List of Sammer Guys: Difference between revisions

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[[File:SPM Sammer Guys Pre-Void.png|thumb|The beginning of the battle.]]
[[File:SPM Sammer Guys Pre-Void.png|thumb|The beginning of the battle.]]


This is a comprehensive list of all 100 [[Sammer Guy]]s from ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. The majority of Sammer Guys have a name which is a pun on something [[Nintendo]]-related.
This is a comprehensive list of all 100 [[Sammer Guy]]s from ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. The majority of Sammer Guys have a name which is a reference or pun on something [[Nintendo]]-related.
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==[[Sammer's Kingdom]] (Rounds 1-25)==
==[[Sammer's Kingdom]] (Rounds 1-25)==
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|tattle=That's Guy Who Fry, one of King Sammer's legendary Sammer Guys… Guy Who Fry's special Sammer Guy diet consists entirely of deep-fried foods…
|tattle=That's Guy Who Fry, one of King Sammer's legendary Sammer Guys… Guy Who Fry's special Sammer Guy diet consists entirely of deep-fried foods…
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The guardian of the 8th gate. His name is a pun on [[Fryguy]]. He claims to be the master of the "Dripping Magma Punch". His tattle states that he his diet is deep-fried foods.
The guardian of the 8th gate. His name references [[Fryguy]]. He claims to be the master of the "Dripping Magma Punch". His tattle states that he his diet is deep-fried foods.


===Screaming Mantis===
===Screaming Mantis===
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|tattle=That's Footsteps of Coins, one of King Sammer's legendary Sammer Guys… His lesser-known brother is called Footsteps of Meat…
|tattle=That's Footsteps of Coins, one of King Sammer's legendary Sammer Guys… His lesser-known brother is called Footsteps of Meat…
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The guardian of the 11th gate. He asks the duelists if they ever wondered who put the [[coin]]s all over the place. He claims that it is him, and that it isn't right for anyone to be taking his coins all the time. He also has a lesser-known brother called Footsteps of Meat. This could be a reference to a side-scrolling mini-game from ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' in which the player controls Bowser in a ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' setting, collecting pieces of [[meat]] as power-ups.
The guardian of the 11th gate. He asks the duelists if they ever wondered who put the [[coin]]s all over the place. He claims that it is him, and that it is not right for anyone to be taking his coins all the time. He also has a lesser-known brother called Footsteps of Meat. This could be a reference to a side-scrolling mini-game from ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' in which the player controls Bowser in a ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' setting, collecting pieces of [[meat]] as power-ups.


===Urchin Lung===
===Urchin Lung===
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|tattle=That's Slipping Grip, one of King Sammer's legendary Sammer Guys… He's a young student at the Sweaty Palm Martal Arts Academy…
|tattle=That's Slipping Grip, one of King Sammer's legendary Sammer Guys… He's a young student at the Sweaty Palm Martal Arts Academy…
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The guardian of the 15th gate, and the second best student at the Sweaty Palm Martial Arts Academy. The two Sammer Guys after him are his brothers, Clammy Hand and Forbidden Slap, and like him, are blue with a mustache. Could possibly be a reference to early [[Wii]] players losing grip of their controllers due to sweaty palms.
The guardian of the 15th gate, and the second best student at the Sweaty Palm Martial Arts Academy. The two Sammer Guys after him are his brothers, Clammy Hand and Forbidden Slap, and like him, are blue with a mustache. His name could possibly be a reference to early [[Wii]] players losing grip of their controllers due to sweaty palms.


===Clammy Hand===
===Clammy Hand===
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|tattle=That's Unshy Guy, one of King Sammer's legendary Sammer Guys… He makes piles of coins making appearances on the Sammer lecture circuit…
|tattle=That's Unshy Guy, one of King Sammer's legendary Sammer Guys… He makes piles of coins making appearances on the Sammer lecture circuit…
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The guardian of the 23rd gate. His name is a pun on [[Shy Guy]]s. He claims that public speaking offers no problems for him. When Mario defeats him, he says his confidence is shattered. Outside of his tournament duties, whenever he appears on the Sammer lecture curcuit, he is often seen making piles of coins. He is the fourth Sammer Guy to not mention his gate number while introducing himself.
The guardian of the 23rd gate. His name references [[Shy Guy]]s. He claims that public speaking offers no problems for him. When Mario defeats him, he says his confidence is shattered. Outside of his tournament duties, whenever he appears on the Sammer lecture curcuit, he is often seen making piles of coins. He is the fourth Sammer Guy to not mention his gate number while introducing himself.


