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==Al Pacino== | ==Al Pacino== | ||
'''{{wp|Al Pacino|Alfredo James "Al" Pacino}}''' (April 25, 1940 -) is a famous American actor of Italian descent. In "[[The Venice Menace]]", the [[ | '''{{wp|Al Pacino|Alfredo James "Al" Pacino}}''' (April 25, 1940 -) is a famous American actor of Italian descent. In "[[The Venice Menace]]", the [[Gondolier]] briefly mentioned Al Pacino, along with several other celebrities of Italian descent. | ||
==Alexander Alexeyevich Gorsky== | ==Alexander Alexeyevich Gorsky== | ||
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==Alexander Pushkin== | ==Alexander Pushkin== | ||
'''{{wp|Alexander Pushkin|Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin}}''' (Russian: '''Александр Сергеевич Пушкин''') (May 26, 1799 - January 29, 1837) was a famous Russian poet. His name was used in a pun by the [[Moscow]] police officer in the game ''Mario is Missing!'', saying "when Pushkin comes to shove, Moscow is a place to love." | '''{{wp|Alexander Pushkin|Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin}}''' (Russian: '''Александр Сергеевич Пушкин''') (May 26, 1799 - January 29, 1837) was a famous Russian poet. His name was used in a pun by the [[Moscow]] police officer in the game ''Mario is Missing!'', saying "when Pushkin comes to shove, Moscow is a place to love." | ||
==Andrey Chokhov== | ==Andrey Chokhov== | ||
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In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' episode "[[Mario and Joliet]]", [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]], [[Toad]], and [[Romano]] step onto one of [[Bowser|King Koopa's]] traps and are engulfed in a net. Toad cried out, "It's a net!" Luigi misheard him and asked, "Annette Funicello? Where?" Annette was born in [[New York City]] and, like the brothers, is Italian. | In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' episode "[[Mario and Joliet]]", [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]], [[Toad]], and [[Romano]] step onto one of [[Bowser|King Koopa's]] traps and are engulfed in a net. Toad cried out, "It's a net!" Luigi misheard him and asked, "Annette Funicello? Where?" Annette was born in [[New York City]] and, like the brothers, is Italian. | ||
In "[[The Venice Menace]]", the [[ | In "[[The Venice Menace]]", the [[Gondolier]] briefly mentioned Annette Funicello, along with several other celebrities of Italian descent. | ||
==Antoine de Saint-Exupéry== | ==Antoine de Saint-Exupéry== | ||
'''{{wp|Antoine de Saint-Exupéry|Antoine Marie Jean-Baptiste Roger, Vicomte de Saint-Exupéry}}''' (June 29, 1900;– c. July 31 1944) was a French writer and aviator best known for penning the 1943 children's novella ''The Little Prince''. In the [[Mario Quiz Cards]], one card asks players to correctly identify him as the book's writer, with the back of the card featuring a photo and biography of him. | '''{{wp|Antoine de Saint-Exupéry|Antoine Marie Jean-Baptiste Roger, Vicomte de Saint-Exupéry}}''' (June 29, 1900;– c. July 31 1944) was a French writer and aviator best known for penning the 1943 children's novella ''The Little Prince''. In the [[Mario Quiz Cards]], one card asks players to correctly identify him as the book's writer, with the back of the card featuring a photo and biography of him. | ||
==Backstreet Boys== | ==Backstreet Boys== | ||
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==The Beatles== | ==The Beatles== | ||
'''{{wp|The Beatles}}''' were an English rock band active from 1960 to 1970; from 1962 until their dissolution, the band consisted of {{wp|George Harrison}} (February 25, 1943 - November 29, 2001), {{wp|John Lennon}} (October 9, 1940 - December 8, 1980), {{wp|Paul McCartney}} (June 18, 1942 -), and {{wp|Ringo Starr}} (July 7, 1940 -). During the events of "[[Kootie Pie Rocks]]", [[Wendy|Kootie Pie Koopa]] threatened to turn [[Milli Vanilli]] into (Buzzy) [[Buzzy Beetle|Beetles]]. Not understanding what Kootie Pie was referring to, Fab Morvan questioned as to why anyone would want to be a band from the sixties. In the Italian version of the episode, Kootie instead threatens them into turning them into chameleons, which is also the name of an Italian band from the sixties, keeping the punchline unaltered ( | '''{{wp|The Beatles}}''' were an English rock band active from 1960 to 1970; from 1962 until their dissolution, the band consisted of {{wp|George Harrison}} (February 25, 1943 - November 29, 2001), {{wp|John Lennon}} (October 9, 1940 - December 8, 1980), {{wp|Paul McCartney}} (June 18, 1942 -), and {{wp|Ringo Starr}} (July 7, 1940 -). During the events of "[[Kootie Pie Rocks]]", [[Wendy O. Koopa|Kootie Pie Koopa]] threatened to turn [[Milli Vanilli]] into (Buzzy) [[Buzzy Beetle|Beetles]]. Not understanding what Kootie Pie was referring to, Fab Morvan questioned as to why anyone would want to be a band from the sixties. In the Italian version of the episode, Kootie instead threatens them into turning them into chameleons, which is also the name of an Italian band from the sixties, keeping the punchline unaltered ({{wp|I Camaleonti}}). | ||
A quartet of actual [[Beetle (The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!)|Beetle]]s | A quartet of actual [[Beetle (The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!)|Beetle]]s appeared in a scene from "[[Princess, I Shrunk the Mario Brothers]]". These Beetles were depicted with haircuts resembling the four members of the Beatles. | ||
They are also mentioned in the [[Mario Quiz Cards]] in an answer to a question. In the card, Mario is wearing Beatle-like clothes while listening to an album by a group named the Fab 4, a common nickname for them. | They are also mentioned in the [[Mario Quiz Cards]] in an answer to a question. In the card, Mario is wearing Beatle-like clothes while listening to an album by a group named the Fab 4, a common nickname for them. | ||
==Brad Pitt== | ==Brad Pitt== | ||
'''{{wp|Brad Pitt|William Bradley Pitt}}''' (December 18, 1963 - ) is a renowned American actor. In ''[[Welcome to Greedville]]'' he is simply referred as "Pitt" in the [[List of implied organizations#Gazette Review|Gazette Review]], found in the [[Welcome to Greedville#Pyramid Theater|Pyramid Theater]]. | '''{{wp|Brad Pitt|William Bradley Pitt}}''' (December 18, 1963 - ) is a renowned American actor. In ''[[Welcome to Greedville]]'' he is simply referred as "Pitt" in the [[List of implied organizations#Gazette Review|Gazette Review]], found in the [[Welcome to Greedville#Pyramid Theater|Pyramid Theater]]. | ||
