Editing List of references in real life

The following is an alphabetical list of ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]''-related sightings and references outside of print, video game, film, television, or Internet-based media.

=={{wp|2016 Summer Olympics closing ceremony}}==
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At the end of the [[Wikipedia:2016 Summer Olympics|2016 Summer Olympics]] in [[Wikipedia:Rio de Janeiro|Rio de Janeiro]], Japanese prime minister [[wikipedia:Shinzo Abe|Shinzo Abe]] was given the opportunity to give a presentation in preparation for the next Summer Olympics: the [[wikipedia:2020 Summer Olympics|2020 Summer Olympics]] in [[wikipedia:Tokyo|Tokyo]]. His intro was preceded by a short skit featuring Abe, in which he is driving in Tokyo and suddenly realizes that he cannot make it in time to Rio. He then transforms into [[Mario]], albeit with the "M" on [[Mario Cap|his cap]] replaced by the word "TOKYO", and takes off [[Dash|running]]. While running, he meets with [[wikipedia:Doraemon (character)|Doraemon]], who pulls out a [[Warp Pipe]] that drills its way through the ground, carving a path from Tokyo to Rio. Mario thanks Doraemon and hops into the pipe, plummeting towards Rio while holding a red ball (symbolizing the hope of Japan that it carries to the rest of the world<ref>[http://66.media.tumblr.com/d34a6f571ea3e20faff79bdb53f73a18/tumblr_ocaurzW4441rrftcdo1_1280.jpg Image from the event program of the 2016 Summer Olympics' Closing Ceremony featuring a description of Mario.] ''Tumblr''. Retrieved August 22, 2016.</ref>). As he reaches the end of the pipe, the scene transitions to [[Wikipedia:Maracanã Stadium|Maracanã Stadium]] (where the closing ceremony was taking place), focusing on a Warp Pipe at the center; Abe, fully dressed in Mario regalia, then hops out of the pipe while the Warp Pipe and [[Super Mushroom]] sound effects play. After Abe leaves the pipe, he takes off the Mario outfit (while already wearing a suit underneath it) and leaves it on the ground.<ref>NBC (August 21, 2016). [https://youtu.be/OkXqVf5jcYY "With help from Mario, Tokyo is ready for 2020 Olympics"]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved August 22, 2016.</ref><ref>CBC Olympics (August 21, 2016). [https://twitter.com/CBCOlympics/status/767525537946349568 "Shinzo Abe, the greatest video game character of all time"]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved August 22, 2016.</ref><ref>Palazzo, Chiara (August 22, 2016). [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/olympics/2016/08/22/shinzo-abe-emerges-from-a-green-pipe-disguised-as-super-mario-du/ Japanese PM Shinzo Abe emerges from a green pipe disguised as Super Mario during Rio Closing Ceremony]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved August 22, 2016.</ref> After the performance, the "Course Clear" tune from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' plays.
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==Avenida de Super Mario Bros==
[[File:Avenida SMB reveal.jpg|thumb|A Mario mascot next to the street's name during the celebration on November 6, 2010]]
The suburb of {{wp|l=es|Arcosur}} in the city of {{wp|Zaragoza}}, {{wp|Spain}} named a street after Super Mario, called "Avenida de Super Mario Bros." The name, alongside those of eleven other streets in the suburb named after videogame franchises, was chosen by the residents via an online poll. Upon naming the street on November 6, 2010, residents of the town held a celebration while [[Nintendo]] representatives gave prizes in honor of Mario's [[Super Mario Bros. 25th Anniversary|25th anniversary]].<ref>{{cite|author=Shoichet, C.|date=November 8, 2010|url=http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/europe/11/08/spain.super.mario.subdivision/|title=Spanish neighborhood unveils 'Super Mario' street|publisher=CNN|accessdate=April 5, 2015|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20101118061934/http://articles.cnn.com/2010-11-08/world/spain.super.mario.subdivision_1_street-names-street-signs-popular-nintendo-game?_s=PM:WORLD|deadlink=y}}</ref><ref>McEntegart, J. (November 9, 2010). [https://web.archive.org/web/20120904103317/http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Super-Mario-Spain-Town-Street-Zaragoza,news-8714.html Spanish Town Names a Street After Super Mario]. ''Tom's Guide''. Archived from the original on September 4, 2012, 10:33:17 UTC via Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 5, 2015.</ref>
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=={{wp|Bergsala}}==
[[File:Nintendo Mario Sweden.png|left|150px|thumb|The original Mario statue in Kungsbacka, Sweden, which was replaced in 2016]]
[[File:Bergsala Mario statue event 2016.jpg|thumb|The current statue, during an event in August 2016]]
Bergsala, a Swedish company which has handled the distribution of Nintendo products in Scandinavia and the Baltic states since 1981,<ref>{{cite|author=Joe Skrebels|date=December 9, 2019|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/12/09/the-lie-that-helped-build-nintendo|title=The Lie That Helped Build Nintendo|publisher=IGN|language=English|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20191221231714/https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/12/09/the-lie-that-helped-build-nintendo|accessdate=June 1, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite|url=https://www.bergsala.eu/en/|title=Home|publisher=Bergsala|language=English|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20240614014301/https://www.bergsala.eu/en/|accessdate=September 26, 2024}}</ref> uses Mario extensively around its office in the [[wikipedia:Kungsbacka|Kungsbacka]] locality. This includes a road named "Marios Gata" ("Mario's Street") and numerous signs, including a large pole that is viewable from the nearby freeway and acts as a local landmark.<ref>[http://nes.kreese.com/bergsala.php A set of photos from a bike trip through Bergsala]. (2005). ''nes.kreese.com'' Retrieved March 22, 2015.</ref>

