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The '''list of implied entertainment''' is a list of games, television shows, and books that have not physically appeared in any form of media up to this point in time. Regardless of their lack of appearance, the implied entertainment have been mentioned at least once throughout the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise, many of which are from ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. | The '''list of implied entertainment''' is a list of games, television shows, and books that have not physically appeared in any form of media up to this point in time. Regardless of their lack of appearance, the implied entertainment have been mentioned at least once throughout the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise, many of which are from ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. | ||
==''A Mid-Winter Day's Nap''== | |||
'''''A Mid-Winter Day's Nap''''' is a play that [[Flurrie]] performed in. A female Toad in west [[Rogueport]] mentions this play, saying she loved it and that she has seen it three times. The title of the play is a reference to {{wp|William Shakespeare}}'s play ''{{wp|A Midsummer Night's Dream}}''. | |||
==''Baron von Craggington''== | ==''Baron von Craggington''== | ||
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==''The Book of Spares''== | ==''The Book of Spares''== | ||
'''''The Book of Spares''''' is a book mentioned by the Toad at [[Outlook Point]] in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''. He quotes bowling advice from chapter 12, section 8: "Deep within [[the Bafflewood]], hidden from prying eyes, sleeps [[Bowling Ball (Thing)|a sacred orb of deep, lustrous black]]. But the path to its secret nook is blocked by a magical barrier known as a fence--a device so ingenious, it can only be broken by the throes of [[Wiggler Segment|a child]]." This serves as a hint to the location of the Bowling Ball Thing and the Wiggler Segment in the area. | '''''The Book of Spares''''' is a book mentioned by the Toad at [[Outlook Point]] in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''. He quotes bowling advice from chapter 12, section 8: "Deep within [[the Bafflewood]], hidden from prying eyes, sleeps [[Bowling Ball (Thing)|a sacred orb of deep, lustrous black]]. But the path to its secret nook is blocked by a magical barrier known as a fence--a device so ingenious, it can only be broken by the throes of [[Wiggler Segment|a child]]." This serves as a hint to the location of the Bowling Ball Thing and the Wiggler Segment in the area. | ||
==''The Boy Who Cried Woo''== | |||
'''''The Boy Who Cried Woo''''' is a play that Flurrie performed in. A female Toad in west Rogueport mentions this play, saying she loved it and that she has seen it a hundred times. The title of the play is a reference to the fable ''{{wp|The Boy Who Cried Wolf}}''. | |||
==''The Cowing of King Steer''== | |||
'''''The Cowing of King Steer''''' is a play that Flurrie performed in. A female Toad in west Rogueport mentions this play, saying she loved it and that she has seen it ten times. The title of the play is a reference to Shakespeare's play ''{{wp|King Lear}}''. | |||
==''Cowpocalypse''== | ==''Cowpocalypse''== | ||
'''''Cowpocalypse''''' is a running anime in the ''Super Mario'' universe that [[Francis]] may talk about. | '''''Cowpocalypse''''' is a running anime in the ''Super Mario'' universe that [[Francis]] may talk about in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. | ||
At [[Fort Francis]], in the dialogue between [[Princess Peach]] and Francis, when he gives Peach a "[[#Pink Princess|Pink Princess]]" signed poster as a token of his affection, Peach has the dialogue option "I appreciate the thought..." When that option is selected, Peach will say, "I don't have time for that! The universe is being destroyed!" Francis will answer "Destroyed...? Oh I get it! You're so funny! You're talking about that farm anime, 'Cowpocalypse'! I'm hooked on it too! Different farming factions vying for control of a sword that can destroy the world? They use real swordsmen to advise the action scenes, so they're super realistic! Don't you love it when studios pay attention to important stuff like that?... When the DVD comes out, I'll buy it for you!" | At [[Fort