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The following is a list of cameos, references, or strong allusions to the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]] appearing in live-action television programs that are not officially related to ''Mario''. For a list of television shows officially starring ''Mario'' characters, see [[List of television series and films]]. For a list of references in animated television programs, see [[List of Mario references in animated television]]. | |||
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One of the questions in this game show was "Based on their profession, which item in the house would the Super Mario Bros. best be able to fix?". The possible answers were the microwave, the furnace, or the toilet. The correct answer was the toilet; the contestant got it right, but four people from his mob got it wrong. | |||
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==''{{wp|30 Rock}}''== | ==''{{wp|30 Rock}}''== | ||
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In the episode "El despido", a remix of the ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' [[Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros.)|Ground Theme]] plays in the intro of ''Odiando mucho a 31 Minutos''. | In the episode "El despido", a remix of the ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' [[Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros.)|Ground Theme]] plays in the intro of ''Odiando mucho a 31 Minutos''. | ||
=='' | ==''100 Latinos Dijeron''== | ||
In one of the episodes, one of the contestants from the Super Team is named Super Mario. Also, one of the questions on the October 12, 2015 episode is about the tools the Mario Bros. use when they are working at a construction site. | In one of the episodes, one of the contestants from the Super Team is named Super Mario. Also, one of the questions on the October 12, 2015 episode is about the tools the Mario Bros. use when they are working at a construction site. | ||
==''{{wp|100 Things to Do Before High School}}''== | ==''{{wp|100 Things to Do Before High School}}''== | ||
[[File:100things-125-1x1.jpg|thumb|190px|Crispo dressed like Mario.]] | [[File:100things-125-1x1.jpg|thumb|190px|right|Crispo dressed like Mario.]] | ||
In the episode "Have the Best Halloween School Day Ever," Crispo dresses up in a costume similar to Mario, with a C on his cap, while Mindy dresses up as [[Princess Peach]]. | In the episode "Have the Best Halloween School Day Ever," Crispo dresses up in a costume similar to Mario, with a C on his cap, while Mindy dresses up as [[Princess Peach]]. | ||
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==''{{wp|American Broadcasting Company}}''== | |||
During an American Broadcasting Company news broadcast on March 10, 2017, the headline "National Mario Day" is displayed for a story about the celebration of [[Mario Day]] and its namesake, Mario.<ref>23 ABC News | KERO (March 10, 2017). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkJhqGebErE Happy National Mario Day]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved March 9, 2019.</ref> | |||
==''{{wp|Adam Ruins Everything}}''== | ==''{{wp|Adam Ruins Everything}}''== | ||
In the episode "Adam Ruins Malls", when host Adam Conover insults the clerk of the supplements store by calling him an ape, the show turns into an 8-Bit | In the episode "Adam Ruins Malls", when host Adam Conover insults the clerk of the supplements store by calling him an ape, the show turns into an 8-Bit spoof of ''Donkey Kong''. The clerk begins acting like Donkey Kong and rolls barrels toward Adam, his guest Emily, and another customer. | ||
==''Al Derecho y al Derbez''== | ==''Al Derecho y al Derbez''== | ||
In one of the program sketches, two frozen boys can be seen playing ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' They are in [[World | In one of the program sketches, two frozen boys can be seen playing ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' They are in [[World 1 (Super Mario Bros.)#World 1-1|World 1-1]] near the flagpole. | ||
=='' | ==''Al Rojo Vivo''== | ||
In the ''WOW!'' segment from the May 20, 2011 edition, there are cakes based on Mario, [[Bowser]], a [[1-Up Mushroom]], and other characters and items; Maria says that the cakes are based on [[Mushroom Kingdom|the world of Mario]]. | In the ''WOW!'' segment from the May 20, 2011 edition, there are cakes based on Mario, [[Bowser]], a [[1-Up Mushroom]], and other characters and items; Maria says that the cakes are based on [[Mushroom Kingdom|the world of Mario]]. | ||
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==''{{wp|America's Funniest Home Videos}}''== | ==''{{wp|America's Funniest Home Videos}}''== | ||
In | In a specific episode, a kid is seen playing an underground level from ''Super Mario Bros.''<!--...which specific episode?--> In another, a kid can be seen getting ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. In yet another episode, some boys are playing with barrels, and the host {{wp|Tom Bergeron}} jokingly warns them that ''Donkey Kong'' was never meant to be played in real life. In another video, a cat swats at Mario while its owner uses the Check Mii Out channel, prompting Tom to comment "Super Mario, meet super cute." | ||
==''{{wp|Angel (1999 TV series)|Angel}}''== | ==''{{wp|Angel (1999 TV series)|Angel}}''== | ||
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==''{{wp|Are We There Yet? (TV series)|Are We There Yet?}}''== | ==''{{wp|Are We There Yet? (TV series)|Are We There Yet?}}''== | ||
On the TBS sitcom, based on the Ice Cube movie of the same name, in one episode the family is playing a boxing game (most likely ''Wii Sports'') on the [[Wii]]. After an argument after the mother defeats his son, the family decides to have a card game night. The son responds with "It's on like Donkey Kong!" | On the TBS sitcom, based on the Ice Cube movie of the same name, in one episode the family is playing a boxing game (most likely ''Wii Sports'') on the [[Wii]]. After an argument after the mother defeats his son, the family decides to have a card game night. The son responds with "It's on like Donkey Kong!" | ||
==''Asian Games 2010''== | |||
During the fourth quarter of the match between South Korea and China on November 25, 2010, a Level Clear sound from ''Super Mario Bros.'' was heard. | |||
==''{{wp|Austin & Ally}}''== | ==''{{wp|Austin & Ally}}''== | ||
In the episode "Ferris Wheels & Funky Breath", a [[Donkey Kong]] plush can be seen at a carnival. | In the episode, "Ferris Wheels & Funky Breath", a [[Donkey Kong]] plush can be seen at a carnival. | ||
==''{{wp|Australia's Funniest Home Videos}}''== | ==''{{wp|Australia's Funniest Home Videos}}''== | ||
At one point in the July | At one point in the July 23rd, 2011 episode, a young boy is seen playing a Playstation 2. The announcer's voice implies that the kid's favorite game is "Super Mario Over Excitement 5000." The boy then starts screaming in excitement. | ||
==''{{wp|Australia's Got Talent}}''== | ==''{{wp|Australia's Got Talent}}''== | ||
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==''{{wp|Australian Ninja Warrior}}''== | ==''{{wp|Australian Ninja Warrior}}''== | ||
2017 contestant Alex Matthews had the "Ninja name" of "Super Mario".<ref>https://www.9now.com.au/australian-ninja-warrior/season-1/extras/ninjas/episode-4/alex-matthews</ref> | 2017 contestant Alex Matthews had the "Ninja name" of "Super Mario".<ref>https://www.9now.com.au/australian-ninja-warrior/season-1/extras/ninjas/episode-4/alex-matthews</ref> | ||
==''{{wp|Beakman's World}}''== | ==''{{wp|Beakman's World}}''== | ||
Mario and Princess Toadstool are mentioned in the episode explaining how video games work. | Mario and Princess Toadstool are mentioned in the episode explaining how video games work. | ||
==''{{wp|Big Time Rush}}''== | ==''{{wp|Big Time Rush}}''== | ||
[[File:BigTimeMarioAndLuigi.gif|thumb|190px|Carlos & James dressed as Mario & Luigi respectively.]] | [[File:BigTimeMarioAndLuigi.gif|thumb|190px|right|Carlos & James dressed as Mario & Luigi respectively.]] | ||
In the episode "Big Time Songwriters," Gustavo hires two new songwriters, who get in a huge fight and are injured. As they are taken away on stretchers, they argue about which hospital to go to. The hospitals they mention are "St. Mario's" and "St. [[Luigi|Luigi's]]", a reference to the Mario Brothers. | In the episode "Big Time Songwriters," Gustavo hires two new songwriters, who get in a huge fight and are injured. As they are taken away on stretchers, they argue about which hospital to go to. The hospitals they mention are "St. Mario's" and "St. [[Luigi|Luigi's]]", a reference to the Mario Brothers. | ||
In the episode "Big Time Rocker," Carlos and James dress up in Mario and Luigi costumes. | In the episode "Big Time Rocker," Carlos and James dress up in Mario and Luigi costumes. | ||
==''{{wp|Bones (TV series)|Bones}}''== | ==''{{wp|Bones (TV series)|Bones}}''== | ||
The episode, "The Gamer in the Grease," features a fictitious arcade game entitled ''Punky Pong'' where the player controls an explorer battling a [[Donkey Kong]]-inspired giant gorilla. | The episode, "The Gamer in the Grease," features a fictitious arcade game entitled ''Punky Pong'' where the player controls an explorer battling a [[Donkey Kong]]-inspired giant gorilla. | ||
=='' | ==''The Book of Jeremiah''== | ||
In one of the episodes, Jeremiah's guardian is using ''Super Mario Bros.'' to teach a lesson. | In one of the episodes, Jeremiah's guardian is using ''Super Mario Bros.'' to teach a lesson. | ||
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In the episode "Quiz Show", Mr. Feeny talks about how technology is wasted and mentions how it is used to play ''Super Mario Bros.'', namely to beat Bowser (or, more accurately, "King Koopa") and rescue the Princess. | In the episode "Quiz Show", Mr. Feeny talks about how technology is wasted and mentions how it is used to play ''Super Mario Bros.'', namely to beat Bowser (or, more accurately, "King Koopa") and rescue the Princess. | ||
In the episode "Torn Between Two Lovers", Feeny and | In the episode "Torn Between Two Lovers", Feeny and Shaun mention something called "Donkey Kong King". | ||
==''{{wp|BrainRush}}''== | ==''{{wp|BrainRush}}''== | ||
In one of the episodes, Lamorne Morris asked which job [[Mario]] had originally. The contestant | In one of the episodes, Lamorne Morris asked which job [[Mario]] had originally. The contestant doesn't know, with the correct answer being "plumber". | ||
==''{{wp|BrainSurge}}''== | ==''{{wp|BrainSurge}}''== | ||
In one of the episodes, {{wp|Jeff Sutphen}} tells a story about his family: He says that his aunt has a bigger mustache than that of a video game plumber. The aunt is then portrayed with an outfit similar to Mario's with a ''V'' on the cap, with purple mushrooms in the background. | In one of the episodes, {{wp|Jeff Sutphen}} tells a story about his family: He says that his aunt has a bigger mustache than that of a video game plumber. The aunt is then portrayed with an outfit similar to Mario's with a ''V'' on the cap, with purple mushrooms in the background. | ||
==''{{wp|Brooklyn Nine-Nine}}''== | ==''{{wp|Brooklyn Nine-Nine}}''== | ||
*In the episode "The 9-8" | *In the episode "The 9-8," Jake accuses Stevie of "Donkey Kong punching" him as they fight in the closet. | ||
*In the episode "The Venue" | *In the episode "The Venue," Rosa criticizes Charles for supposedly showing her several pictures of his son dressed as [[Wario]] for Halloween. | ||
*In the episode "Cinco de Mayo" | *In the episode "Cinco de Mayo," Jake compares Terry to "[[Birdo]] from ''Super Mario 2''" when he is eating a bowl of eggs. Terry corrects him, noting she spits them instead. | ||
*Season 7 features a recurring gag of Jake being unable to beat [[Wario]] on ''[[Super Mario Party]]''. In the episode "Trying", Amy asks Jake to avoid stressful situations such as playing video games, followed by a cut to Jake playing the [[Nintendo Switch]] and shouting, "Wario cheats!" The episode "Ransom" has Jake complaining about Wario to Charles at the start of the episode. Later on, a criminal has captured Jake and threatens to cut of his fingers, which Jake protests against as he needs them to beat Wario. The criminal says beating Wario is easy and is about to name a button the player has to tap when Wario approaches, but he is interrupted by the arrival of the NYPD, | *Season 7 features a recurring gag of Jake being unable to beat [[Wario]] on ''[[Super Mario Party]]''. In the episode "Trying", Amy asks Jake to avoid stressful situations such as playing video games, followed by a cut to Jake playing the [[Nintendo Switch]] and shouting, "Wario cheats!" The episode "Ransom" has Jake complaining about Wario to Charles at the start of the episode. Later on, a criminal has captured Jake and threatens to cut of his fingers, which Jake protests against as he needs them to beat Wario. The criminal says beating Wario is easy and is about to name a button the player has to tap when Wario approaches, but he is interrupted by the arrival of the NYPD, while Jake demands the answer as he is dragged into the criminal's car. | ||
==''{{wp|Buffy the Vampire Slayer}}''== | ==''{{wp|Buffy the Vampire Slayer}}''== | ||
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==''{{wp|Cake Wars}}''== | ==''{{wp|Cake Wars}}''== | ||
In the July 20, 2015 episode called "[[Nintendo]]", the contestants made cakes inspired by the '' | In the July 20, 2015 episode called "[[Nintendo]]", the contestants made cakes inspired by the ''Mario'' series in honor of ''[[Super Mario Maker]].'' In addition, the episode is dedicated to [[Satoru Iwata]], who passed away on July 11th. | ||
==''{{wp|Cash Cab (Canadian game show)|Cash Cab}}''== | ==''{{wp|Cash Cab (Canadian game show)|Cash Cab}}''== | ||
On the Canadian version of the trivia show ''Cash Cab'', one of the $25 questions asked for the name of the kingdom that Mario had to journey through to rescue Princess Toadstool from the [[Koopa Troop|Koopas]]. Despite claiming to have played the games many times, the contestants did not remember the name of the Mushroom Kingdom and incorrectly guessed "Bowser's Kingdom" instead, earning a strike. | On the Canadian version of the trivia show ''Cash Cab'', one of the $25 questions asked for the name of the kingdom that Mario had to journey through to rescue Princess Toadstool from the [[Koopa Troop|Koopas]]. Despite claiming to have played the games many times, the contestants did not remember the name of the Mushroom Kingdom and incorrectly guessed "Bowser's Kingdom" instead, earning a strike. | ||
==''{{wp|CBS This Morning}}''== | ==''{{wp|CBS This Morning}}''== | ||
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==''Cunk on Britain''== | ==''Cunk on Britain''== | ||
*In Episode 3 of Series 1, Philomena Cunk asks computer historian {{wp|Doron Swade}} whether it was possible to play ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' on the first computer ever made. | *In Episode 3 of Series 1, Philomena Cunk asks computer historian {{wp|Doron Swade}} whether it was possible to play ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' on the first computer ever made. | ||
*In Episode 4 of Series 1, as Philomena Cunk sums up the achievements of the 1950s, she mentions how ''[[Super Mario 64|Mario 64]]'' had revolutionized the platforming genre; her guest quickly | *In Episode 4 of Series 1, as Philomena Cunk sums up the achievements of the 1950s were, she mentions how ''[[Super Mario 64|Mario 64]]'' had revolutionized the platforming genre; her guest quickly informed her that computer games hadn't been invented in the 1950s. | ||
==''{{wp|Dancing with the Stars ( | ==''{{wp|Dancing with the Stars (U.S. TV series)|Dancing with the Stars}}''== | ||
[[File:Sadie and Mark Mario Dance.jpg|thumb|Sadie and Mark dancing to the special ''Super Mario'' theme]] | [[File:Sadie and Mark Mario Dance.jpg|thumb|Sadie and Mark dancing to the special ''Super Mario'' theme]] | ||
In the final round for season 19 of the U.S. version of the show, {{wp|Sadie Robertson}} and {{wp|Mark Ballas}}' freestyle routine was based on the '' | In the final round for season 19 of the U.S. version of the show, {{wp|Sadie Robertson}} and {{wp|Mark Ballas}}' freestyle routine was based on the ''Mario'' series, with [[Green Shell]], [[Banana Peel]], and [[Super Mushroom]] set pieces. An animated background based on ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' accompanied them as well. Sadie took in the role of Peach, while Mark assumed the role for [[Mario]]. Two more dancers came in the routine as Luigi and [[Toad]].<ref>[http://youtu.be/mPmEhQLq-vk ''Sadie & Mark's Freestyle - Dancing with the Stars'']</ref> A ''Super Mario Bros.'' medley composed by [[Koji Kondo]] was made specifically for the show.<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/537302142302699520 ''Nintendo of America on Twitter'']</ref> | ||
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==''{{wp|Designing Women}}''== | ==''{{wp|Designing Women}}''== | ||
In the fifth season episode "Working Mother," Mary Jo tells a story about how her son broke into a | In the fifth season episode "Working Mother," Mary Jo tells a story about how her son broke into a neighbors house in order to play ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. | ||
==''Die Millionenshow''== | ==''Die Millionenshow''== | ||
In Series 21 episode 11, host {{wp|Armin Assinger}} asked the contestant the following: "Which of these video game characters is not created in Japan?" The possible answers were | In Series 21 episode 11, host {{wp|Armin Assinger}} asked the contestant the following: "Which of these video game characters is not created in Japan?" The possible answers were Lara Croft, Donkey Kong, Super Mario and Pikachu. The contestant walked away with €15,000. | ||
=='' | ==''Dino Dan: Trek's Adventures''== | ||
In the episode "Show and Dino," one of the students introduces their pet as "Mario the hedgehog," which may be a combined nod to Mario and [[ | In the episode "Show and Dino," one of the students introduces their pet as "Mario the hedgehog," which may be a combined nod to Mario and [[Sonic the Hedgehog]].<!--Is there anything else beyond the names?--> | ||