On August 25, 2016, Bergsala held its 35th anniversary event that saw the original Mario statue, which was considered a poor rendition of the character and had been compared to [[wikipedia:Saddam Hussein|Saddam Hussein]],<ref>Benson, Julian (August 26, 2016). [https://www.kotaku.co.uk/2016/08/25/nintendos-swedish-distributor-replaces-terrible-mario-statue "Nintendo's Swedish Distributor Replaces Terrible Mario Statue"]. Kotaku UK. [https://web.archive.org/web/20191210163522/https://www.kotaku.co.uk/2016/08/25/nintendos-swedish-distributor-replaces-terrible-mario-statue Archived] from the original on December 10, 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2021.</ref> being replaced by a newer statue featuring him in modern appearance atop a [[Warp Pipe]].<ref>[https://nintendowire.com/news/2016/08/25/massive-new-mario-statue-makes-way-sweden/ "Massive new Mario statue makes its way to Sweden"]. Nintendo Wire. August 25, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2021.</ref>
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==Branäsgruppen==
[[File:Kungsberget Nintendo Land Mario statue.jpg|150px|thumb|The Mario statue at the start of the ski track at Kungsberget]]
The Swedish ski facilities Branäs and Kungsberget have ''Super Mario''-themed ski tracks named "Nintendo Land."<ref>[https://www.branas.se/en/skidakning-i-branas/kul-pa-sno/ Fun on Snow]. ''branas.se''. Retrieved March 1, 2023.</ref><ref>[https://www.kungsberget.se/en/barn/kul-pa-sno/ Fun on snow]. ''kungsberget.se''. Retrieved March 1, 2023.</ref> The start of both tracks feature a Mario statue (which resemble [[#Bergsala|Bergsala]]'s old Mario statue) and the Kungsberget track also features a photo stand-in of {{file link|Mario group 2D.png|group artwork}}. The track itself is a short, curved track featuring multiple plushes on trees of Mario, Princess Peach, Donkey Kong, Yoshi, a Goomba, and a Super Mushroom. The Branäs track also features tunnels resembling [[Warp Pipes]].<ref>mangemunken (March 24, 2018). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyJShrAOTzA Mariobanan Branäs Nintendo Super Mario]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved March 1, 2023.</ref> ''Super Mario'' music and sound effects are played near the track.<ref>Pelleification (April 5, 2019). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMqZyzlHS7c Kungsberget Nintendoland]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved March 1, 2023.</ref>
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==Donkey Kone==
[[File:Donkey Cone ice cream.JPG|thumb|200px|A Donkey Kone ice cream truck.]]
There is a fleet of "Donkey Kone" ice cream trucks operating in Toronto, Canada. As well as the title, the side also shows a gorilla holding a girl, referencing the ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' arcade game. In addition, the two boys flanking the gorilla are dressed in red and green T-shirts and blue overall shorts, clearly modeled after [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]].
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==Donkey Kong monster truck==
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[[File:DK_truck_eyes.jpg|thumb|The Donkey Kong monster truck.]]
There was a [[Wikipedia:Monster Truck|monster truck]] driven by Frank Krmel and Kreg Christensen featuring [[Donkey Kong]]. This truck ran from 2007 until 2010.
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==Fat Phill's==
The Dutch restaurant chain Fat Phill's Diner describes its burgers as being "smashed harder than Mario."<ref>{{cite|url=fatphillsdiner.com/fat-phills-almere/|title=''fatphillsdiner.com''|accessdate=October 15, 2024|archive=web.archive.org/web/20240424193636/https://fatphillsdiner.com/fat-phills-almere/}}</ref>

