Die Mario Bros. im Zirkus
The title of this article is official, but it comes from a German source.
If an acceptable English name is found, then the article should be moved to the new title.
"Die Mario Bros. im Zirkus" is the third story of Zur Fernseh-Serie Super Mario Bros. - Spiele und Geschichten. This story is told in the form of a comic strip; it is the only story in the book told in this format. It is also one of the two stories in the book where King Koopa wears a costume, the other being "Der überlistete Häuptling."
Plot synopsis[edit]
King Koopa has once again captured Princess Toadstool and Toad and is holding them captive at his circus. Mario and Luigi are hiding behind a tree and some bushes close to the circus as the former tells the latter to be quiet, asking him what he wants to say. Luigi responds that his stomach has organized the circus and rumbles pathetically, though Mario adds that it must certainly think of pizza, lasagna, macaroni, and spaghetti. Luigi reminds Mario that they should not be thinking about themselves at this time, but instead the Princess, which the latter realizes that he is right. They then decide to blend in with the audience, waiting for their chance to rescue Princess Toadstool.
At the ticket booth, Luigi is surprised that it is manned by a Koopa Troopa, though Mario reminds him to act natural. Mouser welcomes everyone to King Koopa's circus, explaining that they can experience the greatest attraction in the world at the circus. He then continues by explaining that the main act for the show is the "Flying Princess," with Mario commenting that he will "eat the soles of [his] shoes" if he does not mean Princess Toadstool. A Tweeter then blows a trumpet, and King Koopa, who is dressed in ringmaster attire, announces that the show can now begin.
King Koopa first presents to the audience the "Riding Spirits," which consists of several Shyguys riding an Ostro. He then presents the "Acrobatic Pillow Fillings," which consists of two Ninjis performing somersaults with each other, the "Rolling Hedgehog," which consists of a Porcupo rolling on a ball, and the "Balancing Snake", which consists of a Cobrat balancing itself on a tightrope while holding a parasol. He then presents to the audience the main act for the show, which stars Princess Toadstool, confirming Mario's prediction.
King Koopa explains that Toad, who is dressed as a clown and holding a fire extinguisher shaped like a lance, must extinguish the four Fryguys that will chew on the ropes holding the platform the Princess is standing on; otherwise she will fall into a cauldron full of manure. He then adds that two Koopa Troopas standing next to him, who are also dressed as clowns and holding a cake and an egg, will be by his side. Mario says that he knows what help looks like, and tells Luigi that they have to do something.
AFter King Koopa tells two Flurries to make a drumroll, Mario and Luigi grab the two Koopa Troopas standing by Toad, returning with their costumes, just as Mouser releases the Fryguys onto the ropes. Mario and Luigi throw a cake and some eggs at King Koopa and Mouser, while Toad tries to extinguish a Fryguy, only to realize that King Koopa has filled it with gasoline. Mario and Toad run up to Princess Toadstool to save her, though she mentions that they are doomed, with King Koopa and Mouser also making their way to the platform. However, Luigi hands the former some rope, allowing them climb down from the platform they are trapped on.
With King Koopa and Mouser trapped on the platform, the Fryguys chew away all of the ropes, causing them to fall into the manure-filled cauldron, with the audience applauding Mario and his friends for their performance. Princess Toadstool wonders how she can thank Mario, to which he responds that she could start with pizza as an appetizer.
Gallery[edit]
Mario hungry
Mario, Luigi, and Toad disguised as clowns
Characters[edit]
- Mario
- Luigi
- Princess Toadstool
- Toad
- King Koopa
- Mouser
- Koopa Troopas
- Tweeter
- Shyguys
- Ostro
- Ninjis
- Cobrat
- Fryguys
Notable miskates and errors[edit]
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| German | Die Mario Bros. im Zirkus[1] | The Mario Bros. at the Circus |
Notes[edit]
- "Send in the Clown", a circus-themed Super Mario episode, would later appear in the Super Mario World television series.
References[edit]
- ^ Friedrich Dohrmann (January 1, 1991). Zur Fernseh-Serie Super Mario Bros. - Spiele und Geschichten. Hamburg, Germany: XENOS Verlagsgesellschaft (German). ISBN 978-3821210056. Page 38.