==''Disney Cruise Line''== | ==''Disney Cruise Line''== | ||
When the show is talking about an arcade room for the kids in the cruise ship, one kid in the background can be seen playing ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]''. | When the show is talking about an arcade room for the kids in the cruise ship, one kid in the background can be seen playing ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]''. | ||
=='' | ==''Doc Martin''== | ||
Martin's aunt Joan tells a group of children that "Life isn't all about ''Space Invaders'' and ''Super Mario''". | Martin's aunt Joan tells a group of children that "Life isn't all about ''Space Invaders'' and ''Super Mario''". | ||
==''{{wp|Doctor Who}}''== | ==''{{wp|Doctor Who}}''== | ||
In the episode "Extremis", the Twelfth Doctor | In the episode "Extremis", the Twelfth Doctor compares the people dying to rebel against the simulation to "Super Mario realising his situation and deleting himself from the game".<ref>https://gamingreinvented.com/news/recent-doctor-episode-references-mario-series/</ref> | ||
==''{{wp|Drake & Josh}}''== | ==''{{wp|Drake & Josh}}''== | ||
In the episode "The Bet", Josh is implied to be playing a ''Super Mario Bros.''-like game, with Drake telling Josh to "jump the mushroom", most likely a [[Goomba]]; Mario's running and jumping sounds from ''Donkey Kong'' can be heard. Earlier in the episode, Josh plays a game on a [[Game Boy Advance|Game Boy Advance SP]] and says, "Yeah! Look out, red turtle shell, you ain't no match for Joshie!", most likely a reference to a red [[Koopa Troopa]]. | In the episode "The Bet", Josh is implied to be playing a ''Super Mario Bros.''-like game, with Drake telling Josh to "jump the mushroom", most likely a [[Goomba]]; Mario's running and jumping sounds from ''Donkey Kong'' can be heard. Earlier in the episode, Josh plays a game on a [[Game Boy Advance|Game Boy Advance SP]] and says, "Yeah! Look out, red turtle shell, you ain't no match for Joshie!", most likely a reference to a red [[Koopa Troopa]]. | ||
==''{{wp|Duck Dynasty}}''== | ==''{{wp|Duck Dynasty}}''== | ||
The unscripted reality show ''Duck Dynasty'' opens its Season three episode "Bass Man Standing" with a scene known as "Donkey Commander,"<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lukq_4NdQ10 "Donkey Commander"] scene from ''Duck Dynasty''. YouTube. (Retrieved July 18, 2013)</ref> in which Jep plays on a [[Game Boy Color]] while Uncle Si watches, asking for a turn and periodically advising him to jump. While Jep's brother Jas is initially skeptical of the Game Boy, he remarks "that's pretty cool" when Si tells him it was "old school" ''Donkey Kong'' (although the distinctive yellow cartridge indicates it was actually one of the ''[[Donkey Kong Land (series)|Donkey Kong Land]]'' games). Si also declares "It's on like Donkey Kong!", referencing a popular phrase based on the original arcade game. | The unscripted reality show ''Duck Dynasty'' opens its Season three episode "Bass Man Standing" with a scene known as "Donkey Commander,"<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lukq_4NdQ10 "Donkey Commander"] scene from ''Duck Dynasty''. YouTube. (Retrieved July 18, 2013)</ref> in which Jep plays on a [[Game Boy Color]] while Uncle Si watches, asking for a turn and periodically advising him to jump. While Jep's brother Jas is initially skeptical of the Game Boy, he remarks "that's pretty cool" when Si tells him it was "old school" ''Donkey Kong'' (although the distinctive yellow cartridge indicates it was actually one of the ''[[Donkey Kong Land (series)|Donkey Kong Land]]'' games). Si also declares "It's on like Donkey Kong!", referencing a popular phrase based on the original arcade game. | ||
==''Dumbest Stuff on Wheels''== | ==''{{wp|Dumbest Stuff on Wheels}}''== | ||
In the episode "Collisions, Demolitions, and Dunderheads," one clip features a small green car leading a race on the last lap, with the driver, Luigi, being close to winning his first race. The car suddenly spins out and crashes, just feet before the finish line, with the announcer rewinding a clip of the crash to discover a [[banana]] on in front of the car.<!--While Mario Kart popularized this, it was done before in a Toxic Avenger cartoon, and the description is still unhelpfully vague. If you're reading this see about correcting that if you can.--> | In the episode "Collisions, Demolitions, and Dunderheads," one clip features a small green car leading a race on the last lap, with the driver, Luigi, being close to winning his first race. The car suddenly spins out and crashes, just feet before the finish line, with the announcer rewinding a clip of the crash to discover a [[banana]] on in front of the car.<!--While Mario Kart popularized this, it was done before in a Toxic Avenger cartoon, and the description is still unhelpfully vague. If you're reading this see about correcting that if you can.--> | ||
=='' | ==''El Diario de Daniela''== | ||
Daniela's best friend Martin can be seen playing ''Super Mario 64'' on a black [[Nintendo 64]] with the Atomic Purple Controller in his bedroom. For unknown reasons, later in the soap opera the N64 was replaced with a [[ | Daniela's best friend Martin can be seen playing ''Super Mario 64'' on a black [[Nintendo 64]] with the Atomic Purple Controller in his bedroom. For unknown reasons, later in the soap opera the N64 was replaced with a [[SNES]]. | ||
=='' | ==''El Gran Juego de la Oca''== | ||
One of the challenges on the show in the first season is the "Super Mario" Challenge. Also, Mario makes an appearance on the show. | One of the challenges on the show in the first season is the "Super Mario" Challenge. Also, Mario makes an appearance on the show. | ||
==''{{wp|Engine Sentai Go-onger}}''== | ==''{{wp|Engine Sentai Go-onger}}''== | ||
When Go Roader GT is in Wheel Mode | When Go Roader GT is in Wheel Mode, the power of the engines from Engine-Oh G9 will go to Go Roader GT in order to charge up and while it does, a countdown sound effect can be heard, just like in the ''Mario Kart'' series. When the Go-ongers shout "Go on!", the go sound is heard and the Roader Strike is ready to attack.<!--This is a general racing game trope - did the sounds resemble Mario Kart specifically?--> | ||
==''{{wp|ESPN}}''== | ==''{{wp|ESPN}}''== | ||
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In the episode "Everybody Hates Corleone," Chris wants to go play Ms. Pac-Man with a pretty girl. When they get there, Caruso says "Surprise, Donkey Kong!" and pelts him with water balloons. | In the episode "Everybody Hates Corleone," Chris wants to go play Ms. Pac-Man with a pretty girl. When they get there, Caruso says "Surprise, Donkey Kong!" and pelts him with water balloons. | ||
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During an introductory ''{{wp|Guess Who?}}'' game in one of the Season 1 episodes, a team guessed that [[Mario]] was originally called Jumpman. Host {{wp|Todd Newton}} used Mario's Italian accent for the right answer, and said that he appeared in more than 200 games. | During an introductory ''{{wp|Guess Who?}}'' game in one of the Season 1 episodes, a team guessed that [[Mario]] was originally called Jumpman. Host {{wp|Todd Newton}} used Mario's Italian accent for the right answer, and said that he appeared in more than 200 games. | ||
==''{{wp|Figure It Out}}''== | ==''{{wp|Figure It Out}}''== | ||
[[File:FigureItOutQuestionPanelsItBoard.png|thumb|The It Board with ? Panels.]] | [[File:FigureItOutQuestionPanelsItBoard.png|thumb|The It Board with ? Panels.]] | ||
On the | On the 2012 edition, there is a Nintendo 3DS with ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]'', and ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'' as one of the prizes. Also, one of the screens on the It Board has a [[? Panel]]. | ||
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=='' | ==''Freddy's Nightmares - A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Series''== | ||
The first segment of the episode "Missing Persons" depicts two children playing '' | The first segment of the episode "Missing Persons" depicts two children playing ''Super Mario Bros.'' They get a [[Game Over]] in [[World 1-2 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1-2]] when the new babysitter blocks their view of the television. | ||
==''{{wp|Fresh Off the Boat}}''== | ==''{{wp|Fresh Off the Boat}}''== | ||
In the episode " | In the episode "Home Sweet Home-School", Eddie has school problems and decides to play ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' to make up for it. Later, Jessica decides to make him feel better and then plays the game with him. While playing, Jessica refers to [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] as janitors, and at the time, she already lost the game. | ||
In the episode "Huangsgiving," after Jessica hangs up from a call with her sister Bonnie, with whom she is competing to host a Thanksgiving dinner superior to hers, she says, "It's on like Donkey Kong." | In the episode "Huangsgiving," after Jessica hangs up from a call with her sister Bonnie, with whom she is competing to host a Thanksgiving dinner superior to hers, she says, "It's on like Donkey Kong." | ||
In the episode " | In the episode "Living While Eddie," Eddie is seen playing [[Rainbow Road (SNES)|Rainbow Road]] on ''[[Super Mario Kart]]''. | ||
In the episode " | In the episode "Be a Man", Honey and Louis bring up the show, ''The Sopranos'' saying that it's good, but Jessica comments by saying that she'd rather watch real Italians being cruel to each other by watching her sons play ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''. | ||
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In the episode ''The Soufflé Rises'', which is the first episode, Mike is seen playing a Game Boy in his office. When one of his fellow employees walks in he quickly hides it away, forgetting to pause it. The other employee asks Mike if he can hear something, which turns out to be the main theme of ''[[Super Mario Land]]''. Mike is also seen playing ''Super Mario Land'' later in the episode. | In the episode ''The Soufflé Rises'', which is the first episode, Mike is seen playing a Game Boy in his office. When one of his fellow employees walks in he quickly hides it away, forgetting to pause it. The other employee asks Mike if he can hear something, which turns out to be the main theme of ''[[Super Mario Land]]''. Mike is also seen playing ''Super Mario Land'' later in the episode. | ||
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In the Season 3 episode “Aftershocks”, Stephanie Tanner asks her therapist if she has ''Super Mario Bros.'' for the Nintendo Game Boy, and her therapist quips that she will put it on her shopping list. | In the Season 3 episode “Aftershocks”, Stephanie Tanner asks her therapist if she has ''Super Mario Bros.'' for the Nintendo Game Boy, and her therapist quips that she will put it on her shopping list. | ||
=='' | ==''Gary Unmarried''== | ||
In one episode where Gary's brother comes to town, Gary asks him if he would like to start off their video game montage with ''Mario Kart''. | In one episode where Gary's brother comes to town, Gary asks him if he would like to start off their video game montage with ''Mario Kart''. | ||
==''{{wp|George Lopez (TV series)|George Lopez}}''== | ==''{{wp|George Lopez (TV series)|George Lopez}}''== | ||
[[File:George Lopez.jpg|thumb|Vic, looking like Mario.]] | [[File:George Lopez.jpg|thumb|right|Vic, looking like Mario.]] | ||
In the episode "George's Relatively Bad Idea", George's father-in-law, Vic, dyes his hair and mustache black in order to impress George's sister (whom he was dating at the time). He incidentally also wears a red shirt and blue pants. When Vic asks her if she likes his hair, George says "Yeah that's smooth, put her on the spot there, Super Mario!" | In the episode "George's Relatively Bad Idea", George's father-in-law, Vic, dyes his hair and mustache black in order to impress George's sister (whom he was dating at the time). He incidentally also wears a red shirt and blue pants. When Vic asks her if she likes his hair, George says "Yeah that's smooth, put her on the spot there, Super Mario!" | ||
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=='' | ==''Gene Simmons Family Jewels''== | ||
In the episode "Geeks Will Inherit the Earth", Gene and Nick go to Comic-Con, where [[Boo Mario]] can be seen amongst the crowd. | In the episode "Geeks Will Inherit the Earth", Gene and Nick go to Comic-Con, where [[Boo Mario]] can be seen amongst the crowd. | ||
==''{{wp|Get the Picture (game show)|Get the Picture}}''== | ==''{{wp|Get the Picture (game show)|Get the Picture}}''== | ||
The show features a couple of questions about Mario and Luigi, as well as Bowser. During a Power Surge game, a rebus containing ''Super Mario Bros.'' would show up at random. | |||
In a season 2 episode, Mike asked contestants to name four video games starring Mario; afterwards, he said he has never played any ''Mario'' games, but he has played ''Donkey Kong''. | |||
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==''{{wp|Glee (TV series)|Glee}}''== | ==''{{wp|Glee (TV series)|Glee}}''== | ||
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[http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/jake-tapper-obamas-health-care-hurdles-9975509 A March 1, 2010 segment] compared {{wp|Barack Obama}} to Mario; the segment uses music from ''Super Mario Bros.'' and sound effects from ''Donkey Kong''. | [http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/jake-tapper-obamas-health-care-hurdles-9975509 A March 1, 2010 segment] compared {{wp|Barack Obama}} to Mario; the segment uses music from ''Super Mario Bros.'' and sound effects from ''Donkey Kong''. | ||
=='' | ==''Hamish and Andy's Gap Year''== | ||
In the second episode during the "Food in New York in 100 Seconds", someone mentions that there is a deli where everything is made from hot dogs run by two Italians called Don and Tony Mario (who are actually Hamish and Andy dressed up), stated to be a reference to the Mario Bros.; this is followed with a set of pictures showing them dressed like Mario (Hamish) and Luigi (Andy). | In the second episode during the "Food in New York in 100 Seconds", someone mentions that there is a deli where everything is made from hot dogs run by two Italians called Don and Tony Mario (who are actually Hamish and Andy dressed up), stated to be a reference to the Mario Bros.; this is followed with a set of pictures showing them dressed like Mario (Hamish) and Luigi (Andy). | ||
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==''{{wp|Have I Got News For You}}''== | ==''{{wp|Have I Got News For You}}''== | ||
In the seventh episode of series 51, comedian Ross Noble | In the seventh episode of series 51, comedian Ross Noble compared a picture of the King of Bahrain to that of Super Mario, and mentioned there being a princess in danger. | ||
==''Hazme reír y serás millonario''== | ==''Hazme reír y serás millonario''== | ||
The team of Facundo did a sketch of Mario and other characters in some games. | The team of Facundo did a sketch of Mario and other characters in some games. | ||
==''{{wp|Henry Danger}}''== | ==''{{wp|Henry Danger}}''== | ||
In the episode "Sick & Wired", Schwoz pretends to be an "Italian plumber" by dressing up as Mario after he puts a bomb in the Harts' kitchen sink. | In the episode "Sick & Wired", Schwoz pretends to be an "Italian plumber" by dressing up as Mario after he puts a bomb in the Harts' kitchen sink. | ||
==''{{wp|Hollyoaks}}''== | ==''{{wp|Hollyoaks}}''== | ||
*In the episode broadcast on December 5, 2014, {{wp|Lockie Campbell}} can be heard playing [[ | *In the episode broadcast on December 5, 2014, {{wp|Lockie Campbell}} can be heard playing [[Moo Moo Meadows]] in ''Mario Kart 8''. | ||
*In the background of Price Slice, starting with the episode broadcast on March 4, 2015, a copy of ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' can be seen; after Price Slice was redesigned on June 24, 2015, the game is no longer seen. | *In the background of Price Slice, starting with the episode broadcast on March 4, 2015, a copy of ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' can be seen; after Price Slice was redesigned on June 24, 2015, the game is no longer seen. | ||
*In the episode broadcast on March 8, 2016, {{wp|Tom Cunningham}} and {{wp|Peri Lomax}} are seen playing [[Mario Kart Stadium]] as [[Koopa Troopa]] and [[Shy Guy]] in ''Mario Kart 8''. | *In the episode broadcast on March 8, 2016, {{wp|Tom Cunningham}} and {{wp|Peri Lomax}} are seen playing [[Mario Kart Stadium]] as [[Koopa Troopa]] and [[Shy Guy]] in ''Mario Kart 8''. | ||
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*In the episode broadcast on July 12, 2017, as Tom Cunningham and Alfie Nightingale search the Osbornes' attic, Alfie finds an [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]], and lists some of the games on it, including ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''. | *In the episode broadcast on July 12, 2017, as Tom Cunningham and Alfie Nightingale search the Osbornes' attic, Alfie finds an [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]], and lists some of the games on it, including ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''. | ||
*In the episode broadcast on May 10, 2018, {{wp|Milo Entwistle}} says that his brother, {{wp|Theo Jones}} goes through women like he "goes through levels of ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]''." | *In the episode broadcast on May 10, 2018, {{wp|Milo Entwistle}} says that his brother, {{wp|Theo Jones}} goes through women like he "goes through levels of ''[[Super Mario (series)|Super Mario]]''." | ||
*In the episode broadcast on May 17, 2018, Tom Cunningham and Alfie Nightingale can be seen playing [[ | *In the episode broadcast on May 17, 2018, Tom Cunningham and Alfie Nightingale can be seen playing [[Yoshi Circuit]] on ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. In a later scene, the game is paused on [[Wario's Gold Mine]]. | ||
