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{{quote2|[[Mario|You]] know that memory-loss thing? What's it called... Ambrosia? Amnesty? [[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic|Thinky Thinky Panic]]? Whatever you call it, I've got it—big time.|Bob-omb|[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]}} | {{quote2|[[Mario|You]] know that memory-loss thing? What's it called... Ambrosia? Amnesty? [[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic|Thinky Thinky Panic]]? Whatever you call it, I've got it—big time.|Bob-omb|[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]}} | ||
'''Bob-omb''', often referred to as "'''Bobby'''" or sometimes "'''Bhomas'''" or "'''Bombert'''" by [[Olivia]], is an ally to [[Mario]] in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]''. | '''Bob-omb''', often referred to as "'''Bobby'''" or sometimes "'''Bhomas'''" or "'''Bombert'''" by [[Olivia]], is an ally to [[Mario]] in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]''. Being a fuseless, amnesiac [[Bob-omb]], he joins Mario and Olivia's quest in an effort to recall his memories. Throughout their adventure, he refers to Mario and Olivia as "Big M" and "ma'am," respectively. | ||
In battle, Bob-omb uses an attack called Bomb Bump, a move very reminiscent of [[Bombette]]'s Body Slam, ramming into the nearest enemy and dealing 20 damage, or 30 if the [[Ally Tambourine]] is equipped. However, there is also a chance that he may trip and deal no damage instead, which is indicated by if he starts to sleep during the turn. Bob-omb is the only partner in the game who can be brought to revisit certain past areas at any time, excluding the [[Earth Vellumental Temple]], the [[Water Vellumental Shrine]], the [[Ninja Attraction]], and [[Scuffle Island]]. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
According to Bob-omb himself, prior to the events of ''Paper Mario: The Origami King'', he lost a comrade, also named Bob-omb. He kept his late friend's fuse as a memory, keeping it safe within a | According to Bob-omb himself, prior to the events of ''Paper Mario: The Origami King'', he lost a comrade, also named Bob-omb. He kept his late friend's fuse as a memory, keeping it safe within a lockbox that he always carried with him. | ||
At some point afterwards, Bob-omb was booked with a group of Bob-omb friends on a cruise in the VIP stateroom on [[the Princess Peach]]. However, during the trip, the ship was attacked by [[Gooper Blooper]], who had been converted to a [[Paper Macho Soldier|Paper Macho]] form due to [[King Olly]]'s actions. The group attempted to defend the ship, unsuccessfully, and during the battle, Bob-omb was knocked off the boat, losing his fuse in the process. | At some point afterwards, Bob-omb was booked with a group of Bob-omb friends on a cruise in the VIP stateroom on [[the Princess Peach]]. However, during the trip, the ship was attacked by [[Gooper Blooper]], who had been converted to a [[Paper Macho Soldier|Paper Macho]] form due to [[King Olly]]'s actions. The group attempted to defend the ship, unsuccessfully, and during the battle, Bob-omb was knocked off the boat, losing his fuse in the process. | ||
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===''Paper Mario: The Origami King''=== | ===''Paper Mario: The Origami King''=== | ||
[[File:PMTOK Meeting Bob omb.png|thumb | [[File:PMTOK Meeting Bob omb.png|thumb|250px|[[Mario]] and [[Olivia]] meet Bob-omb aboard the tram to [[Autumn Mountain]].]] | ||
By the time Mario and Olivia defeat [[Colored Pencils]] and unravel the red [[streamer]] used in | By the time Mario and Olivia defeat [[Colored Pencils]] and unravel the red [[streamer]] used in King Olly's plot to take over the world, Bob-omb has boarded a cable car headed toward [[Autumn Mountain]]. Mario and Olivia end up boarding that same car, where the two parties cross paths for the first time. | ||
