Crazy Taxi Fever: Tim Walz’s Unlikely Ride to the VP Nomination

A Wild Ride: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Modded into Crazy Taxi

Are you ready for a surreal experience? Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who has also been nominated as Vice President, has been added to the classic arcade game Crazy Taxi. Yes, you read that right – Tim Walz, a self-proclaimed Sega Dreamcast fan, has made his way into the iconic game.

A Nostalgic Dream

For those who might be unaware, Tim Walz was once a proud owner of a Sega Dreamcast. His love for the console was so strong that his wife had to hide it from him to save their marriage. Fast-forward to today, and the same Dreamcast has become a modded sensation.

The Mod

Game developer Edward La Barbera, who is behind this amazing mod, decided to add Walz to Crazy Taxi after reading an article about his Dreamcast escapades. "I thought it’d be a funny homage, like Bill Clinton in the arcade game NBA Jam," La Barbera told MPR News. And, boy, was he right!

Getting to Know Tim

In the mod, Walz is dressed in a Minnesota-casual flannel outfit, which La Barbera created by modifying the original character model. Clips of Walz speaking have also been included, allowing him to say a few words while driving around like a maniac.

How to Play

If you’re eager to get your hands on this unique mod, you’ll need to set up a Dreamcast emulator and do some tinkering with the Crazy Taxi files. It’s not an easy process, La Barbera admits, but he’s shared some footage of the mod in action on YouTube so you can enjoy Walz’s driving skills.

Conclusion

2024 has indeed been a wild ride for politics, and this Crazy Taxi mod is just another example of the surreal. Who knows what other unexpected surprises the year has in store?