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==Agent Smith== | ==Agent Smith== | ||
'''{{wp|Agent Smith}}''' is a character from {{wp|The Matrix (franchise)| | '''{{wp|Agent Smith}}''' is a character from the ''{{wp|The Matrix (franchise)|Matrix}}'' film series. In ''[[Welcome to Greedville]]'', he is referenced in the memo written by [[List of implied characters#Thaddeus P. Gradgrind|Thaddeus P. Gradgrind]], which can be found in the [[Welcome to Greedville#Pyramid Theater|Pyramid Theater]]. | ||
==A gossip-loving Toad== | ==A gossip-loving Toad== | ||
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==Apefucius== | ==Apefucius== | ||
'''Apefucius''' was mentioned in the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]] episode "[[Kong Fu (episode)|Kong Fu]]" by [[Kong Fu (character)|the episode's titular character]] in a song. Apefucius was the one who taught Kong Fu that "The mind must be as sharp as a wisdom tooth." | '''Apefucius''' was mentioned in the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]] episode "[[Kong Fu (episode)|Kong Fu]]" by [[Kong Fu (character)|the episode's titular character]] in a song. Apefucius was the one who taught Kong Fu that "The mind must be as sharp as a wisdom tooth." Apefucius is a reference to the famous Chinese philosopher {{wp|Confucius}}. | ||
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==Ashley's parents== | ==Ashley's parents== | ||
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|Jap=クサくナ～ル | |Jap=クサくナ～ル | ||
|JapR=Kusakuna~ru | |JapR=Kusakuna~ru | ||
|JapM=A stylistic variant of「臭くなる」(''kusaku | |JapM=A stylistic variant of「臭くなる」(''kusaku naru'', to be stinky) | ||
|Fre=Arthur | |Fre=Arthur | ||
|FreM=Given name | |FreM=Given name | ||
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|KorM=Korean word that translates to "It smells" | |KorM=Korean word that translates to "It smells" | ||
|Spa=Pasmino | |Spa=Pasmino | ||
|SpaM=From "pasmarote" ( | |SpaM=From "pasmarote" (halfwit) and the name termination "-ino" | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Britney== | ==Britney== | ||
'''Britney''' is the lead female character in ''[[Toad Force V]]'', an implied action TV show mentioned several times in ''[[Mario Party Advance]]''; Britney herself is only brought up briefly by [[Mushbert]] in the mission DVD | '''Britney''' is the lead female character in ''[[Toad Force V]]'', an implied action TV show mentioned several times in ''[[Mario Party Advance]]''; Britney herself is only brought up briefly by [[Mushbert]] in the mission [[DVD for Me]]. | ||
One of the few things known about Britney is that she surpasses the hero of ''Toad Force V'', [[Jack (character)|Jack]], in popularity among the show's fanbase, presumably making her the most popular character in the series. She is Jack's sidekick, and together they are the only known members of the Toad Force V group of protagonists. It is possible that she, like many other characters on the show, is a robotic Toad, but this is theoretical as she is simply identified as a "Heroine", and nothing more. | One of the few things known about Britney is that she surpasses the hero of ''Toad Force V'', [[Jack (character)|Jack]], in popularity among the show's fanbase, presumably making her the most popular character in the series. She is Jack's sidekick, and together they are the only known members of the Toad Force V group of protagonists. It is possible that she, like many other characters on the show, is a robotic Toad, but this is theoretical as she is simply identified as a "Heroine", and nothing more. | ||
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==C. Parmesan== | ==C. Parmesan== | ||
'''C. Parmesan''' is a book author implied in the [[Study (Luigi's Mansion)|Study]] in ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''. In this room, there is a book titled ''Darkness is Their Cheese'', which clues the player about the hidden [[cheese]] found in various rooms throughout the [[Luigi's Mansion (location)|mansion]], which spawn [[Gold Mouse|Gold Mice]] when examined with the [[Game Boy Horror]]. C. Parmesan's name is a reference to {{wp|Parmigiano-Reggiano|parmesan}}, a type of cheese. | '''C. Parmesan''' is a book author implied in the [[Study (Luigi's Mansion)|Study]] in ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''. In this room, there is a book titled ''Darkness is Their Cheese'', which clues the player about the hidden [[cheese]] found in various rooms throughout the [[Luigi's Mansion (location)|mansion]], which spawn [[Gold Mouse|Gold Mice]] when examined with the [[Game Boy Horror]]. C. Parmesan's name is a reference to {{wp|Parmigiano-Reggiano|parmesan}}, a type of cheese. | ||