Francis]], in the dialogue between [[Princess Peach]] and Francis, when he gives Peach a "[[#Pink Princess|Pink Princess]]" signed poster as a token of his affection, Peach has the dialogue option "I appreciate the thought..." When that option is selected, Peach will say, "I don't have time for that! The universe is being destroyed!" Francis will answer "Destroyed...? Oh I get it! You're so funny! You're talking about that farm anime, 'Cowpocalypse'! I'm hooked on it too! Different farming factions vying for control of a sword that can destroy the world? They use real swordsmen to advise the action scenes, so they're super realistic! Don't you love it when studios pay attention to important stuff like that?... When the DVD comes out, I'll buy it for you!" | ||
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{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
|Jap=ザ☆チョンマゲドン | |Jap=ザ☆チョンマゲドン | ||
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==''Cyborg Wart''== | ==''Cyborg Wart''== | ||
'''''Cyborg Wart''''' is a comic book mentioned in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. [[Francis]] owns some issues of this comic book, though his collection of them seemingly is not complete as he longs for more. The main character of the comic is [[Wart]], the final boss of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', who has not directly appeared in a ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' game in years. Not much is known about this comic book, as it is only given two mentions; however, it is revealed that at least forty-seven issues have been released so far, and it is currently ongoing in publication. | '''''Cyborg Wart''''' is a comic book mentioned in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. [[Francis]] owns some issues of this comic book, though his collection of them seemingly is not complete as he longs for more. The main character of the comic is [[Wart]], the final boss of ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', who has not directly appeared in a ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' game in years. Not much is known about this comic book, as it is only given two mentions; however, it is revealed that at least forty-seven issues have been released so far, and it is currently ongoing in publication. | ||
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{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
|Jap=あいして☆メチャリン１ | |Jap=あいして☆メチャリン１ | ||
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|JapM=From「愛して」(''aishite'', in love) + possibly an endearing form of「滅茶」(''mecha'', ridiculous) | |JapM=From「愛して」(''aishite'', in love) + possibly an endearing form of「滅茶」(''mecha'', ridiculous) | ||
|Ita=Cyber Wart | |Ita=Cyber Wart | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Diamond City Symphony== | ==Diamond City Symphony== | ||
'''The Diamond City Symphony''' was mentioned in the description of the souvenir [[Taxi Sonata]], where it was stated that they recorded the song. | '''The Diamond City Symphony''' was mentioned in the description of the souvenir [[Taxi Sonata]] in ''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]'', where it was stated that they recorded the song. | ||
==digibutter.nerr== | ==digibutter.nerr== | ||
'''digibutter.nerr''' is a website | '''digibutter.nerr''' is a website mentioned by [[Francis]] in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', who visits the site often. It is apparently a forum filled with geeks and nerds of all sorts who seem to love butterflies. Francis declares that he shall take "hi-technicaaaal" pictures of [[Tippi]], whom he calls Francine, and post them all over the forum. After he creates [[Tiptron]], Francis mentions how Tiptron earned him the "Elite Nerr" status on digibutter.nerr's forums. | ||
Its name comes from '''digi'''tal '''butter'''flies, which many of the forum members seem to enjoy. Its .nerr top-level domain seems to be derived from Francis's quirk of constantly saying "nerr," an impediment he may share with other members of | Its name comes from '''digi'''tal '''butter'''flies, which many of the forum members seem to enjoy. Its .nerr top-level domain seems to be derived from Francis's quirk of constantly saying "nerr," an impediment he may share with other members of the website. | ||