==Britney Spears== | ==Britney Spears== | ||
'''{{wp|Britney Spears|Britney Jean Spears}}''' (December 2, 1981 - ) is an American pop icon and singer. In ''[[Welcome to Greedville]]'', she is incorrectly referred to as "Britney Spear" in ''[[Greed $chool Test]]'', found in the [[Welcome to Greedville#Greed $chool|Greed $chool]]. | '''{{wp|Britney Spears|Britney Jean Spears}}''' (December 2, 1981 - ) is an American pop icon and singer. In ''[[Welcome to Greedville]]'', she is incorrectly referred to as "Britney Spear" in ''[[Greed $chool Test]]'', found in the [[Welcome to Greedville#Greed $chool|Greed $chool]]. | ||
==Bruce Lee== | ==Bruce Lee== | ||
'''Lee Jun-fan''' (Traditional Chinese: '''李振藩' | '''Lee Jun-fan''' (Traditional Chinese: '''李振藩''') (November 27, 1940 - July 20, 1973), better known as '''{{wp|Bruce Lee}}''' (Traditional Chinese: '''李小龍'''), was a famous Chinese American martial artist. In ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', when Mario discovers [[Bowyer]] in the [[Forest Maze]], he attempts to attack him, but [[Mallow]] holds Mario back, shouting "Who do you think you are, Bruce Lee?". Mallow's mention of Bruce Lee is absent from [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|the Nintendo Switch remake]]. | ||
When fighting against [[Chun-Li]] in the comic "[[Super Mario Klemp-Won-Do: Muskeln sind nicht alles!]]", Mario assumes that his opponent has watched "too much Bruce Lee", due to her kick-style fighting. | When fighting against [[Chun-Li]] in the comic "[[Super Mario Klemp-Won-Do: Muskeln sind nicht alles!]]", Mario assumes that his opponent has watched "too much Bruce Lee", due to her kick-style fighting. | ||
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==Caesar Augustus== | ==Caesar Augustus== | ||
'''{{wp|Augustus|Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus}}''' (September 23, 63 BC - August 19, AD 14) was the first Roman Emperor, reigning from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. In "[[The Venice Menace]]", the [[ | '''{{wp|Augustus|Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus}}''' (September 23, 63 BC - August 19, AD 14) was the first Roman Emperor, reigning from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. In "[[The Venice Menace]]", the [[Gondolier]] briefly mentioned Caesar Augustus, along with several other famous people of Italian descent. | ||
==Christopher Columbus== | ==Christopher Columbus== | ||
'''{{wp|Christopher Columbus}}''' (1451 - May 20, 1506) was an Italian explorer who is notable for initiating widespread contact between Europe and the Americas. In "[[The Venice Menace]]", the [[ | '''{{wp|Christopher Columbus}}''' (1451 - May 20, 1506) was an Italian explorer who is notable for initiating widespread contact between Europe and the Americas. In "[[The Venice Menace]]", the [[Gondolier]] briefly mentioned Christopher Columbus, along with several other famous people of Italian descent. | ||
==Charlie Foxx== | ==Charlie Foxx== | ||
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==Clinton== | ==Clinton== | ||
'''{{wp|Bill Clinton|William Jefferson Clinton}}''' (August 19, 1946 - ), referred to in ''Super Mario'' media simply as '''Clinton''', is an American politician who served as President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. In the [[Mario Quiz Cards]], one card includes Clinton on one of the incorrect options for the question "Which U.S. Presidents' faces are carved into Mount Rushmore?" | '''{{wp|Bill Clinton|William Jefferson Clinton}}''' (August 19, 1946 - ), referred to in ''Super Mario'' media simply as '''Clinton''', is an American politician who served as President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. In the [[Mario Quiz Cards]], one card includes Clinton on one of the incorrect options for the question "Which U.S. Presidents' faces are carved into Mount Rushmore?" | ||
==Dalai Lama== | ==Dalai Lama== | ||
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==Diego Rivera== | ==Diego Rivera== | ||
'''{{wp|Diego Rivera}}''' (December 8, 1886 - November 24, 1957) was a Mexican painter, known for his political drawings. One of his murals, called "The Epic of the Mexican People," was stolen from the [[National Palace]], [[Mexico City]] during the events of ''Mario is Missing!''. He made the painting with the help of 16 full-time assistants, which took them 16 years, according to a pamphlet about the National Palace found in the game. Another pamphlet, about the [[Fine Arts Palace]], also cites Rivera as one of "Mexico's greatest artists." He was married to [[List of implied people#Frida Kahlo|Frida Kahlo | '''{{wp|Diego Rivera}}''' (December 8, 1886 - November 24, 1957) was a Mexican painter, known for his political drawings. One of his murals, called "The Epic of the Mexican People," was stolen from the [[National Palace]], [[Mexico City]] during the events of ''Mario is Missing!''. He made the painting with the help of 16 full-time assistants, which took them 16 years, according to a pamphlet about the National Palace found in the game. Another pamphlet, about the [[Fine Arts Palace]], also cites Rivera as one of "Mexico's greatest artists." He was married to [[List of implied people#Frida Kahlo|Frida Kahlo]]. | ||
==Dr. Seuss== | ==Dr. Seuss== | ||
'''Theodor Seuss Geisel''' (March 2, 1904 – September 24, 1991), better known by his pen name, '''{{wp|Dr. Seuss}}''', was an American author and illustrator famous for his rhyming children's books. In the [[Mario Quiz Cards]], one card asks the player what Geisel's pen name was, with the accompanying illustration referencing two of his books: ''The Cat in the Hat'' and ''Green Eggs and Ham''. | '''Theodor Seuss Geisel''' (March 2, 1904 – September 24, 1991), better known by his pen name, '''{{wp|Dr. Seuss}}''', was an American author and illustrator famous for his rhyming children's books. In the [[Mario Quiz Cards]], one card asks the player what Geisel's pen name was, with the accompanying illustration referencing two of his books: ''The Cat in the Hat'' and ''Green Eggs and Ham''. | ||
==Eddie Murphy== | ==Eddie Murphy== | ||
