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The '''list of implied organizations''' is a list of organizations that have not physically appeared up in any form of media to this point in time. Regardless of their lack of appearance, implied organizations have been mentioned at least once throughout the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]]. | The '''list of implied organizations''' is a list of organizations that have not physically appeared up in any form of media to this point in time. Regardless of their lack of appearance, implied organizations have been mentioned at least once throughout the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]]. | ||
==Beanbean Air== | ==Beanbean Air== | ||
'''Beanbean Air''' is a line of aircraft mentioned in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' and its remake, ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]''. The planes fly from the [[Beanbean Kingdom|Beanbean Kingdom's]] [[Beanbean International Airport|airport]] to a [[Mushroom Kingdom]] airport. A [[Beanish]] lady claims that [[Chuckola Cola (Mario & Luigi series)|Chuckola Cola]] is prohibited onboard Beanbean Air. | '''Beanbean Air''' is a line of aircraft mentioned in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' and its remake, ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]''. The planes fly from the [[Beanbean Kingdom|Beanbean Kingdom's]] [[Beanbean International Airport|airport]] to a [[Mushroom Kingdom]] airport. A [[Beanish]] lady claims that [[Chuckola Cola (Mario & Luigi series)|Chuckola Cola]] is prohibited onboard Beanbean Air. | ||
===Names in other languages=== | |||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
| | |ChiS=豆豆航空 | ||
|ChiSR=Dòudòu Hángkōng | |||
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|Dut=Booninklijke Luchtmacht | |Dut=Booninklijke Luchtmacht | ||
|DutM=Pun on | |DutM=Pun on 'Koninklijke Luchtmacht' (Royal Air Force) and 'boon', meaning 'bean'. | ||
|ChiSM=Beanbean Aviation | |||
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|Ita=Fagiolo Air | |Ita=Fagiolo Air | ||
|ItaM=Bean Air | |ItaM=Bean Air | ||
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==Boyz II Pumpkins== | ==Boyz II Pumpkins== | ||
'''Boyz II Pumpkins''' is a contemporary band mentioned by [[ | '''Boyz II Pumpkins''' is a contemporary band mentioned by [[Frogfucius]] in the ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' Nintendo Player's Guide.<ref>''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'' Nintendo Player's Guide, page 71.</ref> Frogfucius cites the band as an example of the poor music being produced in the contemporary era, compared to [[How Much is That Doggie in the Window?|the music he grew up with as a child]]. He states: "When I was a wee tadpole, we had real music. None of this Boyz II Pumpkins nonsense." The name Boyz II Pumpkins is a combination of {{wp|Boyz II Men}}, an R&B group, and {{wp|The Smashing Pumpkins}}, an alternative rock group, both popular in the 1990s. | ||
==Brooklyn Dodgers== | ==Brooklyn Dodgers== | ||
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==EBay== | ==EBay== | ||
A September 2000 English edition of ''[[Nintendo Power]]'' introduces [[Waluigi]] and states: ''"He's so bad, he sold Luigi's underwear on '''EBay'''. Which raises an interesting question… who bought the stuff?"''<ref>''Nintendo Power,'' “Mamma Mia! It’s Waluigi!,” September 2000, p. 12</ref> | |||
==Fawful Foundation== | ==Fawful Foundation== | ||
The '''[[Fawful]] Foundation''' is a company briefly alluded owned by Fawful. Not much is known about this company other than the secret tunnel in [[Bowser%27s_Castle#Mario_.26_Luigi:_Bowser.27s_Inside_Story_.2F_Mario_.26_Luigi:_Bowser.27s_Inside_Story_.2B_Bowser_Jr..27s_Journey|Bowser Castle]] was bought out by it. Additionally, the [[Monty Bros.]] became elite employees of the company after switching sides. | The '''[[Fawful]] Foundation''' is a company briefly alluded owned by Fawful. Not much is known about this company other than the secret tunnel in [[Bowser%27s_Castle#Mario_.26_Luigi:_Bowser.27s_Inside_Story_.2F_Mario_.26_Luigi:_Bowser.27s_Inside_Story_.2B_Bowser_Jr..27s_Journey|Bowser Castle]] was bought out by it. Additionally, the [[Monty Bros.]] became elite employees of the company after switching sides. | ||
==Five Shy Guys== | ==Five Shy Guys== | ||
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[[File:GSF Logo.png|thumb|600px|Emblem for the Galactic Strikers Federation]] | [[File:GSF Logo.png|thumb|600px|Emblem for the Galactic Strikers Federation]] | ||