==Foxtrot-01 Murals==
[[File:Foxtrot01 Mario mural.jpg|thumb|left]]
A nuclear bunker in Nebraska that is stocked with [[wikipedia:LGM-30 Minuteman|Minuteman III missiles]] is known for having murals featuring several ''Super Mario'' characters, first reported by ''National Public Radio''.<ref>Brumfiel, G. (July 29, 2014). "[https://www.npr.org/2014/07/29/335293314/welcome-to-the-nuclear-command-bunker Welcome To The Nuclear Command Bunker]". ''NPR''. Accessed April 23, 2022.</ref><ref>Gach, E. (July 3, 2017). "[https://kotaku.com/heres-a-closer-look-at-that-nebraska-nuclear-bunker-fil-1796610319 Here's A Closer Look At That Nuclear Bunker Filled With Mario Murals]". ''Kotaku''. Accessed April 23, 2022.</ref> One mural features Mario, [[:File:DDR Mario Alternate Artwork.png|based off a render from ''Dance Dance: Revolution: Mario Mix'']], and Bowser, [[:File:MKDS Bowser Artwork.png|based off a render from ''Mario Kart DS'']], next to a mushroom cloud. Princess Peach, Wario, and the art resembling ''Super Mario Bros. 3''{{'}}s cover have also been shown.
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=={{wp|Game On (exhibition)|Game On}}==
''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' was featured alongside numerous other videogame consoles and series as part of the Game On travelling exhibition. As well as information and a poster, original ''Donkey Kong'' and ''Super Mario Bros.'' concept sketches drawn by [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] were provided by [[Nintendo]] for the exhibit.

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SMB Mario concept sketch display.jpg|''Super Mario Bros.'' concept sketches
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=={{wp|Hollywood Wax Museum}}==
[[File:WaxMario.jpg|100px|thumb|left|The wax-statue of Mario.]]
Mario is the only videogame character with a wax statue in the Hollywood Wax Museum.
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[[File:Itemlabel BLJ.jpg|thumb|150px|right|The secret Dingle plush, modelled after Mario.]]
* Series 1 of the Dingle blind box plushes featured a secret variant that resembles Mario. It is nicknamed "B.L.J.", in reference to the [[List of Super Mario 64 glitches#Backwards long jump|backwards long jump]] glitch in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''.
* In the promotional music video "Youfo's Theme", one scene visually resembles the gameplay of [[PYORO R]].
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==''Maraenobiotus supermario''==
''Maraenobiotus supermario'' is a species of crustacean found in Siberia. It was named after Mario due to its whiskers looking like a mustache, and often going underground.

