Mario - we've all seen his exploits in the Mushroom Kingdom, safely veiled by a comforting screen of cartooniness.  But have you ever stopped to wonder what Mario would be like were you to see a realistic version of what's going on?

This painting by Handre De Jager shows us what might be.

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More of his so-grotesque-yet-I-can't-stop-looking art is up at AwfulMart.