'''{{wp|Eddie Murphy|Eddie Regan Murphy}}''' (April 3 1961 - ) is an American actor, comedian, and singer. In the ''[[Club Mario]]'' | '''{{wp|Eddie Murphy|Eddie Regan Murphy}}''' (April 3 1961 - ) is an American actor, comedian, and singer. In the ''[[Club Mario]]'' episode accompanying "[[The Unzappables]]", [[Joe Piscopo]] mentions that he knows and talks to Eddie Murphy personally. Additionally, in ''[[Welcome to Greedville]]'', he is referenced in the memo written by [[List of implied characters#Thaddeus P. Gradgrind|Thaddeus P. Gradgrind]], which can be found in the [[Welcome to Greedville#Pyramid Theater|Pyramid Theater]]. The note says that Wario treks through a [[40 Below Fridge|fridge]] bigger than Murphy's garage. | ||
==Eisenhower== | ==Eisenhower== | ||
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==Ernie K-Doe== | ==Ernie K-Doe== | ||
'''{{wp|Ernie K-Doe}}''' (February 22, 1933 – July 5, 2001) was mentioned by Mario in ''Super Mario Bros.: Favorite Mushroom Party Hits!!!''. In the introduction to his song "{{wp|Mother-in-Law (song)|Mother-in-Law}}", Mario mentions that he would tell Mario and the listener that they should watch out for Mario's mother-in-law. | '''{{wp|Ernie K-Doe}}''' (February 22, 1933 – July 5, 2001) was mentioned by Mario in ''Super Mario Bros.: Favorite Mushroom Party Hits!!!''. In the introduction to his song "{{wp|Mother-in-Law (song)|Mother-in-Law}}", Mario mentions that he would tell Mario and the listener that they should watch out for Mario's mother-in-law. | ||
==Feodor I of Russia== | ==Feodor I of Russia== | ||
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==Frank Sinatra== | ==Frank Sinatra== | ||
'''{{wp|Frank Sinatra|Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra}}''' (December 12, 1915 - May 14, 1998) was a famous Italian-American singer. In "[[The Venice Menace]]", the [[ | '''{{wp|Frank Sinatra|Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra}}''' (December 12, 1915 - May 14, 1998) was a famous Italian-American singer. In "[[The Venice Menace]]", the [[Gondolier]] briefly mentioned ''Francis'' Sinatra, along with several other celebrities of Italian descent. | ||
==Frida Kahlo== | ==Frida Kahlo== | ||
'''{{wp|Frida Kahlo}}''' (6 July 1907 – 13 July 1954) was a Mexican painter. She was mentioned in the game ''Mario is Missing!'' (misspelled as '''Freida Kahlo''') in a pamphlet about [[Mexico City]]'s [[Fine Arts Palace]] as one of "Mexico's greatest artists." | '''{{wp|Frida Kahlo}}''' (6 July 1907 – 13 July 1954) was a Mexican painter. She was mentioned in the game ''Mario is Missing!'' (misspelled as '''Freida Kahlo''') in a pamphlet about [[Mexico City]]'s [[Fine Arts Palace]] as one of "Mexico's greatest artists." It is also mentioned that she was married to [[List of implied people#Diego Rivera|Diego Rivera]]. | ||
==Gene Vincent== | ==Gene Vincent== | ||
'''{{wp|Gene Vincent}}''' (May 26, 1935 – October 12, 1971) was an American rock 'n' roll and rockabilly musician who was mentioned by Mario in ''Super Mario Bros.: Favorite Mushroom Party Hits!!!''. In the introduction to his song "{{wp|Be-Bop-a-Lula}}", Mario mentions that he would tell Mario and the listener how Mario fell in love with Princess Lula. | '''{{wp|Gene Vincent}}''' (May 26, 1935 – October 12, 1971) was an American rock 'n' roll and rockabilly musician who was mentioned by Mario in ''Super Mario Bros.: Favorite Mushroom Party Hits!!!''. In the introduction to his song "{{wp|Be-Bop-a-Lula}}", Mario mentions that he would tell Mario and the listener how Mario fell in love with Princess Lula. | ||
==Gustave Eiffel== | ==Gustave Eiffel== | ||
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==Hadrian== | ==Hadrian== | ||
'''{{wp|Hadrian|Caesar Traianus Hadrianus}}''' (January 24, 76 - July 10, 138) was a [[Rome|Roman]] emperor from 117 to 138 AD. According to a pamphlet in the game ''Mario is Missing!'', he commissioned the building of [[Hadrian's Arch]]. He also built the city of Hadrianopolis which was separated from [[Athens]] by the Arch. | '''{{wp|Hadrian|Caesar Traianus Hadrianus}}''' (January 24, 76 - July 10, 138) was a [[Rome|Roman]] emperor from 117 to 138 AD. According to a pamphlet in the game ''Mario is Missing!'', he commissioned the building of [[Hadrian's Arch]]. He also built the city of Hadrianopolis which was separated from [[Athens]] by the Arch. | ||
==Herbert Hoover== | ==Herbert Hoover== | ||
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==Herod== | ==Herod== | ||
'''{{wp|Herod I}}''' (Greek: '''Ἡρῴδης''', ''Hērṓidēs''; Hebrew: '''הוֹרְדוֹס''', ''Hōrəḏōs'') (c. 72 BCE – c. 4 BCE) was a Roman Jew who ruled as the king of Judea from around 37 BCE until his death in 4 BCE. He is best known for his role in the Gospel of Matthew, which claims that he ordered the mass slaughter of all male infants in and around Bethlehem to avert the prophecy of the newborn Jesus' ascension as the Jewish Messiah. Today, Biblical scholars consider this event a myth. In [[Mario is Missing! (PC)|the PC version of ''Mario is Missing!'']], Herod appears as one of the incorrect options for one of the questions that Luigi must answer in order to verify the legitimacy of the recovered Damascus Gate (though his name is misspelled "Herrod" in-game). | '''{{wp|Herod I}}''' (Greek: '''Ἡρῴδης''', ''Hērṓidēs''; Hebrew: '''הוֹרְדוֹס''', ''Hōrəḏōs'') (c. 72 BCE – c. 4 BCE) was a Roman Jew who ruled as the king of Judea from around 37 BCE until his death in 4 BCE. He is best known for his role in the Gospel of Matthew, which claims that he ordered the mass slaughter of all male infants in and around Bethlehem to avert the prophecy of the newborn Jesus' ascension as the Jewish Messiah. Today, Biblical scholars consider this event a myth. In [[Mario is Missing! (PC)|the PC version of ''Mario is Missing!'']], Herod appears as one of the incorrect options for one of the questions that Luigi must answer in order to verify the legitimacy of the recovered Damascus Gate (though his name is misspelled "Herrod" in-game). | ||
==Hulk Hogan== | ==Hulk Hogan== | ||
'''{{wp|Hulk Hogan|Terry Gene Bollea}}''' (August 11, 1953 - ), better known by his ring name, '''Hulk Hogan''', is a famous retired American wrestler. In the fifth installment of ''[[Super Mario Adventures]]'', [[ | '''{{wp|Hulk Hogan|Terry Gene Bollea}}''' (August 11, 1953 - ), better known by his ring name, '''Hulk Hogan''', is a famous retired American wrestler. In the fifth installment of ''[[Super Mario Adventures]]'', [[Roy Koopa]] claimed that, "The Hulkster '''himself''' couldn't have stopped her!" when trying to explain why [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]] had been able to escape him and the other [[Koopalings]]. The Hulkster was one of Hulk Hogan's nicknames as a wrestler. | ||