The '''Galactic Strikers Federation''' (abbreviated as '''GSF''') is an organization that hosts the Mushroom Kingdom's tournaments and matches of [[Strike]] in ''[[Mario Strikers: Battle League]]'', with [[Fútbot]] being their assistant. Their emblem can be seen on advertisements in the stadiums, along with the characters' main outfits and menus. | The '''Galactic Strikers Federation''' (abbreviated as '''GSF''') is an organization that hosts the Mushroom Kingdom's tournaments and matches of [[Strike]] in ''[[Mario Strikers: Battle League]]'', with [[Fútbot]] being their assistant. Their emblem can be seen on advertisements in the stadiums, along with the characters' main outfits and menus. | ||
===Names in other languages=== | |||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
|ChiS=银河系前锋协会 | |ChiS=银河系前锋协会 | ||
|ChiSR=Yínhéxì Qiánfēng Xiéhuì | |ChiSR=Yínhéxì Qiánfēng Xiéhuì | ||
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|ChiTR=Yínhéxì Qiánfēng Xiéhuì | |ChiTR=Yínhéxì Qiánfēng Xiéhuì | ||
|ChiTM=Galactic System Strikers Association | |ChiTM=Galactic System Strikers Association | ||
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{{br}} | {{br}} | ||
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==Goombsley University== | ==Goombsley University== | ||
'''Goombsley University''' is a university mentioned in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. When revisiting the [[Excess Express]] after Chapter 6, a Goomba NPC that randomly appears in Cabin 002 states that he | '''Goombsley University''' is a university mentioned in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. When revisiting the [[Excess Express]] after Chapter 6, a Goomba NPC that randomly appears in Cabin 002 states that he's a professor who works there looking to research the feeding habits of some [[Smorg]]s, but had no luck in finding any. | ||
===Names in other languages=== | |||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
|Jap= | |Jap=クーリッヒ 大学 | ||
|JapR=Kūrihhi Daigaku | |JapR=Kūrihhi Daigaku | ||
|JapM=Pun | |JapM=Pun on「チューリッヒ 大学」(''Chūrihhi Daigaku'', {{wp|University of Zurich}}) and「クリボー」(''Kuribō'', Goomba) | ||
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The only mentioning of the Grand Order of Plumbers was in ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' live-action segment "[[Plumbers of the Year]]", in which the Grand Order of Plumbers sent the [[Imperial Poobah]] to grant [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] the status of Plumbers of the Year. | The only mentioning of the Grand Order of Plumbers was in ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' live-action segment "[[Plumbers of the Year]]", in which the Grand Order of Plumbers sent the [[Imperial Poobah]] to grant [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] the status of Plumbers of the Year. | ||
==Hafta Havit Hairdryer Hotline Corp== | ==Hafta Havit Hairdryer Hotline Corp== | ||
'''Hafta Havit Hairdryer Hotline Corp''' | '''Hafta Havit Hairdryer Hotline Corp''', or '''HHHHC''', is a mail-order company, presumably headquartered on [[Earth]], mentioned in ''[[Mario is Missing!]]''. Little is known about them apart from the fact that they sell hairdryers. Bowser ordered many hairdryers from them in his campaign to melt the Earth's polar ice caps. As a result, their stock went through the roof, and they were rather angry that Luigi put a stop to the Koopa King's scheme. | ||
Their name is a pun on "have to have it." | Their name is a pun on "have to have it." | ||
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[[File:LakituTravel.png|thumb|170px|An employee of Lakitu travel dropping off Kylie and Toadbert]] | [[File:LakituTravel.png|thumb|170px|An employee of Lakitu travel dropping off Kylie and Toadbert]] | ||
'''[[Lakitu]] travel''' is an implied travel organization that is depicted in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''. It is seen in the [[Star Shrine]], when [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] gain the fourth [[Cobalt Star|Cobalt Star Shard]]. [[Kylie Koopa]] and [[Toadbert]] come flying by on a [[Fishin' Lakitu]]'s pole; the Lakitu then drops them off and says, "Thank you very much for choosing Lakitu travel. Have a nice day!" Then, it flies off. | '''[[Lakitu]] travel''' is an implied travel organization that is depicted in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''. It is seen in the [[Star Shrine]], when [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] gain the fourth [[Cobalt Star|Cobalt Star Shard]]. [[Kylie Koopa]] and [[Toadbert]] come flying by on a [[Fishin' Lakitu]]'s pole; the Lakitu then drops them off and says, "Thank you very much for choosing Lakitu travel. Have a nice day!" Then, it flies off. | ||
==Luigi Fan Club== | ==Luigi Fan Club== | ||