*In the episode broadcast on June 4, 2018, a man that {{wp|Cindy Cunningham}} is talking to on a dating app has the screen name of Super Mario. | *In the episode broadcast on June 4, 2018, a man that {{wp|Cindy Cunningham}} is talking to on a dating app has the screen name of Super Mario. | ||
*In the episode broadcast on January 2, 2019, {{wp|Leah Barnes}} plays Sound Stage from ''[[Super Mario Party]]''. | *In the episode broadcast on January 2, 2019, {{wp|Leah Barnes}} plays Sound Stage from ''[[Super Mario Party]]''. | ||
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HollyoaksMKStadium08032016.png|Mario Kart Stadium from ''Mario Kart 8''. | HollyoaksMKStadium08032016.png|Mario Kart Stadium from ''Mario Kart 8''. | ||
HollyoaksMK8Deluxe170518.png| | HollyoaksMK8Deluxe170518.png|Yoshi Circuit from ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''. | ||
HollyoaksMarioReference040618.png|The screen name. | HollyoaksMarioReference040618.png|The screen name. | ||
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==''{{wp|Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show}}''== | ==''{{wp|Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show}}''== | ||
In one episode, Wayne can be seen playing as Princess Peach on [[ | In one episode, Wayne can be seen playing as Princess Peach on [[Luigi Raceway]] in ''Mario Kart 64''. | ||
==''{{wp|House (TV series)|House}}''== | ==''{{wp|House (TV series)|House, M.D.}}''== | ||
On the season 6 episode, "{{wp|Lockdown (House)|Lockdown}}", when the parents of a newborn girl ask their older son - who is using a [[Nintendo DSi]] - which name he suggests for her sister, he replies "[[Toadette]]". | On the season 6 episode, "{{wp|Lockdown (House)|Lockdown}}", when the parents of a newborn girl ask their older son - who is using a [[Nintendo DSi]] - which name he suggests for her sister, he replies "[[Toadette]]". | ||
==''{{wp|How I Met Your Mother}}''== | ==''{{wp|How I Met Your Mother}}''== | ||
[[File:HIMYM DKJr.png|thumb|''Bad Crazy'']] | [[File:HIMYM DKJr.png|thumb|right|''Bad Crazy'']] | ||
In the episode ''Columns'', Marshall is playing ''Super Mario World'' on his SNES in a room while talking with Lily during a flashback scene. | In the episode ''Columns'', Marshall is playing ''Super Mario World'' on his SNES in a room while talking with Lily during a flashback scene. | ||
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==''{{wp|Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala}}''== | ==''{{wp|Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala}}''== | ||
In an episode of the Filpino series, a picture of Mario using his design from ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' can be seen in the kid's room. | In an episode of the Filpino series, a picture of Mario using his design from ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' can be seen in the kid's room. | ||
==''{{wp|Impractical Jokers}}''== | ==''{{wp|Impractical Jokers}}''== | ||
In the episode "Damned If You Do", Q is told to get someone to sign a fake petition entitled, "The White House is Racist; Just Name it The House". The person who eventually signs the petition is a man wearing a hat with several spikes on it. Q comments on the hat, saying the man looks like a Koopa Troopa. This was part of the challenge for the jokers, to say something funny to the audience, but strange to the victim. | In the episode "Damned If You Do", Q is told to get someone to sign a fake petition entitled, "The White House is Racist; Just Name it The House". The person who eventually signs the petition is a man wearing a hat with several spikes on it. Q comments on the hat, saying the man looks like a Koopa Troopa. This was part of the challenge for the jokers, to say something funny to the audience, but strange to the victim. | ||
In the episode "Sneaking Number Twos, Going Number One", the Jokers have to put as many pencils as possible in a person's pockets or hood without them noticing. Joe sticks twelve of his into an eggplant, hoping to put the fruit, and all the pencils, in a pocket in one shot. Q states that his concoction "looks like a weapon from Mario Brothers" | In the episode "Sneaking Number Twos, Going Number One", the Jokers have to put as many pencils as possible in a person's pockets or hood without them noticing. Joe sticks twelve of his into an eggplant, hoping to put the fruit, and all the pencils, in a pocket in one shot. Q states that his concoction "looks like a weapon from Mario Brothers". | ||
In one of the "Magic Mirror" segments in the episode "Speech Impediment", Sal can be seen sitting down in a subway wearing a Mario costume, refusing to let a pregnant woman wearing a Princess Peach costume take his seat. In the Inside Jokes version of this episode, it | In one of the "Magic Mirror" segments in the episode "Speech Impediment", Sal can be seen sitting down in a subway wearing a Mario costume, refusing to let a pregnant woman wearing a Princess Peach costume take his seat. In the Inside Jokes version of this episode, it's said that "Mario" wouldn't get up because it was Luigi's baby. | ||
In the episode "Crickets" during the "Hat Tricks" challenge, the Jokers have Q begin listing several different Parms he has tried. After listing a few, Sal has Q say "Donkey Parm" prompting Q to add "Donkey Parm Jr." to the list, referencing Donkey Kong and Donkey Kong Jr. respectively. | In the episode "Crickets" during the "Hat Tricks" challenge, the Jokers have Q begin listing several different Parms he has tried. After listing a few, Sal has Q say "Donkey Parm" prompting Q to add "Donkey Parm Jr." to the list, referencing Donkey Kong and Donkey Kong Jr. respectively. | ||
In the episode "Spider Man" during the "Power Tools" challenge, Q dresses in a green hat, green shirt, and blue overalls and asks the Jokers on a scale of one through ten how much he looks like a ''Super Mario'' character. The Inside Jokes version of this episode mentions how Super Mario was named after | In the episode "Spider Man" during the "Power Tools" challenge, Q dresses in a green hat, green shirt, and blue overalls and asks the Jokers on a scale of one through ten how much he looks like a ''Super Mario'' character. The Inside Jokes version of this episode mentions how Super Mario was named after Mario Segale who rented warehouse space to Nintendo. | ||
==''{{wp|India's Got Talent}}''== | ==''{{wp|India's Got Talent}}''== | ||
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==''{{wp|It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia}}''== | ==''{{wp|It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia}}''== | ||
[[File:AlwaysSunnyLuigi.png|thumb|250px|Dennis (played by {{wp|Glenn Howerton}}) dressed up as Luigi.]] | [[File:AlwaysSunnyLuigi.png|thumb|right|250px|Dennis (played by {{wp|Glenn Howerton}}) dressed up as Luigi.]] | ||
In the episode "Who Got Dee Pregnant?", Dennis had dressed up as Luigi for a Halloween Party. Mac, who was supposed to have dressed up as Mario, instead arrives as Aragorn from ''The Lord of the Rings''; Mac refers to him as Viggo Mortensen, the actor who portrayed Aragorn in the films). This upsets Dennis, who comments that being Luigi without Mario by his side makes him look like "some weird Italian plumber". | In the episode "Who Got Dee Pregnant?", Dennis had dressed up as Luigi for a Halloween Party. Mac, who was supposed to have dressed up as Mario, instead arrives as Aragorn from ''The Lord of the Rings''; Mac refers to him as Viggo Mortensen, the actor who portrayed Aragorn in the films). This upsets Dennis, who comments that being Luigi without Mario by his side makes him look like "some weird Italian plumber". | ||
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In the opening sequence for the second episode, some people driving in the real-life ''Mario Kart'' in Tokyo are seen. One person is dressed as Mario, while two others are dressed as Yoshi. | In the opening sequence for the second episode, some people driving in the real-life ''Mario Kart'' in Tokyo are seen. One person is dressed as Mario, while two others are dressed as Yoshi. | ||
==''{{wp|Jessie (TV series)|Jessie}}''== | |||
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*In the episode "Ghost Bummers", Ravi dresses up as Albert Einstein for Halloween, and Jessie comments that he looks like "Super Mario's retired grandfather." | *In the episode "Ghost Bummers", Ravi dresses up as Albert Einstein for Halloween, and Jessie comments that he looks like "Super Mario's retired grandfather." | ||
*In the episode "Morning Rush", Ravi's mask bears a resemblance to [[Phanto]]. | *In the episode "Morning Rush", Ravi's mask bears a resemblance to [[Phanto]]. | ||
*In part 2 of the episode "Rossed at Sea", Marco | *In part 2 of the episode "Rossed at Sea", Marco quipes that "Super Mario was based on my grandmother, Maria. The woman loved her mushrooms." | ||
==''Jetix Latin America''== | ==''Jetix Latin America''== | ||
Under the sponsorship of Nintendo, a special "X-Cam" was made for ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]''. In another trade bloc in 2007, ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'' gameplay was presented. | Under the sponsorship of Nintendo, a special "X-Cam" was made for ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]''. In another trade bloc in 2007, ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'' gameplay was presented. | ||
=='' | ==''Joe Lycett's Got Your Back''== | ||
In the episode "Jess Phillips, Budget Airlines and Airbnb Scammers", Joe Lycett and one of his operatives pose as plumbers to confront a scammer, dressed as Mario and Luigi respectively. He refers to them as the "Super Mario Lovers", with a parody of the Super Mario logo, to "avoid being sued by Nintendo". Throughout the remainder of the segment, Joe Lycett also refers to Mario as "the most famous plumber of all time" and calls their van a Mario Kart, and the jump sound effect from ''Super Mario Bros.'' is played.<ref>Channel 4. (May 17, 2020). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LhbOKQnhBU&t=398s/ Joe Lycett CONFRONTS Airbnb Scammer | Joe Lycett's Got Your Back]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved May 17, 2020.</ref> | In the episode "Jess Phillips, Budget Airlines and Airbnb Scammers", Joe Lycett and one of his operatives pose as plumbers to confront a scammer, dressed as Mario and Luigi respectively. He refers to them as the "Super Mario Lovers", with a parody of the Super Mario logo, to "avoid being sued by Nintendo". Throughout the remainder of the segment, Joe Lycett also refers to Mario as "the most famous plumber of all time" and calls their van a Mario Kart, and the jump sound effect from ''Super Mario Bros.'' is played.<ref>Channel 4. (May 17, 2020). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LhbOKQnhBU&t=398s/ Joe Lycett CONFRONTS Airbnb Scammer | Joe Lycett's Got Your Back]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved May 17, 2020.</ref> | ||
==''{{wp|Kamen Rider Drive}}''== | |||
Kamen Rider Chaser uses the Signal Axe to do the finishing strike. To use it, first Chaser inserts the Signal Bike Chaser in the axe before pressing the red button. When that happens, the E-condition lamp will show a red light. That means he'll have to wait until it's fully charged and while it does, a countdown sound effect will play, just like in the ''Mario Kart'' series. When it turns green, the go sound effect will play and the finishing strike is ready.<!--Is this specifically a MK reference of just a general racing references?--> | |||
==''{{wp|Kamen Rider Ex-Aid}}''== | ==''{{wp|Kamen Rider Ex-Aid}}''== | ||
Blocks that appear similar to [[Brick | Blocks that appear similar to [[Brick Blocks]] are seen often throughout the series. | ||
==''{{wp|Kamen Rider Fourze}}''== | |||
Throughout the entire series, the Fourze Driver will activate the countdown once Gentaro flipped all four switches (excluding Episode 1, in which Yuki flipped the switches for him). The voice will countdown before Gentaro shouts ''Transform!'' in order to pull the lever. It is almost identical to the ''Mario Kart'' timer sequence.<!--Is this specifically a MK reference of just a general racing references?--> | |||
==''{{wp|Kamen Rider W}}''== | |||
In some of the episodes, when {{wp|Kamen Rider Accel}} was transforming to its Trial form, the signature countdown sound effect can be heard during his transformation, just like the one used in the ''Mario Kart'' series.<!--Is this specifically a MK reference of just a general racing references?--> | |||
==''{{wp|Kevin Can Wait}}''== | ==''{{wp|Kevin Can Wait}}''== | ||
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==''{{wp|Kickin' It}}''== | ==''{{wp|Kickin' It}}''== | ||
In the episode "Fawlty Temple", a fake plumber has "Mario" written on his name tag. | In the episode "Fawlty Temple", a fake plumber has "Mario" written on his name tag. | ||
==''[[wikipedia:Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards|Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards]]''== | ==''[[wikipedia:Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards|Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards]]''== | ||
==={{wp|2013 Kids' Choice Awards|2013}}=== | ==={{wp|2013 Kids' Choice Awards|2013}}=== | ||
During a segment with the mustache cam view, {{wp|Josh Dunhamel}} asks if one of the spectators looks like Mario or Luigi | During a segment with the mustache cam view, {{wp|Josh Dunhamel}} asks if one of the spectators looks like Mario or Luigi, and ''Mario Kart 7'' was a candidate for the "Favorite Video Games" category. | ||
==={{wp|2016 Kids' Choice Awards|2016}}=== | ==={{wp|2016 Kids' Choice Awards|2016}}=== | ||
[[File:KCAFlagpole.jpg|thumb|left|175px|Thomas Kuc about to reach the [[Goal Pole]].]] | [[File:KCAFlagpole.jpg|thumb|left|175px|Thomas Kuc about to reach the [[Goal Pole|Flagpole]].]] | ||
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During the broadcast, Mario and Luigi announced one of the awards with some help from the cast of ''{{wp|Game Shakers}}'', with a special level based on the Mushroom Kingdom on stage to determine the winner. | During the broadcast, Mario and Luigi announced one of the awards with some help from the cast of ''{{wp|Game Shakers}}'', with a special level based on the Mushroom Kingdom on stage to determine the winner. ''Super Mario Maker'' was a candidate for the "Favorite Video Games" category, and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]'' was listed as one of the sponsors. | ||
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==={{wp|2019 Kids' Choice Awards|2019}}=== | ==={{wp|2019 Kids' Choice Awards|2019}}=== | ||
The 2019 Kids' Choice Awards featured a segment with a ''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]''-inspired obstacle course. | The 2019 Kids' Choice Awards featured a segment with a ''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]''-inspired obstacle course. | ||
==''La Jugada Olímpica''== | ==''La Jugada Olímpica''== | ||
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In another episode, Oliver jokes about drug lord [[Wikipedia:Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán|Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán]]'s ability to escape through bathrooms, saying that El Chapo is "just one 'M' on his hat away from looking like a psychopathic Super Mario."<ref>[https://youtu.be/sHrVK11wo-U?t=2m9s El Chapo Guzmán], ''Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.'' Accessed March 10, 2018.</ref> | In another episode, Oliver jokes about drug lord [[Wikipedia:Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán|Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán]]'s ability to escape through bathrooms, saying that El Chapo is "just one 'M' on his hat away from looking like a psychopathic Super Mario."<ref>[https://youtu.be/sHrVK11wo-U?t=2m9s El Chapo Guzmán], ''Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.'' Accessed March 10, 2018.</ref> | ||
During a segment of the Tuesday, October 9th, 2016 show, Oliver says, "If American democracy is a computer game, and [[Wikipedia:Hillary Clinton|Hillary Clinton]] is completing women's hundred-year quest to get to the Oval Office, it kind of makes sense that this would be the final boss," showing a graphic of a Donkey Kong-like sprite of [[Wikipedia:Donald Trump|Donald Trump]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RNBJFLU7Oc John Oliver - Reaction to Trump's Lewd Remarks]. '' | During a segment of the Tuesday, October 9th, 2016 show, Oliver says, "If American democracy is a computer game, and [[Wikipedia:Hillary Clinton|Hillary Clinton]] is completing women's hundred-year quest to get to the Oval Office, it kind of makes sense that this would be the final boss," showing a graphic of a Donkey Kong-like sprite of [[Wikipedia:Donald Trump|Donald Trump]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RNBJFLU7Oc John Oliver - Reaction to Trump's Lewd Remarks]. ''Youtube.'' Retrieved October 11, 2016.</ref> | ||
==''{{wp|Late Night with Jimmy Fallon}}''== | ==''{{wp|Late Night with Jimmy Fallon}}''== | ||
*In June 2013, [[Reggie Fils-Aime]], | *In June 2013, [[Reggie Fils-Aime]], president of [[Nintendo of America]], came down to {{wp|Jimmy Fallon}}'s studio with his [[Wii U]] and played ''[[Nintendo Land]]'' and ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' with Jimmy. | ||
*On March | *On March 19th, 2013, Jimmy Fallon performed a cover of Sam Hart's "[http://www.elyrics.net/read/s/sam-hart-lyrics/mario-kart-love-song-lyrics.html Mario Kart Love Song]" alongside {{wp|Selena Gomez}}, both donning mustaches and [[Mario Cap|Mario's Cap]] and [[Princess Peach's Crown]], respectively.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_di8lfyOzyw&feature=youtu.be Jimmy Fallon & Selena Gomez Cover "Mario Kart Love Song"]</ref> | ||
*During his annual "Video Game Week" | *During his annual "Video Game Week," Fallon received a suggestion from one viewer asking him to add lyrics to the ground theme from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', to which Fallon responded by asking Tariq from {{wp|The Roots}} to improvise lyrics to the song.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEuDcXPsISY Jimmy Fallon's Video Game Week Suggestion Box: Tariq's Mario Rap]</ref> | ||
