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{{quote|How dare you disturb the almost-empress of the entire real world! | {{quote|How dare you disturb the almost-empress of the entire real world?!|[[Wendy|Kootie Pie Koopa]]}} | ||
"'''Reptiles in the Rose Garden'''" is the second episode of ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. It aired alongside another episode entitled "[[Sneaky Lying Cheating Giant Ninja Koopas]]." | "'''Reptiles in the Rose Garden'''" is the second episode of ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. It aired alongside another episode entitled "[[Sneaky Lying Cheating Giant Ninja Koopas]]." | ||
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[[Wendy|Kootie Pie Koopa]] is celebrating her sixteenth birthday. However, her greed has caused her to want much more than the gifts she currently has that were stolen for her from across the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. After kicking her cake out the window, she starts crying. Her father, [[Bowser|King Koopa]], asks her what she wants the most, she responds, "[[United States of America|America]]." King Koopa is reluctant to grant her her wish and reasons that America is located in the [[Earth|real world]], but eventually yields when Kootie Pie throws a tantrum about America. | [[Wendy|Kootie Pie Koopa]] is celebrating her sixteenth birthday. However, her greed has caused her to want much more than the gifts she currently has that were stolen for her from across the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. After kicking her cake out the window, she starts crying. Her father, [[Bowser|King Koopa]], asks her what she wants the most, she responds, "[[United States of America|America]]." King Koopa is reluctant to grant her her wish and reasons that America is located in the [[Earth|real world]], but eventually yields when Kootie Pie throws a tantrum about America. | ||
[[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Toad]], and [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]] are enjoying their day in the Mushroom Kingdom, when they catch sight of King Koopa's [[Bowser's Airship|Doom Ship]] headed for the real world. King Koopa sends his [[Chain Chomp]]s to capture them before they can do a thing about it. Kootie Pie then gloats about how she is going to become "Empress of America" and that " | [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Toad]], and [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]] are enjoying their day in the Mushroom Kingdom, when they catch sight of King Koopa's [[Bowser's Airship|Doom Ship]] headed for the real world. King Koopa sends his [[Chain Chomp]]s to capture them before they can do a thing about it. Kootie Pie then gloats about how she is going to become "Empress of America" and that "(the Princess) is just Princess Toadstool of the measly Mushroom Kingdom". | ||
The Doom Ship flies through a [[Warp Pipe]] leading to [[Washington, D.C.]] | The Doom Ship flies through a [[Warp Pipe]] leading to [[Washington, D.C.]] where it arrives at the [[White House]]. King Koopa looks through a telescope and finds the [[Mr. President|President]] in his office, talking on the phone. King Koopa then orders two [[Sledge Bro]]thers to shoot the White House with a [[Levitation Beam]], ripping it out of the ground and warping it to [[Bowser's Castle|Kastle Koopa]]. | ||
[[File:Reptile Garden 2.jpg|thumb|The Fire Brother getting tricked by Princess Toadstool.]] | [[File:Reptile Garden 2.jpg|thumb|The Fire Brother getting tricked by Princess Toadstool.]] | ||
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#Every child in America must give her all of their toys. | #Every child in America must give her all of their toys. | ||
#Any boy who does not ask her on a date will be turned into a rock by | #Any boy who does not ask her on a date will be turned into a rock by King Koopa. | ||
#All the gold in Fort Knox will be melted down to make an endless lifetime supply of charm bracelets for | #All the gold in Fort Knox will be melted down to make an endless lifetime supply of charm bracelets for Kootie Pie. | ||
King Koopa then orders everyone in America to pledge allegiance to Kootie Pie, "and to the repulsiveness for which she stands." | King Koopa then orders everyone in America to pledge allegiance to Kootie Pie, "and to the repulsiveness for which she stands." | ||