===Trivia=== | ===Trivia=== | ||
*When selling [[Tiptron]] to [[Mario]] and friends, [[Francis]] incorrectly capitalizes the "d" in "digibutter.nerr." | *When selling [[Tiptron]] to [[Mario]] and friends, [[Francis]] incorrectly capitalizes the "d" in "digibutter.nerr." | ||
*Shortly after release of the [[Super Paper Mario|game]], a real forum was unofficially created, where mostly discussion of ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'' is made. They also hold an online, ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'' related, superbowl tournament known as the Sammerbowl. | *Shortly after release of the [[Super Paper Mario|game]], a [http://digibutter.nerr.biz/ real forum] was unofficially created, where mostly discussion of ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'' is made. They also hold an online, ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'' related, superbowl tournament known as the Sammerbowl. | ||
==''Duel of 100: The Home Edition''== | ==''Duel of 100: The Home Edition''== | ||
'''''[[Duel of 100]]: The Home Edition''''' is a video game from ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'' popular in [[Sammer's Kingdom]]. The game is only mentioned once, during [[Tippi]] and [[Tiptron]]'s tattle information about [[List of Sammer Guys|Phanto Grin]], the 63rd [[Sammer Guy]], who likes to play as himself a lot. | '''''[[Duel of 100]]: The Home Edition''''' is a video game from ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', popular in [[Sammer's Kingdom]]. The game is only mentioned once, during [[Tippi]] and [[Tiptron]]'s tattle information about [[List of Sammer Guys|Phanto Grin]], the 63rd [[Sammer Guy]], who likes to play as himself a lot. | ||
In the Japanese version, no such game was implied, but the tattle instead says that he beat [[King Sammer]] when they were playing a game with a special skill called 『６４れんしゃ』 ''Rokujūyon Rensha'', which translates to "64-time rapid shooting", likely a parody on rapid button mashing in certain games. | In the Japanese version, no such game was implied, but the tattle instead says that he beat [[King Sammer]] when they were playing a game with a special skill called 『６４れんしゃ』 ''Rokujūyon Rensha'', which translates to "64-time rapid shooting", likely a parody on rapid button mashing in certain games. | ||
==''The Dunking of Noodle''== | |||
'''''The Dunking of Noodle''''' is a play that Flurrie performed in. A female Toad in west Rogueport mentions this play, saying she loved it and that she has seen it a hundred times. | |||
==''Feared Fungi Fighter''== | ==''Feared Fungi Fighter''== | ||
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==Golden Oldies Station== | ==Golden Oldies Station== | ||
The '''Golden Oldies Station''' is a radio station that can be heard in [[Koopa Village]]. This station plays the ''[[Super Mario World]]'' ending theme. | The '''Golden Oldies Station''' is a radio station that can be heard in [[Koopa Village]] in ''[[Paper Mario]]''. This station plays the ''[[Super Mario World]]'' ending theme. | ||
==''Happy Gardeners Monthly''== | ==''Happy Gardeners Monthly''== | ||
'''''Happy Gardeners Monthly''''' is a magazine mentioned by [[Gardener|a Toad]] in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. When [[Mario]] brings a seed and some fertilizer, he gets very excited, saying his buddies over at the HQ of this magazine will be thrilled and that he himself might even be in the next issue. | '''''Happy Gardeners Monthly''''' is a magazine mentioned by [[Gardener|a Toad]] in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. When [[Mario]] brings a seed and some fertilizer, he gets very excited, saying his buddies over at the HQ of this magazine will be thrilled and that he himself might even be in the next issue. | ||
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|Ita=Giardinaggio Moderno<br>Giardinaggio Oggi | |||
|ItaM=Modern Gardening<br>Today Gardening | |||
}} | |||
==''Harder Than Bedrawk: The [[Rawk Hawk]] Story''== | ==''Harder Than Bedrawk: The [[Rawk Hawk]] Story''== | ||
'''''Harder Than Bedrawk: The Rawk Hawk Story''''' is apparently a DVD starring the wrestler [[Rawk Hawk]]. [[Francis]] wanted a copy of it. | '''''Harder Than Bedrawk: The Rawk Hawk Story''''' is apparently a DVD starring the wrestler [[Rawk Hawk]]. It is mentioned in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', where [[Francis]] wanted a copy of it. | ||