*In an ''{{wp|The Avengers (2012 film)|Avengers}}''-themed parody of {{wp|Ed Sheeran}}'s song "{{wp|Thinking Out Loud}}", Hawkeye (played by {{wp|Jeremy Renner}}) claims that he "kick[s] ass in ''Mario Kart''."<ref>The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. (April 28, 2015). [https://youtu.be/aQ27iS1mkuo Hawkeye Sings About His Super Powers (Ed Sheeran "Thinking Out Loud" Parody)]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved June 18, 2018.</ref> | |||
*On December 7, 2016, when Reggie Fils-Aime was invited to showcase the Nintendo Switch on the show, Jimmy played a demo of ''[[Super Mario Run]]'', and [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] performed the ''Super Mario Bros.'' theme on guitar with The Roots.<ref>The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. (December 7, 2016). [https://youtu.be/7TJ7IUNWGl4 Jimmy Fallon Debuts the Nintendo Switch]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved June 18, 2018.</ref><ref>The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. (December 7, 2016). [https://youtu.be/V17tXBePgfo Shigeru Miyamoto and The Roots Perform "Super Mario Bros. Theme"]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved June 18, 2018.</ref> | |||
==''{{wp|Late Night with Seth Meyers}}''== | ==''{{wp|Late Night with Seth Meyers}}''== | ||
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In one of the episodes aired in 2020, Valerie took home the Big Deal of the Day which includes ice cream, a sauna, gym equipment, and a Nintendo Switch video game package with a television and six games including ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'' and ''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]'' for a total of $20,898. | In one of the episodes aired in 2020, Valerie took home the Big Deal of the Day which includes ice cream, a sauna, gym equipment, and a Nintendo Switch video game package with a television and six games including ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'' and ''[[Yoshi's Crafted World]]'' for a total of $20,898. | ||
==''[[ | ==''[[wikipedia:Lip Sync Battle|Lip Sync Battle]]''== | ||
In the December | In the December 23, 2016 Country Christmas special, after [[Wikipedia:Dustin Lynch|Dustin Lynch]]'s second lip sync song, the co-host Chrissy Teigen took off her fake mustache (in honor of his second lip sync song) and placed it on LL Cool J's face. Afterwards, she commented that he "looks like Super Mario". | ||
==''[[Wikipedia:Liv | ==''[[Wikipedia:Liv & Maddie|Liv & Maddie]]''== | ||
In "Kathy Kan-a-Rooney", when Splat catches Parker watching "Linda and Heather", the video game controllers on Parker's shirt resemble that of a [[Nintendo GameCube]]'s. In "Howl-A-Rooney", in some scenes, Joey is wearing a T-shirt with a bomb holding a jukebox on it. Said bomb looks very similar to a [[Bob-omb]]. | In "Kathy Kan-a-Rooney", when Splat catches Parker watching "Linda and Heather", the video game controllers on Parker's shirt resemble that of a [[Nintendo GameCube]]'s. In "Howl-A-Rooney", in some scenes, Joey is wearing a T-shirt with a bomb holding a jukebox on it. Said bomb looks very similar to a [[Bob-omb]]. | ||
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In the third episode of series 12, Australian comedian [[wikipedia:Sam Simmons (comedian)|Sam Simmons]] compares himself to a "Super Mario Brother who had sex with a Spaniard from [[wikipedia:Betfred|Betfred]]." | In the third episode of series 12, Australian comedian [[wikipedia:Sam Simmons (comedian)|Sam Simmons]] compares himself to a "Super Mario Brother who had sex with a Spaniard from [[wikipedia:Betfred|Betfred]]." | ||
In the first episode series 15, comedian [[wikipedia:Kae Kurd|Kae Kurd]] joked that the only Italian he knew was from [[ | In the first episode series 15, comedian [[wikipedia:Kae Kurd|Kae Kurd]] joked that the only Italian he knew was from [[Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]], before making a [[Warp Pipe]] noise. | ||
=='' | ==''Lock 'N Load with R. Lee Ermy''== | ||
When Gunny was testing an RC controlled AA-12 shotgun, he said it felt like playing [[Mario Bros. (game)|''Mario Bros.'']] | When Gunny was testing an RC controlled AA-12 shotgun, he said it felt like playing [[Mario Bros. (game)|''Mario Bros.'']] | ||
==''Magical Zunou Power!!''== | ==''Magical Zunou Power!!''== | ||
In one of the "Search the Error" puzzles on the show, there is one based on ''[[Super Mario World]]''. | In one of the "Search the Error" puzzles on the show, there is one based on ''[[Super Mario World]]''. | ||
==''[[Wikipedia:Married... with Children|Married... with Children]]''== | ==''[[Wikipedia:Married... with Children|Married... with Children]]''== | ||
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==''[[Wikipedia:Mike & Molly|Mike & Molly]]''== | ==''[[Wikipedia:Mike & Molly|Mike & Molly]]''== | ||
In "Weekend at Peggy's," Mike is heard playing ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' Despite playing the above-ground theme, he curses [[Lava]] upon losing a life and then is heard clearing a world. | In "Weekend at Peggy's," Mike is heard playing ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''. Despite playing the above-ground theme, he curses [[Lava]] upon losing a life and then is heard clearing a world. | ||
==''[[Wikipedia:Mirai Sentai Timeranger|Mirai Sentai Timeranger]]''== | ==''[[Wikipedia:Mirai Sentai Timeranger|Mirai Sentai Timeranger]]''== | ||
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==''[[Wikipedia:Modern Marvels|Modern Marvels]]''== | ==''[[Wikipedia:Modern Marvels|Modern Marvels]]''== | ||
In episode 397, 80's Tech, [[Mario]], [[Donkey Kong]], [[Pauline]], a [[Red Koopa Troopa]], [[Pac-Man]], [[Ms. Pac-Man]], and [[Blinky|the ghosts]] make cameos. An Atari 2600, a [[Nintendo Entertainment System]], a [[Game Boy]], and a [[Nintendo GameCube]] are also briefly seen. | In episode 397, 80's Tech, [[Mario]], [[Cranky Kong|Donkey Kong]], [[Pauline]], a [[Red Koopa Troopa]], [[Pac-Man]], [[Ms. Pac-Man]], and [[Blinky|the ghosts]] make cameos. An Atari 2600, a [[Nintendo Entertainment System]], a [[Game Boy]], and a [[Nintendo GameCube]] are also briefly seen. | ||
=='' | ==''Mundo da Lua''== | ||
In the episode "Muito Prazer, Blixto", Lucas appears playing a fictional game very similar to ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' called "''Blixto''". The game character resembles Mario, although he is colored green like Luigi. In the same episode, Lucas imagines meeting with the character Blixto and receiving an item similar to a [[Super Star]]. | In the episode "Muito Prazer, Blixto", Lucas appears playing a fictional game very similar to ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' called "''Blixto''". The game character resembles Mario, although he is colored green like Luigi. In the same episode, Lucas imagines meeting with the character Blixto and receiving an item similar to a [[Super Star]]. | ||
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==''[[Wikipedia:Mystery Science Theater 3000|Mystery Science Theater 3000]]''== | ==''[[Wikipedia:Mystery Science Theater 3000|Mystery Science Theater 3000]]''== | ||
*During an intermission in ''Moon Zero Two'', the characters discuss what different games would be like in space. One of them mentions that [[Nintendo]] would become "Moontendo" and ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' would become "Super Lunar Mario Brothers" | *During an intermission in ''Moon Zero Two'', the characters discuss what different games would be like in space. One of them mentions that [[Nintendo]] would become "Moontendo" and ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' would become "Super Lunar Mario Brothers." | ||
*Also, during "The Castle of Fu Manchu", a woman is seen on a computer, and one character remarks, "She's up to level 3 on ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''!" They then begin humming the ''Super Mario Bros.'' overworld theme. | *Also, during "The Castle of Fu Manchu", a woman is seen on a computer, and one character remarks, "She's up to level 3 on ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''!" They then begin humming the ''Super Mario Bros.'' overworld theme. | ||
*In "Hercules Unchained" | *In "Hercules Unchained," one character exclaims, "It's just like [[Super Mario World]]!" Another begins humming the "Level End" theme. | ||
*In "Clonus" | *In "Clonus," one of the scientist characters has a passing resemblance to Mario, which is repeatedly joked about by the characters. | ||
*In "Tormented" | *In "Tormented," Tom Servo mentions waking up in the world of ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' during the closing segment. | ||
*In "Prince of Space", the riffers make a reference of a mix between ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', remarking about a "giant monkey throwing mushrooms at two Italian guys". | |||
*In "Prince of Space", the riffers make a reference of a mix between ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', remarking "two Italian guys | |||
==''Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return''== | ==''Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return''== | ||
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At the start of every newscast, there is a clock which shows the current time. In addition, a racing timer sound effect can be heard at three seconds to the top of the hour, which is identical to the one used in the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series. | At the start of every newscast, there is a clock which shows the current time. In addition, a racing timer sound effect can be heard at three seconds to the top of the hour, which is identical to the one used in the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series. | ||
==''Nintendomanía | ==''[[wikipedia:Nintendomanía|Nintendomanía]]''== | ||
'' | ''Nintendomanía'' was a Mexican program from March 1995 → July 2000 broadcast by [[wikipedia:TV Azteca|TV Azteca]] in sponsorship with Nintendo showing the latest news, updates, tricks, moves, secrets and other things about Mario's and Nintendo's video games. | ||
This program was revived at the end of February 2014 under the name ''Power Up! Gamers'', | Gustavo "Gus" Rodríguez, one of the show's hosts, is also one of the first editors of the Latin American version of ''Club Nintendo'' magazine. | ||
This program was revived at the end of February 2014 under the name ''[[wikipedia:Power Up! Gamers|Power Up! Gamers]]'', now broadcast by [[wikipedia:Televisa|Televisa]] (FOROtv's channel) and transformed into a program of multi-platform video games above all the eighth generation consoles and 2 seventh generation consoles ([[Wii U]], [[3DS]], [[wikipedia:PS4|PS4]], [[wikipedia:PSVita|PSVita]], [[wikipedia:Xbox One|Xbox One]], [[wikipedia:PS3|PS3]] and [[wikipedia:Xbox 360|Xbox 360]]). Also, the program integrating the original cast of ''Nintendomanía''. | |||
==''[[Wikipedia:Only Connect|Only Connect]]''== | ==''[[Wikipedia:Only Connect|Only Connect]]''== | ||
The British game show ''Only Connect'' has used '' | The British game show ''Only Connect'' has used ''Mario'' elements as clues several times. | ||
*In the seventh episode of series 5, the Lion wall in the third round included the words "[[Super Mario World|World]]", "[[Super Mario 64|64]]", "[[Super Mario Land|Land]]" and "[[Super Mario Bros.|Bros.]]", all of which pertained to the category "'Super Mario' games". The wall also contained the red herrings "[[Super Mario Sunshine|Sunshine]]" and "[[Super Mario Galaxy|Galaxy]]". | *In the seventh episode of series 5, the Lion wall in the third round included the words "[[Super Mario World|World]]", "[[Super Mario 64|64]]", "[[Super Mario Land|Land]]" and "[[Super Mario Bros.|Bros.]]", all of which pertained to the category "'Super Mario' games". The wall also contained the red herrings "[[Super Mario Sunshine|Sunshine]]" and "[[Super Mario Galaxy|Galaxy]]". | ||
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*A first round question in series 13, episode 6 had Mario as the final clue to the connection "Famous plumbers". | *A first round question in series 13, episode 6 had Mario as the final clue to the connection "Famous plumbers". | ||
==''[[Wikipedia:Outnumbered | ==''[[Wikipedia:Outnumbered|Outnumbered]]''== | ||
In the episode | In the episode 'The Funeral', the first episode of the fourth series, a recurring theme throughout the episode is that Jake and Ben continually beat Pete at ''[[Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'', causing him to strive to beat them. | ||
==''[[wikipedia:Parks and Recreation|Parks and Recreation]]''== | ==''[[wikipedia:Parks and Recreation|Parks and Recreation]]''== | ||
In the fourth episode of the first season, "Boys' Club," Andy is seen playing ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' as [[Toad]] on [[Luigi Circuit (Wii)|Luigi Circuit]] | *In the fourth episode of the first season, "Boys' Club," Andy is seen playing ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' as [[Toad]] on [[Luigi Circuit (Wii)|Luigi Circuit]]. | ||
==''[[Wikipedia:Pawn Stars|Pawn Stars]]''== | ==''[[Wikipedia:Pawn Stars|Pawn Stars]]''== | ||
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*In the season 17 episode titled "Pawn vs Ferrari", a customer tries to sell a rare, sticker-sealed copy of ''Super Mario Bros.'' that was sold during the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]]'s test market launch. After the customer says he wants to sell it for $1 million, Rick jokes, "I think Mario hit him on the head with a pipe wrench."<ref>Pawn Stars (November 22, 2019). [https://youtu.be/9KS9kRUCEVA Pawn Stars: SUPER RARE Super Mario is SUPER EXPENSIVE (Season 17) | History]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved November 28, 2019.</ref> | *In the season 17 episode titled "Pawn vs Ferrari", a customer tries to sell a rare, sticker-sealed copy of ''Super Mario Bros.'' that was sold during the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]]'s test market launch. After the customer says he wants to sell it for $1 million, Rick jokes, "I think Mario hit him on the head with a pipe wrench."<ref>Pawn Stars (November 22, 2019). [https://youtu.be/9KS9kRUCEVA Pawn Stars: SUPER RARE Super Mario is SUPER EXPENSIVE (Season 17) | History]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved November 28, 2019.</ref> | ||
=='' | ==''Programa do Ratinho''== | ||
[[File:PdR Marioreference1.png|left|thumb|100px]] | [[File:PdR Marioreference1.png|left|thumb|100px]] | ||
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One promo for the show was loosely based on | One promo for the show was loosely based on ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' and ''[[Super Mario World]]'', using sprites, objects, backgrounds and sound effects from these games. It also included an [[Incoming Chomp]] from ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' and [[Peach's Castle]]. | ||
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The money tree throughout the show resembles the tree from ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'' during [[Mario Party Advance#Mini-Game Attack|Mini-Game Attack]]. | The money tree throughout the show resembles the tree from ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'' during [[Mario Party Advance#Mini-Game Attack|Mini-Game Attack]]. | ||
=='' | ==''Repeat After Me''== | ||
In Episode 7, Wendi tells Mario Lopez to say, "I'm-a-Super-Mario" to his fans. | In Episode 7, Wendi tells Mario Lopez to say, "I'm-a-Super-Mario" to his fans. | ||
=='' | ==''Repo Games''== | ||
During one episode, host Tom DeTone asks one contestant the following question: "In the world of video games, what is the name of Super [[Mario]]'s younger, thinner, taller brother?" The contestant correctly answers [[Luigi]]. | During one episode, host Tom DeTone asks one contestant the following question: "In the world of video games, what is the name of Super [[Mario]]'s younger, thinner, taller brother?" The contestant correctly answers [[Luigi]]. | ||
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In the episode broadcast on 3 December 2020, one of the questions in the "Question Writers' Day Off" round was "Who is [[Donkey Kong]]'s sidekick on ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]''." None of the contestants guessed the correct answer of [[Diddy Kong]]. | In the episode broadcast on 3 December 2020, one of the questions in the "Question Writers' Day Off" round was "Who is [[Donkey Kong]]'s sidekick on ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]''." None of the contestants guessed the correct answer of [[Diddy Kong]]. | ||
=='' | ==''Rock of Love 2 with Bret Michaels''== | ||
In the Las Vegas episode, during a fight with one of the contestants, Jessica, another contestant states that ''"It was on like Donkey Kong."'' | In the Las Vegas episode, during a fight with one of the contestants, Jessica, another contestant states that ''"It was on like Donkey Kong."'' | ||
==''[[Wikipedia:Roseanne|Roseanne]]''== | ==''[[Wikipedia:Roseanne (TV series)|Roseanne]]''== | ||
In the episode "The Back Story", Roseanne plays on DJ's Super Nintendo towards the end. Although the screen is never shown, ''Super Mario World''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s title screen music can be heard. As the title screen can't actually be played on, it can be assumed that Roseanne was just pressing random buttons. When Dan asks Roseanne how she's doing, she responds by saying "Two more swords and I'm Queen of the Monkey People!", further implying that she wasn't actually playing '' | In the episode "The Back Story", Roseanne plays on DJ's Super Nintendo towards the end. Although the screen is never shown, ''Super Mario World''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s title screen music can be heard. As the title screen can't actually be played on, it can be assumed that Roseanne was just pressing random buttons. When Dan asks Roseanne how she's doing, she responds by saying "Two more swords and I'm Queen of the Monkey People!", further implying that she wasn't actually playing ''Mario'' at all. | ||
