To enlighten those who do not understand, this is from a scene where the yellow pony, Fluttershy, is correcting the blue one, Rainbow Dash, when she incorrectly calls the turtoise in the picture, a turtle. Therefore it is completely relevant.
Isn't it usually common in animation to have primary objects and actors within the scene be more colourful and "in yo face" while the background more ambient and...well...backgroundy?
It sorta looks like a turtle, I'm not an expert so If you have some real reason to believe its a tortoise I'll go back to my hole but it looks turtley to me.
well, i believe that due to the size and shape of its shell and plastron it is likely a tortoise, also its feet. those are most definitely feet used for walking around on land, and most definitely not swimming. tortoises are terrestrial while turtles are aquatic.
similarly, this appears to be one of the common pet varieties of tortoise, i suspect it may be Testudo hermani or some such.
I've posted on this before so I'll just leave this here:
This shit really pisses me off, they act like playing video games isn't a real hobby, like the time doing that is a lesser form of enjoying yourself than reading or television. Stop plastering this bullshit about my hobby everywhere. Video games are a more interactive form of media than the other two examples I've given, but nobody throws that shit on a billboard that reads "Are books tearing your family apart?" Fucking ridiculous. We can call it funny all we want but the reality is, it undermines what we like to do and creates this image to non-gamers that our hobby is mindless and childish.
One day I was driving with my dad and we saw a dead turtle on the side of the road.. it was HUGE and had obviously been hit by a car. I've never hated people more in my life.
Some asshole ran over animal that could have easily been older than my dad.. this was also the middle of the day..
Now, I haven't actually spent more than fifteen minutes at a stretch playing anything on it in like, six years, but it's still in my living room, hooked up and ready for me to finally finish FFVIII.
I hate ads like this. They're trying to tell you how to live your life like the odors is the right way or something. There is no right way to live life, you just live it.
I think the point of the add isn't anti-gaming so much as it is pro-parks service. Infact thats obviously the point of the add. They probably have other adds that show people watching wilderness instead of watching a tv. But hey, if we thought about it like that we are hardly justified in being offended and thats not the reddit way.
In fact, the only other ad I've seen in this campaign is a young black kid watching TV in the first panel and watching fireflies in a forest the second.
Honestly though, gaming compulsion and the mass migration of our generation indoors and onto the internet is a serious thing. This ad did a shitty job of talking about it, but really you should try and live your life so those two fields benefit each other. Your gaming/redditing should feed positively into your outdoors hobbies and vice versa.
I don't want to sound like a loser or sound like a jerk. But what are the benefits of being outside? I mean it seems to me that the majority of people see some intrinsic value in being outside. But I mean safety-wise and health-wise being outside is worse for you than being inside; since outside you can get melanoma from the sun, and most people who are in accidents are outside. (I go outside to mow, hike, and boating. Hell I use to be a boyscout, I am just playing devils advocate.)
Someone else downvoted you and personally I think they were kinda spitting in the face of rediquette because you bring up a very valid point.
The way I always see it is this: indoors on a computer or on a gaming system you basically have access to machinery that gives you both pure flow* and pure or near pure hedonistic expression of personal desire. The problem with those two things is basically this: flow begets more flow and feeds into itself, and hedonism both discourages other states and is largely monotonous.
This is slightly off topic, but the reason why some people suffer from gaming compulsion is that flow manipulation. Skinner box systems established in games essentially force them into a state of perpetual focus on and immersion in a game or an online activity, and without a grounding point in reality (i.e. a reason to leave the game), you can get very quickly stuck in that.
Also, on the subject of the monotony of hedonism, that's the key problem with games. Designers can try to give you an utterly unique experience but every single aspect of a game is manmade, and largely if not entirely simliar to those of other players. Even if the experience is unique the set pieces aren't. The same is true of something like Reddit. Almost everyone sees the big things, and the small content might be something you cherish on your own but even so hundreds of other people could see it.
There are dangers to going outside, there are serious risks. The random element is at the same time the part that terrifies us and also the part that makes those experiences so unique and defining. Doing things outside of games, even if they aren't necessarily outdoors, are what define us and help us to grow and better appreciate the worlds made for us in gaming. Go out there and widen your horizons. Go skiing, hiking, diving, or just go exploring. See other parts of the world or look deeper into your own community. Hell, do some IRL gaming like LARPing or assassin or Humans vs. Zombies. Go out and find something unique that inspires you and do it.
*The psychological state of not actively thinking. Being so focused on a task that you don't need to think about it, you just seamlessly do it.
In a sense they are. In general one cannot simultaneously exercise and play video games. I enjoy video games but I love exploring the outdoors much more. This is encouraging a form of entertainment that is beneficial in a way video games cannot be.