=={{wp|Mario Monti}}==
Mario Monti, the prime minister of Italy from 2011 to 2013, was nicknamed "Super Mario" due to his work in international finance.<ref>Smith-Spark, Laura (November 13, 2011). [http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/11/world/europe/italy-mario-monti-profile/index.html Who is Italy's 'Super Mario' Monti?] ''CNN''. Retrieved August 22, 2016.</ref>

==Miami "Nintendo Fun Day"==
In 1991, the mayors of Los Angeles, California and Miami, Florida both declared "Nintendo Fun Days." The one in Miami was celebrated with the appearance of a Mario mascot and billed as "Mario Gets His Day In Miami."<ref>[http://www.seanbaby.com/nes/nes/dearnintendo/letter05.jpg Mario Gets His Day In Miami news bulletin]. ''Seanbaby.com''. Retrieved March 22, 2015.</ref>

=={{wp|Musée Grévin Montreal}}==
In collaboration with Nintendo of Canada, the wax museum Musée Grévin Montreal created an exhibit based on the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise titled "Super Mario and Friends: The Exhibit!", running from October 7, 2016 to January 8, 2017. The exhibit features several games spanning across the entire series, multiple life-sized figures of the characters (though most of them focus on [[Mario]]), and occasional interactions with Mario, who walks around the exhibit to speak with visitors.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161224171429/http://www.grevin-montreal.com/en/news/new-exhibit-grevin-montreal NEW EXHIBIT AT GRÉVIN MONTREAL!] ''Grévin Montreal''. Archived from the original on December 24, 2016, 17:14:29 UTC via Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 13, 2016.</ref>

=={{wp|Narita International Airport}}==
[[File:Nintendo Check In Narita Photo 2.jpg|thumb|right|''Super Mario''-themed murals in Narita Airport]]
In Terminal 1 of Narita Airport (near Tokyo, Japan), multiple ''Super Mario''-themed murals can be seen welcoming visitors to Japan.
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==Negative Celsius==
[[File:Mario Macaron.jpg|thumb|left|250px|The "Super Macaron" sign beside the Negative Celsius truck.]]
The Malaysian food truck vendor, Negative Celsius, uses a "Super Macaron" sign to advertise their macaroon ice cream burgers, which depicts Mario's signature hat and moustache above and below a side-view of a pink version of the desert.<ref>summerkid_summergirl (June 8, 2015). [https://www.malaysianflavours.com/2015/06/negative-celsius-macaron-ice-cream-sandwich-pv128-setapak.html Negative Celsius Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich @ PV128 , Setapak]. ''Malaysian Flavours''. Retrieved January 15, 2023.</ref>
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=={{wp|Nike, Inc.|Nike}}==
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In 2025, Nike's gaming division .SWOOSH released shoes inspired by the [[Donkey Kong Country (series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' series]] known as the Air Max 1 "Big Head Origins". The shoes are colored brown, white, and yellow with a red {{wp|Swoosh}} logo, [[Donkey Kong]]'s main colors. Additionally, the insoles depict a low poly banana and coins with .SWOOSH's initials (DS), referencing the [[DK Coins]] from the series.
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=={{wp|Reino Aventura}}==
[[File:Reino Aventura Casa de Mario.jpg|thumb|250px|The Peach's Castle-themed room in the "Casa de Mario" attraction]]
Starting around 1995, Nintendo collaborated with the Mexican theme park Reino Aventura to create two attractions based on Nintendo's properties, mainly the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise. The first attraction was a castle themed after [[Peach's Castle]] from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', which contained arcade games unrelated to Nintendo. The second attraction was named "Casa de Mario" (Spanish for "Mario's House") and it was a retheme of a previous attraction. The attraction, which had [[Mario's face]] painted outside, was a tour where guests learned about Mario and Nintendo's history, with various rooms themed after Nintendo's games. The ''Super Mario'' and ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]''-themed rooms included two rooms themed after ''Super Mario 64'', which consisted in a room recreating the interior of Peach's Castle with a [[Bob-omb]], a [[Bob-omb Buddy]], and a red [[! Block]] and a room featuring a statue of [[Bowser]], and a jungle-themed room based on the ''[[Donkey Kong Country (series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' series. The exit of the attraction was a Nintendo store where guests could play [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] and [[Nintendo 64]] games. The attractions were closed after the park was sold to Premier Parks in 1999, becoming {{wp|Six Flags México}}.<ref>LSuperSonicQ (July 27, 2020). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h3ufaPcQ1c Super Mario 64 Theme Park Lost to Time - Reino Aventura, Mexico (1995)]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved February 7, 2023.</ref><ref>Planet Cool (August 4, 2020). [http://www.dkvine.com/interactive/forums/index.php?showtopic=15193&mode=threaded&pid=534074 "Casa de Mario" at Reino Aventura, Featuring DK!] ''DK Vine Forum''. Retrieved February 7, 2023.</ref>