===Useless Badge===
===Useless Badge===
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|tattle=That's Sunshine Flood, one of King Sammer's famous Sammer Guys… He's obsessed about cleaning. You should see his kitchen…
|tattle=That's Sunshine Flood, one of King Sammer's famous Sammer Guys… He's obsessed about cleaning. You should see his kitchen…
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The guardian of the 25th and final gate of Chapter 6-1. His name is a pun on the game ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' and [[F.L.U.D.D.]]. He has an obsession for cleaning. He is also the sixth Sammer Guy not to mention his gate number during his introduction speech.
The guardian of the 25th and final gate of Chapter 6-1. His name references the game ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' and [[F.L.U.D.D.]]. He has an obsession for cleaning. He is also the sixth Sammer Guy not to mention his gate number during his introduction speech.


==[[Sammer's Early Duels]] (Rounds 26-50)==
==[[Sammer's Early Duels]] (Rounds 26-50)==
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|tattle=That's Dancing on Turtles, one of King Sammer's famous Sammer Guys… He's not very tech savvy. Any machine with buttons sends him into a panic…
|tattle=That's Dancing on Turtles, one of King Sammer's famous Sammer Guys… He's not very tech savvy. Any machine with buttons sends him into a panic…
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The guardian of the 31st gate. His name refers to the basic technique for attacking enemies in the Mario series, jumping on them; Dances on Turtles could be another way of saying "Jumps on Koopas". After his defeat, he references another way of attacking enemies, "[[Slide|sliding]] down hills INTO turtles". He doesn't cope well with technology and often freaks out on the sight of any machinery with buttons on them. He is the seventh Sammer Guy to not mention his gate number during his introduction speech.
The guardian of the 31st gate. His name refers to the basic technique for attacking enemies in the Mario series, jumping on them; Dances on Turtles can be another way of saying "Jumps on Koopas". After his defeat, he references another way of attacking enemies, "[[Slide|sliding]] down hills INTO turtles". He doesn't cope well with technology and often freaks out on the sight of any machinery with buttons on them. He is the seventh Sammer Guy to not mention his gate number during his introduction speech.


===Fathomless Chasm of Falling===
===Fathomless Chasm of Falling===
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|tattle=That's Thirsting Bones, one of King Sammer's legendary Sammer Guys… On weekends, he knocks balls out of the park for his softball team…
|tattle=That's Thirsting Bones, one of King Sammer's legendary Sammer Guys… On weekends, he knocks balls out of the park for his softball team…
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The guardian of the 33rd gate. His name is a pun on [[Dry Bones]], an undead [[Koopa Troopa]]. During the weekends, he knocks balls out of the park for his softball team.
The guardian of the 33rd gate. His name is derived from [[Dry Bones]], an undead [[Koopa Troopa]]. During the weekends, he knocks balls out of the park for his softball team.


===Molten Panther===
===Molten Panther===
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|tattle=That's Piranha Root, one of King Sammer's legendary Sammer Guys… He has an enormous garden at home, but it's completely overrun with weeds…
|tattle=That's Piranha Root, one of King Sammer's legendary Sammer Guys… He has an enormous garden at home, but it's completely overrun with weeds…
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The guardian of the 57th gate. His name is a pun on [[Piranha Plant]]s' roots. He owns a giant garden at his house, which is completely taken over by weeds.
The guardian of the 57th gate. His name references [[Piranha Plant]]s' roots. He owns a giant garden at his house, which is completely taken over by weeds.


===Over the Flagpole===
===Over the Flagpole===
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|tattle=That's Chomp of Eternity, one of King Sammer's famous Sammer Guys… He insists on making loud chomping sounds when he eats around other people…
|tattle=That's Chomp of Eternity, one of King Sammer's famous Sammer Guys… He insists on making loud chomping sounds when he eats around other people…
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The guardian of the 65th gate. His name is a pun on [[Chain Chomp]]. Whenever he eats around other people, he makes loud chomping sounds.
The guardian of the 65th gate. His name references [[Chain Chomp]]. Whenever he eats around other people, he makes loud chomping sounds.


