ConAgra's mascots get a little recession payback in online game

For all you recession-addled consumers out there, please do not take your frustrations out on your neighbors, co-workers or family members. ConAgra Foods is giving you another outlet to vent: a steam-blowing game called Recession Payback. The game pits scheming corporate executives and politicians against well-loved ConAgra Foods mascots. Joining the fight against the "self-serving senator," "Wall Street schemer" and "bonus loving banker" are the "Snack Pack" ("We're here on behalf of all the kids that've lost their allowances.") and Ms. Banquet ("To all the turkeys who caused this recession, my frying pan is hot!" she warns). We pitted the lovely Ms. Marie Callender against the evil corporate banker, and we were impressed with her oven-mitt punches. Bam!

—Posted by Elaine Wong