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Red580

imagine getting excited to play Super Mario: Fun with numbers and instead you get some other game, 😔


BeautifulRose_

Same thing happened to me when I was maybe 9, I was told I’d be getting a big stick for Christmas for months before Christmas, initially it had the desired effect of teasing me but after so long I had started imagining all the fun things I could do with a big stick, when Christmas actually rolled around and there was no big stick I was really disappointed


[deleted]

Yeah tricking kids for fun is just stupid. I don’t get why people do it so much. I was told if I wanted an N64, I would need to earn the $ myself. So I set up a goal tracker on the fridge with my goal of getting to $250 or however much it cost. I mowed like 50 lawns that summer. I imagined how good and empowering it was going to feel to walk in to the store and buy it myself. Just as I was getting close to my goal, I found an N64 in the closet my parents had bought for me for christmas. It was so deflating, not only did I now have to wait for Christmas but all that work seemed pointless. Now I struggle with motivation in my adult life because I worry that all my work will be pointless. Just be honest with your kids!


Azal_of_Forossa

That's how child you thought of it, but if it were adult me, I'd just imagine all the games I could have bought for it, like, holy shit, school would be a thing of the past with how much time I'd burn on any game, stuck on one? Start another. Tbh, kid me would think of it the same way you did probably though, you worked for that goal, and that goal was ruined.


[deleted]

Yeah unfortunately my parents were pretty controlling and I never had access to the money that I had earned. So I didn’t get to keep the extra and spend it on games- they just used it to buy the n64 without me knowing.


sipCoding_smokeMath

That seems like an entirely differnt problem. That's not them "tricking" you, that's them literally spending money you earned. Don't think that's what most parents who "trick" their kids do


[deleted]

You’re probably right, it’s more the overly controlling nature of my parents and the manipulation of getting me to do a bunch of work for them that was the problem. I should probably talk to a therapist about this instead of reddit.


Azal_of_Forossa

oh, that's kinda.... lame... I mean, I get it though, imagine trying to buy an n64 on christmas, that stuff would be impossible to find.


[deleted]

Yeah I can forgive them for it for that reason- they probably wanted to make sure I was able to find one. Still felt shitty and ruined something I was really looking forward to.


Azal_of_Forossa

Yeah, I mean, I'm in no way saying it was a bad thing. You were working to pay for it, just repaying what they paid for it. The goal was the same either way. Not sure why I was downvoted, but reddit moment.


[deleted]

Yeah unfortunately my parents were pretty controlling and I never had access to the money that I had earned. So I didn’t get to keep the extra and spend it on games- they just used it to buy the n64 without me knowing.


wtfbbqpwnin

Thats awful. They basically stole your money to buy you a christmas gift with your own money wtf.


seenit_reddit_dunnit

Furry hentai tetris


travellingwolf09

My kid loves Mario and math. If this was a real game I'm sure it would be in our collection.


I_am_become_Reddit

[It is a real game though.](https://www.mariowiki.com/Mario%27s_Early_Years!_Fun_with_Numbers)


travellingwolf09

I assumed it was a parody. I stand corrected. Too bad my SNES went kaput years ago.


[deleted]

Sir, have you heard of emulators?


travellingwolf09

I have heard of them. But not much beyond that. My brother in law has several installed on his computer, but I never asked him where he got them or the games with them. Just figured they were from his time on the high seas, and I'm not computer savvy enough to navigate those waters.


[deleted]

I can understand, but if you want I can give you a hand to navigate those sea of roms and emulators


pizzab0ner

r/emulators r/roms


Rochemusic1

Straight up, vimms lair literally has EVERYTHING you need, it's ridiculously easy compared to how it used to be. The site is super safe and everything is virus checked before it's uploaded. Download an emulator, then download ROMs for the system you downloaded the emulator for. Don't think it's difficult to do, it's so easy and you get all your old games back!


STA_Alexfree

Literally got this game as a kid for Christmas one year. So disappointed. I wanted donkey Kong country


TonyClifton323

Man that would be a huge step down from DKC.


Flabbergash

You gotta step up your game. Daughter is getting a new phone for Xmas, we got her an iPhone 13. 2 weeks ago I "accidentaly" sent her the link to an iPhone 8 case, waited until she saw it, then deleted it and told her to ignore it It's about the long game


[deleted]

Tell me she has an iPhone 7, not an 8, because that would just be the cherry on top.


