Chinese beverage label with crazy Mario clone

If Mario gained double his body weight and if Yoshi grew horn-like ears, you’d have something like the logo on this Chinese beverage label. It’s just hilarious at what lengths companies will go to flee from copyright infringement, but still keep a recognizable symbol. Just look at Mario’s chubby cheeks and his fireman helmet. And poor Yoshi with those things on his head that are supposed to resemble ears, we suppose. What does a fake Mario and Yoshi have to do with the surely tasty beverage? Probably nothing. — Andrew Dobrow

Terrifying Mario Clone Adorns Chinese Beverage Label [Kotaku]