During the ride, Bob-omb introduces himself, stating he only remembers his name and reveals he has amnesia, albeit not knowing the correct term for the condition, and states his purpose for going on the journey. Olivia then brings up the idea of Bob-omb joining them as a chance to help him recover his memories. Initially, Bob-omb is skeptical, stating he believes he would be a burden to the two, after which Olivia abandons the idea. Bob-omb, however, considers the opportunity, and brings it up again shortly afterward. | During the ride, Bob-omb introduces himself, stating he only remembers his name and reveals he has amnesia, albeit not knowing the correct term for the condition, and states his purpose for going on the journey. Olivia then brings up the idea of Bob-omb joining them as a chance to help him recover his memories. Initially, Bob-omb is skeptical, stating he believes he would be a burden to the two, after which Olivia abandons the idea. Bob-omb, however, considers the opportunity, and brings it up again shortly afterward. | ||
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The trio continues the boat tour to [[Sweetpaper Valley]], following the yellow streamer. During the ride, Olivia asks Bob-omb to tell them more about him, but he declines for unknown reasons. The boat reaches Sweetpaper Valley, but following an encounter with King Olly, a boulder crushes Olivia and blocks the way forward. Seeing this, Bob-omb and Mario, on the former's request, head back to Toad Town and take a ride from [[Sea Captain Toad]] across [[the Great Sea]] to the Princess Peach, now overtaken with black ink. Inside the VIP stateroom is a lockbox containing the item Bob-omb is looking for, which is promptly taken by Gooper Blooper. After Mario defeats it and recovers the box, the two head back to Sweetpaper Valley. Bob-omb finally tells Mario his backstory, and reveals the item inside the lockbox: a fuse that belonged to his late best friend. He puts it on, and, as his last words, thanks Mario and Olivia. Bob-omb then lights the fuse, prompting Mario to try to stop him, only for it to be too late. Bob-omb blows himself up and sacrifices his life to destroy the boulder trapping Olivia. | The trio continues the boat tour to [[Sweetpaper Valley]], following the yellow streamer. During the ride, Olivia asks Bob-omb to tell them more about him, but he declines for unknown reasons. The boat reaches Sweetpaper Valley, but following an encounter with King Olly, a boulder crushes Olivia and blocks the way forward. Seeing this, Bob-omb and Mario, on the former's request, head back to Toad Town and take a ride from [[Sea Captain Toad]] across [[the Great Sea]] to the Princess Peach, now overtaken with black ink. Inside the VIP stateroom is a lockbox containing the item Bob-omb is looking for, which is promptly taken by Gooper Blooper. After Mario defeats it and recovers the box, the two head back to Sweetpaper Valley. Bob-omb finally tells Mario his backstory, and reveals the item inside the lockbox: a fuse that belonged to his late best friend. He puts it on, and, as his last words, thanks Mario and Olivia. Bob-omb then lights the fuse, prompting Mario to try to stop him, only for it to be too late. Bob-omb blows himself up and sacrifices his life to destroy the boulder trapping Olivia. | ||
[[File:PMTOK Gooper Blooper.png|thumb | [[File:PMTOK Gooper Blooper.png|thumb|250px|Mario and Bob-omb encounter [[Paper Macho Gooper Blooper]].]] | ||
