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Image of the day: trippy Mario franchise poster art
Yes, technically trippy is probably not a word. But can you conquer up one that better fits this image? Perhaps: fantastic. It’s essentially the entire Mario franchise summed up in one artistic swish of the brush, and it’s very, very good. Credit goes to Gabe Swarr. Perhaps you can print it out and hang it above the fireplace in a vain effort to feign taste. Click on the image for a full sized version.
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