It was supposed to be a knee-jerk reaction to Shadow the Hedgehog, and in that context I found it pretty funny. I knew it was going to be a problem a year later when everyone erased the game idea from their minds.
Michael: Jodie, how's my schedule look for today? Jodie: You've got a conference and dinner party at the Japanese Embassy regarding wildlife protection. Michael: Oh, yeah...sorry, but I'll have to cancel that. I'm heading out to save America!