Technology | Nintendo 3 Gamer Phrases We All Should Use 'It's on like Donkey Kong' has become liability By Matt Cantor Posted Nov 14, 2010 7:14 PM CST Copied In this photo of a screen grab released by Nintendo, the Coconut Mall racing course of the video game "Mario Kart Wii" is shown. (AP Photo/Nintendo) Nintendo’s trying to trademark “It’s on like Donkey Kong”—so we need a new video-game based catchphrase. Contenders from Unplggd: I Got Mario Karted: Someone’s beaten you at the last minute, which often happens in Mario Kart. Example: “I almost got with this girl/guy, but then my friend Mario Karted me by buying her/him a drink!” Let’s Mario Flute: Let’s get out of here quickly, as when Mario warps through Super Mario Bros. 3 with a flute. Example: “This bar is boring. Let’s Mario Flute!” The Princess Is in Another Castle: You worked hard but ultimately failed, as in Super Mario Bros. when you conquer a castle only to find a Toad. Example: “I spent three weeks on the project, but the princess was in another castle.” Read These Next Americans have thoughts on aging. Essayist quit drinking at age 71, writes that it's never too late. Indictment: Pitchers struck deal with bettors on what to throw. Administration orders states to halt full SNAP payments. Report an error