==The Human Beinz== | ==The Human Beinz== | ||
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==Jackie Chan== | ==Jackie Chan== | ||
''' | '''Chan Kong-sang''' (Traditional Chinese: '''陳港生''') (April 7, 1954 - ), better known as '''{{wp|Jackie Chan}}''' (Traditional Chinese: '''成龍'''; Pinyin: ''Chéng Lóng''; Jyutping: ''sing4 lung4''; Cantonese Yale: ''Sìhng Lùhng''), is a renowned Hong Kong actor and martial artist. In ''[[Welcome to Greedville]]'', he is referenced in the memo written by [[List of implied characters#Thaddeus P. Gradgrind|Thaddeus P. Gradgrind]], which can be found in the [[Welcome to Greedville#Pyramid Theater|Pyramid Theater]]. | ||
==James Dean== | ==James Dean== | ||
'''{{wp|James Dean|James Byron Dean}}''' (February 8, 1931 - September 30, 1955) was an American actor. In the ''[[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' episode "[[Hooray for Holly-Kongo Bongo]]", [[Cranky Kong]] sings [[List of Donkey Kong Country (television series) songs#I'm Gonna Be a Star!|a song]] in which he states that he will be "admired like James Dean or [[List of implied characters#Mr. Bean|Mr. Bean]]." | '''{{wp|James Dean|James Byron Dean}}''' (February 8, 1931 - September 30, 1955) was an American actor. In the ''[[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' episode "[[Hooray for Holly-Kongo Bongo]]", [[Cranky Kong]] sings [[List of Donkey Kong Country (television series) songs#I'm Gonna Be a Star!|a song]] in which he states that he will be "admired like James Dean or [[List of implied characters#Mr. Bean|Mr. Bean]]." | ||
==James Naismith== | ==James Naismith== | ||
'''{{wp|James Naismith}}''' (November 6, 1861 – November 28, 1939) was a Canadian-American physician and sports coach best known for inventing basketball. One entry in the [[Mario Quiz Cards]] tasks players with correctly identifying the latter fact, with the back of the card discussing Naismith's inspiration for the game and its rise in popularity. | '''{{wp|James Naismith}}''' (November 6, 1861 – November 28, 1939) was a Canadian-American physician and sports coach best known for inventing basketball. One entry in the [[Mario Quiz Cards]] tasks players with correctly identifying the latter fact, with the back of the card discussing Naismith's inspiration for the game and its rise in popularity. | ||
==Jerry Lee Lewis== | ==Jerry Lee Lewis== | ||
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==Jesus== | ==Jesus== | ||
'''Joshua''' (Hebrew: '''יְהוֹשֻׁעַ''', ''Yəhōšūaʿ''), commonly known as '''{{wp|Jesus}}''' (Arabic: '''عِيسَى''', ''ʿĪsā''; Aramaic/Hebrew: '''יֵשׁוּעַ''', ''Yēšūaʿ''; Greek: '''Ἰησοῦς''', ''Iēsoús'') (c. 6 to 4 BCE – 30 or 33 CE), was a Jewish preacher best known as the central figure of the Christian religion, which reveres him as the son of the Abrahamic God, and as one of the central prophets in Islam. Both faiths additionally view him as the Jewish Messiah prophesied in the Hebrew Bible. In the [[Mario is Missing! (PC)|PC]] and [[Mario is Missing! (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)|SNES]] versions of ''Mario is Missing!'', Jesus is alluded to via the presence of the [[Christ the Redeemer Statue]], which is designed in an interpretation of his likeness which has been standard among Christians since around the fourth century CE. Jesus is also directly mentioned in the statue's accompanying pamphlet; like the artwork's name, the pamphlet refers to him with the title "{{wp|Christ (title)|Christ}}," which is used by Christians to acknowledge him as the Messiah | '''Joshua''' (Hebrew: '''יְהוֹשֻׁעַ''', ''Yəhōšūaʿ''), commonly known as '''{{wp|Jesus}}''' (Arabic: '''عِيسَى''', ''ʿĪsā''; Aramaic/Hebrew: '''יֵשׁוּעַ''', ''Yēšūaʿ''; Greek: '''Ἰησοῦς''', ''Iēsoús'') (c. 6 to 4 BCE – 30 or 33 CE), was a Jewish preacher best known as the central figure of the Christian religion, which reveres him as the son of the Abrahamic God, and as one of the central prophets in Islam. Both faiths additionally view him as the Jewish Messiah prophesied in the Hebrew Bible. In the [[Mario is Missing! (PC)|PC]] and [[Mario is Missing! (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)|SNES]] versions of ''Mario is Missing!'', Jesus is alluded to via the presence of the [[Christ the Redeemer Statue]], which is designed in an interpretation of his likeness which has been standard among Christians since around the fourth century CE. Jesus is also directly mentioned in the statue's accompanying pamphlet; like the artwork's name, the pamphlet refers to him with the title "{{wp|Christ (title)|Christ}}," which is used by Christians to acknowledge him as the Messiah. | ||
==Jim Nabors== | ==Jim Nabors== | ||
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==Joe DiMaggio== | ==Joe DiMaggio== | ||
'''{{wp|Joe DiMaggio|Joseph Paul DiMaggio}}''' (November 25, 1914 - March 8, 1999) was a famous American baseball player of American descent. In "[[The Venice Menace]]", the [[ | '''{{wp|Joe DiMaggio|Joseph Paul DiMaggio}}''' (November 25, 1914 - March 8, 1999) was a famous American baseball player of American descent. In "[[The Venice Menace]]", the [[Gondolier]] briefly mentioned Joe DiMaggio, along with several other celebrities of Italian descent. | ||
==Joe Jones== | ==Joe Jones== | ||
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==Johann Sebastian Bach== | ==Johann Sebastian Bach== | ||
'''{{Wp|Johann Sebastian Bach}}''' (March 31, 1686 – July 28, 1750) was a German composer and musician. In ''[[Welcome to Greedville]]'', he is referenced in the ''[[Greed $chool Test]]'', found in the [[Welcome to Greedville#Greed $chool|Greed $chool]]. | '''{{Wp|Johann Sebastian Bach}}''' (March 31, 1686 – July 28, 1750) was a German composer and musician. In ''[[Welcome to Greedville]]'', he is referenced in the ''[[Greed $chool Test]]'', found in the [[Welcome to Greedville#Greed $chool|Greed $chool]]. | ||
==John Ford== | ==John Ford== | ||
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==John James Audubon== | ==John James Audubon== | ||