Upon realizing Bob-omb's demise, Olivia becomes extremely disheartened, and runs off into [[Breezy Tunnel]]. She comes to rest on a log in a [[Monty Mole]] chamber, questioning her ability to continue with the quest. Mario tries to comfort her, but with little result. The Monty Moles then gather the remains of the destroyed boulder and place it near the entrance. Bob-omb's spirit calls to Mario from the rubble, and instructs him to help Olivia pull through, lest his sacrifice be in vain. Under Bob-omb's suggestion of using laughter, Mario then uses his [[Goomba Mask]] to cheer up Olivia, and the two continue their quest. Though Bob-omb's spirit cannot be talked to again, Mario can still inspect the pile of rubble where the spirit is found anytime afterward, to which Olivia will question what he is doing and urge him to keep going. | Upon realizing Bob-omb's demise, Olivia becomes extremely disheartened, and runs off into [[Breezy Tunnel]]. She comes to rest on a log in a [[Monty Mole]] chamber, questioning her ability to continue with the quest. Mario tries to comfort her, but with little result. The Monty Moles then gather the remains of the destroyed boulder and place it near the entrance. Bob-omb's spirit calls to Mario from the rubble, and instructs him to help Olivia pull through, lest his sacrifice be in vain. Under Bob-omb's suggestion of using laughter, Mario then uses his [[Goomba Mask]] to cheer up Olivia, and the two continue their quest. Though Bob-omb's spirit cannot be talked to again, Mario can still inspect the pile of rubble where the spirit is found anytime afterward, to which Olivia will question what he is doing and urge him to keep going. | ||
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===''Super Mario-kun''=== | ===''Super Mario-kun''=== | ||
[[File:Bobby_not-death_SMKun.png|thumb| | [[File:Bobby_not-death_SMKun.png|thumb|Bob-omb avoids his demise in the manga adaptation of the game events]] | ||
Bob-omb has the same role in ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'' as in the game. After defeating [[Colored Pencils]], Mario, looking for something to eat that is not folded into an origami, bites onto Bob-omb before realizing what he is. Bob-omb reassures him that he is not evil and cannot explode, since he lacks both his fuse and memories, and follows them. Compared to | Bob-omb has the same role in ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'' as in the game. After defeating [[Colored Pencils]], Mario, looking for something to eat that is not folded into an origami, bites onto Bob-omb before realizing what he is. Bob-omb reassures him that he is not evil and cannot explode, since he lacks both his fuse and memories, and follows them. Compared to his more laid-back game counterpart, Bob-omb is slightly more participative in the adventures and more happily carefree. Physically, he is drawn similar to the [[Bob-omb Buddy]] from the ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' story arc, with two big eyes with ocular irises and a mouth. | ||
The biggest difference in Bob-omb's adaptation in the manga is when he and Mario try to free Olivia from the boulder: after Olivia gets stuck under it, Bobby's recalls his past, explaining he may have something useful back on [[the Princess Peach]] cruise ship, but Mario tells him he retrieved (off-screen) the box with the fuse from the ship after defeating the Paper Macho Gooper Blooper. Mario offers himself to use the fuse in some way to free Olivia, but Bob-omb does not let him, grabs the fuse, and runs towards the boulder and yells at it with all his might, breaking it. However, he is forced to leave the party since, by screaming | The biggest difference in Bob-omb's adaptation in the manga is when he and Mario try to free Olivia from the boulder: after Olivia gets stuck under it, Bobby's recalls his past, explaining he may have something useful back on [[the Princess Peach]] cruise ship, but Mario tells him he retrieved (off-screen) the box with the fuse from the ship after defeating the Paper Macho Gooper Blooper. Mario offers himself to use the fuse in some way to free Olivia, but Bob-omb does not let him, grabs the fuse, and runs towards the boulder and yells at it with all his might, breaking it. However, he is forced to leave the party since, by screaming so much, he needs to go to the hospital to have his throat checked. | ||
