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Bowser was supposed to be an ox
The world's most famous reptilian kidnapper was originally conceptualized as a standard farm animal. The creator wanted a mighty ox, but his drawing skills…
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In Zelda, attacking chickens brings terrifying revenge
Wielding a legendary sword means nothing if you poke a piece of poultry one too many times. Striking these innocent-looking birds summons an apocalyptic flock…
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Marsupials shatter wooden crates by spinning aggressively
Wearing denim shorts and sneakers is all the armor needed to combat evil mutant scientists. Instead of using weapons, this orange creature turns himself into…
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Doom's demon-slaying began with a pet rabbit
A solitary soldier single-handedly ripped and tore his way through the darkest pits of the underworld. He was not motivated by patriotism or a desire to save…
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Why bug nets make these neighbors move away
Maintaining a peaceful suburban life means occasionally dealing with residents you absolutely despise. The most efficient eviction method is to aggressively…
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Why basketball rims break away
Showing off by violently grabbing the metal rim above the net used to carry severe structural consequences. Massive humans swinging their full body weight…
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Yelling a random word warns pedestrians of flying objects
Hitting a dense sphere at two hundred miles per hour toward a crowd requires a proper warning system. Instead of shouting something logical like incoming or…
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Innocent orange creatures wander blindly into oblivion
Not every enemy minion is actually malicious or actively trying to harm you. These spherical, armless guys literally just stroll back and forth, casually…
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How a second card gets an athlete sent off
When a grown adult kicks someone in the shins, the universal punishment is to sternly brandish a small, brightly colored piece of plastic in their face. It…
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A giant blue creature can block a highway by sleeping
Traffic jams are usually caused by accidents or construction, not a single narcoleptic beast. Weighing over a thousand pounds, this colossal blue creature…
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Why movie heroes heal with milk
Modern medicine is completely useless when you have access to local dairy products. A hero can get crushed by a boulder, set on fire, and stabbed by a literal…
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Doom's BFG name means exactly what you think
Military weaponry usually features boring alphanumeric designations that no one actually remembers. This specific handheld cannon fires a massive orb of…
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The space marine who can outrun his own rocket
Physics simply do not apply when you are fueled by sheer, unadulterated hatred for demons. This legendary space soldier can sprint continuously at nearly…
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The video game monkey who fires peanuts
Gunpowder is entirely unnecessary when you have access to a hearty nutritional legume. This agile sidekick wields a dual set of wooden pistols that rapidly…
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Why Sonic's villain keeps escaping on foot
The entire premise of the franchise is that the protagonist is the fastest living thing on the planet. Yet, at the end of every encounter, the rotund villain…
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The leaf that turns Mario into a flying raccoon
Botany in this digital universe clearly operates under heavy hallucinogenics. Picking up a random brown leaf instantly forces you into an animal costume…
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Why golf bunkers began as sheep shelters
The most infuriating hazard on a pristine green course has extremely humble origins. Hundreds of years ago, coastal winds would whip across the grass,…
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In games, chainsaws can turn monsters into ammunition
Running out of bullets is terrifying unless you happen to carry a standard piece of manual logging equipment. Revving up this heavy-duty blade and slicing a…
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Why game demons can look like angry tomatoes
Hell produces some horrific nightmares, but its most iconic resident is essentially angry produce. These floating spherical beasts slowly hover toward you,…
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Why Pikachu refuses to stay in its Poké Ball
Most domesticated monsters are perfectly content sleeping inside a tiny pocket-sized capture device. This specific yellow mascot, however, possesses profound…
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How a two-tailed fox flies like a helicopter
Aviation takes a horrifying biological turn with this exceptionally helpful yellow sidekick. He ignores aerodynamics completely by rapidly rotating his twin…
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When snowmen complain about their own heads
Winter wonderland magic gets ruined instantly by pure, unadulterated vanity. If you roll two giant orbs of snow together, they spark to life and immediately…
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When the Grim Reaper takes a TV break
Reaping souls is exhausting work, so naturally, the embodiment of death needs some downtime. After tossing a tragic soul into the afterlife, this skeletal…
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Nervous throwers consume massive wads of sticky bubblegum
Staring down a massive hitter requires intense focus and incredibly active jaws. Instead of drinking water, the men standing on the dirt mound aggressively…
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