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Judging from its name, it can be surmised that the Missing Bird Bureau is employed by individuals to search for missing birds, as evidenced by a [[Giant Birdo]] using it to find her missing child, [[Cheepy]]. | Judging from its name, it can be surmised that the Missing Bird Bureau is employed by individuals to search for missing birds, as evidenced by a [[Giant Birdo]] using it to find her missing child, [[Cheepy]]. | ||
===Names in other languages=== | |||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
|Swe=Bortflugna fågel-byrån | |Swe=Bortflugna fågel-byrån | ||
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==Rogueport Restoration Committee== | ==Rogueport Restoration Committee== | ||
The '''Rogueport Restoration Committee''' is an organization spoken of in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. The Committee is responsible for the publication of every issue of the [[Rogueport Direct Mail Service]]. | The '''Rogueport Restoration Committee''' is an organization spoken of in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. The Committee is responsible for the publication of every issue of the [[Rogueport Direct Mail Service]]. | ||
==Sigil Securities== | ==Sigil Securities== | ||
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Carpaccio says that the slogan of the company is, "We're hard at work watching your back... that way it's easier to pick your pocket!" | Carpaccio says that the slogan of the company is, "We're hard at work watching your back... that way it's easier to pick your pocket!" | ||
==Slime Busters== | ==Slime Busters== | ||
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==Sticky Wiki== | ==Sticky Wiki== | ||
The '''Sticky Wiki''' is a wiki most likely created by Toads in the game ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''. It provides often humorous information on the Things displayed at the [[Sticker Museum]] (e | The '''Sticky Wiki''' is a wiki most likely created by Toads in the game ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''. It provides often humorous information on the Things displayed at the [[Sticker Museum]] (i.e. poking the [[D-Cell Battery]] with a stick several times to release the energy inside). | ||
==Sweaty Palm Martial Arts Academy== | ==Sweaty Palm Martial Arts Academy== | ||
The '''Sweaty Palm Martial Arts Academy''' is a combat training school referred to by the [[Sammer Guy]]s Slipping Grip, Clammy Hand, and Forbidden Slap | The '''Sweaty Palm Martial Arts Academy''' is a combat training school referred to by the [[Sammer Guy]]s Slipping Grip, Clammy Hand, and Forbidden Slap. Forbidden Slap is stated to have been the top student until his expulsion for studying "forbidden slapping techniques", while Slipping Grip is stated to be the second best student. Slipping Grip and Clammy Hand convince Forbidden Slap to re-enroll in the academy after his defeat, certain they will take him back. However, if the [[Duel of 100]] is replayed after the game's completion, Forbidden Slap still speaks of expulsion, leaving it unknown if the academy allowed him to return. | ||
The Sweaty Palms academy and its students' names may be a joke based on early reports that [[Wii]] players would get sweaty hands while playing, lose the grip on their remote and subsequently throw it into their television, furniture or other players. | The Sweaty Palms academy and its students' names may be a joke based on early reports that [[Wii]] players would get sweaty hands while playing, lose the grip on their remote and subsequently throw it into their television, furniture or other players. | ||
===Names in other languages=== | |||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
|Jap=いなばやまの 3つ星 | |Jap=いなばやまの 3つ星 | ||
|JapR=Inabayama no Mittsu-boshi | |JapR=Inabayama no Mittsu-boshi | ||
|JapM=The ''Inabayama'' Three Stars<br>In the Japanese version, they're instead being referred as three brothers, with the same surname ''Inabayama''.<br>This name is instead being the specific group name of the three brothers, instead of a training school. | |JapM=The ''Inabayama'' Three Stars<br>In the Japanese version, they're instead being referred as three brothers, with the same surname ''Inabayama''.<br>This name is instead being the specific group name of the three brothers, instead of a training school. | ||
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==The Nintendo News== | ==The Nintendo News== | ||
'''The Nintendo News''' is the company | '''The Nintendo News''' is the company who owns the newspaper [[Wario]] reads at the beginning of ''[[Wario Land 4]]''. Only one issue is seen with the discovery of the [[Golden Pyramid]] on the front cover; though the name is visible on the newspaper's sprite, it is not fully shown during normal gameplay. | ||
