It just occurred to me that Billy Mitchell, former Donkey Kong world champion, greatly resembles Mr. X, the leader of the evil syndicate from Sega’s Streets of Rage video games:
Now, don’t get me wrong. I certainly don’t begrudge Mr. Mitchell any of the success he’s had in his life. Despite the fact that The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters portrayed him in a completely negative light, Bill Mitchell is a very successful man worthy of respect.
I just found the similarity to be a bit striking.