Somehow, former astronaut Buzz Aldrin has become the signature tour guide for whenever our pop culture icons want to explore the limits of Earth's atmosphere.

First, of course, Buzz (if that is your real name) escorted Homer J. Simpson into the great beyond to investigate whether ants can be taught to sort tiny screws in space (results: inconclusive).

Now comes word that Mr. Aldrin was able to drag Mario away from his mushroom addiction long enough to experience the stomach-churning fun of a Zero-G ride.

It's a-me, Mario! I'm-a going to be sick! BLERGH! (SOURCE: Nintendo)