===Monty Who Waits===
===Monty Who Waits===
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|tattle=That's Monty Who Waits, one of King Sammer's famous Sammer Guys… He's a real hypocrite. He gets furious when he has to wait around for people…
|tattle=That's Monty Who Waits, one of King Sammer's famous Sammer Guys… He's a real hypocrite. He gets furious when he has to wait around for people…
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The guardian of the 66th gate. His name is a pun on [[Monty Mole]]. It references the fact that Monty Moles only pop up from the ground to attack once the player comes near. He has a hypocritical and impatient personality and doesn't like when he has to wait for other people.
The guardian of the 66th gate. His name references [[Monty Mole]] and the fact that Monty Moles only pop up from the ground to attack once the player comes near. He has a hypocritical and impatient personality and does not like when he has to wait for other people.


===Mustard of Doom===
===Mustard of Doom===
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|tattle=That's Bronze Shroom, one of King Sammer's legendary Sammer Guys… He heats his food just by breathing on it…
|tattle=That's Bronze Shroom, one of King Sammer's legendary Sammer Guys… He heats his food just by breathing on it…
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The guardian of the 74th gate. His name is a pun on [[Golden Dash Mushroom|Golden Mushroom]]s. Whenever he heats his food, he simply just breathes on it.
The guardian of the 74th gate. His name is derived from [[Golden Dash Mushroom|Golden Mushroom]]s. Whenever he heats his food, he simply just breathes on it.


===Lakitu Storm===
===Lakitu Storm===
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|tattle=That's Lakitu Storm, one of King Sammer's legendary Sammer Guys… He loves pineapple, but hates mangoes…
|tattle=That's Lakitu Storm, one of King Sammer's legendary Sammer Guys… He loves pineapple, but hates mangoes…
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The guardian of the 75th gate and the only knight Sammer Guy without a spike. His name is a pun on [[Lakitu]], [[Thunder Lakitu]] and/or [[Lakithunder]]. His favorite food is pineapple, but has a distaste for mangoes.
The guardian of the 75th gate and the only knight Sammer Guy without a spike. His name references [[Lakitu]], [[Thunder Lakitu]] and/or [[Lakithunder]]. His favorite food is pineapple, but has a distaste for mangoes.


==[[Sammer's Endgame]] (Rounds 76-100)==
==[[Sammer's Endgame]] (Rounds 76-100)==
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|tattle=That's Ripper Van Fish, one of King Sammer's lengendary Sammer Guys… He has tried several times to sleep underwater, but has never been successful…
|tattle=That's Ripper Van Fish, one of King Sammer's lengendary Sammer Guys… He has tried several times to sleep underwater, but has never been successful…
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The guardian of the 77th gate. His name is a pun on [[Rip Van Fish]] and Ripper, referencing his sword. Rip Van Fish itself is a reference to a piece of classic literature: [[wikipedia:Rip Van Winkle|Rip Van Winkle]]. This is supported by his references to sleep, as Van Winkle slept for 20 years. After being defeated, he states that he must find a way to count Cheep Cheeps. However, when talked to, he states that he must count [[Big Cheep Cheep|Boss Bass]]es instead. He has tried to sleep underwater dozens of times, but because he can't breathe underwater, his attempts weren't successful.
The guardian of the 77th gate. His name is a pun on [[Rip Van Fish]] and Ripper, referencing his sword. Rip Van Fish itself is a reference to a piece of classic literature "{{wp|Rip Van Winkle}}". This is supported by his references to sleep, as Van Winkle slept for 20 years. After being defeated, he states that he must find a way to count Cheep Cheeps. However, when talked to, he states that he must count [[Big Cheep Cheep|Boss Bass]]es instead. He has tried to sleep underwater dozens of times, but because he can't breathe underwater, his attempts weren't successful.


===Infinite Jump===
===Infinite Jump===
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|tattle=That's Infinite Jump, one of King Sammer's legendary Sammer Guys… He practices his autograph every day, just so he's ready when he gets famous…
|tattle=That's Infinite Jump, one of King Sammer's legendary Sammer Guys… He practices his autograph every day, just so he's ready when he gets famous…
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The guardian of the 78th gate. His name references when the player could keep jumping on the enemies on stairways in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' to get as many lives as they want. Each day, he practices his autograph in preparation for his opportunity to get famous.
The guardian of the 78th gate. His name references when the player can keep jumping on the enemies on stairways in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' to get as many lives as they want. Each day, he practices his autograph in preparation for his opportunity to get famous.