In another episode, Roseanne asks Dan about ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. | In another episode, Roseanne asks Dan about ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. | ||
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In the sketch "Beat the Bookworm" that aired January 21, 2017, the Bookworm is asked by the game show host, "Name these Super Brothers, Mario and –." The Bookworm, who claims to have spent the 90s reading books, guesses "Devin."<ref>[https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/beat-the-bookworm/3457924]</ref> | In the sketch "Beat the Bookworm" that aired January 21, 2017, the Bookworm is asked by the game show host, "Name these Super Brothers, Mario and –." The Bookworm, who claims to have spent the 90s reading books, guesses "Devin."<ref>[https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/beat-the-bookworm/3457924]</ref> | ||
In the October | In the October 14th, 2017 sketch "Office Halloween Party," one of the office members is dressed up as Mario.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8YRuxu8dQU]</ref> | ||
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[[File:SNLStormyDanielsToad.png|thumb|left|300px|Jeff Bezos (Steve Carell) walks by a poster of Toad, a subtle jab at Donald Trump.]] | [[File:SNLStormyDanielsToad.png|thumb|left|300px|Jeff Bezos (Steve Carell) walks by a poster of Toad, a subtle jab at Donald Trump.]] | ||
On the Saturday, November | On the Saturday, November 17th, 2018 episode "Message from Jeff Bezos," [[wikipedia:Amazon (company)|Amazon]] CEO Jeff Bezos (played by host [[wikipedia:Steve Carell|Steven Carell]]) walks by a poster of Toad while subtly mocking the 45th United States President, [[wikipedia:Donald Trump|Donald Trump]]. The Toad is a reference to a [[wikipedia:Stormy Daniels|Stormy Daniels]] interview where she compared Donald Trump's penis to "that Toad from Mario Kart."<ref>[https://youtu.be/rTb3GR6yrQI?t=75]</ref> | ||
On a segment of the April 11th, 2020 episode (shot from the cast members' homes due to the {{wp|COVID-19 pandemic}}), Twitch streamer "Cam Playz Dat" (played by [[wikipedia:Mikey Day|Mikey Day]]) attempts to speedrun ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', but dies after slowing walking into the first [[Goomba]] of [[World 1-1 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1-1]]. The game's music is noticeably distorted.<ref>https://youtu.be/TooM4iKfIS4?t=142</ref> | |||
In a sketch on November 7th, 2020, fans share their favorite memories in honor of the [[Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary|''Super Mario Bros.'' 35th Anniversary]]. One fan, Josh Allen, explains how his friend Jake Cook "popped" his testicles after a bike accident on the way to purchase ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' Much to Jake's embarrassment, Josh goes into detail about the aftermath, such as how the two friends played ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' while Jake was in the hospital for emergency surgery (having his groin "sanded down"). Throughout the sketch, other Mario fans express shock and confusion.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHnM_2tqPmc</ref> | |||
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[[File:WarioTrialSNL.png|thumb|right|300px|New York governor Andrew Cuomo speaks about Italian stereotypes while Wario tesitifes in court]] | |||
In a sketch during the May 8, 2021 episode, [[Wario]] is on trial in a [[Toad Town]] court for Mario's murder. Luigi (played by [[wikipedia:Kyle Mooney|Kyle Mooney]]) testifies that Mario was killed while [[Mario Kart (series)|"having a friendly race with a go-kart"]] after someone threw a [[Banana]], causing Mario to wipe out. Luigi then accuses Wario (played by guest host [[wikipedia:Elon Musk|Elon Musk]]) of the murder. The defense calls Wario to the stand, and as he is walking there, the theme from [[Wario's Battle Canyon]] plays in the background. Wario then testifies that he is not evil, while his lawyer points out that his "Super Mario Wiki fan page" (actually the Wario Wiki page) is overly defamatory. The article implies that Wario's only friend is [[Waluigi]], the "evil Luigi." Waluigi, who is sitting in the spectator area of the courtroom and is played by [[wikipedia: Kate McKinnon|Kate McKinnon]], is then shown resenting the negative connotation in the article, preferring to be called "weird Luigi." Wario's lawyer further claims that Wario is unfairly portrayed as a villain, playing the theme song from [[Mario's castle]] (the final stage in ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]'') as evidence. Wario then accuses Mario of eating [[Super Mushroom]]s as recreational drugs and then accuses Luigi of sleeping with [[Princess Peach]] (who is present in the courtroom and played by Elon Musk's partner, [[wikipedia:Grimes (musician)|Grimes]]). When Luigi and Peach both object, Wario's lawyer provides incriminating text messages and a video. Luigi, in anger, gets ready to throw a [[Red Shell]], but New York governor [[wikipedia:Andrew Cuomo|Andrew Cuomo]] steps in to stop the scene, reflecting that he and Wario are two misunderstood Italian Americans. "Please don't believe the horrible stereotypes you see in Mario World. Some of the bad guys are even called [[Goombas]]," Cuomo says. Mario then appears in the courtroom, revealing that although he had died, he still has three lives left. The sketch is revealed to be a PSA from the Italian-American Anti-Defamation League. Throughout the sketch, other Mario references include the judge hitting her gavel on a [[? Block]], Toads comprising the entire jury, and various Mario-based sound effects.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=jrTXBFcvoMQ&feature=emb_title] Wario – SNL</ref> | |||
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==''[[wikipedia:Sex Education (TV series)|Sex Education]]''== | ==''[[wikipedia:Sex Education (TV series)|Sex Education]]''== | ||
*In Episode 3 of the first season, Otis and Eric load up ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' and play as [[Toad]] and [[Yoshi]] on [[Shy Guy Falls]]. Eric makes a reference to Otis using a [[Spiny Shell (blue)|Blue Shell]] on him. | *In Episode 3 of the first season, Otis and Eric load up ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' and play as [[Toad]] and [[Yoshi]] on [[Shy Guy Falls]]. Eric makes a reference to Otis using a [[Spiny Shell (blue)|Blue Shell]] on him. | ||
*In Episode 5 of the first season, when Otis says he's getting back to doing normal things, Eric asks if that means he's going to "Get sad and play ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Smash Bros.]]'' | *In Episode 5 of the first season, when Otis says he's getting back to doing normal things, Eric asks if that means he's going to "Get sad and play ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Smash Bros.]]''. | ||
*In Episode 8 of the first season, as they leave school, Otis asks Eric if he wants to go back to his and play ''Smash Bros.'' | *In Episode 8 of the first season, as they leave school, Otis asks Eric if he wants to go back to his and play ''Smash Bros.''. | ||
==''¡Se vale!''== | ==''¡Se vale!''== | ||
During a broadcast of the program, one participant used a motley of [[Bowser]]. | During a broadcast of the program, one participant used a motley of [[Bowser]]. | ||
==''[[Wikipedia:Smart Guy|Smart Guy]]''== | ==''[[Wikipedia:Smart Guy|Smart Guy]]''== | ||
When Floyd is giving advice to TJ Henderson in one episode, he references an incident in the past where TJ sprained his wrist while playing the game ''Donkey Kong''. | When Floyd is giving advice to TJ Henderson in one episode, he references an incident in the past where TJ sprained his wrist while playing the game ''Donkey Kong''. | ||
==''[[Wikipedia:Sooty (2011 TV | ==''[[Wikipedia:Sooty (2011 TV Series)|Sooty]]''== | ||
In the episode "The Runaway Bath", Sooty whispers to Richard Cadell (who is wearing a fake pair of donkey ears) "Hello [[Donkey Kong]]" much to the latter's annoyance. | In the episode "The Runaway Bath", Sooty whispers to Richard Cadell (who is wearing a fake pair of donkey ears) "Hello [[Donkey Kong]]" much to the latter's annoyance. | ||
== | ==Sprint 4G TV Commercial== | ||
In the | [[File:Sprint 4G Commercial.jpg|thumb|right|A group of men playing ''Mario Kart DS'' in the commercial]] | ||
In one segment, when describing using the 4G connection to play games online, five people are shown to be playing ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' on white [[Nintendo DSi]]s. They are on [[Luigi's Mansion (DS)|Luigi's Mansion]], and out of the five, one is Mario, and another is Yoshi. At the end, one of the men shouts "Eat it, Yoshi!" as an item sound effect plays. | |||
==''{{wp|Storage Wars}}''== | ==''{{wp|Storage Wars}}''== | ||
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==''[[Wikipedia:Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two|Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two]]''== | ==''[[Wikipedia:Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two|Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two]]''== | ||
In series 15 episode 52, when Zoë Ball is introducing a segment about motion capture being used for dancing in video games, she says "When you think of video game duos, you think of [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]], [[Sonic]] and [[Tails]], Chloe and Neil". | In series 15 episode 52, when Zoë Ball is introducing a segment about motion capture being used for dancing in video games, she says "When you think of video game duos, you think of [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]], [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] and [[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]], Chloe and Neil". | ||
==''[[wikipedia:Studio C|Studio C]]''== | ==''[[wikipedia:Studio C|Studio C]]''== | ||
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In [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIKKicbVk3c&ab_channel=StudioC "''Mario Doesn't Want To Be A Hero''"], Mario, again played by Jeremy Warner, answers a knock on his door. [[Toad]], played by Steven Meek, runs in with three [[? Block]]s and tells Mario that Princess Peach has been kidnapped again. Mario tells Toad to breathe, referencing [[Kirby]] in the process. He then tells Mario to pick a ? Block, reciting a line Toad uses in the [[Toad House]]s from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. Mario does not want to, claiming Peach likely just has her phone off, but Toad says Bowser took her in his [[Airship]]. Mario questions if he has to be the one to save her, also questioning their relationship and Toad's capabilities. Toad says, during the [[Donkey Kong (game)|first time Mario rescued someone]], he was the only one with experience, so they continued turning to him. Mario then tells Toad to get [[Luigi]] instead, to which Toad responds that no one wants him. Mario then suggests [[Yoshi]], who was apparently sent to a glue factory to fix a pot [[Link]] broke. The door knocks again, and Mario answers to get pizza, who then pays the pizza boy with [[Coin]]s he retrieves by headbutting a [[Brick Block]]. Toad says he is not going to leave until Mario agrees to save Peach, to which he reluctantly agrees and Toad says his line from ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' again. Picking one, Mario hopes it does not have a [[Super Leaf|leaf]] in it, saying he did not like the tail. Mario opens the ? Block and smells a dead [[Goomba]], which Toad admits that the whole ploy of Peach getting kidnapped by Bowser was made up just so Mario would sniff a dead Goomba. Mario congratulates Toad and they head out to go give the box to Luigi.<br>Mario's house is filled with various decorations from the franchise, including a [[Warp Pipe]], a [[Piranha Plant]], [[25m]], a picture of [[Pauline]], a [[Super Star]], and a [[Super Mushroom]] pillow. | In [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIKKicbVk3c&ab_channel=StudioC "''Mario Doesn't Want To Be A Hero''"], Mario, again played by Jeremy Warner, answers a knock on his door. [[Toad]], played by Steven Meek, runs in with three [[? Block]]s and tells Mario that Princess Peach has been kidnapped again. Mario tells Toad to breathe, referencing [[Kirby]] in the process. He then tells Mario to pick a ? Block, reciting a line Toad uses in the [[Toad House]]s from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. Mario does not want to, claiming Peach likely just has her phone off, but Toad says Bowser took her in his [[Airship]]. Mario questions if he has to be the one to save her, also questioning their relationship and Toad's capabilities. Toad says, during the [[Donkey Kong (game)|first time Mario rescued someone]], he was the only one with experience, so they continued turning to him. Mario then tells Toad to get [[Luigi]] instead, to which Toad responds that no one wants him. Mario then suggests [[Yoshi]], who was apparently sent to a glue factory to fix a pot [[Link]] broke. The door knocks again, and Mario answers to get pizza, who then pays the pizza boy with [[Coin]]s he retrieves by headbutting a [[Brick Block]]. Toad says he is not going to leave until Mario agrees to save Peach, to which he reluctantly agrees and Toad says his line from ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' again. Picking one, Mario hopes it does not have a [[Super Leaf|leaf]] in it, saying he did not like the tail. Mario opens the ? Block and smells a dead [[Goomba]], which Toad admits that the whole ploy of Peach getting kidnapped by Bowser was made up just so Mario would sniff a dead Goomba. Mario congratulates Toad and they head out to go give the box to Luigi.<br>Mario's house is filled with various decorations from the franchise, including a [[Warp Pipe]], a [[Piranha Plant]], [[25m]], a picture of [[Pauline]], a [[Super Star]], and a [[Super Mushroom]] pillow. | ||
==''[[Wikipedia: | ==''[[Wikipedia:Supernatural_(U.S._TV_series)|Supernatural]]''== | ||
In the episode "Red Meat", the Reaper Billie tells Dean "time to say goodbye to Luigi, Mario" when the latter thinks that his brother, Sam, is dead, and is trying to negotiate a deal with Billie in order to bring back Sam in exchange for Dean's life. | In the episode "Red Meat", the Reaper Billie tells Dean "time to say goodbye to Luigi, Mario" when the latter thinks that his brother, Sam, is dead, and is trying to negotiate a deal with Billie in order to bring back Sam in exchange for Dean's life. | ||
In the episode "Twigs & Twines & Tasha Banes", Dean mentions "that Super Mario power-up crap". | In the episode "Twigs & Twines & Tasha Banes", Dean mentions "that Super Mario power-up crap". | ||
==''[[Wikipedia:Taskmaster (TV series)|Taskmaster]]''== | ==''[[Wikipedia:Taskmaster (TV series)|Taskmaster]]''== | ||
In the final episode of series 7, "I Can Hear It Gooping", Jessica | In the final episode of series 7, "I Can Hear It Gooping", Jessica Knappett’s submission for the task ‘Physically recreate a classic video game’ was a recreation of [[Mario Kart]] with golf carts as karts. She was dressed as [[Mario]] and Alex Horne was dressed as [[Luigi]]. | ||
==[[wikipedia:Temptation (Australian game show)|''Temptation'' (Australia)]]== | ==[[wikipedia:Temptation (Australian game show)|''Temptation'' (Australia)]]== | ||
In the Gift Shop on the August 3, 2006 episode, hosts [[wikipedia:Ed Phillips|Ed Phillips]] and [[wikipedia:Lavinia Nixon|Lavinia Nixon]] offer Michael a [[Nintendo DS Lite]] with games including ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', ''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]'' and more. Michael rejected the offer and decided to play on.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXkQyZ7Voeo ''Temptation Australia'' - August 3, 2006 episode with a ''Nintendo DS'' Gift Shop]</ref> | In the Gift Shop on the August 3, 2006 episode, hosts [[wikipedia:Ed Phillips|Ed Phillips]] and [[wikipedia:Lavinia Nixon|Lavinia Nixon]] offer Michael a [[Nintendo DS Lite]] with games including ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', ''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]'' and more. Michael rejected the offer and decided to play on.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXkQyZ7Voeo ''Temptation Australia'' - August 3, 2006 episode with a ''Nintendo DS'' Gift Shop]</ref> | ||
=='' | ==''That's So Weird''== | ||
In one of the vampire sketches, Count Edwardo The 3rd mentions that the girl next to him is [[Princess Peach]] and he is [[Mario|Super Mario]]. | In one of the vampire sketches, Count Edwardo The 3rd mentions that the girl next to him is [[Princess Peach]] and he is [[Mario|Super Mario]]. | ||
==''[[wikipedia:The Amazing Race ( | ==''[[wikipedia:The Amazing Race (U.S. TV series)|The Amazing Race]]''== | ||
During the show's ninth season, during the episode | During the show's ninth season, during the penultimate episode, BJ & Tyler, one of the teams, says that the race "is on like [[Donkey Kong]]". | ||
==''The Amazing Race en Discovery Channel'' (series)== | ==''The Amazing Race en Discovery Channel'' (series)== | ||
[[File:Nintendo DSi TAReDC.png|thumb|Mauricio (Mexico Team) with a [[Nintendo DSi]]. Seen in the details, is a gameplay of ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' racing as [[Mario]].]] | [[File:Nintendo DSi TAReDC.png|thumb|right|Mauricio (Mexico Team) with a [[Nintendo DSi]]. Seen in the details, is a gameplay of ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' racing as [[Mario]].]] | ||
During a commercial of the second season of ''The Amazing Race Latin America'', one of the teams ('''Edison Father & Edison Son''', from Mexico) were seen playing with a [[Nintendo DS]]. | During a commercial of the second season of ''The Amazing Race Latin America'', one of the teams ('''Edison Father & Edison Son''', from Mexico) were seen playing with a [[Nintendo DS]]. | ||
Also during the first part of leg 12, over from La Paz, Bolivia to Guayaquil, Ecuador, on the plane appears '''Mauricio''' (Mexico) playing ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' on a [[Nintendo DSi|DSi]]. | Also during the first part of leg 12, over from La Paz, Bolivia to Guayaquil, Ecuador, on the plane appears '''Mauricio''' (Mexico) playing ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' on a [[Nintendo DSi|DSi]]. | ||
