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*Punchinello's introduction in the original SNES localization, "Nello... PUNCHINELLO!", is a reference to {{wp|James Bond}}'s catchphrase of being "Bond, James Bond". Translator [[Ted Woolsey]] originally wanted to name him "James Bomb", which explains why Punchinello introduces himself this way, but management refused to allow it.<ref>[http://www.chronocompendium.com/Term/Bob_Rork_Woolsey_Interview.html Bob Rork Woolsey Interview]</ref> | *Punchinello's introduction in the original SNES localization, "Nello... PUNCHINELLO!", is a reference to {{wp|James Bond}}'s catchphrase of being "Bond, James Bond". Translator [[Ted Woolsey]] originally wanted to name him "James Bomb", which explains why Punchinello introduces himself this way, but management refused to allow it.<ref>[http://www.chronocompendium.com/Term/Bob_Rork_Woolsey_Interview.html Bob Rork Woolsey Interview]</ref> | ||
*Before releasing his Mezzo Bombs in the original, Punchinello shouts "It's CLOBBERING TIME!". This is likely a reference to {{wp|Ben Grimm|The Thing}}'s catchphrase. [[Domino]] also says the same phrase. | *Before releasing his Mezzo Bombs in the original, Punchinello shouts "It's CLOBBERING TIME!". This is likely a reference to {{wp|Ben Grimm|The Thing}}'s catchphrase. [[Domino]] also says the same phrase. | ||
*Punchinello is the only boss other than [[Bowser]] and [[Smithy]] to not yield any [[Experience Point|EXP]] or even show a results screen. As a consequence, it is the only battle in the game where the [[Super Jump (Super Mario RPG)|Super Jump]]s towards the [[Attack Scarf]] or [[Super Suit]] | *Punchinello is the only boss other than [[Bowser]] and [[Smithy]] to not yield any [[Experience Point|EXP]] or even show a results screen. As a consequence, it is the only battle in the game where the [[Super Jump (Super Mario RPG)|Super Jump]]s do not count towards the [[Attack Scarf]] or [[Super Suit]].<ref>RPG Limit Break (July 21, 2023). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIeeXxNBQ18&t=2984s Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars by Millnium - RPG Limit Break 2023]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved July 26, 2023.</ref> | ||
*After defeating [[Culex|Culex 3D]] then defeating Smithy in the remake, Punchinello appears in the credits scene, assisting in the repair of Bowser's Keep. | *After defeating [[Culex|Culex 3D]] then defeating Smithy in the remake, Punchinello appears in the credits scene, assisting in the repair of Bowser's Keep. | ||