Sometimes in this crazy 24/7 world we forget to slow down and reflect on those gaming characters who, without their tireless and ongoing efforts to destroy the hero or heroine, would have made classic adventures increasingly dull. 

On this hot summer Wednesday take a few minutes to read this surprisingly extensive Wikipedia article that chronicles the Goomba from Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. series from his first appearance in 1985 through his various incarnations over the years as Paragoomba, Micro-goomba, Gloomba, and many more.  Besides, how often do you get to read an article that legitimately contains the subheading "Goombas in other mediums"?