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{{foreign names | |||
|Jap=C・パルメザン | |||
|JapR=C Parumezan | |||
|JapM=C. Parmesan | |||
}} | |||
==C.S. Booois== | ==C.S. Booois== | ||
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==David Manning== | ==David Manning== | ||
'''{{wp|David Manning ( | '''{{wp|David Manning (fictitious writer)|David Manning}}''' is a fictional character involved in a film promotion scandal in the early 2000s. In ''[[Welcome to Greedville]]'', he is referenced in the memo written by [[List of implied characters#Thaddeus P. Gradgrind|Thaddeus P. Gradgrind]], which can be found in the [[Welcome to Greedville#Pyramid Theater|Pyramid Theater]]. | ||
==Dark Dirk== | ==Dark Dirk== | ||
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==Dark Mage== | ==Dark Mage== | ||
The '''Dark Mage''' is a character mentioned in the English localization of ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. The only thing known about the Dark Mage is that he sent [[Culex]] to Mario's universe to fight on his behalf, though it turns out that Mario's world is uninhabitable by his kind. The Dark Mage is a possible reference to the iconic [[Black Mage]] class that appears throughout the ''Final Fantasy'' series. He is unmentioned in the Japanese version.<ref | The '''Dark Mage''' is a character mentioned in the English localization of ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. The only thing known about the Dark Mage is that he sent [[Culex]] to Mario's universe to fight on his behalf, though it turns out that Mario's world is uninhabitable by his kind. The Dark Mage is a possible reference to the iconic [[Black Mage]] class that appears throughout the ''{{wp|Final Fantasy}}'' series. He is unmentioned in the Japanese version.<ref>{{cite|url=legendsoflocalization.com/culex-is-quite-different-in-japanese-super-mario-rpg/|title=Culex is Quite Different in Japanese Super Mario RPG|publisher=Legends of Localization|accessdate=February 2, 2016|archive=web.archive.org/web/20160401035355/https://legendsoflocalization.com/culex-is-quite-different-in-japanese-super-mario-rpg/}}</ref> In [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|the remake]], the Dark Mage is mentioned in Western languages, but is still unmentioned in Eastern languages. As Culex's characterization is closer to the Japanese version, it is also implied that the Dark Mage used evil magic to create or subjugate Culex in the first place. | ||
;Names in other languages | ;Names in other languages | ||
{{ | {{foreign names | ||
|Dut=Zwarte Magiër | |||
|DutM=Black Mage | |||
|FreE=mage obscur | |||
|FreEM=dark mage | |||
|FreA=Mage obscur | |||
|FreAM=Dark mage | |||
|Ger=Dunklen Magier | |||
|GerM=Dark Mage | |||
|Ita=Mago Oscuro | |Ita=Mago Oscuro | ||
|ItaM=Dark | |ItaM=Dark Mage | ||
|Spa=mago oscuro | |||
|SpaM=dark mage | |||
}} | }} | ||
==Destiny Del Vecchio== | ==Destiny Del Vecchio== | ||
'''Destiny Del Vecchio''' is a character mentioned in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' with whom Mario and Luigi went to high school. When Mario sees a news broadcast about a flood in Brooklyn, he sees it as a chance to save Brooklyn, saying, "''Luigi, this is our chance! Destiny is calling!''" This prompts Luigi to say, "''Destiny Del Vecchio from high school?''", believing Mario is referring to her. | '''Destiny Del Vecchio''' is a character mentioned in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' with whom Mario and Luigi went to high school. When Mario sees a news broadcast about a flood in Brooklyn, he sees it as a chance to save Brooklyn, saying, "''Luigi, this is our chance! Destiny is calling!''" This prompts Luigi to say, "''Destiny Del Vecchio from high school?''", mistakenly believing Mario is referring to her. | ||
;Names in other languages | ;Names in other languages | ||
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==Fishkel and Seabert== | ==Fishkel and Seabert== | ||