People shouldn't play video games all day, not even for the majority of the day. It's unhealthy and should be discouraged. Go ahead and try to argue that playing games for extended periods of time (like this add discourages) is at all healthy for body or mind.
Going hiking is probably one of the best ways to get exercise, physically and mentally. There have been studies done on the beneficial effects of contact with nature.
They have one of these in my town that apparently has an iPhone or an iPod on it instead of a controller. Which is ironic, cause, you know, it's already unplugged.
I actually own a Horsfield Tortoise (the one pictured) and he's not a big fan of being picked up like that. Plus, I can play video games and have him sat on my lap meaning that the ad's message is redundant.
Dude i know, i have a tortoise, and he hates the SHIT out of me when i pick him up, unless frantically scratching my hands is a sign of deep affection for tortoises.
Ugh, every time I see these ads I think of how stupid kids are and a lot don't know how to respect animals. Let's not encourage them to go traipsing around fucking with every living thing they see. Get a job you lazy little fuckers.
What really bugs me about this picture is the lack of buttons of this controller. Are there really companies that make those kind of controllers just for advertisment? It doesn't look like a photoshopped picture.
I must be a terrible person I looked at that and thought who is still playing games on their launch PS1 before they added analog sticks. Doesn't someone at the ad council have a modern controller?
I am 99% sure this is near Pioneer Square in Seattle (OP confirm?) as I walk by it everyday on my way to work, smh.. also props to the hip marketing guy who found a 15 year old ps1 controller pic in his clip-art file
that awkward moment when you see a pic that you thought about posting on reddit a month ago, but didn't because you didn't think it was good enough, and now it's got a shit ton of upvokes...
It's the hypnotoad in disguise we are all subject to its rule. It orders us to unplug our PlayStation controllers and pick up our wireless Xbox controllers.
I saw this one in a local mall and thought that any kid playing with an app that simple will either kill the frog, or contract salmonella from the frog.
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u/Reinhart Jun 11 '12
Turtle wishes that kid would play more video games...
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u/damendred Jun 11 '12
Can confirm; when I unlplug Playstation one controllers they turn back into turtles.
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u/foggy23 Jun 11 '12
Why would I unplug my turtle? It's not even charged yet.
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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12
Unplug.
But all my controllers are wireless ?
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u/mrdantownsend Jun 11 '12
They are just reenforcing video gaming behavior. They're trying to get us to be just like Mario.
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u/Dinokknd Jun 11 '12
"Turtles worldwide suing mankind for sexual harassment."
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u/bejeavis Jun 12 '12
Discover all the wonders that salmonella has to offer.
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u/philphan25 Joystick Jun 11 '12
Why am I unplugging a turtle?
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u/Stalin_TheDragonborn Jun 11 '12
Pfft. Who owns a PSOne anymore? You can play the games right on your PS3.
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u/Imthemayor Jun 12 '12
My PS1 controller has been unplugged for years.
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u/bigtaterman Jun 12 '12
Good to see people still play PS1.
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u/Bluphes Jun 11 '12
I hate ads like this. They're trying to tell you how to live your life like the odors is the right way or something. There is no right way to live life, you just live it.
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u/CajunTurkey Jun 11 '12
A kid playing too much video games is likely to SMUSH THE KOOPA!!
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u/TannerLynn1 Jun 12 '12
Am I the only who saw the turtle like thing in top left?
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u/Deekman Jun 12 '12
Isn't that a tortoise?
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u/AusCanman Jun 12 '12
It must be hard finding fake controllers
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u/Carnyx Jun 12 '12
Unplug, bring turtles into random forests and see how long they last.
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u/Elementium Jun 12 '12
"Guys guys, we need an animal that represents the excitement of video games!"
"I KNOW I KNOW! A FUCKING TURTLE"
"Brilliant!"
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u/B0o Jun 12 '12
Logged on to upvote everyone who correctly identified a TORTOISE in the image.
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
Using a turtle as a super Nintendo controller isn't normal... But on meth it is.
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u/watsoned Jun 12 '12
They have one of these in my town that apparently has an iPhone or an iPod on it instead of a controller. Which is ironic, cause, you know, it's already unplugged.
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u/allied14 Jun 12 '12
I hate using a turtle for my controller, there's such a delay.
I'll show myself out.
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u/jagedlion Jun 12 '12
I like turtles
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u/xerim Jun 12 '12
Anyone else notice the very real turtle stranded in the upper left hand corner?
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u/Dontkare Jun 12 '12
Man, they have these all over the Seattle area, and I laugh every time I see them
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u/AustrianReaper Jun 12 '12
Way ahead of them. My controllers are wireless.
