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{{quote|Want me to cook something for you, [[Mario|Clumsy Crush-a-lot]]?|Zess T.|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door}} | {{quote|Want me to cook something for you, [[Mario|Clumsy Crush-a-lot]]?|Zess T.|Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door}} | ||
[[File:PMTTYD Rogueport ZessT.png|thumb|left|Zess T. about to give Mario a dish]] | [[File:PMTTYD Rogueport ZessT.png|thumb|left|Zess T. about to give Mario a dish]] | ||
'''Zess T.''' is a character who first appeared in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. She is a grumpy, 55-year-old [[Toad (species)|Toad]] who resides in [[Rogueport]]. Her name is a pun on the word "zesty", which, in a way, describes her personality, as well as being a reference to her cooking skills. Like [[Tayce T.]], she is an expert at cooking and even featured a similar backstory involving cakes and a deceased husband. Unlike Tayce T., however, her personality is the polar opposite; she has a rambunctious attitude, describing her as very mean and grumpy, calling [[Mario]] names and keeping a mean expression on her face. Her attitude is similar to [[Dyllis]]. | |||
==Games== | |||
===''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''=== | |||
[[File:Zess T. in Rogueport.png|thumb|Zess T. looking for her missing Contact Lens]] | [[File:Zess T. in Rogueport.png|thumb|Zess T. looking for her missing Contact Lens]] | ||
Zess T. made her debut in ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''. At the beginning of the game, Zess T. is seen pacing about outside her residence, trying to find her [[Contact Lens]]. When Mario approaches Zess T., she orders Mario to freeze and not move a step until she finds her missing contact lens, but when Mario moves anyway, he accidently steps on the lens. Zess T. accuses Mario for stepping on her missing lens and refuses to allow him into [[Rogueport#West Side|Rogueport's West Side]] until he buys her a new set of contact lens. After Mario purchases some new lens and presents them to Zess T., she returns home safely, allowing Mario to have access to the west side of Rogueport. Even so, Zess T. still harbors a bit of a grudge, referring to him by names such as "Stompy" or "Sir Stomps-on-Stuff". However, Wonky implies that she does ultimately have a bit of a soft spot for Mario since he mentions when describing [[Couple's Cake]] that, due to it reminding her of her deceased husband, she rarely bakes the cake unless someone really wins her favor. Mario can visit Zess T. at her residence as she explains that she is an accomplished chef and will make recipes for Mario. | |||
Initially, her cooking is limited to one item at a time until Mario finds [[List of implied characters#Maitre Delish|Maitre Delish]]'s [[Cookbook]] hidden in a back room of the [[Creepy Steeple]]. After completing [[Seeking Legendary Book!|this task]], she is able to cook two items into one. | |||
When Mario throws [[Zess Dynamite]] at enemies in battle, it summons a ghostly image of a fierce-looking Zess T. as it causes a massive explosion, dealing 7 points of damage to all enemies except for Buzzy Beetles and Parabuzzies. | |||
Throughout the game, the player receives emails via [[Mailbox SP]], which may have Zess T. mentioned in messages through the [[Rogueport Direct Mail Service]]. The RDM Issue 2 shows that Zess T. has been expressing romantic feeling towards [[Toadsworth]], although both parties have elderly ages. In the RDM Final Issue, it is revealed that Zess T. had allegedly punched [[Flavio]] in the left jaw by delivering a left hook. The reason for the assault was that Zess T. was seemingly growing impatient about a shipment of gourmet ingredients, which seemingly spoiled, mainly due to Flavio withholding the dock crew just having returned from a two-day voyage with the supplies. | |||
==Tattle== | ==Tattle== | ||
*"''That's Zess T., a super-skilled Toad chef. With the right ingredients, she can make ANYTHING! She's like a kitchen magician! I am like, a TOTAL klutz in the kitchen, so I really respect a chef's touch.''" | *"''That's Zess T., a super-skilled Toad chef. With the right ingredients, she can make ANYTHING! She's like a kitchen magician! I am like, a TOTAL klutz in the kitchen, so I really respect a chef's touch.''" | ||
Revision as of 14:22, May 27, 2024
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| Species | Toad |
| First appearance | Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (2004) |
| Latest appearance | Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch) (2024) |
- “Want me to cook something for you, Clumsy Crush-a-lot?”