'''Fishkel and Seabert''' are critics who are mentioned in the ''[[Nintendo Comics System]]'' story "[[Fins and Roses]]". When [[Wendy O. Koopa|Wendy Koopa]] fires a rocket launcher at [[Stanley the Talking Fish]] after he shows her the concert band he arranged for her, another fish says that Wendy is the toughest critic since Fishkel and Seabert, a | '''Fishkel and Seabert''' are critics who are mentioned in the ''[[Nintendo Comics System]]'' story "[[Fins and Roses]]". When [[Wendy O. Koopa|Wendy Koopa]] fires a rocket launcher at [[Stanley the Talking Fish]] after he shows her the concert band he arranged for her, another fish says that Wendy is the toughest critic since Fishkel and Seabert, a reference to {{wp|Siskel and Ebert|Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert}}. | ||
==Flight== | ==Flight== | ||
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==Fluffy== | ==Fluffy== | ||
'''Fluffy''' was Wario's pet hamster who died in the year 1986, as explained in a | '''Fluffy''' was Wario's pet hamster who died in the year 1986, as explained in a [[Wario's Warehouse]] article. | ||
==Footsteps of Meat== | ==Footsteps of Meat== | ||
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==Globox== | ==Globox== | ||
''' | '''[[raywiki:Globox|Globox]]''' is [[Rayman]]'s best friend and a major character in the {{wp|Rayman|''Rayman'' franchise}}. He is mentioned by the [[Phantom (character)|Phantom]] in his song, "[[Phantom Returns]]", in the [[Rayman in the Phantom Show]] DLC for ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'', during which he derides Rayman by stating that his friendship with Globox is getting weaker. A cardboard cutout of Globox also appears in the western set. | ||
==Grand Master Rocky== | ==Grand Master Rocky== | ||
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|Jap=ジャイーダ<ref name=TMK/> | |Jap=ジャイーダ<ref name=TMK/> | ||
|JapR=Jaīda | |JapR=Jaīda | ||
|JapM= | |JapM=Anagram of「{{ruby|大蛇|だいじゃ}}」(''daija'', big snake) | ||
|Ger=Gigantula | |Ger=Gigantula | ||
|GerM= | |GerM= | ||
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==King K. Rool's wife== | ==King K. Rool's wife== | ||
[[File:Baron K. Roolenstein's wife.png|thumb|125p|King K. Rool's wife, as seen in ''4-koma Gag Battle'']] | [[File:Baron K. Roolenstein's wife.png|thumb|125p|King K. Rool's wife, as seen in ''4-koma Gag Battle'']] | ||
'''King K. Rool's wife''' was first mentioned in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' After [[Dixie Kong]] and [[Kiddy Kong]] defeat the robot [[KAOS]], [[King K. Rool]] laments that his wife is going to "kill him", as he built KAOS with her best pots and pans. In a Scribes column on Rare's website, [[Leigh Loveday]] states that this gag was merely a throwaway Vic and Bob reference. | '''King K. Rool's wife''' was first mentioned in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' After [[Dixie Kong]] and [[Kiddy Kong]] defeat the robot [[KAOS]], [[King K. Rool|Baron K. Roolenstein]] laments that his wife is going to "kill him", as he built KAOS with her best pots and pans. In a Scribes column on Rare's website, [[Leigh Loveday]] states that this gag was merely a throwaway {{wp|Vic and Bob}} reference. | ||
In the manga ''[[4-koma Gag Battle]]'', she is depicted once, alongside her husband. The ''[[4koma Manga Kingdom]]'' manga depicts her once more, shouting at K. Rool for watching something inappropriate on TV. | In the manga ''[[4-koma Gag Battle]]'', she is depicted once, alongside her husband. The ''[[4koma Manga Kingdom]]'' manga depicts her once more, shouting at K. Rool for watching something inappropriate on TV. Both these appearances depicted her as a thin woman with light hair and a headband, wearing a dress and apron. | ||
==King Koopa's great-great grandkoop== | ==King Koopa's great-great grandkoop== | ||
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|ItaM= Nino Finetouch | |ItaM= Nino Finetouch | ||
|Spa=Ferranus Adriaticus | |Spa=Ferranus Adriaticus | ||
|SpaM= | |SpaM=A reference to Ferran Adrià, a famous Spanish chef | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Mr. Dark== | ==Mr. Dark== | ||
''' | '''[[raywiki:Mr Dark|Mr. Dark]]''' is the antagonist of the 1995 video game ''{{wp|Rayman (video game)|Rayman}}''. He is mentioned by the [[Phantom (character)|Phantom]] in his song, "[[Phantom Returns]]", in the [[Rayman in the Phantom Show]] DLC for ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'', in which he states that Mr. Dark goes to sleep with nothing on his mind. | ||
