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While the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]] features many fictional subjects, it also features many subjects which parallel the real world. The Super Mario Wiki discourages articles on generic subjects which appear in media because of the potential of near infinite coverage. | While the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] features many fictional subjects, it also features many subjects which parallel the real world. The Super Mario Wiki discourages articles on generic subjects which appear in media because of the potential of near infinite coverage. | ||
==Generic subjects vs. real world subjects== | ==Generic subjects vs. real world subjects== | ||
The term "generic subject" refers to subjects within media that are or almost identical to their real world counterparts. "Real world subjects" refer to subjects in the real world which don't necessarily appear within media. While generic subjects which appear in media are not allowed, articles on real world subjects are allowed as long as they are notable and relevant to the ''Mario'' | The term "generic subject" refers to subjects within media that are or almost identical to their real world counterparts. "Real world subjects" refer to subjects in the real world which don't necessarily appear within media. While generic subjects which appear in media are not allowed, articles on real world subjects are allowed as long as they are notable and relevant to the ''Super Mario'' franchise. Examples of real world subject articles that are allowed include: | ||
*[[Shigeru Miyamoto]] | *[[Shigeru Miyamoto]] | ||
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*The subject is determined by the users to be notable. | *The subject is determined by the users to be notable. | ||
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