Geekanerd Spotter: 8-Bit Mario in Paris

Geekanerd Spotter has seen plenty of 8-bit street art, but what makes this mini-mosaic featuring Mario any different? It's French! Fellow blogger and loyal reader Lena was recently in Paris, and snapped these pictures of Mario in his unnatural habit.

I've always said those Parisians had class. Can any old schoolers tell me the name of the white figure Mario is facing off against?

French Dance Craze Cops Styles Of David Brent, Elaine Benes

Consisting of "flailing arms and quick foot movements", a new FranceDance known as Tecktonik is said to be a mix of "hip-hop and techno", and is discussed at length in this Brietbart article. But a TV geekanerd will recognize that these styles belong to none other than the two most renowned bad dancers in television history...hit the jump for video comparisons.

Exhibit A: Elaine Benes


Exhibit B: David Brent


And now compare and contrast...le TECKTONIC...

He's got the little kicks and everything...