'''{{wp|John James Audubon}}''' (April 26, 1785 – January 27, 1851) was a French-American artist and ornithologist best known for his pictorial documentation of North America's various species of birds. In the [[Mario Quiz Cards]], one entry tasks players with identifying who Audubon was, with the back featuring a portrait and biography of him, describing his contributions to the field of ornithology. | '''{{wp|John James Audubon}}''' (April 26, 1785 – January 27, 1851) was a French-American artist and ornithologist best known for his pictorial documentation of North America's various species of birds. In the [[Mario Quiz Cards]], one entry tasks players with identifying who Audubon was, with the back featuring a portrait and biography of him, describing his contributions to the field of ornithology. | ||
==José Hernández== | ==José Hernández== | ||
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==Joseph Stalin== | ==Joseph Stalin== | ||
'''{{wp|Joseph Stalin|Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin}}''' (Georgian: '''იოსებ ბესარიონის ძე სტალინი''', ''Ioseb Besarionis dze Stalini''; Russian: '''Иосиф Виссарионович Сталин''', ''Iosif Vissarionovich Stalin'') (December 18, 1878 – March 5, 1953) was a Georgian politician who served as ''de facto'' leader of the Soviet Union from 1924 until his death in 1953 (though like his predecessor, Vladimir Lenin, he was not the ''de jure'' {{wp|List of heads of state of the Soviet Union|head of state}}). He is best known as the primary military leader against Nazi Germany during the Eastern Front of World War II and as the namesake of Stalinism, an ultra-authoritarian interpretation of Marxist-Leninist communism which influenced the policies of multiple other Eastern Bloc states. In [[Mario is Missing! (PC)|the PC version of ''Mario is Missing!'']], Stalin (whose first name is given the alternate spelling "Josef") is mentioned in a pamphlet about the [[Moscow Metro]], which credits him with building the establishment. A scientist in [[Moscow]] additionally states that "Stalin ordered the Metro to begin service in 1935." Additionally, in [[Mario is Missing! (Nintendo Entertainment System)|the NES version]], one of the questions that Luigi must answer when returning the [[Emperor's Bell]] is "Who had the bell placed in the tower?", with "Joseph Stalin" being one of the incorrect options. | '''{{wp|Joseph Stalin|Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin}}''' (Georgian: '''იოსებ ბესარიონის ძე სტალინი''', ''Ioseb Besarionis dze Stalini''; Russian: '''Иосиф Виссарионович Сталин''', ''Iosif Vissarionovich Stalin'') (December 18, 1878 – March 5, 1953) was a Georgian politician who served as ''de facto'' leader of the Soviet Union from 1924 until his death in 1953 (though like his predecessor, Vladimir Lenin, he was not the ''de jure'' {{wp|List of heads of state of the Soviet Union|head of state}}). He is best known as the primary military leader against Nazi Germany during the Eastern Front of World War II and as the namesake of Stalinism, an ultra-authoritarian interpretation of Marxist-Leninist communism which influenced the policies of multiple other Eastern Bloc states. In [[Mario is Missing! (PC)|the PC version of ''Mario is Missing!'']], Stalin (whose first name is given the alternate spelling "Josef") is mentioned in a pamphlet about the [[Moscow Metro]], which credits him with building the establishment. A scientist in [[Moscow]] additionally states that "Stalin ordered the Metro to begin service in 1935." Additionally, in [[Mario is Missing! (Nintendo Entertainment System)|the NES version]], one of the questions that Luigi must answer when returning the [[Emperor's Bell]] is "Who had the bell placed in the tower?", with "Joseph Stalin" being one of the incorrect options. | ||
==Keanu Reeves== | ==Keanu Reeves== | ||
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==Kevin== | ==Kevin== | ||
'''Kevin''' is a person from {{wp|Dana Point, California}} who is mentioned in the ''Club Mario'' episode accompanying | '''Kevin''' is a person from {{wp|Dana Point, California}} who is mentioned in the ''Club Mario'' episode accompanying "[[The Koopas are Coming! The Koopas are Coming!]]", having sent a letter to Club Mario asking [[Dr. Know-It-All]] what the biggest lake in the world is. | ||
==Lawrence of Arabia== | ==Lawrence of Arabia== | ||
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==Lillian Hitchcock Coit== | ==Lillian Hitchcock Coit== | ||
'''{{wp|Lillie Hitchcock Coit}}''' (August 23, 1843 - July 22, 1929) was mentioned in a pamphlet in the game ''Mario is Missing!''. She donated 125,000 dollars to the building of [[Coit Tower]], which was named after her. | '''{{wp|Lillie Hitchcock Coit}}''' (August 23, 1843 - July 22, 1929) was mentioned in a pamphlet in the game ''Mario is Missing!''. She donated 125,000 dollars to the building of [[Coit Tower]], which was named after her. | ||
==Louis XVI== | ==Louis XVI== | ||
'''{{wp|Louis XVI}}''' (August 23, 1754 – January 21, 1793) was the king of France from 1774 until his execution in 1793 during the French Revolution. He is most known for his support for the American Revolution and his mishandling of the financial crisis in his home country that followed, with the latter culminating in his deposition and the consequent end of the ''Ancien Régime'', the original dynastic monarchy of France. In the [[Mario Quiz Cards]], one card lists his death as one of the incorrect options for the question "What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?" Louis XVI is also mentioned in the explanation of the correct answer provided on the back. | '''{{wp|Louis XVI}}''' (August 23, 1754 – January 21, 1793) was the king of France from 1774 until his execution in 1793 during the French Revolution. He is most known for his support for the American Revolution and his mishandling of the financial crisis in his home country that followed, with the latter culminating in his deposition and the consequent end of the ''Ancien Régime'', the original dynastic monarchy of France. In the [[Mario Quiz Cards]], one card lists his death as one of the incorrect options for the question "What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?" Louis XVI is also mentioned in the explanation of the correct answer provided on the back. | ||
==Madonna== | ==Madonna== | ||
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==Malik== | ==Malik== | ||