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|Jap=メイドリアン・トリロジー | |Jap=メイドリアン・トリロジー | ||
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==Hot Hits Music Station== | ==Hot Hits Music Station== | ||
The '''Hot Hits Music Station''' is a radio station that can be heard in [[Koopa Village]]. An instrumental version of the [[Melody (item)|Melody]] sung by [[Pop Diva]] can be heard on this station. It can be tuned to only after Pop Diva's side quest is completed. Its name implies this station plays hit songs. | The '''Hot Hits Music Station''' is a radio station that can be heard in [[Koopa Village]] in ''[[Paper Mario]]''. An instrumental version of the [[Melody (item)|Melody]] sung by [[Pop Diva]] can be heard on this station. It can be tuned to only after Pop Diva's side quest is completed. Its name implies this station plays hit songs. | ||
==How Much is That Doggie in the Window?== | ==How Much is That Doggie in the Window?== | ||
"'''How Much is That Doggie in the Window?'''" is a 1950s novelty song mentioned by [[Frogfucius]] in the ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' | "'''How Much is That Doggie in the Window?'''" is a 1950s novelty song mentioned by [[Frog Sage|Frogfucius]] in the ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' Nintendo Player's Guide.<ref>Pelland, Scott, and Kent Miller. ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' Player's Guide. Page 71.</ref> The song is an example of the type of music Frogfucius listened to as a [[tadpole]]. "How Much is That Doggie in the Window?" is also, in Frogfucius' opinion, an example of "real music," as opposed to the "nonsense" created by [[Boyz II Pumpkins|contemporary bands]]. | ||
==''Ice Rose''== | ==''Ice Rose''== | ||
'''''Ice Rose''''' is a book of poems written by the late [[King Croacus III]], the third ruler of the [[Floro Sapien]] [[Flora Kingdom|kingdom]]. The book was written in his 37th year of life. | '''''Ice Rose''''' is a book of poems mentioned in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. It was written by the late [[King Croacus III]], the third ruler of the [[Floro Sapien]] [[Flora Kingdom|kingdom]]. The book was written in his 37th year of life. | ||
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{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
| | |Fre=Rose de givre | ||
|FreM=Frost Rose | |||
| | |||
|Ger=Eisrose | |Ger=Eisrose | ||
|GerM= | |GerM=Ice Rose | ||
|Ita=Rosa di ghiaccio | |Ita=Rosa di ghiaccio | ||
|ItaM= | |ItaM=Ice Rose | ||
|Spa=Rosa de Hielo | |||
|SpaM=Ice Rose | |||
}} | }} | ||
==Information Station== | ==Information Station== | ||
The '''Information Station''' is a radio station that can be heard in [[Koopa Village]]. This station will often announce some contests where [[Mario]] needs to take certain items to the [[Trading Event Toad]]. | The '''Information Station''' is a radio station that can be heard in [[Koopa Village]] in ''[[Paper Mario]]''. This station will often announce some contests where [[Mario]] needs to take certain items to the [[Trading Event Toad]]. | ||
==''Kingdom's Most Wanted''== | ==''Kingdom's Most Wanted''== | ||
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==''Koopa Kronicle''== | ==''Koopa Kronicle''== | ||
The '''''Koopa Kronicle''''' is a | The '''''Koopa Kronicle''''' is a newspaper in the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]; it is only mentioned by [[Kylie Koopa]] during the course of ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''. [[Kylie Koopa]] says that she works as the ''Koopa Kronicle''{{'}}s photographer and reporter. | ||
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{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
|Ita=Gazzetta del Koopa | |Ita=Gazzetta del Koopa | ||
|ItaM=Koopa | |ItaM=Koopa Gazette | ||
}} | }} | ||
==''Koopa Quest''== | ==''Koopa Quest''== | ||
'''''Koopa Quest''''' is a new show in the [[Mushroom World]] mentioned in the credits of ''[[Mario Party Advance]]''. In [[Mushbert]]'s epilogue, it said that he now watches ''Koopa Quest'' instead of ''[[Toad Force V]]''. | '''''Koopa Quest''''' is a new show in the [[Mushroom World]] mentioned in the credits of ''[[Mario Party Advance]]''. In [[Mushbert]]'s epilogue, it said that he now watches ''Koopa Quest'' instead of ''[[Toad Force V]]''. | ||
