The Nasty, Brutish And Short Life Of Mario

I love the idea that there are consequences to the actions in Super Mario Bros. that take place off screen. Poor Mario, just can't live with the guilt. From the webcomic Maneggs, via John Farrier of the now defunct Neatogeek who will continue finding gems like these over at Neatorama.

And from a simpler time, Victorian Mario Bros. on the Nintendo Entertainment Stereoscopic. By das chupa of Zero Lives.

Previously on Popped Culture...
Mario's Mass Grave
The Creation of Mario
Communist Mariofesto

Carl Vader And The Up Death Star

Poor old Carl Vader, all he dreamed of his entire life was a Death Star the size of a moon floating in space ready to destroy planets on a whim, but those annoying rebels kept blowing it up. (Photos via zero-lives)

Previously on Popped Culture...
Up, Up And Away!
Lunchtime Atop a Death Star
Three Ewok Moon

Lunchtime Atop a Death Star

A few questions — can stormtroopers breath in space and if so, how would they eat? And what's keeping them from floating away? (zero-lives via Shirtoid)

Previously on Popped Culture...
Last Supper Atop A Skyscraper
Stormtrooper Army
Imperial Stormtroopers... Wheeee!