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Feline Video Game Spoofs

The Super Mario Cat Video Replaces Mario with a Cat

— April 12, 2014 — Tech
The 'Super Mario Cat in Real Life' video is a funny one that swaps out the video game's regular star with one of the Internet's favorite animals.

The video game hero gets a bit of a slow start and hardly shows much interest in the mystery item boxes and power-up mushrooms, but the real action starts when the video game enemies start to appear. Only then does the agile kitty leap into action, pawing at pesky Goombas and expertly leaping over spiked turtle shells.

It's quite popular for dog or cat owners to set up a camera and see what their pets get up to while you're out of the house and as the video's creator 'Mr. TVCow' humorously remarks, "This is definitely what happens when cats are left alone."
Trend Themes
1. Animal-inspired Video Games - Creating video games based on animals, similar to the Super Mario cat video, can attract new segments of gamers and bring innovation in the gaming industry.
2. Humorous Marketing Videos - Using funny videos to showcase products can increase brand recognition and memorability for companies across multiple industries.
3. Pet Observation Technology - Developing more sophisticated technologies that allow pet owners to monitor their pets while away from home could be a disruptive innovation for the pet care industry.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - Incorporating animals as the main character in video games can provide an opportunity for the gaming industry to attract new segments of gamers and stand out in the market.
2. Marketing - Humorous videos, similar to the Super Mario cat video, can be used to promote products and increase brand recognition in various industries.
3. Pet Care - Investing in pet observation technology, similar to the camera used in the Super Mario cat video, can be a disruptive innovation for the pet care industry as it gives pet owners more control over their pets' well-being while away from home.
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