10 Rihanna GIFs Thats Perfectly Capture Our Feels for "Mario Kart 8"

What does Rihanna have to do with Mario Kart 8?

Nothing, but we're emotionally stunted and lack the capacity to express how excited we are for Mario Kart 8 any other way. Let's not be so quick to pass the opportunity to appreciate Queen RiRi in all of her GIF-ed glory. Lacking a working ability to convey just exactly how incredible Mario Kart 8 actually is, we're going to use Rihanna as a substitute for adequate expression.

Can't really think of anyone that's going to get that butthurt over the decision.

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Mario Kart 8 drops May 30 and we're having a hard time containing our apprehension.

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We've been playing the game for the better part of a week now and it's the truth.

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Mario Kart 8 could be the best entry into the series.

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The controls are perfect and the tracks are a thing of beauty.

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The biggest departure from previous titles are anti-gravity tracks that will force you to race upside down.

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The Wii U has brought Mario Kart into HD and it looks stunning.

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Nintendo finally has a compelling title to move consoles.

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Blue shells are still friendship-destroying, life-sucking missiles of fuckery.

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Nintendo has successfully cast their special brand of magic and Mario Kart 8 is straight fire.

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Mario Kart 8 shines so hard, Nintendo should have launched with this polished gem.