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|Ita=Missione Koopa | |Ita=Missione Koopa | ||
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==''Larry Koopa: Zombie Heartbreaker''== | ==''Larry Koopa: Zombie Heartbreaker''== | ||
'''''[[Larry Koopa]]: Zombie Heartbreaker''''' is a fictional game mentioned in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. It is supposed to be some sort of horror | '''''[[Larry Koopa]]: Zombie Heartbreaker''''' is a fictional game mentioned in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. It is supposed to be some sort of survival horror game and dating simulator at the same time. In [[Fort Francis]] (Chapter 3-4), it is on [[Francis]]'s list of games and merchandise to buy. | ||
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|Jap=プニオ・ハザード | |Jap=プニオ・ハザード | ||
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==''Legend of Stafy''== | ==''Legend of Stafy''== | ||
[[File:Legend of Stafy poster.png|frame]] | [[File:Legend of Stafy poster.png|frame]] | ||
'''''Legend of Stafy''''' is a fictional movie advertised in [[Yoshi Theater (Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga)|Yoshi Theater]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. This was the first time [[starfywiki:Starfy| | '''''Legend of Stafy''''' is a fictional movie advertised in [[Yoshi Theater (Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga)|Yoshi Theater]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. This was the first time [[starfywiki:Starfy|Stafy]] was seen outside Japan. | ||
{{br|left}} | {{br|left}} | ||
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==''Mechanics Weekly''== | ==''Mechanics Weekly''== | ||
'''''Mechanics Weekly''''' is a magazine or newspaper published every week mentioned when tattle is used on [[Torque (character)|Torque]]. An article says that the tool on Torque's back can do basically anything. | '''''Mechanics Weekly''''' is a magazine or newspaper published every week mentioned in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' when tattle is used on [[Torque (character)|Torque]]. An article says that the tool on Torque's back can do basically anything. | ||
==''Mighty Mushroom Masters''== | ==''Mighty Mushroom Masters''== | ||
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==''Mister Koopa's Neighborhood''== | ==''Mister Koopa's Neighborhood''== | ||
'''''Mister Koopa{{'}}s Neighborhood''''' is a show that [[Bowser|King Koopa]] uses to advertise the [[Koopasonic Rock TV]] in [[Rock TV]]. It seems to be a parody of ''{{wp|Mister Roger's Neighborhood}}'', a {{wp|PBS}} show that was airing during the time that | '''''Mister Koopa{{'}}s Neighborhood''''' is a show that [[Bowser|King Koopa]] uses to advertise the [[Koopasonic Rock TV]] in the ''[[Super Mario World (television series)|Super Mario World]]'' television series episode [[Rock TV]]. It seems to be a parody of ''{{wp|Mister Roger's Neighborhood}}'', a {{wp|PBS}} show that was airing during the time that ''Super Mario World'' was airing. [[Yoshi]] becomes excited when Koopa brings it up. However, it is never shown airing. | ||
==Nishimaki== | ==Nishimaki== | ||
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==''Pi'illo Power''== | ==''Pi'illo Power''== | ||
'''''Pi'illo Power''''' is a magazine mentioned by Pi'illoper in ''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team''. It is his favorite magazine. When Mario and Luigi present to him the [[Ultibed|Zee Parts]], Pi'illoper mentions that he specifically saw the Pajamaja Rock Frame in ''Pi'illo Power'' issue 43, page 29. | '''''Pi'illo Power''''' is a magazine mentioned by Pi'illoper in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''. It is his favorite magazine. When Mario and Luigi present to him the [[Ultibed|Zee Parts]], Pi'illoper mentions that he specifically saw the Pajamaja Rock Frame in ''Pi'illo Power'' issue 43, page 29. | ||
==''Pink Princess''== | ==''Pink Princess''== | ||