At Kastle Koopa, Mario's group notices the White House outside the dungeon window | At Kastle Koopa, Mario's group notices the White House outside the dungeon window and need to return the White House and the President to America, or else Kootie Pie will rule forever; however, they are still trapped in the dungeon with several [[Boomerang Bro]]thers and [[Fire Bro]]thers watching them, and the Chain Chomps still holding them down. | ||
[[File:TAOSMB3 White House in Dark Land.png|thumb|left|The White House in Dark Land.]] | [[File:TAOSMB3 White House in Dark Land.png|thumb|left|The White House in Dark Land.]] | ||
Princess Toadstool tricks the Boomerang Brothers and the Fire Brothers | Princess Toadstool tricks the Boomerang Brothers and the Fire Brothers to start fighting each other, and then she and the others use the crossfire to cut off the chains of the Chain Chomps. Mario's group then escapes from the dungeon through a Warp Pipe. | ||
At this point, King Koopa returns to [[Dark Land]] on board the Doom Ship, and intends on keeping Kootie Pie happy by sending the President where he will never be rescued: The bottom of the [[Mushroom Sea]]. By using the Levitation beam, he levitates the White House over the Mushroom Sea and lets it sink to the bottom. | At this point, King Koopa returns to [[Dark Land]] on board the Doom Ship, and intends on keeping Kootie Pie happy by sending the President where he will never be rescued: The bottom of the [[Mushroom Sea]]. By using the Levitation beam, he levitates the White House over the Mushroom Sea and lets it sink to the bottom. | ||
Mario rushes to put on a [[Frog Suit]] and dives into the | Mario rushes to put on a [[Frog Suit]] and dives into the Mushroom Sea. A [[Blooper Nanny]] chases Mario, but Mario tricks her into hitting a [[Note Block|Jump Block]]. Mario is then chased around by a [[Jelectro]], that Mario lures into and ditches in a pipe complex. Finally, Mario makes it to the White House and enters through the front door. | ||
[[File:Reptile Garden 3.jpg|thumb|The White House rising to the surface of the water.]] | [[File:Reptile Garden 3.jpg|thumb|The White House rising to the surface of the water.]] | ||
After arriving and being mistaken by [[Mrs. President]] for a member of the Secret Service, Mario goes to the basement, attaches several pipes together | After arriving and being mistaken by [[Mrs. President]] for a member of the Secret Service, Mario goes to the basement, attaches several pipes together and directs them out the windows. He then turns a valve which pumps all the water out of the White House and raises it to the surface of the water. Mrs. President thanks Mario, but Princess Toadstool, Luigi and Toad come by in a rowboat to inform them that Bowser's loading up the Doom Ship to attack [[London]], [[Paris]], and even [[Brooklyn]]. | ||
Mario and Luigi disguise themselves as Sledge Brothers and sneak aboard the Doom Ship, but their disguises do not fool the guards | Mario and Luigi disguise themselves as Sledge Brothers and sneak aboard the Doom Ship, but their disguises do not fool the guards and they soon find themselves fleeing angry Sledge Brothers. After dodging their attacks, Mario, though, is still able to make it to the cockpit, while Luigi holds off the Sledge Brothers with a cannon. | ||
As the brothers take control of the Doom Ship, Mario uses the Levitation Beam to send the White House back through the Warp Pipe, but he accidentally places it on top of the [[Washington Monument]]. Fortunately, Mario is able to correct this mistake, and places the White House back in its proper location. | As the brothers take control of the Doom Ship, Mario uses the Levitation Beam to send the White House back through the Warp Pipe, but he accidentally places it on top of the [[Washington Monument]]. Fortunately, Mario is able to correct this mistake, and places the White House back in its proper location. | ||
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==Dub edits== | ==Dub edits== | ||
*In the French dub, when [[Wendy|Kootie Pie]] whines about having the [[United States of America|US]] for her birthday, she says "''L'Amérique, l'Amérique, je veux l'avoir, et je l'aurai !''". This is a reference to the song "{{wp|l=fr|L'Amérique (chanson)|L'Amérique}}" by {{wp|Joe Dassin}}. | *In the French dub, when [[Wendy|Kootie Pie]] whines about having the [[United States of America|US]] for her birthday, she says "''L'Amérique, l'Amérique, je veux l'avoir, et je l'aurai !''". This is a reference to the song "{{wp|l=fr|L'Amérique (chanson)|L'Amérique}}" by {{wp|Joe Dassin}}. | ||
