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As an animation fan, I enjoy shows with cute animals. I like various types of animals, and raccoons are certainly one of them.

The series centers on Carl, an anthropomorphic raccoon, who, as the show's title implies, likes collecting stuff. Besides collecting stuff, Carl would at times use his collections to solve problems, and help others.

Things that bring up the score for this show are the cute characters. The fact that Carl is autistic makes him a more interesting character. Those on the spectrum may show great knowledge in some fields, but struggle in others. In Carl's case, he knows a lot about the things he collects, but tends to get in shock when he sees someone have an accident he never saw before. Nevertheless, his friends are willing to help him in some challenges.

What can I say of this series? Well, when it comes to collecting things, and using them in situations, I see it as a clever concept.

I remember when I first read a Peter Rabbit book 29 years ago. The book was an adaptation. However, I did get to read the original version nearly a decade later. If the adaptation and original share one thing, that is they both feature Peter having shoes.

But if there's anything I don't understand, that is other versions of the character portray Peter being shoeless, I don't know why, but that was the case of the Nick Jr. Series. I'm glad that one only lasted a couple of seasons. Then we have this episode of Super Why! Featuring the famous fable bunny. I was excited upon checking the TV listings. But to my disappointment, the rabbit is inexplicably shoeless.

Racing video games are common in the market. But unlike most racing games, Spirit of Speed features vintage race cars. If you ever wonder what early auto racing was like, this game is a realistic example.

I remember playing this game on PC. Although I did get to play it, I sometimes experienced unwanted stuff like my car stopping permanently due running out of fuel which I knew nothing about because my copy did not come with instructions. I then got another copy, this time a complete set in a box. But by then, my PC, that could play the game, broke down completely, and my new PC at the time was incompatible.

Years later, I got myself a Dreamcast and the console's version of Spirit of Speed. Because my Dreamcast copy has instructions, I gained adequate knowledge of the game. As something a lot of gamers like to fuss about, the Dreamcast version has load times which are common in console games of the time. The load times are probably the main reason gamers judge this game for which is unjust. Well, if you're obsessive compulsive in any way, doing some rituals would help pass the load times.

As for the game, pretty decent. The visuals are standard, and the music fits the period of which the game is set. In most racing games, making sharp turns only requires letting go of the accelerator, and brakes are just for the pits. But in this game, some sharp turns require braking when approached. One bizarre thing about the game is the high difficulty of the AI. The computer opponents may mess up early in a race, but as the race progresses, they become significantly skilled, leaving no room for error for the player. If a computer opponent gets ahead of you, it's hard to tell if you'll ever catch up. Nonetheless, I find the game addicting, and I find riding through the scenic landscapes pleasant.