'''''Pink Princess''''' is an anime mentioned by [[Francis]] in the game ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'' when he attempts to win [[Princess Peach]] over using [[Swoon.exe]]. He attempts to give her a Pink Princess Signed Poster from his inventory; according to him its origin was from a ''Pink Princess'' anime event. It is signed by the voice actress for the princess and the director, and it has a layer over it to keep it from fading. | '''''Pink Princess''''' is an anime mentioned by [[Francis]] in the game ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'' when he attempts to win [[Princess Peach]] over using [[Swoon.exe]]. He attempts to give her a Pink Princess Signed Poster from his inventory; according to him its origin was from a ''Pink Princess'' anime event. It is signed by the voice actress for the princess and the director, and it has a layer over it to keep it from fading. | ||
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|Jap=すいーと♡ぷりりん | |Jap=すいーと♡ぷりりん | ||
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==''Sing Along With Uncle Swampy Show''== | ==''Sing Along With Uncle Swampy Show''== | ||
'''''The Sing Along With Uncle Swampy Show''''' is a TV show in the ''[[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' TV series. [[Krusha (character)|Krusha]] has been stated to be a fan of the show. | '''''The Sing Along With Uncle Swampy Show''''' is a TV show in the ''[[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' TV series. [[Krusha (character)|Krusha]] has been stated to be a fan of the show. | ||
==Smithy's books== | |||
[[Smithy]] has several books about himself that are quoted in his various descriptions in the [[Monster List]] in ''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]'' for [[Nintendo Switch]]. These include two quote books (''The Quotable Smithy'' and ''The Words and Wisdom of Smithy''), two biographies (''The Man Called Smithy'' and ''Learn from a Tyrant's Mistakes!''), a {{wp|magical girl|magical boy}} manga (''Magical Boy Smithy! ☆''), and a self-help book (''Smithy's One Simple Secret''). | |||
==''Spit-Bucket Boy''== | |||
'''''Spit-Bucket Boy''''' is a movie franchise mentioned in the [[Rayman in the Phantom Show]] DLC in ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]''. Two movies had already been released which [[Rabbid Mario]] states he found hilarious, while filming for the third movie takes place in the Spark Quest [[Boxing Ring]] with a [[Rabbid]] having to take a hit from a [[Magnafowl]] in a boxing ring. | |||
==''Starship X-Naut''== | ==''Starship X-Naut''== | ||
'''''Starship [[X-Naut]]''''' is a huge franchise | '''''Starship [[X-Naut]]''''' is a huge franchise that seemingly revolves around a television program mentioned in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. It is brought up many times in [[Fort Francis]], although it is never mentioned elsewhere. Francis's obsession with it is likely a parody of how sci-fi shows such as ''{{wp|Star Trek}}'' are highly popular with "nerdy" people. | ||
As stated above, the main aspect of ''Starship X-Naut'' is thought to be its television show, which is mentioned early in Fort Francis by a [[Meowmaid]] who stated that a baseball game in extra innings had delayed that day's episode of the show (and that she had changed the times set in the [[RecordoMeow]]s to reflect the delay), which is one of [[Francis]]'s many obsessions. In the same room, another Meowmaid mentions ''Starship X-Naut: Space Bloops'', a seemingly [[Blooper]]-oriented video game spin-off of the show known to be a space-combat simulator. Both of the [[SecuriMeow]]s' quizzes (which are given to [[Mario]] and friends to gain access into Francis' private rooms) also mention ''Starship X-Naut'', one of which revealing that it includes a comic series (whose comics Francis believes should never be taken out of their plastic sleeves) and the other mentioning ''Starship X-Naut'' "Series 3 collectible action figures", which Francis himself does not own to the greatest extent (although completing his collection of the figures is one of his many goals). Finally, Francis' unnamed, cat-like door's compatibility quiz to [[Princess Peach]] suggests that Francis is attracted to (or at least can relate to) people who have lost friends due to arguments based on the propulsion system of a spaceship featured on ''Starship X-Naut''. Two optional references to ''Starship X-Naut'' can additionally be triggered by telling [[Mimi]] (disguised as [[Merlee]] during a [[Castle Bleck]] encounter) that