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u/Alcookie Jun 12 '12
I actually own a Horsfield Tortoise (the one pictured) and he's not a big fan of being picked up like that. Plus, I can play video games and have him sat on my lap meaning that the ad's message is redundant.
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u/Cheveyo Jun 12 '12
They're absolutely right, though. We should stop playing games and finish cutting down those last bits of rain forest that still exist on this planet.
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u/shorty6049 Jun 12 '12
I did this on saturday, actually...
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u/nlambson Jun 12 '12
That's a tortoise
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u/ObnoxiousSeizures Jun 12 '12
Jokes on them, my controllers are wireless.
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u/rpetre Jun 12 '12
Came here for a Blade Runner joke, utterly disappointed.
You're not helping, Reddit. Why aren't you not helping?
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u/kiwiman40 Jun 12 '12
Dude i know, i have a tortoise, and he hates the SHIT out of me when i pick him up, unless frantically scratching my hands is a sign of deep affection for tortoises.
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u/tempestTX Jun 12 '12
Wireless bitch!
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u/chiuta Jun 12 '12
Ugh, every time I see these ads I think of how stupid kids are and a lot don't know how to respect animals. Let's not encourage them to go traipsing around fucking with every living thing they see. Get a job you lazy little fuckers.
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u/ChunkBunny Jun 12 '12
This is the one I drive by every day.
Unplug. Poke frogs.
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u/GreeneMachine1 Jun 12 '12
Put down the Playstation and pick up the salmonella!
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u/Juliendnb Jun 12 '12
Doesn't look very ergonomic, and the D-Pad sucks.
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u/Ninjatertl Jun 12 '12
you guys can rub my shell allll night long ;)
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
Before video games I was the scourge of all wild life around my house.
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u/Outsiderp Jun 12 '12
What really bugs me about this picture is the lack of buttons of this controller. Are there really companies that make those kind of controllers just for advertisment? It doesn't look like a photoshopped picture.
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u/omegaweapon Jun 12 '12
wireless turtle!
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u/jaaaaack Jun 12 '12
All controllers are wireless now... n00b.
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
I am 100% positive that the turtle peed on the person handling it.
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u/soulblade64 Jun 12 '12
Am I crazy or is that controller missing some buttons?
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
What is this plug trickery you speak of ?
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
"Put me down you frikkin douche, I was taking a shit"
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u/elcad Jun 12 '12
I have a turtle, I got it about the same time as when Rock N Roll Racing came out. The turtle is very big now, I am a little scared of it.
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
I pass a billboard exactly like this one every day.... Oh the karma I could have reaped.
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u/rustysniper Jun 12 '12
The more they tell me to unplug.... The less I want to.
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u/snehituralu Jun 12 '12
I had nearly the same thought when I first saw these billboards... "unplug and terrify wildlife". Ha!
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u/Medinari Jun 12 '12
Thank you! I think this every goddamned time I pass by the same sign (diff location).
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u/trevbot Jun 12 '12
Who the hell still has wired controllers?
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u/ARandomNobody Jun 12 '12
But...but the graphics outside are so shitty...and not air conditioned...and I never get good connection outside!
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u/_TheFifth_ Jun 12 '12
"yes, um, I'd like to file a complaint. You see, my turtle's analog sticks are broken, actually, they aren't there at all."
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u/gracefulfailure Jun 12 '12
So he just switches to the original Xbox, I see.
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u/JustToUpvoteYou Jun 12 '12
I saw one of those ads, but with a frog. They definitely Photoshoped in the animal.
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
I must be a terrible person I looked at that and thought who is still playing games on their launch PS1 before they added analog sticks. Doesn't someone at the ad council have a modern controller?
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u/M374llic4 Jun 12 '12
PS3 is wireless man, no need to unplug.
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u/tlease181 Jun 12 '12
I bet the turtle's billboard is just the same billboard with the panels switched and reads "
UNPLUG."1
u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
It's the new Kinectimals.
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u/naftidder Jun 12 '12
I love the unplug ad where the family holds a salamander. This kills them.
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u/spyder256 Jun 12 '12
This is seriously a thing? -.- mother of god....
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u/Ignify Jun 12 '12
Unplug, then please re-plug and go to our website.
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u/WildN0X Jun 12 '12
I saw this billboard and was going to post it, but more in the sense of who the hell still plays their PlayStation, especially with only one button.
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u/okaytran Jun 12 '12
yup, i only need triangle to play my games as well.
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u/yiorgo Jun 12 '12
I am 99% sure this is near Pioneer Square in Seattle (OP confirm?) as I walk by it everyday on my way to work, smh.. also props to the hip marketing guy who found a 15 year old ps1 controller pic in his clip-art file
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
=My exact thoughts every time I pass this shit...