'''{{wp|Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan}}''' (Arabic: '''عَبْد الْمَلِك ٱبْن مَرْوَان ٱبْن الْحَكَم''') (7th century - October 9, 705), referred to in-game as '''Malik''', was the fifth Umayyad caliph, reigning from 685 until his death in 705. In [[Mario is Missing! (PC)|the PC version of ''Mario is Missing!'']], a pamphlet in [[Jerusalem]] states that he founded the Dome of the Rock in 691. | '''{{wp|Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan}}''' (Arabic: '''عَبْد الْمَلِك ٱبْن مَرْوَان ٱبْن الْحَكَم''') (7th century - October 9, 705), referred to in-game as '''Malik''', was the fifth Umayyad caliph, reigning from 685 until his death in 705. In [[Mario is Missing! (PC)|the PC version of ''Mario is Missing!'']], a pamphlet in [[Jerusalem]] states that he founded the Dome of the Rock in 691. | ||
==Mao Zedong== | ==Mao Zedong== | ||
'''{{wp|Mao Zedong}}''' (Chinese: | '''{{wp|Mao Zedong}}''' (Simplified Chinese: '''毛泽东'''; Pinyin: ''Máo Zédōng'') (December 26, 1893 - September 9, 1976) was a Chinese communist military and political leader, serving as the first head of state of the {{wp|China|People's Republic of China}} from 1949 until his death in 1976. He was mentioned in a pamphlet in the game ''Mario is Missing!'' as the one to {{wp|Proclamation of the People's Republic of China|announce}} the formation of the state in front of the [[Forbidden City|Gate of Heavenly Peace]] in 1949. | ||
==Marilyn Monroe== | ==Marilyn Monroe== | ||
'''{{wp|Marilyn Monroe}}''' (June 1, 1926 - August 4, 1962) was an American actress, singer and model. She | '''{{wp|Marilyn Monroe}}''' (June 1, 1926 - August 4, 1962) was an American actress, singer and model. She was mentioned in the comic [[The Mario Bros. Guide to Grooming Your Moustache]], where Luigi, showing Mario with a blonde and wavy moustache, says: "If Marilyn Monroe had grown a moustache, it would have looked like this". | ||
Marilyn Monroe also appears as a puzzle in the original release of ''[[Mario's Super Picross]]''. In re-releases of the game, the puzzle is changed to a giant tortoise. | Marilyn Monroe also appears as a puzzle in the original release of ''[[Mario's Super Picross]]''. In re-releases of the game, the puzzle is changed to a giant tortoise. | ||
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==Martha Graham== | ==Martha Graham== | ||
'''{{wp|Martha Graham}}''' (May 11, 1894 – April 1, 1991) was an American dancer and choreographer best known for her substantial impact on the evolution of American dance. One entry in the [[Mario Quiz Cards]] asks players who Graham was, with the back of the card featuring a photo and short biography of her. | '''{{wp|Martha Graham}}''' (May 11, 1894 – April 1, 1991) was an American dancer and choreographer best known for her substantial impact on the evolution of American dance. One entry in the [[Mario Quiz Cards]] asks players who Graham was, with the back of the card featuring a photo and short biography of her. | ||
==Mel Gibson== | ==Mel Gibson== | ||
'''{{wp|Mel Gibson|Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson}}''' (January 3, 1956 - ) is a famous [[United States of America|American]] actor who passes through [[Brooklyn]] in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' live-action segment "[[Marianne and Luigeena]]." [[Marianne]] and [[Luigeena]] notice him while searching for [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]]. As a result, they quickly lose interest in [[Lyle Alzado]] and leave to track Mel Gibson back to his home. Lyle Alzado then grumbles about Mel Gibson stealing Marianne and Luigeena from him. | '''{{wp|Mel Gibson|Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson}}''' (January 3, 1956 - ) is a famous [[United States of America|American]] actor who passes through [[Brooklyn]] in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' live-action segment "[[Marianne and Luigeena]]." [[Marianne]] and [[Luigeena]] notice him while searching for [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]]. As a result, they quickly lose interest in [[Lyle Alzado]] and leave to track Mel Gibson back to his home. Lyle Alzado then grumbles about Mel Gibson stealing Marianne and Luigeena from him. | ||
==Michael Jackson== | ==Michael Jackson== | ||
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Jackson makes a cameo appearance in the ''[[Club Nintendo]]'' comic [[Super Mario: Coole Klänge]] as one of the musicians waiting for an appointment with [[Max Milliplatt]]. | Jackson makes a cameo appearance in the ''[[Club Nintendo]]'' comic [[Super Mario: Coole Klänge]] as one of the musicians waiting for an appointment with [[Max Milliplatt]]. | ||
==Muhammad Ali== | ==Muhammad Ali== | ||
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==Napoleon== | ==Napoleon== | ||
'''{{wp|Napoleon|Napoleon Bonaparte}}''' (August 15, 1769 - May 5, 1821) was a French military and political leader who served as the head of state of the {{wp|French First Republic}} and {{wp|First French Empire}} from 1799 to 1814 and again for 110 days the following year. In the game ''Mario is Missing!'', he was mentioned in a pamphlet as the commissioner of the [[Arc de Triomphe]]. | '''{{wp|Napoleon|Napoleon Bonaparte}}''' (August 15, 1769 - May 5, 1821) was a French military and political leader who served as the head of state of the {{wp|French First Republic}} and {{wp|First French Empire}} from 1799 to 1814 and again for 110 days the following year. In the game ''Mario is Missing!'', he was mentioned in a pamphlet as the commissioner of the [[Arc de Triomphe]]. | ||
==Nero== | ==Nero== | ||
'''{{wp|Nero|Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus}}''' (December 15, 37 - June 9, 68) was the emperor of Rome from 54 until his death in 68. A popular (though academically disputed) legend says that Nero was playing the lyre (often described as a fiddle) while {{wp|Great Fire of Rome|Rome burned}}. In the game ''Mario is Missing!'', a scientist in Rome refers to this legend by saying "remember Nero and his fiddle?" | '''{{wp|Nero|Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus}}''' (December 15, 37 - June 9, 68) was the emperor of Rome from 54 until his death in 68. A popular (though academically disputed) legend says that Nero was playing the lyre (often described as a fiddle) while {{wp|Great Fire of Rome|Rome burned}}. In the game ''Mario is Missing!'', a scientist in Rome refers to this legend by saying "remember Nero and his fiddle?" | ||
==Pablo Picasso== | ==Pablo Picasso== | ||
