Cow in Mario Kart World Eats Burgers, Steak

Amidst the usual buzz of tariffs and Nintendo Switch 2 pricing, IGN brought us some delightful news from a Nintendo event in New York this week. They confirmed that in the newly announced Mario Kart World, the Moo Moo Meadows Cow, now a playable racer, can indeed indulge in a variety of foods, including burgers and steak. This revelation sparked joy and curiosity across the internet, which has been abuzz with memes and fanart celebrating the charming Cow, previously just a background character in a single Mario Kart track.

The excitement around Cow's introduction took a humorous turn when fans noticed Mario eating a burger in the Nintendo Direct 2 trailer. This led to the amusing question: Would Cow, whose species might be considered a source of beef, eat beef herself? At the event, IGN discovered that food items, available at Yoshi's diner locations throughout the game's courses, function much like drive-thru services. Racers can grab bags of take-out containing various foods such as burgers, steak kebabs, pizza, and donuts.

Imagine if the cow gets a transformation costume.
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Surprisingly, Cow can consume all these items, including the burger. While other racers may change costumes upon eating these foods, Cow seems unaffected, leaving players to wonder if she's eating for enjoyment or if there's a hidden power-up at play. Could these be veggie burgers or Beyond meat kebabs? The mystery deepens.

Yes, Cow CAN eat steak in Mario Kart World. pic.twitter.com/qN5PZ9IIM4

— IGN (@IGN) April 4, 2025

IGN reached out to Nintendo for clarification but has yet to receive a response, likely due to the busy event schedule rather than the absurdity of the inquiry. In the meantime, don't miss out on IGN's preview of Mario Kart World, which includes a special appearance by our beloved Cow.

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