Mario fears Francis (which would then result in Francis appearing and stating that, before his strange warp to the dark [[castle]], he was watching ''Starship X-Naut'' in his [[Reclinatron 4500]]) and buying [[Tiptron]] from Francis after beating the game (at which Francis would state that he was willing to sell Tiptron for he was saving up for a rare comic book known only as ''Starship X-Naut Issue One'', which cost at least 999 [[Coin]]s). | As stated above, the main aspect of ''Starship X-Naut'' is thought to be its television show, which is mentioned early in Fort Francis by a [[Meowmaid]] who stated that a baseball game in extra innings had delayed that day's episode of the show (and that she had changed the times set in the [[RecordoMeow]]s to reflect the delay), which is one of [[Francis]]'s many obsessions. In the same room, another Meowmaid mentions ''Starship X-Naut: Space Bloops'', a seemingly [[Blooper]]-oriented video game spin-off of the show known to be a space-combat simulator. Both of the [[SecuriMeow]]s' quizzes (which are given to [[Mario]] and friends to gain access into Francis' private rooms) also mention ''Starship X-Naut'', one of which revealing that it includes a comic series (whose comics Francis believes should never be taken out of their plastic sleeves) and the other mentioning ''Starship X-Naut'' "Series 3 collectible action figures", which Francis himself does not own to the greatest extent (although completing his collection of the figures is one of his many goals). Finally, Francis' unnamed, cat-like door's compatibility quiz to [[Princess Peach]] suggests that Francis is attracted to (or at least can relate to) people who have lost friends due to arguments based on the propulsion system of a spaceship featured on ''Starship X-Naut''. Two optional references to ''Starship X-Naut'' can additionally be triggered by telling [[Mimi]] (disguised as [[Merlee]] during a [[Castle Bleck]] encounter) that Mario fears Francis (which would then result in Francis appearing and stating that, before his strange warp to the dark [[castle]], he was watching ''Starship X-Naut'' in his [[Reclinatron 4500]]) and buying [[Tiptron]] from Francis after beating the game (at which Francis would state that he was willing to sell Tiptron for he was saving up for a rare comic book known only as ''Starship X-Naut Issue One'', which cost at least 999 [[Coin]]s). | ||
In the Japanese version however, there doesn't seem to be any implied TV | In the Japanese version however, there doesn't seem to be any implied TV show that was mentioned multiple times in Fort Francis. | ||
==''Scrambled Eggs and Hamlet''== | |||
'''''Scrambled Eggs and Hamlet''''' is a play that Flurrie performed in. A female Toad in west Rogueport mentions this play, saying that she loved it and that she has seen it ten times. The title of the play is a reference to Shakespeare's play ''{{wp|Hamlet}}'' and to {{wp|Dr. Seuss}}' book ''{{wp|Green Eggs and Ham}}''. | |||
==''Super Ultra Goomba Bros.''== | ==''Super Ultra Goomba Bros.''== | ||
'''''Super Ultra [[Goomba]] Bros.''''' is an old TV show that [[Mimi]] likes to watch reruns of. This TV series is mentioned | '''''Super Ultra [[Goomba]] Bros.''''' is an old TV show that [[Mimi]] likes to watch reruns of. This TV series is mentioned in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. It is a reference to the ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' game and a possible reference to the [[Goomba Bros.]] fighting team in the [[Glitz Pit]] in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. | ||
==''The Blubbening''== | ==''The Blubbening''== | ||
'''''The Blubbening''''' is a TV show that [[Francis]] watches | '''''The Blubbening''''' is a TV show that [[Francis]] watches in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', and it is his favorite show. The main character is [[Tubba Blubba]], and this show ran for at least three seasons. It also involves a princess and robots. There is also a box set of this show, and the pre-order bonus of the box set is a costume. [[Francis]] believes the first season has better writing and voice acting than the later seasons of the show, and everything after the dream sequence is horrible. In the Japanese version, he instead mentions ''Pink Princess'' with similar comments. | ||