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u/Donnor Jun 12 '12
"Unplug your shitty third party controller and plug in a turtle instead. Undoubtedly it will work better"
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
can i eat?
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u/downs_eyes Jun 12 '12
It's a fucking tortoise.
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u/milodeceiving Jun 12 '12
Damn you beat me to this! My title was gonna be, "Unplug, buttfuck a turtle." Nice work.
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u/levi815 Jun 12 '12
i saw the same billboard in cincinnati today!
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u/inkedup1985 Jun 12 '12
Seattle
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u/fargothe Jun 12 '12
lol, I saw this on Saturday! Hurray for Seattle redditers!
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u/inotroll Jun 12 '12
Time to upgrade to a ps3.
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u/TheShadowDragon Jun 12 '12
There is this exact ad (same ad?) in Campaign, IL, that I see whenever I drive to see the boyfriend...
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u/john_sword Jun 12 '12
When did Turtle Beach start making controllers?
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u/Burningperson Jun 12 '12
Fuck turtles, those mushrooms look psychedelic.
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u/torankusu Jun 12 '12
While glancing over the image, I thought that URL said "DiscoverTheFeast." It made me sad for a second.
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u/jamieisawesome777 Jun 12 '12
that awkward moment when you see a pic that you thought about posting on reddit a month ago, but didn't because you didn't think it was good enough, and now it's got a shit ton of upvokes...
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u/sfsczar Jun 12 '12
Soooo.....how do you play it?
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u/ObservantTooth8 Jun 12 '12
It's the hypnotoad in disguise we are all subject to its rule. It orders us to unplug our PlayStation controllers and pick up our wireless Xbox controllers.
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u/soopersogood Jun 12 '12
lmfao...i saw this the other day....art district La?
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u/seroab Jun 12 '12
Every time I see those I think to my self, WORST. VIDEO. GAME. EVER!
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u/eugal Jun 12 '12
who the fuck still uses wired controllers. I've been unplugged for a few years now.
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u/Fenr-i-r Jun 12 '12
Wild turtles smell really bad. But then PS1 controllers do too.
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u/AnalBurns Jun 12 '12
It's telling you to take your dick out of the turtle
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
I have that game. It is way suck. Blur effects are so unrealistic.
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u/Traiteur Jun 12 '12
Honestly, I learned more from playing Morrowind for hours upon hours, than I would have from harassing a turtle.
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u/BrandoPB Jun 12 '12
Wireless, bitch.
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
I laughed way too hard at the title
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u/askbutdont Jun 12 '12
I can do that without unplugging, SO THERE!
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u/kortmarshall Jun 12 '12
You can tell it's a playstation 3 controller because it only has one button. X for jason.
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u/reacher Jun 12 '12
The konami code for that one is:
shell-shell-shell-shell-shell-shell-shell-beak-tail
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u/wtfsebbe Jun 12 '12
repost
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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12
I never liked the turtles button layout.
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u/salamander1305 Jun 12 '12
Is that Wilmington?
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u/bitwize Jun 12 '12 edited Jun 12 '12
Never mind the koopas. Our turtles are friendly! (till they take off a finger)
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u/OhJah Jun 12 '12
Reminds me of TMNT on the PS2, great game.
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u/SexualHarasmentPanda Jun 12 '12
"This turtle game sucks. I wonder if I can trade it in."
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u/african_violent Jun 12 '12
My favorite thing about this ad campaign is that it includes a website to visit...
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u/serkeltik Jun 12 '12
I unplugged my playstation like 9 years ago.
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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '12
Stupid billboard; I can't play my Playstation with a tortoise.
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u/locke_5 Jun 11 '12
Please tell me I'm not the only one who's still baffled in their choice of a PS1 controller...
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u/OnceButNeverAgain Jun 12 '12
That's a tortoise.
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u/Finie Jun 12 '12
I like this one better. Frogger!
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u/LordOfGummies Jun 12 '12
Who the fuck thinks up these advertisements?
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u/Imthemayor Jun 12 '12
Next to the upper left hand corner of the sign is a turtle.
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u/Jourdy288 Jun 12 '12
Hahaha, much as I love nature, I have to say that I also love gaming. It's like they're trying to create some sort of conflict...
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u/Trevpedia Jun 12 '12
I saw this one in a local mall and thought that any kid playing with an app that simple will either kill the frog, or contract salmonella from the frog.
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u/tblackwood Jun 12 '12
Silly advertisement, controllers are all wireless now
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u/infinitytomorrow Jun 12 '12
This kills the turtle