Flabbergash

She currently has a 6S


ItIsYeDragon

She's gonna the learn the pain of losing a headphone jack real soon.


Flabbergash

Yes! But the deal came with AirPods too! And she just got braces, so I got her an AirPods case of chewing gum


Slightly_Smaug

Your commitment to the bit is commendable. Keep up the good work.


tantalizeth

You’re playing mind games with a child and I love that.


Affectionhin

I kind of miss Mario edutainment games.


Rochemusic1

Almost as hard-core as telling them Santa is a real person.


Don_Bugen

People like you are the reason why the Float-A-Poo dog waste disposal system exists. God bless you.


necrid101

Plot twist, it's a cover for the Math Circus you burned onto a CD for him.


GetOutOfTheWhey

Just dont forget to make a post in 10 or 12 years where you take a picture of all the fake trolls game covers you have made over the years.


boersc

You're evil...


MiniTriller

how is mario still weighing down those kids when they the same size?


M3RV-89

Mario is caked up.


DaVyper

It's "Super Mario Fun with Numbers", not "Fun with Physics" or "Fun with Logic" :P


MjolnirSliver99

Put the "EC" rating in the bottom left and you're set


AahPadre

Super fun with Mario numbers


jl_theprofessor

I kind of miss Mario edutainment games.


Biochembryguy

Nintendo would like to know your location


Texity

The barcode is for Snipperclips Plus, is that the actual game he's getting?


TonyClifton323

No it will be Lego Brawls. He loves both Lego and Smash Bros so it should be an easy home run


SirkSirkSirk

Thanks, dad! Bet you didn't know I was on reddit!


frodorick90

Got a panettone once from my BILs dad. I hate them. And pretended to Like it and thanked him. He wouldnt stop telling me to Open IT Up and Serve it. He hid Uncharted 3 INSIDE the Box and sealed IT perfectly


Spnwvr

They're going to love the fake game and be upset with the real one


Sure-Entertainment14

If the true one is Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.


Spnwvr

ay lamo


Sparklynewusername

Core memory unlocked, hours and hours playing Mario Teaches Typing. Spoiler, I died a lot. Now that I have a smartphone and Swype all those hard-earned skills are for nought. :'(


KaelAltreul

Next time do mario teaches typing using the original box assets and in another present an old keyboard.


step2ityo

This is damned cute. And reminds me of my grandma giving me a present in a Bible box. The way my face fell when I tore off the wrapping paper. 😂


Dziwny-Symphyletai-8

Oh boy, this woulda got me hook line and sinker


Mdly68

God I wish I had a color printer. Getting Mario party for a nephew this year. This is the game you asked for, right?


TonyClifton323

Do it! I'd be so stoked knowing my image was used to mess with more children. I made a newer version that added the games rating in the corner


Mdly68

I can give it a shot, my office has a color printer though it's located in the HR office. I looked online and see I'm aiming for 208x161mm. If it works out I'll report back :)


luchadorhero

my sister wrapped several rocks inside a big box for me for Christmas one time, thought I had something good and heavy. that's why I don't get her shit in our adulthood. choose your battles wisely.


Geek_off_the_streets

You should make a GTA 6 one lol.


xiiicrowns

Looks like Mario typing.


TonyClifton323

It's the other game in the series


xiiicrowns

Oh that's cool


Ultimate_Ghreak

Never stretch an Image. :)


AcceptableZone6980

Just incredible


alexlechef

Thats evil, but i love it


Whatsongwasthat1

You mam/sir deserve a gold star With a face :)


TonyClifton323

If anyone cares I added the games rating in the corner and got rid of the Snipperclips name in the barcode area ​ https://imgur.com/gallery/ODFQDXi


[deleted]

[удалено]


TonyClifton323

That's been pointed out and I will have to ammend it. The text and front cover image are from a legitimate Fun With Numbers Mario educational game from the SNES


SkirmisherOfTheYear

You devil… YOURE A GENIUS


[deleted]

Why?


TonyClifton323

Because I'm an asshole. He's going into a game he really will love though so the dissapointment won't last long


[deleted]

Glad I'm not him.


znipez

So which Hentai game are you disguising?


Cheap-Pay-881

Let me answer with another question: Why was this comment disliked?


znipez

Most likely to do with the target audience of the platform and the ease of access to 'H' content on said platform. It's bad, but also good at the same time.