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==[[wikipedia:The Apprentice ( | ==[[wikipedia:The Apprentice (UK TV series)|''The Apprentice'' (UK)]]== | ||
*In the ninth episode of series 11, [[wikipedia:Alan Sugar|Lord Sugar]] asks one of the candidates whether when they were asked to change their attire if they had done so, or if they had remained as "a plum with a mustache, like [[Mario|Super Mario]]." | *In the ninth episode of series 11, [[wikipedia:Alan Sugar|Lord Sugar]] asks one of the candidates whether when they were asked to change their attire if they had done so, or if they had remained as "a plum with a mustache, like [[Mario|Super Mario]]." | ||
*In the ninth episode of | *In the ninth episode of Series 12, when Lord Sugar criticized Sofiane Khelfa's lack of originality, he said "If it was up to you, [[Mario|Super Mario]] would've been called 'fat plumber'." | ||
==[[wikipedia:The Apprentice: You're Fired!|''The Apprentice: You're Fired!'']]== | ==[[wikipedia:The Apprentice: You're Fired!|''The Apprentice: You're Fired!'']]== | ||
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==''[[Wikipedia:The Big Bang Theory|The Big Bang Theory]]''== | ==''[[Wikipedia:The Big Bang Theory|The Big Bang Theory]]''== | ||
[[File:Bigbangtheory s03e10 mkwii 02.jpg|thumb|A two-player ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' race at [[Mario Circuit ( | [[File:Bigbangtheory s03e10 mkwii 02.jpg|thumb|A two-player ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' race at [[Mario Circuit (Wii)|Mario Circuit]] during the episode "The Gorilla Experiment."]] | ||
*In "The Electric Can Opener Fluctuation", Howard sits down at the lunch table with a new mustache. He says he calls it "the Clooney", while Raj replies "I call it the Mario and Luigi, but whatever."<ref>http://bigbangtheory.wikia.com/wiki/Mario</ref> | *In "The Electric Can Opener Fluctuation", Howard sits down at the lunch table with a new mustache. He says he calls it "the Clooney", while Raj replies "I call it the Mario and Luigi, but whatever."<ref>http://bigbangtheory.wikia.com/wiki/Mario</ref> | ||
*In "The Codpiece Topology", Sheldon's mother | *In "The Codpiece Topology", Sheldon's mother sends him his [[Nintendo 64]] along with ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. He is later seen playing it on his laptop, using a "poorly coded Nintendo 64 emulator." He even says "Hop, you little plumber. Hop, hop, hop!" and "Everybody has a date. Even you, Mario, going after Princess Peach. And what am I doing? I'm just enabling you."<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETNiMHxu8xw ''The Big Bang Theory'' - Sheldon playing ''Super Mario 64'' (1)]</ref><ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hds9JXdMBQ ''The Big Bang Theory'' - Sheldon playing ''Super Mario 64'' (2)]</ref> | ||
*In "The Gorilla Experiment", Raj and Sheldon are playing ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' with the [[Wii#Wii Wheel|Wii Wheel]]. Raj is shown playing with [[Yoshi]] in the [[Standard Kart M]] and Sheldon playing as [[Mario]] on the [[Standard Bike M]] in [[Mario Circuit ( | *In "The Gorilla Experiment", Raj and Sheldon are playing ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' with the [[Wii#Wii Wheel|Wii Wheel]]. Raj is shown playing with [[Yoshi]] in the [[Standard Kart M]] and Sheldon playing as [[Mario]] on the [[Standard Bike M]] in [[Mario Circuit (Wii)|Mario Circuit]]. Raj wins and says to Sheldon, "Face it, dude, whether it's a real car or a virtual cartoon car, you can't drive." Sheldon says it was only because he hit a tree, and Raj adds, "And a [[Moo Moo|cow]] and a [[penguin]]" (hinting that they were also racing on [[Moo Moo Meadows]] and [[Sherbet Land (N64)|<small>N64</small> Sherbet Land]]). Raj tells him he really needs some cheat codes, motor skills, and a genie who grants wishes to little boys who suck at ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]''.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddG1gaSJFL0 ''The Big Bang Theory'' - ''Mario Kart Wii'' reference]</ref> | ||
*In "The Bozeman Reaction", Leonard's and Sheldon's apartment is robbed, with several consoles and games mentioned as being stolen, including ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', and ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]''.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2A-ieKSdAE ''The Big Bang Theory'' - Referenced '' | *In "The Bozeman Reaction", Leonard's and Sheldon's apartment is robbed, with several consoles and games mentioned as being stolen, including ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', and ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]''.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2A-ieKSdAE ''The Big Bang Theory'' - Referenced ''Mario'' games]</ref> When writing in a journal in bed, Sheldon also mentions, in his thoughts, that "outside, evil lurks, probably playing ''Donkey Kong'' on my classic Nintendo."<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeYwQjuslxI ''The Big Bang Theory'' - ''Donkey Kong'' game reference]</ref> | ||
*In "The Staircase Implementation," Raj, Howard, and Leonard are seen playing a Nintendo GameCube game on the couch. The music and sounds emitted from the TV tell that they are playing ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', more specifically [[ | *In "The Staircase Implementation," Raj, Howard, and Leonard are seen playing a Nintendo GameCube game on the couch. The music and sounds emitted from the TV tell that they are playing ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', more specifically [[Waluigi Stadium (GCN)|Waluigi Stadium]] or [[Wario Colosseum]]. | ||
*In "The Shiny Trinket Maneuver," Howard, Raj, and Leonard are, in one scene, playing [[Donkey Kong Jenga]]. During this scene, Howard is talking to Raj and Leonard about him and Bernadette possibly not having children and states that "even Donkey Kong had Donkey Kong Jr." He also mused about how Donkey Kong would have taught his son how to "kidnap princesses and throw barrels at Italian plumbers", but this is actually an erroneous observation as <i>Donkey Kong</i>'s damsel-in-distress, [[Pauline]], was not a princess. | *In "The Shiny Trinket Maneuver," Howard, Raj, and Leonard are, in one scene, playing [[Donkey Kong Jenga]]. During this scene, Howard is talking to Raj and Leonard about him and Bernadette possibly not having children and states that "even Donkey Kong had Donkey Kong Jr." He also mused about how Donkey Kong would have taught his son how to "kidnap princesses and throw barrels at Italian plumbers", but this is actually an erroneous observation as <i>Donkey Kong</i>'s damsel-in-distress, [[Pauline]], was not a princess. | ||
*In "The Launch Acceleration", during Amy and Sheldon's date at her house, part of Amy's attempt to make him love her more includes playing the ''Super Mario Bros.'' ground theme as "romantic music." Almost immediately after, Sheldon admits that playing the game was the happiest 600 hours of his childhood. | *In "The Launch Acceleration", during Amy and Sheldon's date at her house, part of Amy's attempt to make him love her more includes playing the ''Super Mario Bros.'' ground theme as "romantic music." Almost immediately after, Sheldon admits that playing the game was the happiest 600 hours of his childhood. | ||
*In "The Itchy Brain Simulation", Leonard attempts to return a long-overdue copy of the [[Super Mario Bros. (film)| | *In "The Itchy Brain Simulation", Leonard attempts to return a long-overdue copy of the [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|''Super Mario Bros.'' movie]]. | ||
*In "The Indecision Amalgamation", when Sheldon and Amy are at Best Buy contemplating whether to buy a PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, several advertisements for '' | *In "The Indecision Amalgamation", when Sheldon and Amy are at Best Buy contemplating whether to buy a PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, several advertisements for ''Mario'' games can be seen in the background. These are ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]'', ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'', ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''. | ||
*In "The Misinterpretation Agitation", during the scene when Dr. Lorvis invites Leonard, Sheldon, Howard, and Raj to see his collection of various types of memorabilia, arcade cabinets of ''Donkey Kong'' and ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'' can be seen among them. Leonard is later seen playing ''Donkey Kong'' at the end of the episode. | *In "The Misinterpretation Agitation", during the scene when Dr. Lorvis invites Leonard, Sheldon, Howard, and Raj to see his collection of various types of memorabilia, arcade cabinets of ''Donkey Kong'' and ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'' can be seen among them. Leonard is later seen playing ''Donkey Kong'' at the end of the episode. | ||
*In "The Long Distance Dissonance", as Sheldon walks Ramona down the stairway to her car, the rest of the group follows them, passing each other along the way. Once they all reach the exit, Sheldon runs ahead of the group to get the door and remarks, "That was fun. It's like ''Mario Kart''." | *In "The Long Distance Dissonance", as Sheldon walks Ramona down the stairway to her car, the rest of the group follows them, passing each other along the way. Once they all reach the exit, Sheldon runs ahead of the group to get the door and remarks, "That was fun. It's like ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]''." | ||
*In "The Celebration Reverberation", Penny comes from her room to see Leonard staring at a board of their accomplishments he made the previous day. At one point, he says he got bored and tried to beat his high score on ''Mario Kart'', to which he says that he failed. | *In "The Celebration Reverberation", Penny comes from her room to see Leonard staring at a board of their accomplishments he made the previous day. At one point, he says he got bored and tried to beat his high score on ''Mario Kart'', to which he says that he failed. | ||
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In the Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2012, in answer to the question "What game was [[wikipedia:Prince Harry|Prince Harry]] playing, in which he was caught naked?", [[wikipedia:Richard Ayoade|Richard Ayoade]] answered, ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''. | In the Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2012, in answer to the question "What game was [[wikipedia:Prince Harry|Prince Harry]] playing, in which he was caught naked?", [[wikipedia:Richard Ayoade|Richard Ayoade]] answered, ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''. | ||
==''[[Wikipedia:The Chase ( | ==''[[Wikipedia:The Chase (UK game show)|The Chase]]''== | ||
*In series 6 episode 71, one of the questions a contestant was asked was ''"In the [[Nintendo]] video game series, who is [[Luigi]]'s brother?"''. The contestant correctly answered [[Mario]]. | *In series 6 episode 71, one of the questions a contestant was asked was ''"In the [[Nintendo]] video game series, who is [[Luigi]]'s brother?"''. The contestant correctly answered [[Mario]]. | ||
*In series 8 episode 53, during the cash builder round the contestant was asked ''"Which video game gorilla appears in the game [[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze|Tropical Freeze]]?"'', and correctly answered [[Donkey Kong]]. | *In series 8 episode 53, during the cash builder round the contestant was asked ''"Which video game gorilla appears in the game [[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze|Tropical Freeze]]?"'', and correctly answered [[Donkey Kong]]. | ||
*In series 10 episode 44, the contestant was asked | *In series 10, episode 44, the contestant was asked ''The modern slang phrase meaning something is about to happen is "it's on like..." what?'', with the possible answers being [[Donkey Kong]], [[Mario]] and [[wikipedia:Lara Croft|Lara Croft]]. The contestant correctly answered Donkey Kong, along with the Chaser. | ||
**This phrase then became a running joke throughout the episode, with the contestant saying it after the question, then | ** This phrase then became a running joke throughout the episode, with the contestant saying it after the question, then before the Final Chase. | ||
*In series 11 episode 66, host [[Wikipedia:Bradley Walsh|Bradley Walsh]] asked the contestant a question, ''"In the Nintendo game '[[Luigi's Mansion]]', what kind of machine is the [[Poltergust 3000]], used by Luigi to capture [[Ghost (Luigi's Mansion series)|ghosts]]?"'', with the possible answers Electric | *In series 11 episode 66, host [[Wikipedia:Bradley Walsh|Bradley Walsh]] asked the contestant a question, ''"In the Nintendo game '[[Luigi's Mansion]]', what kind of machine is the [[Poltergust 3000]], used by Luigi to capture [[Ghost (Luigi's Mansion series)|ghosts]]?"'', with the possible answers Electric fan, Leaf Blower and Vacuum Cleaner. The contestant incorrectly answered Leaf Blower, while the Chaser answered correctly. | ||
*In series 11 episode 151, Bradley asked the question ''"An arrangement of the Russian folk song 'Korobeiniki' became the well-known music for what computer game?"'', with one of the possible answers being ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', alongside ''[[wikipedia:Pac-Man|Pac-Man]]'' and the correct answer ''[[Tetris]]''. The contestant incorrectly guessed ''Super Mario Bros.'', noting it had a distinctive | *In series 11 episode 151, Bradley asked the question ''"An arrangement of the Russian folk song 'Korobeiniki' became the well-known music for what computer game?"'', with one of the possible answers being ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', alongside ''[[wikipedia:Pac-Man|Pac-Man]]'' and the correct answer ''[[Tetris]]''. The contestant incorrectly guessed ''Super Mario Bros.'', noting it had a distinctive theme tune, while the Chaser correctly answered ''Tetris''. | ||
*In series 12 episode 159, one of the questions in the cash builder round was ''"[[Rainbow Road]] appears in which Super Mario racing game?"''. The contestant correctly answered ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]''. | *In series 12 episode 159, one of the questions in the cash builder round was ''"[[Rainbow Road]] appears in which Super Mario racing game?"''. The contestant correctly answered ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]''. | ||
*In series 13 episode 100, during the cash builder round a contestant was asked "What color dungarees does the Nintendo character Mario usually wear?". The contestant correctly answered blue. | *In series 13 episode 100, during the cash builder round a contestant was asked "What color dungarees does the Nintendo character Mario usually wear?". The contestant correctly answered blue. | ||
*In one of the episodes, Bradley asked the question, ''"In the Nintendo games featuring Mario, what creature is [[Yoshi]]?"'', with dinosaur, dog | *In one of the episodes, Bradley asked the question, ''"In the Nintendo games featuring Mario, what creature is [[Yoshi]]?"'', with dinosaur, dog and dodo as possible answers. The player correctly guessed dinosaur. | ||
*In one of the episodes, Bradley asked Mark Labett the question | *In one of the episodes, Bradley asked Mark Labett the question ''Which Japanese company makes the game [[Super Mario Maker]]?''. Mark correctly answered Nintendo, catching the team with 33 seconds remaining, resulting in them losing the game. | ||
==''The Chase: Celebrity Special''== | ==''The Chase: Celebrity Special''== | ||
In series 4, episode 16, during the cash builder round the contestant was asked the question ''"In the [[ | In series 4, episode 16, during the cash builder round the contestant was asked the question ''"In the [[Mario (franchise)|Mario]] video game series, what royal title does the character [[Princess Daisy|Daisy]] hold?"'', which they incorrectly answered "queen". | ||
==''[[Wikipedia:The Chase Australia|The Chase Australia]]''== | ==''[[Wikipedia:The Chase Australia|The Chase Australia]]''== | ||
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==''[[Wikipedia:The Daily Show|The Daily Show]]''== | ==''[[Wikipedia:The Daily Show|The Daily Show]]''== | ||
During the January 7th, 2010 episode, | During the January 7th, 2010 episode, Jon Stewart talks about two recently retired Democrats. After he brings up the story, a picture of the Democrats' faces pasted onto Mario and Luigi's artwork from ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' appears alongside the caption "[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Gone]]". During a May 4th, 2011 episode, Jon Stewart said "We can only make decisions about war if we see what war actually is and not as a video game where [[List of enemies|bodies]] quickly disappear, leaving behind a [[Coin|shiny gold coin]]," a reference to how enemies drop coins upon defeat in most ''Mario'' games. | ||
During the November 17th, 2017 episode, senior correspondent | During the November 17th, 2017 episode, senior correspondent Ronny Chieng remarks that "being number one sucks," in reference to how the United States may actually be in a better position after falling behind China during the [[wikipedia:Presidency of Donald Trump|Trump presidency]]. He mentions how in ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'', "[[Spiny Shell (blue)|that asshole blue shell with wings]] isn't coming for number two." Onscreen, a video plays of a Spiny Shell hitting Mario and Luigi in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqccSEEO-5M&feature=youtu.be&t=4m10s How Trump Has Made China Great Again], ''The Daily Show.'' Accessed March 9, 2018.</ref> | ||
