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Well, this was probably bound to happen. A fitness "expert" named Michael Torchia says he's now preparing a class-action suit against NIntendo which will apparently seek to remove its Wii Fit from the shelves unless they add warnings to the product. The offense? Torchia claims that the Wii Fit actually contributes to obesity, essentially because it claims to be something that it's really not -- namely, a fitness tool -- and discourages people from doing more traditional exercise. He also, however, seems to be concerned that the Wii Fit is dangerous -- mostly because it doesn't stress warming up enough, and users can do the exercises wrong, straining or injuring themselves. Now, we're not going to delve into the validity of his claims (though, how do you explain this dude? Just saying), but we should note that Torchia is apparently getting ready to launch his airwave-rocking AM radio show, "Shape Up, America," and we figure he's looking to drum up some buzz for himself, so we'll be watching to see if he ever actually brings his suit against old Mario and Sons. Step on. [Via Joystiq]
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Subscribe to commentsLuvactFeb 23rd 2009 9:53PM
I think that he is an idiot. People who want to do something with Wii Fit let them do it, it is their risk. I think Michael just not doing well he wants to make some money.
ChristineFeb 27th 2009 12:26AM
This is just as stupid as suing McDonalds.
drujoh2005Feb 27th 2009 4:50AM
Think maybe he's seen a loss in business because of the Wii Fit?? I can't count how many stories I've read about the Wii Fit actually helping people lose significate amounts of weight. I don't doubt that this lawsuit is to drum up a buzz about his radio show, how sad. We finally have something that will make people comfortable and actually enjoy getting active and we have some selfish idiot like this guy trying to take it away. Pathetic.