Ah yeah, in that game, you can wear other character's hats and turn into them.
Because, well, it's Mario.
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Bourbon Fox Bourbon is a moron,
Thu 24 Jan 2013, 18:30,
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In an upcoming game (the Supermariosaga) you gain Yoshi's powers if you roast his heart and eat it.

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boris the spider,
Thu 24 Jan 2013, 18:49,
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mmmm taste sensation!! :)
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lustreboy making himself laugh since 1973 (tm),
Thu 24 Jan 2013, 19:50,
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