==''The Flictionarian''== | ==''The Flictionarian''== | ||
'''''The Flictionarian''''' is a book written by the late [[Queen Croacus II]], the second ruler of the [[Flora Kingdom]]. The book is a compilation of the [[Floro Sapien]] prehistory. | '''''The Flictionarian''''' is a book mentioned in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. It was written by the late [[Queen Croacus II]], the second ruler of the [[Flora Kingdom]]. The book is a compilation of the [[Floro Sapien]] prehistory. | ||
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{{foreign names| | {{foreign names | ||
|Jap=ハナーンまるわかり | |||
|JapR=Hanān Maru Wakari | |||
|JapM=Full understanding of Croacus | |||
|Fre=L'Encyclopedia Floralis | |||
|FreM= | |||
|Ger=Codex Floris | |||
|GerM= | |||
|Ita=Il Florimarillion | |Ita=Il Florimarillion | ||
|ItaM=A reference to J.R.R. Tolkien's ''Silmarillion'' | |ItaM=A reference to J.R.R. Tolkien's ''Silmarillion'' | ||
|Kor=화모사피의 모든 것 | |||
|KorR=Hwamosapi-ui Modeun Geos | |||
|KorM=Everything about Croacus | |||
|Spa=El Flictionarion | |Spa=El Flictionarion | ||
|SpaM= | |SpaM= | ||
}} | }} | ||
==''The Grodus Chronicles''== | ==''The Grodus Chronicles''== | ||
[[File:GrodusChronicles.PNG|thumb| | [[File:GrodusChronicles.PNG|thumb|Francis mentioning ''The Grodus Chronicles'']] | ||
'''''The Grodus Chronicles''''' is a TV show starring [[Sir Grodus|Grodus]]. It is aired in [[The Bitlands]]. ''The Grodus Chronicles'' is based on a novel of the same name by [[Garamond|a writer]] from [[Flopside]]. | '''''The Grodus Chronicles''''' is a TV show mentioned by [[Francis]] in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'', starring [[Sir Grodus|Grodus]]. It is aired in [[The Bitlands]]. ''The Grodus Chronicles'' is based on a novel of the same name by [[Garamond|a writer]] from [[Flopside]]. | ||
In the Japanese version, Francis instead mentions a show titled『魔女っ娘 プリニャン』(''Majokko Puri-nyan'', "Magical Girl Pre[tty]-Meow"). | |||
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{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
|Jap=バツガルフ クロニクル | |Jap=バツガルフ クロニクル | ||
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|Ita=Le cronache di Giustignardo | |Ita=Le cronache di Giustignardo | ||
|ItaM=Grodus Chronicles | |ItaM=Grodus Chronicles | ||
|Ger=Crucius-Chroniken | |||
|GerM=Grodus Chronicles | |||
|Fre=Chroniques de Cruxinistre | |||
|FreM=Grodus Chronicles | |||
|Spa=Me llamo Xenón | |||
|SpaM=My name is Grodus | |||
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==''This Old Castle''== | ==''This Old Castle''== | ||
'''''This Old Castle''''' is a TV show mentioned in the ''[[Super Mario World (television series)|Super Mario World]]'' television series episode, "[[Born to Ride]]". [[Mario]] briefly mentions that he had learned a technique from the show using his "pliers", which was actually a bird. The show | '''''This Old Castle''''' is a TV show mentioned in the ''[[Super Mario World (television series)|Super Mario World]]'' television series episode, "[[Born to Ride]]". [[Mario]] briefly mentions that he had learned a technique from the show using his "pliers", which was actually a bird. The show appears to be a reference on the home improvement TV show, ''{{wp|This Old House}}.'' | ||
==''Toad Force V''== | ==''Toad Force V''== | ||
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==''Wario''== | ==''Wario''== | ||
[[File:WarioPoster MnL.png|frame]] | [[File:WarioPoster MnL.png|frame]] | ||
'''''[[Wario]]''''' is a fictional film advertised | '''''[[Wario]]''''' is a fictional film advertised by a movie poster at the [[Yoshi Theater (Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga)|Yoshi Theater]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. | ||
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==''Worms of Outer Space''== | ==''Worms of Outer Space''== | ||
'''''Worms of Outer Space''''' is a comic book series mentioned in | '''''Worms of Outer Space''''' is a comic book series mentioned in ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' episode, [[Sneaky Lying Cheating Giant Ninja Koopas]]. The [[Royal Parrot]] claims to own a collection of issues, implying that he is a big fan of the series. | ||
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|Por=Os Vermes do Espaço | |Por=Os Vermes do Espaço | ||