Other ''Super Mario''-themed attractions would open 26 years after Reino Aventura's attractions in [[Super Nintendo World]] at {{wp|Universal Studios Japan}} in 2021.
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==''Rotundicardia mariobrosorum''==
''Rotundicardia mariobrosorum'' is a bivalve species found in Argentina. It was named after [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] due to its fungus-like growths.

=={{wp|Target Corporation}}==
To promote ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', starting April 20, 2017, 650+ brick and mortar stores in the United States were themed with elements from the game, including shopping carts to be like [[kart]]s, the entrances being like the [[Finish Line (object)|finish line]] complete with [[Lakitu]], and the red spheres having [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]]'s faces.<ref>https://twitter.com/ninmobilenews/status/855428538866032640</ref><ref>https://corporate.target.com/article/2017/04/mario-kart</ref>
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=={{wp|Universal Studios Japan}} "NO LIMIT! Parade"==
[[File:USJ NLP 2023 Mario Unite Artwork.jpg|thumb|Promotional artwork for the parade, featuring the main ''Mario Kart'' float]]
The 2023 "NO LIMIT! Parade" at Universal Studios Japan features a unit based on the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series. It features small floats with mascots of Yoshi, Princess Peach and Luigi on their karts on a cloud with [[Coin]]s, [[Banana]]s, and [[Lightning]]s, and a big float based on the ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' appearance of {{classic-link|SNES|Rainbow Road}}, with a mascot of Mario on his kart and a statue of Bowser based on {{Media link|Bowser Artwork - Mario Kart 8.png|artwork}} from ''Mario Kart 8''. Additionally, the parade features dancers wearing costumes of the [[Koopalings]] and [[Piranha Plant]]s, and the unit is preceded by dancers on {{wp|Onewheel}}s wearing helmets based on the [[Green Shell]], [[Red Shell]], and [[Spiny Shell (blue)|Spiny Shell]].
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=={{wp|Wade Shows}}==
[[File:Wade Shows Marioland.jpg|thumb|The "Marioland" attraction.]]
The Wade Shows, Inc. traveling carnival has a funhouse attraction based on the ''Super Mario'' franchise, titled [https://web.archive.org/web/20180212031012/http://www.wadeshows.com/m/attractions/byid/104 "Marioland"]. Images of Mario and Luigi are painted on the sides of certain parts, along with other ''Super Mario'' decals like [[Bullet Bill]]s and a [[Beanstalk]]. The bulk of the attraction does not seem to be based on the ''Super Mario'' franchise beyond its visual motif.
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==Waluigi effect==
The {{wp|Waluigi effect}} is when a large language model generates an unwanted output. It is named after [[Waluigi]] because of his mischievous nature.

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