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Real Life Angry Birds By Mohamed Raoof
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Angry Birds has inspired works of philosophical analogy. A five-part essay entitled "Angry Birds™ Yoga – How to Eliminate the Green Pigs in Your Life" was written by Giridhari Dasa of ISKCON Brazil, utilizing the characters and gameplay mechanics to explain various concepts of yoga philosophy as understood by Gaudiya Vaishnavism. The piece attracted much media attention, in Brazil and abroad, for its unique method of philosophical presentation. The piece was also recognized and appreciated by Rovio Mobile's Peter Vesterbacka, who was prompted to comment, "Very cool! I can see Angry Birds Yoga becoming a worldwide craze;-) ".
Rovio is investigating ways to expand the Angry Birds brand, including merchandise, television shows and movies. The game's official website offers plush versions of the birds and pigs for sale, along with T-shirts featuring the game's logo and characters. In May 2011, Mattel released an Angry Birds board game, entitled "Angry Birds: Knock on Wood". Mikael Hed, CEO of Rovio Mobile, has envisioned a feature film in the stop-motion animation style of Aardman Animation. Hed acknowledges that such a film would be years away, and that Rovio must keep the characters relevant until then, by producing sequels or new ports of the original game. Rovio officials have hinted that one such "sequel" will be told from the pigs' point of view.
On September 1, 2011 in Changsha, China Hunan province, an unlicensed Angry Birds attraction opened in the Window of the World theme park. Visitors can launch large stuffed 'birds' in slingshots attacking green balloon 'pigs'.
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