==Toad Town Tours== | ==Toad Town Tours== | ||
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==Toadwood District Rangers== | ==Toadwood District Rangers== | ||
The '''Toadwood District Rangers''' are forest rangers who are stationed at [[Toadwood Forest]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''. A sign written by them displays instructions on how to use the [[Piggyback Jump]]. | The '''Toadwood District Rangers''' are forest rangers who are stationed at [[Toadwood Forest]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]''. A sign written by them displays instructions on how to use the [[Piggyback Jump]]. | ||
==University of Goom== | ==University of Goom== | ||
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In ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', a piece of paper found in [[Shy Guy Jungle]] is titled "Observations on the Ancient Civilization of the [[Chomp Ruins]]", and appears to have been written by Goombella while she attended the University of Goom. | In ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', a piece of paper found in [[Shy Guy Jungle]] is titled "Observations on the Ancient Civilization of the [[Chomp Ruins]]", and appears to have been written by Goombella while she attended the University of Goom. | ||
===Names in other languages=== | |||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
|Jap=クリフォルニア大学 | |Jap=クリフォルニア大学 | ||
|JapR=Kuriforunia Daigaku | |JapR=Kuriforunia Daigaku | ||
|JapM=Pun on「カリフォルニア大学」(''Kariforunia Daigaku'', | |JapM=Pun on「カリフォルニア大学」(''Kariforunia Daigaku'', University of California) and「クリボー」(''Kuribō'', Goomba) | ||
| | |Ita=Università Cogoombia <small>(''The Thousand-Year Door'')</small><br>Università di Goombridge <small>(''Sticker Star'' and ''The Thousand-Year Door'' remake)</small> | ||
|ItaM=Cogoombia University; pun on Columbia University<br>Goombridge University; pun on Cambridge University | |||
|SpaE=Universidad Goomblutense | |||
|SpaEM=Goomblutense University; pun on Complutense University | |||
|FraE=Université de la Goomorbonne | |||
|FraEM=Goomorbonne University; pun on Sorbonne University | |||
|Ger=Gumboldt-Universität <small>(''The Thousand-Year Door'')</small><br>Gumba-Universität <small>(''The Thousand-Year Door'' remake) | |||
|GerM=Goomboldt University; pun on Humboldt University<br>Goom University | |||
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|Rus=Гумский университет | |Rus=Гумский университет | ||
|RusR=Gumskij universitet | |RusR=Gumskij universitet | ||
|RusM=Goom University | |RusM=Goom University | ||
|ChiS=酷栗福尼亚大学 | |||
|ChiSR=Kùlìfúníyà Dàxué | |||
|ChiSM=From the Japanese name | |||
|Dut=Universiteit van Goomvoorde | |||
|DutM=Goomvorde University | |||
|SpaA=Universidad de Goom | |SpaA=Universidad de Goom | ||
|SpaAM=Goom University | |SpaAM=Goom University | ||
| | |FraA=Université de Goom | ||
| | |FraAM=Goom University | ||
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==WIN-tendo== | ==WIN-tendo== | ||
'''WIN-tendo''' is a company that seemingly makes arcade games in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. When playing the arcade game [[Star 'Stache Smash]] in [[Little Fungitown]] and viewing the controls, "© WIN-tendo" can be seen in the bottom left corner. The name is a portmanteau of "win" and "[[Nintendo]]" | '''WIN-tendo''' is a company that seemingly makes arcade games in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]''. When playing the arcade game [[Star 'Stache Smash]] in [[Little Fungitown]] and viewing the controls, "© WIN-tendo" can be seen in the bottom left corner. The name is a portmanteau of "win" and "[[Nintendo]]." | ||
==Yoshi Fan Club== | ==Yoshi Fan Club== | ||
The '''Yoshi Fan Club''' is a club made by [[Boddle]], a big [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]] fan in the game ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''. They have their own theater, named the [[Yoshi Theater (Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga)|Yoshi Theater]], where many Yoshis gather. [[Fava]] | The '''Yoshi Fan Club''' is a club made by [[Boddle]], a big [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]] fan in the game ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''. They have their own theater, named the [[Yoshi Theater (Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga)|Yoshi Theater]], where many Yoshis gather. [[Fava|A Beanish person]] in this club helped [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] with finding [[Neon Egg]]s. | ||
==References== | ==References== |