do an aerial trick and gives them a bit of a speed boost. Sounds like fun, correct?

Well, these actions, if you will, rub off on you. As I was driving home, I started making a left turn onto the highway. I took it way too close to the center lane and almost hit a car. Be aware I'd only played the game for about half an hour. The next turn was really far out, making me almost hit the curb. I stopped at the next intersection, cleared my mind, then continued.

The road up to my house has a series of speed bumps. As I approached them, I found myself wanting to go faster. The moment I actually went over this hump, I jerked the steering wheel toward myself, saying "Yahoo!" The next incident (and possibly the worst) came when I saw little kids near the road. They looked so...blocky...and colorful...I noticed my car drifting toward them. Awaking from this dream, I swerved just in time to miss their fragile bodies.

I would suggest NOT playing this game if you are going to do some REAL driving afterward.

Amen.

-Vinny