*The first German dub of the episode features a notable instance of harsh language in [[Super Mario (franchise)|the franchise]]. When [[Bowser|King Koopa]] announces to the [[Koopalings]] Kootie Pie's present, [[Morton|Big Mouth]] refers to Kootie as a ''schlampe'', a crude term referring to a sexually promiscuous woman. | *The first German dub of the episode features a notable instance of harsh language in [[Super Mario (franchise)|the franchise]]. When [[Bowser|King Koopa]] announces to the [[Koopalings]] Kootie Pie's present, [[Morton|Big Mouth]] refers to Kootie as a ''schlampe'', a crude term referring to a sexually-promiscuous woman. | ||
*In the Latin American Spanish, Portuguese, and original Castilian Spanish dubs, laughter is added after King Koopa mentions that he will drop the [[White House]] into the Mushroom Sea. | *In the Latin American Spanish, Portuguese, and original Castilian Spanish dubs, laughter is added after King Koopa mentions that he will drop the [[White House]] into the Mushroom Sea. | ||
*In the original, when King Koopa punishes Kootie Pie for her behavior at the end of the episode, he commands her to clean her room, stop pinching her little brother, not act like a brat, turn down her stereo, pick up her socks, close the door, and get off the telephone. In the Latin American Spanish dub, he instead commands her to go to her room, explaining that he tired of having to put up with her whining, and suggests that she should also wash all of her clothes. | *In the original, when King Koopa punishes Kootie Pie for her behavior at the end of the episode, he commands her to clean her room, stop pinching her little brother, do not act like a brat, turn down her stereo, pick up her socks, close the door, and get off the telephone. In the Latin American Spanish dub, he instead commands her to go to her room, explaining that he tired of having to put up with her whining, and suggests that she should also wash all of her clothes. | ||
**In the same scene, dialogue is added for Kootie Pie in the dub while King Koopa gives her orders, which is not the case in the original. | **In the same scene, dialogue is added for Kootie Pie in the dub while King Koopa gives her orders, which is not the case in the original. | ||
**In the Castilian Spanish dub, King Koopa commands Kootie Pie to clean all of [[Bowser's Castle|Kastle Koopa]], stop pinching her brothers, and get off the telephone, explaining that he does not want hear her whining. | **In the Castilian Spanish dub, King Koopa commands Kootie Pie to clean all of [[Bowser's Castle|Kastle Koopa]], stop pinching her brothers, and get off the telephone, explaining that he does not want hear her whining. | ||
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*This episode, along with "[[Sneaky Lying Cheating Giant Ninja Koopas]]," are the only two episodes that use a different scene transition style, where some scenes transition with a pink border around it with no black screen appearing before fading to the next scene. This transition style does not appear in later episodes, likely due to these episodes being produced first. | *This episode, along with "[[Sneaky Lying Cheating Giant Ninja Koopas]]," are the only two episodes that use a different scene transition style, where some scenes transition with a pink border around it with no black screen appearing before fading to the next scene. This transition style does not appear in later episodes, likely due to these episodes being produced first. | ||
**Something to also note is that these episodes are the only episodes to have no drop shadow for the title card's text. | **Something to also note is that these episodes are the only episodes to have no drop shadow for the title card's text. | ||
* | *Interestingly, this episode is the only episode to have a wipe transition for the curtain instead of the curtain being raised. | ||
*In some areas, this episode aired with "[[Up, Up, and a Koopa]]" at least once due to technical difficulties with a ''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]'' episode.{{ref needed}} | *In some areas, this episode aired with "[[Up, Up, and a Koopa]]" at least once due to technical difficulties with a ''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]'' episode.{{ref needed}} | ||