===Alternate Path===
===Alternate Path===
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|tattle=That's Dayzee the Merciless, one of King Sammer's infamous Sammer Guys… He's very sensitive about his name… It's best not to smirk when he announces it…
|tattle=That's Dayzee the Merciless, one of King Sammer's infamous Sammer Guys… He's very sensitive about his name… It's best not to smirk when he announces it…
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The guardian of the 80th gate. His name is a reference to [[Crazee Dayzees]], but the fact that he is merciless may be a nod towards the [[Amazy Dayzee]], which could deal up to 20 damage and put the target to sleep with one attack in the [[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series]]. He is highly sensitive about his name, as [[Tiptron]] suggests that no one should laugh at him for it.
The guardian of the 80th gate. His name is a reference to [[Crazee Dayzee]]s, but the fact that he is merciless may be a nod towards the [[Amazy Dayzee]], which can deal up to 20 damage and put the target to sleep with one attack in the [[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series]]. He is highly sensitive about his name, as [[Tiptron]] suggests that no one should laugh at him for it.


===Smiling Cloud===
===Smiling Cloud===
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|tattle=That's Smiling Cloud, one of King Sammer's famous Sammer Guys… His heart breaks every time there's an overcast day…
|tattle=That's Smiling Cloud, one of King Sammer's famous Sammer Guys… His heart breaks every time there's an overcast day…
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The guardian of the 81st gate. His name is a reference to the clouds [[Lakitu]]s ride on, or the [[Cloud Block|clouds]] that appear in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', both of which have smiling faces. He apparently believed that, since he was a smiling warrior, no one could fight him back. He becomes disheartened whenever it is overcast outside, implying he doesn't like cloudy weather.
The guardian of the 81st gate. His name is a reference to the [[Lakitu's Cloud|clouds]] [[Lakitu]]s ride on, or the [[Cloud Block|clouds]] that appear in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', both of which have smiling faces. He apparently believed that, since he was a smiling warrior, no one could fight him back. He becomes disheartened whenever it is overcast outside, implying he does not like cloudy weather.


===Bullet Bull===
===Bullet Bull===
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|tattle=That's Block of POW, one of King Sammer's legendary Sammer Guys… He has a very impressive collection of unicorn figurines at home…
|tattle=That's Block of POW, one of King Sammer's legendary Sammer Guys… He has a very impressive collection of unicorn figurines at home…
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The guardian of the 83rd gate. His name is a pun on the [[POW Block]]. At his house, he has a very intriguing collection of unicorn figurines.
The guardian of the 83rd gate. His name is derived from the [[POW Block]]. At his house, he has a very intriguing collection of unicorn figurines.


===Inferno Flower===
===Inferno Flower===
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|tattle=That's Bounding Star, one of King Sammer's lengendary Sammer Guys… He draws pictures of ponies while he waits for challengers to arrive…
|tattle=That's Bounding Star, one of King Sammer's lengendary Sammer Guys… He draws pictures of ponies while he waits for challengers to arrive…
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The guardian of the 86th gate. His name is a pun on the [[Super Star]] item, and the way it bounces across the ground when it comes out of a [[? Block]]. When defeated, he talks about a song formerly playing in his head which would spur him to fight, which the player "robbed" him of. This refers to the [[Super Star (theme)|Super Star]] themes which play whenever [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] is invincible. To pass time, he draws pictures of ponies while waiting for his opponents to arrive.
The guardian of the 86th gate. His name references the [[Super Star]] item, and the way it bounces across the ground when it comes out of a [[? Block]]. When defeated, he talks about a song formerly playing in his head which would spur him to fight, which the player "robbed" him of. This refers to the [[Super Star (theme)|Super Star]] themes which play whenever [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] is invincible. To pass time, he draws pictures of ponies while waiting for his opponents to arrive.


===Metal Cap===
===Metal Cap===
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|tattle=That's Cloak of Tanooki, one of King Sammer's legendary Sammer Guys… He hates the heat and wants King Sammer to install a Duel of 100 air conditioner…
|tattle=That's Cloak of Tanooki, one of King Sammer's legendary Sammer Guys… He hates the heat and wants King Sammer to install a Duel of 100 air conditioner…
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The guardian of the 95th gate. His name is a pun on [[Tanooki Suit]]. He hates heat and is always trying to convince King Sammer to install an air conditioner, which might be a reference to ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' artwork of [[Tanooki Mario]] at [[Ice Land]].
The guardian of the 95th gate. His name references [[Tanooki Suit]]. He hates heat and is always trying to convince King Sammer to install an air conditioner, which might be a reference to ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' artwork of [[Tanooki Mario]] at [[Ice Land]].


===Coin Harvester Without Remorse===
===Coin Harvester Without Remorse===