During the March 8, 2018 episode, | During the March 8, 2018 episode, Trevor talks about how Trump met with video game executives to discuss the effect of video games on real-life violence. Trevor plays "exclusive audio" of the meeting, in which Trump believes that [[wikipedia:Mitch McConnell|Mitch McConnell]] is a [[Koopa Troopa]]. The "jump" sound effect from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' plays as Trump jumps on McConnell.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkIYY3jy4Bo The Noninfluence of Video Games on Gun Violence], ''The Daily Show.'' Accessed March 9, 2018.</ref> | ||
In the episode following the 2021 [[Wikipedia:Conservative Political Action Conference|Conservative Political Action Conference]] (CPAC), Trevor mockingly calls Senator [[Wikipedia:Ted Cruz|Ted Cruz]] the "[[Wario]] version of [[Wikipedia:Pee-wee Herman|Pee-wee Herman]]."<ref>[https://youtu.be/_UkPJA6Idqc?t=114 Trump Still Thinks He Won & Other Crazy CPAC Moments | The Daily Social Distancing Show], ''The Daily Show.'' Accessed March 2, 2021.</ref> | In the episode following the 2021 [[Wikipedia:Conservative Political Action Conference|Conservative Political Action Conference]] (CPAC), Trevor mockingly calls Senator [[Wikipedia:Ted Cruz|Ted Cruz]] the "[[Wario]] version of [[Wikipedia:Pee-wee Herman|Pee-wee Herman]]."<ref>[https://youtu.be/_UkPJA6Idqc?t=114 Trump Still Thinks He Won & Other Crazy CPAC Moments | The Daily Social Distancing Show], ''The Daily Show.'' Accessed March 2, 2021.</ref> | ||
While covering US Representative [[Wikipedia:Madison Cawthorn|Madison Cawthorn]]'s sexual misconduct allegations, Trevor reflects on Cawthorn's "sexually harassing women while driving like a crazy person". Trevor then comments, "it's like if | While covering US Representative [[Wikipedia:Madison Cawthorn|Madison Cawthorn]]'s sexual misconduct allegations, Trevor reflects on Cawthorn's "sexually harassing women while driving like a crazy person". Trevor then comments, "it's like if [[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]] let you play as [[Wikipedia:Harvey Weinstein|Harvey Weinstein]]." The cover of [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]] appears onscreen.<ref>[https://youtu.be/qVOo-mGoyYM?t=77 Fringe-Watching: Madison Cawthorn | The Daily Social Distancing Show], ''The Daily Show.'' Accessed March 3, 2021.</ref> | ||
==''[[Wikipedia:The Ellen DeGeneres Show|The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]''== | ==''[[Wikipedia:The Ellen DeGeneres Show|The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]''== | ||
[[File:DK_Ellen.jpg|thumb|[[Donkey Kong]] on ''The Ellen DeGeneres Show''.]] | [[File:DK_Ellen.jpg|thumb|[[Donkey Kong]] on ''The Ellen DeGeneres Show''.]] | ||
In a November 2010 episode, [[Donkey Kong]] made a special appearance by scaring Kelly Osbourne. Ellen later gave everyone in the audience a Wii with ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]''. | |||
==[[wikipedia:The Flash (2014 TV series)|''The Flash'' (2014)]]== | ==[[wikipedia:The Flash (2014 TV series)|''The Flash'' (2014 TV series)]]== | ||
In several episodes, Cisco Ramon is seen wearing shirts with '' | In several episodes, Cisco Ramon is seen wearing shirts with ''Mario'' characters on them. Additionally, in the sixteenth episode of Season 3 called "Into the Speed Force", Harrison "H.R." Wells of Earth Nineteen refers to the Speed Force as the [[Minus World|Negative World]]. Surprised by his remark, Cisco then asks H.R. if there is [[Super Mario Bros.|''Super Mario'']] on Earth Nineteen, to which H.R. agrees and jokingly challenges Cisco to. | ||
==''[[Wikipedia:The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air|The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air]]''== | ==''[[Wikipedia:The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air|The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air]]''== | ||
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==''{{wp|The Healing Powers of Dude}}''== | ==''{{wp|The Healing Powers of Dude}}''== | ||
Noah's dad talks about Donkey Kong and wonders if he is related to {{wp|King Kong}}. | Noah's dad talks about Donkey Kong and wonders if he is related to {{wp|King Kong}}. | ||
==''[[Wikipedia:The Late Show with Stephen Colbert|The Late Show with Stephen Colbert]]''== | ==''[[Wikipedia:The Late Show with Stephen Colbert|The Late Show with Stephen Colbert]]''== | ||
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[[File:Mario Meets Trump.png|thumb|300px|left|Mario meets with Donald Trump during the March 9, 2018 episode]] | [[File:Mario Meets Trump.png|thumb|300px|left|Mario meets with Donald Trump during the March 9, 2018 episode]] | ||
*In the October 7, 2017 episode, the show runs a satirical advertisement for "Supreme Genetics," a DNA test for white supremacists. The ad says that the product can confirm that testers are related to "Wario, the evil Mario."<ref>[https://youtu.be/yvS2gjMMXBQ?t=4m17s White Supremacists, You Won't Like Your DNA Results], "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.'' Accessed August 4, 2018.</ref> | *In the October 7, 2017 episode, the show runs a satirical advertisement for "Supreme Genetics," a DNA test for white supremacists. The ad says that the product can confirm that testers are related to "Wario, the evil Mario."<ref>[https://youtu.be/yvS2gjMMXBQ?t=4m17s White Supremacists, You Won't Like Your DNA Results], "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.'' Accessed August 4, 2018.</ref> | ||
*In the March 9, 2018 episode, Stephen's animated cold open ("exclusive footage from the video game panel") satirizes President [[wikipedia:Donald Trump|Donald Trump]]'s meeting with top video game executives to discuss the effect of video games on real-life violence. While waiting for Trump to arrive, Mario says that he takes responsibility if kids start throwing turtles, eating magic mushrooms, or using "offensive Italian stereotypes." President Trump arrives, jumping over Mario and heading straight for [[Princess Peach]]'s dressing room. After Peach asks Trump how he got into the dressing room, Trump loses a life.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CET04P3IcUs Super Mario Advises Trump On Video Games], ''The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.'' Accessed March 10, 2018. </ref> | *In the March 9, 2018 episode, Stephen's animated cold open ("exclusive footage from the video game panel") satirizes President [[wikipedia:Donald Trump|Donald Trump]]'s meeting with top video game executives to discuss the effect of video games on real-life violence. While waiting for Trump to arrive, Mario says that he takes responsibility if kids start throwing turtles, eating magic mushrooms, or using "offensive Italian stereotypes." President Trump arrives, jumping over Mario and heading straight for [[Princess Peach]]'s dressing room. After Peach asks Trump how he got into the dressing room, Trump loses a life.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CET04P3IcUs Super Mario Advises Trump On Video Games], ''The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.'' Accessed March 10, 2018. </ref> | ||
*On August 5th, 2019, a similar cold open aired after the [[wikipedia:2019 El Paso shooting|2019 El Paso Shooting]] and the [[wikipedia:2019 Dayton Shooting|2019 Dayton Shooting]]. Trump loses a life after saying that the Dayton shooting occurred in Toledo (a reference to a comment he made earlier, in which he misidentified the location of the Dayton shooting as Toledo). | *On August 5th, 2019, a similar cold open aired after after the [[wikipedia:2019 El Paso shooting|2019 El Paso Shooting]] and the [[wikipedia:2019 Dayton Shooting|2019 Dayton Shooting]]. Trump loses a life after saying that the Dayton shooting occurred in Toledo (a reference to a comment he made earlier, in which he misidentified the location of the Dayton shooting as Toledo). | ||
*On May 6th, 2020, Colbert questioned if the Cuomo brothers (CNN anchor [[wikipedia:Chris Cuomo|Chris Cuomo]] and New York State governor [[wikipedia:Andrew Cuomo|Andrew Cuomo]]) could be "more Italian" than the Mario brothers.<ref>https://youtu.be/lmmw2HNVga0?t=187</ref> | *On May 6th, 2020, Colbert questioned if the Cuomo brothers (CNN anchor [[wikipedia:Chris Cuomo|Chris Cuomo]] and New York State governor [[wikipedia:Andrew Cuomo|Andrew Cuomo]]) could be "more Italian" than the Mario brothers.<ref>https://youtu.be/lmmw2HNVga0?t=187</ref> | ||
==''[[wikipedia:The Mash Report|The Mash Report]]''== | ==''[[wikipedia:The Mash Report|The Mash Report]]''== | ||
In an episode broadcast on 7 December, 2018, the host [[wikipedia:Nish Kumar|Nish Kumar]] says that he resembles an "Indian [[Mario|Super Mario]]" when he grew a mustache. | In an episode broadcast on 7 December, 2018, the host [[wikipedia:Nish Kumar|Nish Kumar]] says that he resembles an "Indian [[Mario|Super Mario]]" when he grew a mustache. | ||
=='' | ==''The Middle''== | ||
In the episode: "The Scratch"; Brick is hit with a beer bottle by accident. He says he wants to use the new Super Mario Band-Aids. | In the episode: "The Scratch"; Brick is hit with a beer bottle by accident. He says he wants to use the new Super Mario Band-Aids. | ||
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In October Surprise, in the background at an arcade, two people are playing ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''. | In October Surprise, in the background at an arcade, two people are playing ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''. | ||
=='' | ==''The Red Green Show''== | ||
The "Adventures with Bill" segment from the episode where the lodge members attempt at converting their excess grapes into wine features Bill and his comrades trying to fix a roof. During their capers, Bill begins to climb up a ladderway not unlike the girders of ''Donkey Kong'' and Dalton ends up knocking several metal canisters down the staircase, resulting in a ''Donkey Kong'' parody as Bill climbs to the roof. As he sees this, Red exclaims, "Hey! ''Super Mario Brothers!''" | The "Adventures with Bill" segment from the episode where the lodge members attempt at converting their excess grapes into wine features Bill and his comrades trying to fix a roof. During their capers, Bill begins to climb up a ladderway not unlike the girders of ''Donkey Kong'' and Dalton ends up knocking several metal canisters down the staircase, resulting in a ''Donkey Kong'' parody as Bill climbs to the roof. As he sees this, Red exclaims, "Hey! ''Super Mario Brothers!''" | ||
=='' | ==''The Sarah Silverman Program''== | ||
In one episode, a commercial for a fictitious video game entitled ''Cookie Party: The Video Game'' is shown, which features a '' | In one episode, a commercial for a fictitious video game entitled ''Cookie Party: The Video Game'' is shown, which features a ''Mario''-inspired level. | ||
==''[[Wikipedia:The Sopranos|The Sopranos]]''== | ==''[[Wikipedia:The Sopranos|The Sopranos]]''== | ||
In one episode, AJ is seen playing ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'' with his son. | |||
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==''[[Wikipedia:The Suite Life on Deck|The Suite Life on Deck]]''== | ==''[[Wikipedia:The Suite Life on Deck|The Suite Life on Deck]]''== | ||
In the episode, "My, oh Maya," Zack wears a green undershirt and blue overalls, similar to [[Luigi]]'s typical attire. | In the episode, "My, oh Maya," Zack wears a green undershirt and blue overalls, similar to [[Luigi]]'s typical attire. | ||
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==''[[Wikipedia:The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon|The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon]]''== | ==''[[Wikipedia:The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon|The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon]]''== | ||
During the December 7, 2016 broadcast, [[Reggie Fils-Aime]], president of [[Nintendo of America]], comes down to Jimmy Fallon's studio for the debut of the [[Nintendo Switch]] and plays ''[[Super Mario Run]]'' with Jimmy. Also, series creator [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] performs the ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' theme with The Roots. | |||
==[[wikipedia:The Voice ( | ==[[wikipedia:The Voice (Australia)|''The Voice'' (Australia)]]== | ||
In the second season's Blind Auditions, coach Joel Madden says "It is on like Donkey Kong" when commenting on Lyric McFarland's performance. | In the second season's Blind Auditions, coach Joel Madden says "It is on like Donkey Kong" when commenting on Lyric McFarland's performance. | ||
==[[wikipedia:The Weakest Link ( | ==[[wikipedia:The Weakest Link (UK game show)|''The Weakest Link'']]== | ||
In the Children in Need 2017 Special, Anne Robinson asked the question to Giles: "In video game characters, what is the first name of the younger twin brother of Super Mario?" Giles answered Lorenzo instead of [[Luigi]]. | |||
==[[wikipedia:The Wiggles|''The Wiggles'']]== | ==[[wikipedia:The Wiggles|''The Wiggles'']]== | ||
[[File:TheWiggles'StarlightFoundationVideoMonthCommercial.jpg|thumb|''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' is seen on the TV screen]] | [[File:TheWiggles'StarlightFoundationVideoMonthCommercial.jpg|thumb|''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' is seen on the TV screen]] | ||
During a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxjwGp2aKq0 commercial promotion] for the [[wikipedia:Starlight Children's Foundation|Starlight Children's Foundation]] Video Month with the actors from the children's musical group, ''The Wiggles'', ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' is seen being played on the television. | During a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxjwGp2aKq0 commercial promotion] for the [[wikipedia:Starlight Children's Foundation|Starlight Children's Foundation]] Video Month with the actors from the children's musical group, ''The Wiggles'', ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' is seen being played on the television. | ||
=='' | ==''This Hour Has 22 Minutes''== | ||
In a January 29, 2012 sketch, Mario and Luigi are interviewed about their reaction to Atari's bankruptcy. The Bros. talk about how the entire community is upset about the development, with Pac-Man swallowing a bottle of pills, Frogger throwing himself in front of traffic and the ''Pitfall!'' guy falling into a pit. When asked if Donkey Kong crushed himself with a barrel over the news, they tell the anchor he had actually became hooked on Oxycontin. Mario postulates that the reason for Atari's misfortune was that modern audiences only want violent games, and a distressed Luigi says "old fashioned" guys like them are in trouble, repeatedly punching a question block and asking "Why? Why? Why?" until his brother snaps him out of it. Mario says they can just go back to fixing toilets if the game business doesn't work out, but Luigi states that he doesn't want to go back to fixing toilets, as his hands are too delicate. Mario huffs about Luigi fancying himself "too good for fixing toilets anymore" and asks why his hands are delicate anyway. Luigi then says he uses them to caress the princess. Mario becomes enraged about Luigi "sleeping with [his] princess" and threatens to hurl a fireball in his face, punning that "this is Wario". | In a January 29, 2012 sketch, Mario and Luigi are interviewed about their reaction to Atari's bankruptcy. The Bros. talk about how the entire community is upset about the development, with Pac-Man swallowing a bottle of pills, Frogger throwing himself in front of traffic and the ''Pitfall!'' guy falling into a pit. When asked if Donkey Kong crushed himself with a barrel over the news, they tell the anchor he had actually became hooked on Oxycontin. Mario postulates that the reason for Atari's misfortune was that modern audiences only want violent games, and a distressed Luigi says "old fashioned" guys like them are in trouble, repeatedly punching a question block and asking "Why? Why? Why?" until his brother snaps him out of it. Mario says they can just go back to fixing toilets if the game business doesn't work out, but Luigi states that he doesn't want to go back to fixing toilets, as his hands are too delicate. Mario huffs about Luigi fancying himself "too good for fixing toilets anymore" and asks why his hands are delicate anyway. Luigi then says he uses them to caress the princess. Mario becomes enraged about Luigi "sleeping with [his] princess" and threatens to hurl a fireball in his face, punning that "this is Wario". | ||
In [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6nkuNW6ywI a March 25, 2014] sketch, a fake video game called the "''Super Ford Bros.''" was shown, referencing [[wikipedia:Toronto|Toronto]]'s notorious [[wikipedia:Rob Ford|Mayor Rob Ford]] and his brother Doug Ford. '' | In [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6nkuNW6ywI a March 25, 2014] sketch, a fake video game called the "''Super Ford Bros.''" was shown, referencing [[wikipedia:Toronto|Toronto]]'s notorious [[wikipedia:Rob Ford|Mayor Rob Ford]] and his brother Doug Ford. ''Mario'' sound effects were used, and the music playing when Doug comes on screen to revive his brother is very reminiscent of the invincibility theme. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TL8KrUvf9ec A sequel] was later created, and the original was included as one of the best sketches of 2014 in the year-end special. | ||
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==''{{wp|This Morning (TV programme)|This Morning}}''== | ==''{{wp|This Morning (TV programme)|This Morning}}''== | ||
On the November 4, 2020 broadcast of this British daytime programme, both [[LEGO Super Mario]] and ''[[Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit]]'' are shown off as part of a segment featuring other sort-after toys for the Christmas season. | |||
==''[[wikipedia:Today ( | ==''[[wikipedia:Today (U.S. TV program)|Today]]''== | ||
On the September 10, 2015 broadcast, the hosts of the show play ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' in honor of the game's release. | On the September 10, 2015 broadcast, the hosts of the show play ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' in honor of the game's release. | ||