- —Zess T., Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Zess T. is a character who first appeared in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. She is a grumpy, 55-year-old Toad who resides in Rogueport. Her name is a pun on the word "zesty", which, in a way, describes her personality, as well as being a reference to her cooking skills. Like Tayce T., she is an expert at cooking and even featured a similar backstory involving cakes and a deceased husband. Unlike Tayce T., however, her personality is the polar opposite; she has a rambunctious attitude, describing her as very mean and grumpy, calling Mario names and keeping a mean expression on her face. Her attitude is similar to Dyllis.
Games
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Zess T. made her debut in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. At the beginning of the game, Zess T. is seen pacing about outside her residence, trying to find her Contact Lens. When Mario approaches Zess T., she orders Mario to freeze and not move a step until she finds her missing contact lens, but when Mario moves anyway, he accidently steps on the lens. Zess T. accuses Mario for stepping on her missing lens and refuses to allow him into Rogueport's West Side until he buys her a new set of contact lens. After Mario purchases some new lens and presents them to Zess T., she returns home safely, allowing Mario to have access to the west side of Rogueport. Even so, Zess T. still harbors a bit of a grudge, referring to him by names such as "Stompy" or "Sir Stomps-on-Stuff". However, Wonky implies that she does ultimately have a bit of a soft spot for Mario since he mentions when describing Couple's Cake that, due to it reminding her of her deceased husband, she rarely bakes the cake unless someone really wins her favor. Mario can visit Zess T. at her residence as she explains that she is an accomplished chef and will make recipes for Mario.
Initially, her cooking is limited to one item at a time until Mario finds Maitre Delish's Cookbook hidden in a back room of the Creepy Steeple. After completing this task, she is able to cook two items into one.
When Mario throws Zess Dynamite at enemies in battle, it summons a ghostly image of a fierce-looking Zess T. as it causes a massive explosion, dealing 7 points of damage to all enemies except for Buzzy Beetles and Parabuzzies.
Throughout the game, the player receives emails via Mailbox SP, which may have Zess T. mentioned in messages through the Rogueport Direct Mail Service. The RDM Issue 2 shows that Zess T. has been expressing romantic feeling towards Toadsworth, although both parties have elderly ages. In the RDM Final Issue, it is revealed that Zess T. had allegedly punched Flavio in the left jaw by delivering a left hook. The reason for the assault was that Zess T. was seemingly growing impatient about a shipment of gourmet ingredients, which seemingly spoiled, mainly due to Flavio withholding the dock crew just having returned from a two-day voyage with the supplies.
Tattle
- "That's Zess T., a super-skilled Toad chef. With the right ingredients, she can make ANYTHING! She's like a kitchen magician! I am like, a TOTAL klutz in the kitchen, so I really respect a chef's touch."
Recipes
- Main article: List of Zess T. recipes
Gallery
Sprite from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch | Prutelia[?] | ? | |
| French | Marie-T.[?] | Play on "Maïté", a well-known TV presenter of culinary shows in France. | |
| German | Racle T.[?] | Pun on "raclette", a type of cheese | |
| Italian | Chef Champignon[?] | Mushroom Chef (champignon is the French word for "mushroom") | |
| Spanish | T. Nancy[?] | Nancy Toad |
Trivia
- According to an RDM issue Mario receives via e-mail, Zess T. is 55 years old in the game. Additionally, another RDM issue claims Zess T. and Toadsworth became romantically involved during his stay in Rogueport. However, this is never mentioned outside of the e-mail.
- Wonky implies that she is Tayce T.'s sister, which also makes her The Master's sister.