'''{{wp|Pablo Picasso|Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno Cipriano de la Santísima Trinidad Ruiz Picasso}}''' (October 25, 1881 – April 8, 1973) was a Spanish painter famous for his prolific output and constant, eclectic shifts in style. In the [[Mario Quiz Cards]], one card asks the player to name the artist who founded Cubism, the correct answer being Picasso. The back of the card features a photo and biography of Picasso, which segues into an explanation of cubism. | '''{{wp|Pablo Picasso|Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno Cipriano de la Santísima Trinidad Ruiz Picasso}}''' (October 25, 1881 – April 8, 1973) was a Spanish painter famous for his prolific output and constant, eclectic shifts in style. In the [[Mario Quiz Cards]], one card asks the player to name the artist who founded Cubism, the correct answer being Picasso. The back of the card features a photo and biography of Picasso, which segues into an explanation of cubism. | ||
==Pope== | ==Pope== | ||
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==Queen of England== | ==Queen of England== | ||
{{wp|Elizabeth II}} (April 21, 1926 - September 8, 2022), referred to in ''Super Mario'' media as the '''Queen of England''' or simply the '''Queen''', was the {{wp|Monarchy of the United Kingdom|queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland}} from 1952 until her death in 2022. In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' live-action segment "[[No Way to Treat a Queenie]]", the Queen pays a visit to [[New York City]], which excites Luigi, who hopes to meet her. Mario explains to Luigi that the Queen would never come to [[Brooklyn]] and is too high up to mingle with little people like them. However, [[Liz]], a woman pretending to be the Queen, comes to [[Super Mario Bros. Plumbing|Mario Brothers Plumbing]] and convinces Mario and Luigi that she really is the Queen. During her stay, they treat her like common folk, allowing her to clean and cook. She then knights Mario and Luigi as sirs before her doctor arrives, explaining that she had escaped from her home and had to return. Although they realized that the woman was not a good Queen, she did make a good fish and chips pizza. | |||
==Richard Leakey== | ==Richard Leakey== | ||
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==Rosa Parks== | ==Rosa Parks== | ||
'''{{wp|Rosa Parks|Rosa Louise McCauley Parks}}''' (February 4, 1913 – October 24, 2005) was an American civil rights activist known for instigating the Montgomery Bus Boycott as a form of protest against racial segregation in the southern United States. In the [[Mario Quiz Cards]], one card asks the player who Rosa Parks was. The back of the card features a photo and a short biography of her, discussing her role in promoting nonviolent protest during the Civil Rights Movement. | '''{{wp|Rosa Parks|Rosa Louise McCauley Parks}}''' (February 4, 1913 – October 24, 2005) was an American civil rights activist known for instigating the Montgomery Bus Boycott as a form of protest against racial segregation in the southern United States. In the [[Mario Quiz Cards]], one card asks the player who Rosa Parks was. The back of the card features a photo and a short biography of her, discussing her role in promoting nonviolent protest during the Civil Rights Movement. | ||
==Rufino Tamayo== | ==Rufino Tamayo== | ||
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==Shaq== | ==Shaq== | ||
'''{{wp|Shaquille O'Neal|Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal}}''' (March 6, 1972 - ) is a former professional basketball player. In ''[[Welcome to Greedville]]'', he is referenced in the ''[[Greed $chool Test]]'', found in the [[Welcome to Greedville#Greed $chool|Greed $chool]]. | '''{{wp|Shaquille O'Neal|Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal}}''' (March 6, 1972 - ) is a former professional basketball player. In ''[[Welcome to Greedville]]'', he is referenced in the ''[[Greed $chool Test]]'', found in the [[Welcome to Greedville#Greed $chool|Greed $chool]]. | ||
==Sir Robert Baden-Powell== | ==Sir Robert Baden-Powell== | ||
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==Sophia Loren== | ==Sophia Loren== | ||
'''{{wp|Sophia Loren|Sofia Villani Scicolone}}''' (September 20, 1934 -) is a famous Italian actress. She was mentioned a few times during the events of "[[Fortune Teller]]", as the third-place prize of the Big Time Celebrity Prize Sweepstake Giveaway was a trip to Italy with Sophia Loren, which Mario and Luigi wanted to win. | '''{{wp|Sophia Loren|Sofia Villani Scicolone}}''' (September 20, 1934 -) is a famous Italian actress. She was mentioned a few times during the events of "[[Fortune Teller]]", as the third-place prize of the Big Time Celebrity Prize Sweepstake Giveaway was a trip to Italy with Sophia Loren, which Mario and Luigi wanted to win. | ||
==Steven Griffin== | ==Steven Griffin== | ||
'''Steven Griffin''' is one of the two sons of Nancy Blair Griffin, whom Donkey Kong mentioned in a [[Medialab]] interview with her. When Nancy is about to talk about them, Donkey Kong interrupts her and guesses their | '''Steven Griffin''' is one of the two sons of Nancy Blair Griffin, whom Donkey Kong mentioned in a [[Medialab]] interview with her. When Nancy is about to talk about them, Donkey Kong interrupts her and guesses their name correctly, implying that he had heard of them before.<ref name=Medialab/> | ||
==Suleiman the Magnificent== | ==Suleiman the Magnificent== | ||
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==Sunplaza Nakano== | ==Sunplaza Nakano== | ||
'''Nakano Yuki''' (Japanese: '''中野中野''') (August 15, 1960 | [[File:ANN Goomba.png|thumb]][[File:ANN Piranha Plant.png|thumb]] | ||
'''Nakano Yuki''' (Japanese: '''中野中野''') (August 15, 1960), better known as '''Sunplaza Nakano''' (Japanese: '''サンプラザ中野''') or '''Sunplaza Nakano-kun''' (Japanese: '''サンプラザ中野くん''') is a Japanese musician and author. At the time, he was one of the night hosts for the {{wp|All Night Nippon}} radio program. In the game manual of ''[[All Night Nippon: Super Mario Bros.]]'', it is mentioned that "Sunplaza was fooled by Koopa's letter to his 'Illusionary Business Prosperity' corner into visiting him. And he was changed into Koopa Tribe minion 'OkaP.'" Although not present in the game, the enemies "OkaP" and "Pakkun OkaP" seem to have been based on his appearance. | |||
==Theodore Roosevelt== | ==Theodore Roosevelt== | ||