==Mr. Shwect== | ==Mr. Shwect== | ||
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==Paper Koopalings== | ==Paper Koopalings== | ||
:''For the Koopalings' appearance in Paper Mario: Color Splash, see [[Koopalings#Paper Mario: Color Splash|Koopalings § Paper Mario: Color Splash]].'' | :''For the Koopalings' appearance in Paper Mario: Color Splash, see [[History of the Koopalings#Paper Mario: Color Splash|Koopalings § Paper Mario: Color Splash]].'' | ||
The '''Paper Koopalings''' are presumably paper versions of the Koopalings that were briefly mentioned in the game ''Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam''. At one point in the game, Roy questions about the existence of Paper Koopalings, but Wendy thinks that they are "busy back home", explaining their absence in the game. | The '''Paper Koopalings''' are presumably paper versions of the Koopalings that were briefly mentioned in the game ''Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam''. At one point in the game, Roy questions about the existence of Paper Koopalings, but Wendy thinks that they are "busy back home", explaining their absence in the game. | ||
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==Pee-wee Herman== | ==Pee-wee Herman== | ||
'''{{wp|Pee-wee Herman}}''' is a comedic character portayed by American comedian {{wp|Paul Reubens}} (August 27, 1952 - July 30, 2023). During the events of "[[Rolling Down the River]]", Toad was captured and thrown into Princess Toadstool's cell aboard the [[Sinister Star]], much to her surprise. In response, Toad uttered ''"Who'd you expect? Pee-wee Herman?"'' | '''{{wp|Pee-wee Herman}}''' is a comedic character portayed by American comedian {{wp|Paul Reubens}} (August 27, 1952 - July 30, 2023). During the events of "[[Rolling Down the River]]", Toad was captured and thrown into Princess Toadstool's cell aboard the [[Sinister Star]], much to her surprise. In response, Toad uttered, ''"Who'd you expect? Pee-wee Herman?"'' | ||
==Pixl Queen== | ==Pixl Queen== | ||
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==Princess Toadstool's mother== | ==Princess Toadstool's mother== | ||
[[File:Toadstool_family_HTKP.png|thumb|The Toadstool family bidding farewell to Mario at the end of ''[[Hisshō Technique Kan Peki-ban]]'']] | [[File:Toadstool_family_HTKP.png|thumb|The Toadstool family bidding farewell to Mario at the end of ''[[Hisshō Technique Kan Peki-ban]]'']] | ||
'''[[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]]'s mother''' was referenced by the princess in one issue of the [[Nintendo Comics System]]. Apparently, she used to say the word "Bummer," which her daughter picked up on. While unmentioned in the English version of the ''Super Mario Bros.'' instruction booklet unlike the [[Mushroom King]], the queen is mentioned in the version of the storyline presented in 1987's ''The Official Nintendo Player's Guide'',<ref>Tatsumi Yamashita, ''The Official Nintendo Player's Guide'', Tokuma Shoten, 1987, ISBN 999832369X. Page 28. "''The Mushroom people were ruled by a good king and queen.''"</ref> and is also shown in ''[[How to win at Super Mario Bros.]]'', even though the guide does not mention her.<ref>Hiroo Tochikubo, ''How to win at Super Mario Bros.'', Tokuma Shoten, 1987, ISBN 4-19-720003-XC. {{media link|HowToWin.png|Page 2.}}</ref> She also briefly appears at the end of ''[[Hisshō Technique Kan Peki-ban]]'' with the same clothing she had in ''How to win at Super Mario Bros.'' | '''[[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]]'s mother''' was referenced by the princess in one issue of the [[Nintendo Comics System]]. Apparently, she used to say the word "Bummer," which her daughter picked up on. While unmentioned in the English version of the ''Super Mario Bros.'' instruction booklet unlike the [[Mushroom King]], the queen is mentioned in the version of the storyline presented in 1987's ''The Official Nintendo Player's Guide'',<ref>Tatsumi Yamashita, ''The Official Nintendo Player's Guide'', Tokuma Shoten, 1987, ISBN 999832369X. Page 28. "''The Mushroom people were ruled by a good king and queen.''"</ref> and is also shown in ''[[How to win at Super Mario Bros.]]'', even though the guide does not mention her.<ref>Hiroo Tochikubo, ''How to win at Super Mario Bros.'', Tokuma Shoten, 1987, ISBN 4-19-720003-XC. {{media link|HowToWin.png|Page 2.}}</ref> She also briefly appears at the end of ''[[Hisshō Technique Kan Peki-ban]]'' with the same clothing she had in ''How to win at Super Mario Bros.'' | ||