In the next volume, | In the next volume, Bob-omb returns during the final battle against [[King Olly]], replacing the [[Origami Craftsman]]. After rescuing Luigi and Bowser from their fall from Olly's platform, he reveals to have met Olly's creator, who gave him the final [[Magic Circle]] and a letter confessing what Olly's scribble is about. | ||
==Personality== | ==Personality== | ||
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PMOK Bomb Bump.jpg|Bob-omb using Bomb Bump in battle | PMOK Bomb Bump.jpg|Bob-omb using Bomb Bump in battle | ||
PMTOK fall trees.png|Mario, Olivia, and Bob-omb relax on a bench in [[Autumn Mountain]] | PMTOK fall trees.png|Mario, Olivia, and Bob-omb relax on a bench in [[Autumn Mountain]] | ||
PMTOK Chesnut Valley nap.png|Bob-omb naps in [[Chestnut Valley]] | |||
PMTOK boat.png|Mario, Olivia, and Bob-omb enter [[the Great Sea]] | PMTOK boat.png|Mario, Olivia, and Bob-omb enter [[the Great Sea]] | ||
PMTOK Eddy River.jpg|Mario, Olivia, Bob-omb, and the [[Oarsman]] ride through [[Eddy River]] | PMTOK Eddy River.jpg|Mario, Olivia, Bob-omb, and the [[Oarsman]] ride through [[Eddy River]] | ||
PMTOK rapids.png|Mario, Olivia, Bob-omb, and the Oarsman go down through the Eddy River rapids | PMTOK rapids.png|Mario, Olivia, Bob-omb, and the Oarsman go down through the Eddy River rapids | ||
PMOK Mario Bobby Bridge.jpg|Mario, Olivia, and Bob-omb cross a bridge over Eddy River to enter [[Shogun Studios]] | PMOK Mario Bobby Bridge.jpg|Mario, Olivia, and Bob-omb cross a bridge over Eddy River to enter [[Shogun Studios]] | ||
PMTOK Big Sho Theater Enemy Barrage.png|Mario, Olivia, and Bob-omb encounter Folded Soldiers and Paper Macho Soldiers at the entrance to | PMTOK Big Sho Theater.jpg|Mario, Olivia, and Bob-omb approach the entrance to [[Big Sho' Theater]] | ||
PMTOK Big Sho Theater Enemy Barrage.png|Mario, Olivia, and Bob-omb encounter Folded Soldiers and Paper Macho Soldiers at the entrance to Big Sho' Theater | |||
PMTOK Big Sho Theater Toads.jpg|Bob-omb and an audience of Toad's witness Mario defeat [[Rubber Band]] | |||
PMTOK The Princess Peach Hidden Toad 3.png|Bob-omb cowers behind Mario from an incapacitated Toad aboard [[The Princess Peach]] | |||
PMTOK The Princess Peach Spike.jpg|Mario and Bob-omb are attacked by an origami [[Spike]] | |||
PMTOK Bob-omb flashback 1.png|The Princess Peach as shown in Bob-omb's flashback | PMTOK Bob-omb flashback 1.png|The Princess Peach as shown in Bob-omb's flashback | ||
PMTOK Bob-omb flashback 2.png|Bob-omb and his friends battled Paper Macho Gooper Blooper | PMTOK Bob-omb flashback 2.png|Bob-omb and his friends battled Paper Macho Gooper Blooper | ||
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PMTOK Collectible Treasure 52 (Bob-omb).jpg|Collectible Treasure #52: Bob-omb | PMTOK Collectible Treasure 52 (Bob-omb).jpg|Collectible Treasure #52: Bob-omb | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Scans=== | ===Scans=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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|JapR=Bomuhei | |JapR=Bomuhei | ||
|JapM=Bob-omb | |JapM=Bob-omb | ||
|ChiS=炸弹兵<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com.hk/topics/article/a_200612_01_sc.html 《纸片马力欧:折纸国王》介绍视频公开! 详细介绍马力欧的新冒险、同伴和战斗] ''Nintendo''. Retrieved June 17, 2020.</ref> | |ChiS=炸弹兵<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com.hk/topics/article/a_200612_01_sc.html 《纸片马力欧:折纸国王》介绍视频公开! 详细介绍马力欧的新冒险、同伴和战斗] ''Nintendo''. Retrieved June 17, 2020.</ref> | ||
|ChiSR=Zhàdànbīng | |ChiSR=Zhàdànbīng | ||
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|ChiTR=Zhàdànbīng | |ChiTR=Zhàdànbīng | ||
|ChiTM=Bob-omb | |ChiTM=Bob-omb | ||
|Dut=Bob-omb | |||