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==Tommy James and the Shondells== | ==Tommy James and the Shondells== | ||
'''{{wp|Tommy James and the Shondells}}''' is an American rock band that was mentioned by Mario in ''Super Mario Bros.: Favorite Mushroom Party Hits!!!'' which comprised of Eddie Gray, (February 27, 1948 -) Peter Lucia Jr., (February 2, 1947 - January 6, 1987) Mike Vale, (July 17, 1949 -) Ron Rossman, (February 28, 1945 -) and {{wp|Tommy James}} (April 29, 1947 -) at the time. In the introduction to their song "{{wp|Mony Mony}}", Mario mentions that they were going to sing about Princess Mony. In actuality MONY is an acronym for the {{wp|Axa|Mutual of New York}} insurance company.<ref>[https://www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/tommy-james Interview with Tommy James] ''Songfacts''. Retrieved October 29, 2020.</ref> | '''{{wp|Tommy James and the Shondells}}''' is an American rock band that was mentioned by Mario in ''Super Mario Bros.: Favorite Mushroom Party Hits!!!'' which comprised of Eddie Gray, (February 27, 1948 -) Peter Lucia Jr., (February 2, 1947 - January 6, 1987) Mike Vale, (July 17, 1949 -) Ron Rossman, (February 28, 1945 -) and {{wp|Tommy James}} (April 29, 1947 -) at the time. In the introduction to their song "{{wp|Mony Mony}}", Mario mentions that they were going to sing about Princess Mony. In actuality MONY is an acronym for the {{wp|Axa|Mutual of New York}} insurance company.<ref>[https://www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/tommy-james Interview with Tommy James] ''Songfacts''. Retrieved October 29, 2020.</ref> | ||
==Valerie Bertinelli== | ==Valerie Bertinelli== | ||
'''{{wp|Valerie Bertinelli|Valerie Anne Bertinelli}}''' (April 23, 1960 -) is an American actress of Italian descent. In "[[The Venice Menace]]", the [[ | '''{{wp|Valerie Bertinelli|Valerie Anne Bertinelli}}''' (April 23, 1960 -) is an American actress of Italian descent. In "[[The Venice Menace]]", the [[Gondolier]] briefly mentioned Valerie Bertinelli, along with several other celebrities of Italian descent. | ||
==The Ventures== | ==The Ventures== | ||
'''{{wp|The Ventures}}''' is an American instrumental rock band that was mentioned by Mario in ''Super Mario Bros.: Favorite Mushroom Party Hits!!!'' which comprised of {{wp|Bob Bogle}}, (January 16, 1934 – June 14, 2009) Don Wilson, (February 10, 1933 - January 22, 2022) Gerry McGee, (November 17, 1937 - October 12, 2019) and {{wp|Mel Taylor}} (September 24, 1933 – August 11, 1996) at the time. In the introduction to their song "{{wp|Walk, Don't Run (instrumental)|Walk, Don't Run}}", Mario mentions that they have a safety tip to keep people who have to sprint down halls because they were carried away playing ''Super Mario'' out of trouble: "Walk, don't run!" | '''{{wp|The Ventures}}''' is an American instrumental rock band that was mentioned by Mario in ''Super Mario Bros.: Favorite Mushroom Party Hits!!!'' which comprised of {{wp|Bob Bogle}}, (January 16, 1934 – June 14, 2009) Don Wilson, (February 10, 1933 - January 22, 2022) Gerry McGee, (November 17, 1937 - October 12, 2019) and {{wp|Mel Taylor}} (September 24, 1933 – August 11, 1996) at the time. In the introduction to their song "{{wp|Walk, Don't Run (instrumental)|Walk, Don't Run}}", Mario mentions that they have a safety tip to keep people who have to sprint down halls because they were carried away playing ''Super Mario'' out of trouble: "Walk, don't run!" | ||
==Vladimir Lenin== | ==Vladimir Lenin== | ||
'''Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov''' (Russian: '''Владимир Ильич Ульянов''') (April 22, 1870 – January 21, 1924), better known as '''{{wp|Vladimir Lenin}}''' (Russian: '''Владимир Ленин'''), was a Russian political theorist and communist revolutionary who served as the first ''de facto'' leader of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic from 1917 until his death in 1924 and of the Soviet Union from 1922 until his death (though he was not the ''de jure'' {{wp|List of heads of state of the Soviet Union|head of state}}). He is also known as the founder and namesake of Marxism-Leninism, which served as the leading school of communism until the Soviet Union's dissolution at the end of 1991, and for leading the October Revolution, which deposed the Russian Republic in favor of its Soviet counterpart. In [[Mario is Missing! (PC)|the PC version of ''Mario is Missing!'']], Lenin is mentioned when Luigi visits [[Moscow]], the former capital of the Soviet Union; his [[Lenin's Tomb|tomb]] is shut down when the Koopa Troop steals the [[guard's hat pin]], and Luigi must answer questions about Lenin in order to prove its legitimacy after recovering it. The tomb's pamphlet also gives a brief overview of Lenin and his role in the Russian Revolution (though it mistakenly implies that he led the February Revolution, which deposed the monarchy in favor of the Russian Republic, rather than the October one). | '''Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov''' (Russian: '''Владимир Ильич Ульянов''') (April 22, 1870 – January 21, 1924), better known as '''{{wp|Vladimir Lenin}}''' (Russian: '''Владимир Ленин'''), was a Russian political theorist and communist revolutionary who served as the first ''de facto'' leader of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic from 1917 until his death in 1924 and of the Soviet Union from 1922 until his death (though he was not the ''de jure'' {{wp|List of heads of state of the Soviet Union|head of state}}). He is also known as the founder and namesake of Marxism-Leninism, which served as the leading school of communism until the Soviet Union's dissolution at the end of 1991, and for leading the October Revolution, which deposed the Russian Republic in favor of its Soviet counterpart. In [[Mario is Missing! (PC)|the PC version of ''Mario is Missing!'']], Lenin is mentioned when Luigi visits [[Moscow]], the former capital of the Soviet Union; his [[Lenin's Tomb|tomb]] is shut down when the Koopa Troop steals the [[guard's hat pin]], and Luigi must answer questions about Lenin in order to prove its legitimacy after recovering it. The tomb's pamphlet also gives a brief overview of Lenin and his role in the Russian Revolution (though it mistakenly implies that he led the February Revolution, which deposed the monarchy in favor of the Russian Republic, rather than the October one). | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
