Earlier this year Monopoly announced its plans to do away with one of America's favorite gaming pieces and replace it with something fresh and new. Despite having to say goodbye to one of people's most cherished childhood mementos, people took solace in the fact that at least they had a choice. The game opened it up to voters online to choose a game piece, and since it's the Internet and a cat was one of the options, that's what was chosen.
According to Gizmodo, the other options to replace the iron game piece were a robot, helicopter, guitar, diamond ring or, obviously, the cat. The cat is the newest tiny unlikely hotel owner from the game joining the likes of the thimble
Gizmodo recently came out with a comical review of the new game piece. Excerpts from the review answer the hard-hitting questions like "Who is it for?"
"Players of Monopoly. The Internet. People who hate ironing and the subsequent success of America's dry-cleaning industry," the review writes.
"This itty bitty metallic kitty measures in at about one-half-inch wide by one-half-inch long and blends in flawlessly with its team of capitalist cohorts. It has a face, four legs, a tail-you know, cat parts. Plus, our little token feline friend is hypoallergenic, cool to the touch, and as far as we can tell, not alive."
The most impressive part was Hasbro's PR announcement of the new piece. According to the review, there was an entire page of friendly tips for welcoming your new pet into the fold with exercise.
"[giving] your pets exercise, but when they're out walking, remember to take the $200 from them when they pass 'GO.' Pets should not have money."
The entire review from Gizmodo can be found HERE. Tell us what you think of the next monopoly business mogul. Are you happy with another feather in the hat of the cat? Will you mourn the loss of the iron with the rest of us? Why did the Iron have to die for the cat to live? Comment and share your thoughts below.