|DutM=Bob-omb | |||
|Fre=Bob-omb | |||
|FreM=Bob-omb | |||
|Ger=Bob-omb | |||
|GerM=Bob-omb | |||
|Ita=Bob-omba | |||
|ItaM=Bob-omb | |||
|Kor=폭탄병 | |Kor=폭탄병 | ||
|KorR=Poktanbyeong | |KorR=Poktanbyeong | ||
|KorM=Bob-omb | |KorM=Bob-omb | ||
|SpaA=Bob-omba | |||
|SpaAM=Bob-omb | |||
|SpaE=Bob-omb | |||
|SpaEM=Bob-omb | |||
}} | }} | ||
;Bobby | ;Bobby | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
|Jap=ボム{{ | |Jap=ボム{{ruby|平|へい}} | ||
|JapR=Bomuhei | |JapR=Bomuhei | ||
|JapM=A kanji interpretation of Bob-omb's Japanese name (same pronunciation), with「{{ | |JapM=A kanji interpretation of Bob-omb's Japanese name (same pronunciation), with「{{ruby|平|へい}}」meaning "flat" or "commonplace" as well as being a surname. Olivia also once uses「ボム{{ruby|公|こう}}」(''Bomukō''), with「{{ruby|公|こう}}」being an occasionally-negative name modifier for familiarity and a title for European royalty. | ||
|SpaA=Bombi | |SpaA=Bombi | ||
|SpaAM=Bomby | |SpaAM=Bomby | ||
|SpaE=Bobby | |SpaE=Bobby | ||
|SpaEM=Bobby | |SpaEM=Bobby | ||
| | |Fre=Bobby | ||
| | |FreM=Bobby | ||
|Ger=Bobby | |Ger=Bobby | ||
|GerM=Bobby | |GerM=Bobby | ||
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*While trying to recall the term for amnesia, Bob-omb mentions "Thinky Thinky Panic", which itself is a pun on ''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]'', where Bob-ombs debuted. He also mentions "ambrosia" and "amnesty", which is a reference to ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Leaf|Animal Crossing: New Leaf]]'' when [[nookipedia:Gulliver|Gulliver]] tries to recall the term for amnesia. | *While trying to recall the term for amnesia, Bob-omb mentions "Thinky Thinky Panic", which itself is a pun on ''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]'', where Bob-ombs debuted. He also mentions "ambrosia" and "amnesty", which is a reference to ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Leaf|Animal Crossing: New Leaf]]'' when [[nookipedia:Gulliver|Gulliver]] tries to recall the term for amnesia. | ||
*In the Japanese version, Bob-omb calls Mario "aniki", or "big brother" (which can figuratively be used as an honorific for a superior), implying that Mario is older than him. | *In the Japanese version, Bob-omb calls Mario "aniki", or "big brother" (which can figuratively be used as an honorific for a superior), implying that Mario is older than him. | ||
*In the Spanish version, "Bobby" is one of Olivia's nicknames for him before calling him "Bombi". | *In the Latin Spanish version, "Bobby" is one of Olivia's nicknames for him before calling him "Bombi". | ||
*Bob-omb's sacrifice was alluded to as part of a post on the [[Nintendo Switch]] news application showcasing games with explosions for the {{wp|Fourth of July}} in 2021.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/2021/get-hyped-with-a-few-in-game-explosions/ "Get hyped with a few in-game explosions."]. ''Nintendo''. July 4, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021. ([http://web.archive.org/web/20210707000131/https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/2021/get-hyped-with-a-few-in-game-explosions/ Archived] July 30, 2021, 00:01:31 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref> | *Bob-omb's sacrifice was alluded to as part of a post on the [[Nintendo Switch]] news application showcasing games with explosions for the {{wp|Fourth of July}} in 2021.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/2021/get-hyped-with-a-few-in-game-explosions/ "Get hyped with a few in-game explosions."]. ''Nintendo''. July 4, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021. ([http://web.archive.org/web/20210707000131/https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/2021/get-hyped-with-a-few-in-game-explosions/ Archived] July 30, 2021, 00:01:31 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref> | ||