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Nintendo Probably Didn't Take Wii Fit Idea From Jackie Chan

Although Nintendo didn't take much inspiration from Jackie Chan and his crazy 2005 J-Mat Fitness, you can't help but see some similarities between it and Wii Fit. You probably never heard of this Jackie Chan ~~sellout~~ workout machine because it costs $90 and needed another $80 XaviXPORT console to use. We're kind of sorry we missed it, because if anybody could get you in shape to take a 80 foot dive into a tree, then do three movies you hate just for a paycheck, it's Jackie. [Siliconera via Kotaku]

6:10 PM on Wed Apr 9 2008
By Jason Chen
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jetexas at 06:14 PM on 04/09/08
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Why is he dancing on that giant maxi pad?
yablunk at 06:17 PM on 04/09/08
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hey come on, give the guy a break. he might have sold out a long time ago, but that doesnt change the fact that he's an awesome guy. and there you have it, i just contradicted myself
adaorardor at 06:25 PM on 04/09/08
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@jetexas: it's for kegel exercises.
Blinklink11 at 06:25 PM on 04/09/08
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@jetexas:

Your comment wins.
hahaha
pipper at 06:38 PM on 04/09/08
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I admire Jackie Chan as a Stunt-man and risk taker.
But he fails miserably as a comedian and he is widely recognized as an asshole in asia.
Cobolman2 at 06:39 PM on 04/09/08
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I was highly confused watching the trailer for his latest movie...Jackie Chan *and* Jet Li! Awesome! Woo-ping Yuen? Excellent!

Wait....white nerdy guy....white nerdy guy? WTF? White nerdy guy is the hero? W. T. F.???

It's like someone saying "Hey, this "Unforgiven" sounds keen, but let's make it better by adding John Leguizamo and Carrot Top as Clint's wacky sidekicks!".

Seriously. WTF?
Jason Chen at 06:43 PM on 04/09/08
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@Cobolman2: Yeah, that's exactly what I thought too. Not sure what that decision making process was like.
fusiongt at 06:43 PM on 04/09/08
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@pipper: Jackie Chan is the best "stunt man" of all time. If you just do a quick look on YouTube you'll see some of the crazy stunts that would probably kill normal people if they tried... and yet he does it, and if it's not to his liking he'll do it multiple times! If he's a jackass it's because he's the hardest working person in the business (he makes multiple movies a year while doing all the stunts and he even directs)
discounteggroll at 06:50 PM on 04/09/08
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this must be the asian equivalent of George Foreman's Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine...

Q: What sells out faster than a Bag Of Crap during a WOOT-OFF?
A: Jackie Chan!
zoom zoom zoom
jetexas at 06:51 PM on 04/09/08
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@fusiongt: Lee Majors was the best "stunt man" of all time -- even if he only played one on TV.
rudeadly at 07:46 PM on 04/09/08
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NEVER TOUCH A BLACK MANS RADIO BOY NEVER TOUCH A BLACK MANS RADIO BOY NEVER TOUCH A BLACK MANS RADIO BOY NEVER TOUCH A BLACK MANS RADIO BOY NEVER TOUCH A BLACK MANS RADIO BOY *suicide*
Dook_In_The_Urinal at 07:57 PM on 04/09/08
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Best Wii commercial evar!!1

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Akmed at 08:07 PM on 04/09/08
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lol, Nintendo and their originality..
92BuickLeSabre at 08:08 PM on 04/09/08
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@Dook_In_The_Urinal: Oh Jebus help me. Every single line was quote-worthy....I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard.

*tears*
Dook_In_The_Urinal at 08:14 PM on 04/09/08
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@92BuickLeSabre:
Me either. God. I cried for like an hour on that one.
scarbrtj at 08:17 PM on 04/09/08
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@Dook_In_The_Urinal: *great* why has that not been more famous?
VakeroRokero at 09:18 PM on 04/09/08
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@Dook_In_The_Urinal:the maker of the video seems like hasn't been to a gym in a couple decades. Go to any gym and those same moves are how to you do it. It's called cardiovascular exercise also considering the actual board and price it's pretty nice, If you want a bigger more complex routine in the comfort of your house, GET A SOLOFLEX.
Dook_In_The_Urinal at 09:22 PM on 04/09/08
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@VakeroRokero:
It's called sarcasm. You can do it both at a gym or in the comfort of your own home. You should try it.
Dook_In_The_Urinal at 09:40 PM on 04/09/08
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This guy could totally make good use of a WiiFit.

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GeekGoth at 10:53 PM on 04/09/08
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lol
Sailorcancer at 11:14 PM on 04/09/08
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If anyone looks at the site for XaviXPORT, the Wii 100% ripped it off.
cyborgtroy at 11:37 PM on 04/09/08
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@Dook_In_The_Urinal: Ewwwwwwwwww......
Earthslide at 12:13 AM on 04/10/08
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@jetexas: <----- Definately knows his stuff!
Lupison at 02:31 PM on 04/10/08
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"Why is he dancing on that giant maxi pad?"

That's exactly what I was giong to post you bastard.