Now it all makes sense!

[conuly]

I finally understand why, when Mario gets a leaf, he turns into a flying raccoon. (The short answer is that he doesn't.)

Oh, and I also now understand those really weird icons. I'm not so sure I *wanted* to understand those, but it's nice to know stuff.

Edit: More information is here. There was both a raccoon and a tanooki Mario in that game, but they were both based off of the same critter.

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[conuly]

Exactly. Of course, I could've gone my life without seeing the tanuki ad....

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I learned his name (Tanuki) I think from one of the Mario strategy guides back in the day. I may have even read it in the little booklet that came with Mario 3, but don't quote me on that. ;)