==Punderton== | ==Punderton== | ||
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|JapR=Punisurī | |JapR=Punisurī | ||
|JapM=Punisly | |JapM=Punisly | ||
|Fre=Pounitor | |||
|Ger=Buburnold | |Ger=Buburnold | ||
|GerM="Bubu" (Puni) and the name "Arnold" | |GerM="Bubu" (Puni) and the name "Arnold" | ||
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==Snakey== | ==Snakey== | ||
{{about|section=yes|the [[Nintendo Comics System]] character|the enemy from ''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]''|[[Snakey]]}} | |||
'''Snakey''' is [[Dirk Drain-Head]]'s sidekick. In "[[Bedtime for Drain-Head]]", a sleepwalking Mario believes he is Dirk-Drain Head, and goes on an adventure looking for Snakey, believing he needs to be rescued. | '''Snakey''' is [[Dirk Drain-Head]]'s sidekick. In "[[Bedtime for Drain-Head]]", a sleepwalking Mario believes he is Dirk-Drain Head, and goes on an adventure looking for Snakey, believing he needs to be rescued. | ||
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==Tutanbwaaahmon== | ==Tutanbwaaahmon== | ||
'''Tutanbwaaahmon''' is an ancient [[Rabbid]] figure in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]''. A | '''Tutanbwaaahmon''' is an ancient [[Rabbid]] figure in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]''. A parody of {{wp|Tutankhamun}}, he is represented as a large statue in [[Sherbet Desert]], donning stereotypical pharaoh garments such as a {{wp|nemes}}, a false beard and a {{wp|shendyt}}. His tomb is decorated with sarcophagi that depict his visage. | ||
==Uncle Harry== | |||
'''Uncle Harry''' is one of Mario and Luigi's uncles. In the 1991 ''[[Nintendo Adventure Books|Nintendo Adventure Book]] [[Koopa Capers]]'', Luigi dreams of spaghetti, orange juice and ice cream being served on a raft in his Uncle Harry's pool. | |||
==Uncle Troy== | ==Uncle Troy== | ||
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==[[Waluigi]]'s pet hamster== | ==[[Waluigi]]'s pet hamster== | ||
According to the [[Wario's Warehouse]] article for ''{{wp|The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (video game)| | According to the [[Wario's Warehouse]] article for the ''{{wp|The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (video game)|Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers}}'' video game, Waluigi has a pet hamster. Inspired by the airholes on his hamster's cage, Waluigi makes holes in the warehouse's roof to avoid "having to gasp for air like a mad fish". | ||
==[[Wario]]'s mother== | ==[[Wario]]'s mother== | ||
[[File:SMKun 10 4-koma 4.png|thumb|150px|A | [[File:SMKun 10 4-koma 4.png|thumb|150px|A glimpse of Wario's parents in ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'']] | ||
'''Wario's mother''' makes a brief appearance in a 4-koma from ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'' [[Super Mario-kun Volume 10|volume 10]], set during Wario's childhood. Alongside her husband, she scolds her son for returning from the playground full of bruises and scratches and punishes him by tying him up to a pillar of their house. When Wario's parents decide to go outside to eat, Wario overhears them and follows them asking if he can come along, still tied to the pillar, destroying the house and angering his parents more. In these panels, only the father's arm and the mother's legs are shown. | '''Wario's mother''' makes a brief appearance in a 4-koma from ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'' [[Super Mario-kun Volume 10|volume 10]], set during Wario's childhood. Alongside her husband, she scolds her son for returning from the playground full of bruises and scratches and punishes him by tying him up to a pillar of their house. When Wario's parents decide to go outside to eat, Wario overhears them and follows them asking if he can come along, still tied to the pillar, destroying the house and angering his parents more. In these panels, only the father's arm and the mother's legs are shown. | ||