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The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3-bEad3Wqs&t=151 end credits] from the first season features a cartoon parody of an underwater level from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', while the song is a parody of the ground theme from the same game. | The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3-bEad3Wqs&t=151 end credits] from the first season features a cartoon parody of an underwater level from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', while the song is a parody of the ground theme from the same game. | ||
=='' | ==''Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters''== | ||
In some episodes, the Go-Busters use the Lio Blaster to attack. Before unleashing their finishing strike, the Lio Blaster will announce "It's time for Buster!" or "It's time for Final Buster!" in order to charge and while it does, the countdown sound effect can be heard just like in the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series. When the blaster is fully charged, the rangers pull the trigger on the green light to finish the attack. | In some episodes, the Go-Busters use the Lio Blaster to attack. Before unleashing their finishing strike, the Lio Blaster will announce "It's time for Buster!" or "It's time for Final Buster!" in order to charge and while it does, the countdown sound effect can be heard just like in the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series. When the blaster is fully charged, the rangers pull the trigger on the green light to finish the attack. | ||
==''[[Wikipedia:Tosh.0|Tosh.0]]''== | ==''[[Wikipedia:Tosh.0|Tosh.0]]''== | ||
[[File:Tosh.0 Mario Reference 2.png|thumb|250px|Daniel Tosh as [[Mario]] running through [[World 1-1 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1-1]] of ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'']] | [[File:Tosh.0 Mario Reference 2.png|thumb|right|250px|Daniel Tosh as [[Mario]] running through [[World 1-1 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1-1]] of ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'']] | ||
In a Season 2 episode called "Prom Girl," Daniel Tosh shows a video of an individual unsuccessfully attempting to recreate a ''[[ | In a Season 2 episode called "Prom Girl," Daniel Tosh shows a video of an individual unsuccessfully attempting to recreate a ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' level involving jumping over obstacles by stacking up multiple plastic containers, and then jumping from one to another. He responds to the video by asking "How do you die on the [[World 1-1 (Super Mario Bros.)|first level]] of ''[[Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario Brothers]]''?" and saying that all you have to do is "...get the flag and get in the...castle." He then claims that he "could do that level in my sleep." Following this, a brief video shows Tosh dressed up as [[Mario]], running through World 1-1 of ''Super Mario Bros.'' After collecting a [[Mega Mushroom]], jumping into a [[Warp Pipe]] and collecting some [[coin]]s, he successfully makes it through the level and grabs the [[Goal Pole]] at the end, then runs into the door of the [[Castle]]. | ||
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At the beginning of a Season 4 episode called "Juggalo Kid," Daniel mentions [[Princess Peach]] and ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]''. | At the beginning of a Season 4 episode called "Juggalo Kid," Daniel mentions [[Princess Peach]] and ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]''. | ||
=='' | ==''[[Wikipedia:Hey! Spring of Trivia|Trivia no Izumi]]''== | ||
''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' and the [[Nintendo GameCube]] was shown at the start of one of the pieces of trivia about the [[wikipedia:Love Tester|Love Tester]]. | |||
==''TV's TV''== | ==''TV's TV''== | ||
The 46th "episode" of this Japanese late-night broadcast is [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu5i-IqtFNM gameplay footage] of ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' The player is shown going through [[World 1-1 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1-1]], and later dying to [[Fake Bowser]] in [[World 5-4 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 5-4]]. A split second of the footage can also be seen in the 100th and final "episode". | The 46th "episode" of this Japanese late-night broadcast is [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu5i-IqtFNM gameplay footage] of ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''. The player is shown going through [[World 1-1 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 1-1]], and later dying to [[Fake Bowser]] in [[World 5-4 (Super Mario Bros.)|World 5-4]]. A split second of the footage can also be seen in the 100th and final "episode". | ||
==''[[Wikipedia:Two and a Half Men|Two and a Half Men]]''== | ==''[[Wikipedia:Two and a Half Men|Two and a Half Men]]''== | ||
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In the episode "Weekend in Bangkok With Two Olympic Gymnasts", Charlie takes Jake to the video store to rent the then-new ''Final Fantasy'' game. In some scenes in the video store, one can see ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' and ''Mario Power Tennis'' for the Nintendo GameCube in the background. | In the episode "Weekend in Bangkok With Two Olympic Gymnasts", Charlie takes Jake to the video store to rent the then-new ''Final Fantasy'' game. In some scenes in the video store, one can see ''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'' and ''Mario Power Tennis'' for the Nintendo GameCube in the background. | ||
=='' | ==''Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps''== | ||
In one episode, Gaz is seen trying to help his brother Munch know what is real and what is not real, at one point, Munch says "Not even the [[ | In one episode, Gaz is seen trying to help his brother Munch know what is real and what is not real, at one point, Munch says "Not even the [[Super Mario Brothers]]?" and Gaz replies "Well okay, that's real!" | ||
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==''[[wikipedia:Victorious|Victorious]]''== | ==''[[wikipedia:Victorious|Victorious]]''== | ||
[[File:VictoriousMarioReference.png|thumb|200px|''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'''s [[25m]] on Robbie's shirt.]] | [[File:VictoriousMarioReference.png|thumb|right|200px|''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'''s [[25m]] on Robbie's shirt.]] | ||
In the episode "Stage Fighting", Robbie wears a shirt with the [[25m]] level design from ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''. It reads "My game is classic". | In the episode "Stage Fighting", Robbie wears a shirt with the [[25m]] level design from ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''. It reads "My game is classic". | ||
==''[[wikipedia:White Collar (TV series)|White Collar]]''== | ==''[[wikipedia:White Collar (TV series)|White Collar]]''== | ||
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==''[[wikipedia:Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?|Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?]]''== | ==''[[wikipedia:Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?|Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?]]''== | ||
===[[wikipedia:Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (British game show)|''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'' (United Kingdom)]]=== | ===[[wikipedia:Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (British game show)|''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'' (United Kingdom)]]=== | ||
In series 31 episode 3, host [[wikipedia:Jeremy Clarkson|Jeremy Clarkson]] asked Chris Best the following: ''"In the 'Super Mario Bros' game franchise, what is the name of Mario's brother?"''. The possible answers were Leonardo, Lorenzo, [[Luigi]] | In series 31 episode 3, host [[wikipedia:Jeremy Clarkson|Jeremy Clarkson]] asked Chris Best the following: ''"In the 'Super Mario Bros' game franchise, what is the name of Mario's brother?"''. The possible answers were Leonardo, Lorenzo, [[Luigi]] and Larry. Chris Best correctly answered Luigi. | ||
===[[wikipedia:Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (American game show)|''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'' (United States)]]=== | ===[[wikipedia:Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (American game show)|''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'' (United States)]]=== | ||
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===[[wikipedia:Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (Australian game show)|''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'' (Australia)]]=== | ===[[wikipedia:Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (Australian game show)|''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'' (Australia)]]=== | ||
In one episode, host [[wikipedia:Eddie McGuire|Eddie McGuire]] asked the contestant the following: ''"Which series of games feature the bad guy [[Bowser]]?"''. The possible answers were | In one episode, host [[wikipedia:Eddie McGuire|Eddie McGuire]] asked the contestant the following: ''"Which series of games feature the bad guy [[Bowser]]?"''. The possible answers were [[Sonic the Hedgehog]], [[Mario]], [[Pokémon]] and [[Pac-Man]]. The contestant incorrectly answered Sonic the Hedgehog. | ||
In a later episode, another contestant was asked, ''"How many brothers make up Nintendo's 'Mario Bros'?"'' The possible answers were 2, 3, 4 | In a later episode, another contestant was asked, ''"How many brothers make up Nintendo's 'Mario Bros'?"'' The possible answers were 2, 3, 4 or 5. The contestant correctly answered 2. | ||
===[[wikipedia:Millionaire Hot Seat|''Millionaire Hot Seat'' (Australia)]]=== | ===[[wikipedia:Millionaire Hot Seat|''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Hot Seat'' (Australia)]]=== | ||
In 2014 season episode 36, host Eddie McGuire asked Sera Blair the following: ''"In Nintendo's classic Mario Bros. game series, what is Mario's occupation?"'' The possible answers were Plumber, Gondolier, Greengrocer | In 2014 season episode 36, host Eddie McGuire asked Sera Blair the following: ''"In Nintendo's classic Mario Bros. game series, what is Mario's occupation?"'' The possible answers were Plumber, Gondolier, Greengrocer and Pilot. Sera Blair correctly answered Plumber. | ||
In 2015 season episode 11, host Eddie McGuire asked Stewart Hendrie and Aisling O'Connor the following: ''"Which series of video games features a hero called | In 2015 season episode 11, host Eddie McGuire asked Stewart Hendrie and Aisling O'Connor the following: ''"Which series of video games features a hero called Link?''" The possible answers were ''Prince of Persia'', ''The Legend of Zelda'', ''Street Fighter'' and ''Super Mario Brothers''. Stewart Hendrie passed the question and Aisling O'Connor incorrectly answered ''Street Fighter''. | ||
===[[wikipedia:Wer wird Millionär?|''Wer wird Millionär?'' (Germany)]]=== | ===[[wikipedia:Wer wird Millionär? (German game show)|''Wer wird Millionär?'' (Germany)]]=== | ||
In series 21 episode 17, host [[wikipedia:Günther Jauch|Günther Jauch]] asked the contestant a question to which the possible answers were '' | In series 21 episode 17, host [[wikipedia:Günther Jauch|Günther Jauch]] asked the contestant a question to which the possible answers were ''Super Mario Kart'', ''Angry Birds'', ''Minecraft'' and ''League of Legends''. The contestant correctly answered ''Minecraft''. | ||
==''[[Wikipedia:Whose Line Is It Anyway?|Whose Line Is It Anyway?]]''== | ==''[[Wikipedia:Whose Line Is It Anyway?|Whose Line Is It Anyway?]]''== | ||
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In the second episode of ''Winter Wipeout'', a contestant made it halfway through the course before being faced with an obstacle called the "Yule Log Jam." Before taking on this obstacle, she remarked: "This looks like ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''" | In the second episode of ''Winter Wipeout'', a contestant made it halfway through the course before being faced with an obstacle called the "Yule Log Jam." Before taking on this obstacle, she remarked: "This looks like ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''" | ||
==''[[Wikipedia:World | ==''[[Wikipedia:World Of Dance|World Of Dance]]''== | ||
In the second season of ''World | In the second season of ''World Of Dance'', namely episode 11, "The Duels Part 3", [[Wikipedia:Hip hop|hip hop]] dance crew [[Wikipedia:Funkywunks|Funkywunks]]' dance routine involved one of the members briefly [[Jump|jumping]] up with his fist upwards, referencing Mario's famous jumping animation. When being judged, [[Wikipedia:Derek Hough|Derek Hough]] said that, "he liked the moment where one of the members jumped up [[Super Mario (form)|Super Mario]] style." Hip hop dance group {{wp|Electrobotz|Electrobotz}} performed a routine to the [[List of Mario references in music#Lil Uzi Vert|remix of "Push Me To The Edge"]]. | ||
==''[[Wikipedia:WWE Raw|WWE Raw]]''== | ==''[[Wikipedia:WWE Raw|WWE Raw]]''== | ||
On the Halloween 2011 broadcast, The Bella Twins dressed as female versions of the Mario Bros. while also holding a Princess Peach plush. | On the Halloween 2011 broadcast, The Bella Twins dressed as female versions of the Mario Bros. while also holding a Princess Peach plush. | ||
==''[[Wikipedia:Younger (TV Series)|Younger]]''== | ==''[[Wikipedia:Younger (TV Series)|Younger]]''== | ||
In | In an episode of season 1, Liza Miller goes to a bar that holds a trivia game, with one of the questions asking which ''Mario Kart'' game featured [[King Boo]] and [[Petey Piranha]] as partners together. One of the patrons in the bar correctly answers ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]''. | ||
=='' | ==''You're Skitting Me''== | ||
[[File:TV Ref-Talk With Agent.jpg|thumb|Agent Tracy Murray (played by Cosmo Renfree) tells [[Mario]] (Hayden McKertish) and [[Luigi]] (Rowan Hills) that they need to get a new look.]] | [[File:TV Ref-Talk With Agent.jpg|thumb|Agent Tracy Murray (played by Cosmo Renfree) tells [[Mario]] (Hayden McKertish) and [[Luigi]] (Rowan Hills) that they need to get a new look.]] | ||
[[File:TV Ref-Mario Shave Mustache.jpg|thumb|[[Luigi]] holding a razor blade and telling [[Mario]] to shave off his mustache.]] | [[File:TV Ref-Mario Shave Mustache.jpg|thumb|[[Luigi]] holding a razor blade and telling [[Mario]] to shave off his mustache.]] | ||
Throughout many episodes of the Australian sketch comedy ''[[wikipedia:You're Skitting Me|You're Skitting Me]]'', [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] can be seen having many comical disputes over various situations. The Bros. (Hayden McKertish as Mario and Rowan Hills as Luigi) own a plumbing company. During parts of the skit, 8-bit music similar to the ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' overworld theme can be heard in the background. | Throughout many episodes of the Australian sketch comedy ''[[wikipedia:You're Skitting Me|You're Skitting Me]]'', [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] can be seen having many comical disputes over various situations. The Bros. (Hayden McKertish as Mario and Rowan Hills as Luigi) own a plumbing company. During parts of the skit, 8-bit music similar to the ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' overworld theme can be heard in the background. | ||
In one episode, Mario and Luigi's agent Tracy Murray (played by Cosmo Renfree) says that after thirty years, the Mario Bros. are losing their touch. The "phones aren't ringing anymore" in the plumbing company, and Tracey says that the whole plumbing thing in a complete waste of their talent. He suggests that they need a new look in order to "get with the times" and to "get back into the game". Luigi is | In one episode, Mario and Luigi's non-canon agent Tracy Murray (played by Cosmo Renfree) says that after thirty years, the Mario Bros. are losing their touch. The <i>"phones aren't ringing anymore"</i> in the plumbing company, and Tracey says that the whole plumbing thing in a complete waste of their talent. He suggests that they need a new look in order to <i>"get with the times"</i> and to <i>"get back into the game"</i>. Luigi is all for the idea, saying that it could be their big chance. But Mario is unsure, as he thinks their plumbing career is going well enough. Luigi suddenly gets mad at Mario, saying that he <i>"wants to smash his head on to a [[Brick Block|Brick]]"</i>, and he's <i>"not even looking for a [[List of Power-Ups|Power-Up]]"</i>. Mario finally gives in, and says that it is worth giving a go. Agent Tracey then says that he'll get some fashion consultants in and bring in some stylists to do something with their hair. But first and foremost, he wants to get rid of their <i>"ridiculous mustaches"</i>. He brings out some razor blades and places them on the desk. Mario, crossing his arms and shaking his head, is strongly against the idea. But Luigi says that they have to if they want to get with the times. Mario still refuses, and this leads Luigi into picking up the razor blade off the desk, and pointing it towards Mario's face. He says softy but firmly, <i>"You shave your mustache"</i>. Mario then replies with <i>"I no shave my mustache!"</i>. The dispute between them goes on for another few minutes, and agent Tracey tells them to stop arguing. | ||
The next scene of the episode interviews the actors of the show and asks for their opinions of the last skit. They discuss whether Mario should shave his mustache or not. Some of the opinions given by the actors are "it's the only thing keeping him going" (Molly Daniels), "what is Mario without the mustache?" (Cosmo Renfree), "it's the reason I like him" (Jake Fehily) | The next scene of the episode interviews the actors of the show and asks for their opinions of the last skit. They discuss whether Mario should shave his mustache or not. Some of the opinions given by the actors are <i>"it's the only thing keeping him going"</i> (Molly Daniels), <i>"what is Mario without the mustache?"</i> (Cosmo Renfree), <i>"it's the reason I like him"</i> (Jake Fehily) and <i>"I think the mustache should shave off Mario"</i> (Cosmo Renfree). | ||
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