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'''Larry Koopa''' (known as '''Cheatsy Koopa''' in the cartoons) is the youngest of the [[Koopalings]], a clan of seven siblings<ref>[http://newsupermariobrosu.nintendo.com/characters/#/koopalings As explained on the Koopalings' profile on the ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' official site], as well as [[List of trophies in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Larry's ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' trophy]].</ref> that act as leaders of the [[Koopa Troop]] under [[Bowser]] ([[Koopalings#Family relationship|originally considered his children]]). Larry has blue hair much like [[Ludwig von Koopa|Ludwig]], but in a different style. In the Nintendo Power Super Mario World Guide Larry is referred as "Bowser's number one Koopaling"<ref>"''Bowser's number one Koopaling has fashioned his Castle after many of the other Castles and Fortresses in the land.''" - ''Nintendo Power Super Mario World Guide'', page 20.</ref>. While many sources claim he was named after the American talk show host [[wikipedia:Larry King|Larry King]],<ref>[http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=16520 The Official Nintendo Magazine states that "US talk show host Larry King inspired Larry Koopa"] Retrieved January 8, 2011</ref> like all the other Koopalings, Larry was named after a musician: [[wikipedia:Larry Mullen, Jr.|Larry Mullen, Jr.]], the drummer for the rock band [[wikipedia:U2|U2]].<ref>As explained by [[Special:Contributions/Dayvvbrooks|Dayvv Brooks]] (former Nintendo of America employee), on July 18, 2012.</ref>

*''"What’s [[Starlow|this balloon]] squeaking on about?"'' - ''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''

*''"SHUT IT! Don’t make me show you what I can really do!"'' - ''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''

*''"You got it, boss. Dark Star Points, coming up!"'' - ''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''

*''"Fine!  But I’m doing it of my own free will, not because you’re some kind of leader…"'' - ''Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam''