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'''''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''''', also simply known as '''''Super Mario'''''<ref>[https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB_zcLWHIbyq5UxUAHAEswDaD7f1BEW4D "Super Mario in Spanish" YouTube playlist by Super Mario Spanish - WildBrain]</ref> and '''''Super Mario Brothers''''',<ref>[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XejH0WlLaFA Super Mario Brothers - DO YOU PRINCESS TOADSTOOL TAKE THIS KOOPA | Super Mario Bros | WildBrain]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved October 1, 2020.</ref> is the first cartoon of [[DIC Entertainment]]'s ''Super Mario'' trilogy, aired between September and December of 1989; it was the only one to be produced directly for syndication. The show features live-action segments in which [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] (played by [[Lou Albano]] and [[Danny Wells]] respectively), living in [[Super Mario Bros. Plumbing|their basement workshop]] in [[Brooklyn]], are often visited by various celebrity guest stars. It also features cartoons based on the [[Super Mario Bros.|first]] and [[Super Mario Bros. 2|second]] ''Super Mario Bros.'' games, where the Mario brothers team up with [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]] and [[Toad]] against [[Bowser|King Koopa]] and [[Bowser's Minions|his forces]] to save the many lands of the world. The ''Super Mario Bros.'' cartoons were shown on Mondays through Thursdays only; on Fridays, the show would air cartoons based on the animated ''[[ | '''''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!''''', also simply known as '''''Super Mario'''''<ref>[https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB_zcLWHIbyq5UxUAHAEswDaD7f1BEW4D "Super Mario in Spanish" YouTube playlist by Super Mario Spanish - WildBrain]</ref> and '''''Super Mario Brothers''''',<ref>[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XejH0WlLaFA Super Mario Brothers - DO YOU PRINCESS TOADSTOOL TAKE THIS KOOPA | Super Mario Bros | WildBrain]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved October 1, 2020.</ref> is the first cartoon of [[DIC Entertainment]]'s ''Super Mario'' trilogy, aired between September and December of 1989; it was the only one to be produced directly for syndication. The show features live-action segments in which [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] (played by [[Lou Albano]] and [[Danny Wells]] respectively), living in [[Super Mario Bros. Plumbing|their basement workshop]] in [[Brooklyn]], are often visited by various celebrity guest stars. It also features cartoons based on the [[Super Mario Bros.|first]] and [[Super Mario Bros. 2|second]] ''Super Mario Bros.'' games, where the Mario brothers team up with [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]] and [[Toad]] against [[Bowser|King Koopa]] and [[Bowser's Minions|his forces]] to save the many lands of the world. The ''Super Mario Bros.'' cartoons were shown on Mondays through Thursdays only; on Fridays, the show would air cartoons based on the animated ''[[The Legend of Zelda (television series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' series. In 1990, the show was retooled and aired under the name ''[[Club Mario]]'', combining the animated segments with new live-action segments depicting the antics of two ''Super Mario''-loving slackers named [[Tommy Treehugger]] and [[Co-MC]]. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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The live-action segment is followed by a cartoon based on the ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' video games, where Mario, Luigi, [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]] (Peach), and [[Toad]] would battle against [[Bowser|King Koopa]] (Bowser) throughout the many lands of the world, often in a book, movie, or historical parody. [[Mouser]], [[Tryclyde]], [[Fryguy]], and a single, unnamed [[Koopa Troopa]] often work closely with King Koopa, serving as his henchmen. Getting into the spirit of these parodies, King Koopa usually takes on a varying [[King Koopa's alter egos|alter ego]]. He has a different outfit for each one, and assumes a different alias to go along with the alter ego. For example, in a riverboat-themed episode, King Koopa is "Captain Koopa", while in one of the western-themed episodes, he goes by "Billy the Koopa". In many episodes, King Koopa's minions often dress up in outfits as well, to go along with Koopa's themed costumes. In some episodes, King Koopa goes without an alter ego or a costume except for "Jungle Fever" and "Mario of the Apes". The only episode where King Koopa does not appear is "Love 'Em and Leave 'Em". | The live-action segment is followed by a cartoon based on the ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' video games, where Mario, Luigi, [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]] (Peach), and [[Toad]] would battle against [[Bowser|King Koopa]] (Bowser) throughout the many lands of the world, often in a book, movie, or historical parody. [[Mouser]], [[Tryclyde]], [[Fryguy]], and a single, unnamed [[Koopa Troopa]] often work closely with King Koopa, serving as his henchmen. Getting into the spirit of these parodies, King Koopa usually takes on a varying [[King Koopa's alter egos|alter ego]]. He has a different outfit for each one, and assumes a different alias to go along with the alter ego. For example, in a riverboat-themed episode, King Koopa is "Captain Koopa", while in one of the western-themed episodes, he goes by "Billy the Koopa". In many episodes, King Koopa's minions often dress up in outfits as well, to go along with Koopa's themed costumes. In some episodes, King Koopa goes without an alter ego or a costume except for "Jungle Fever" and "Mario of the Apes". The only episode where King Koopa does not appear is "Love 'Em and Leave 'Em". | ||
[[Wart]], the main antagonist of the second game, does not appear in any of the episodes, yet most of his minions manage to appear as members of the [[Bowser's Minions|Koopa Pack]]. Like most 1980s cartoons, King Koopa prolongs the series' run by escaping from his adversaries (which he does through the use of a [[Magical Potion]]), even though they can easily catch him. Also similar to most | [[Wart]], the main antagonist of the second game, does not appear in any of the episodes, yet most of his minions manage to appear as members of the [[Bowser's Minions|Koopa Pack]]. Like most 1980s cartoons, King Koopa prolongs the series' run by escaping from his adversaries (which he does through the use of a [[Magical Potion]]), even though they can easily catch him. Also similar to most 80s cartoons, ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' has little continuity from episode to episode and ends with no obvious series finale. | ||
[[File:Plumber Rap SMBSS.png|thumb|left|The opening sequence of the show, where Mario and Luigi get pulled into a warp pipe that leads to the Mushroom Kingdom.]] | [[File:Plumber Rap SMBSS.png|thumb|left|The opening sequence of the show, where Mario and Luigi get pulled into a warp pipe that leads to the Mushroom Kingdom.]] | ||
The basis of the storyline (introduced at the beginning of every animated episode) was that Mario and Luigi were working on a bathtub drain which unknowingly was a warp zone to the Mushroom Kingdom, and Mario and Luigi had literally gone down the drain and ended up in the Mushroom Kingdom, by sheer coincidence causing problems for King Koopa and rescuing Toad and Princess Toadstool. Now that they were rescued, the focus for the Mario Brothers was to return to Brooklyn, while stopping King Koopa's tyranny whenever they could. Lou Albano and Danny Wells also voiced Mario and Luigi for the animated segment. It was never revealed whether their live action sequences were a prequel to the animated series or they successfully returned to Brooklyn and resumed their duties in the plumbing business. | The basis of the storyline (introduced at the beginning of every animated episode) was that Mario and Luigi were working on a bathtub drain which unknowingly was a warp zone to the Mushroom Kingdom, and Mario and Luigi had literally gone down the drain and ended up in the Mushroom Kingdom, by sheer coincidence causing problems for King Koopa and rescuing Toad and Princess Toadstool. Now that they were rescued, the focus for the Mario Brothers was to return to Brooklyn, while stopping King Koopa's tyranny whenever they could. Lou Albano and Danny Wells also voiced Mario and Luigi for the animated segment. It was never revealed whether their live action sequences were a prequel to the animated series or they successfully returned to Brooklyn and resumed their duties in the plumbing business. | ||
Following the cartoon is the third portion of the episode, which continues the story that the live-action segment set up in the beginning. Towards the end, the second part of the live-action segment is interrupted with scenes from that week's upcoming episode of ''The Legend of Zelda''. | Following the cartoon is the third portion of the episode, which continues the story that the live-action segment set up in the beginning. Towards the end, the second part of the live-action segment is interrupted with scenes from that week's upcoming episode of ''[[The Legend of Zelda (television series)|The Legend of Zelda]]''. | ||
The ''Super Mario Bros.'' cartoon was shown on Mondays through Thursdays only. On Fridays, the show would air ''The Legend of Zelda'' cartoons based on the game of the same name. However, a Mario live-action segment would air with the Zelda episodes. | The ''Super Mario Bros.'' cartoon was shown on Mondays through Thursdays only. On Fridays, the show would air ''The Legend of Zelda'' cartoons based on the game of the same name. However, a Mario live-action segment would air with the Zelda episodes. | ||
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In France, the series is aired via Pluto TV Kids Gaming on {{wp|Pluto TV}} alongside ''{{wp|Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog}}''. | In France, the series is aired via Pluto TV Kids Gaming on {{wp|Pluto TV}} alongside ''{{wp|Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog}}''. | ||
In | In the United States and Australia, the series is currently airing via the [[Super Mario Bros. (FAST channel)|Super Mario Bros.]] FAST channel on {{wp|The Roku Channel}} and {{wp|Samsung TV Plus}} alongside ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'' and ''[[Super Mario World (television series)|Super Mario World]]''. | ||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
===Main protagonists=== | ===Main protagonists=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Mario ( | Mario (SMBSS) Behind The Voice Actors Upscale.png|[[Mario]] | ||
TSMBSS Golden Wrench.png|[[Luigi]] | TSMBSS Golden Wrench.png|[[Luigi]] | ||
Toadstool content that her people and Toad are back.png|[[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]] | Toadstool content that her people and Toad are back.png|[[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]] | ||
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===Main antagonists=== | ===Main antagonists=== | ||
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King Koopa ( | King Koopa (SMBSS) Behind The Voice Actors Update.png|[[Bowser|King Koopa]]/[[King Koopa's alter egos|his alter egos]] | ||
SMBSSMouser.jpg|[[Mouser]] | SMBSSMouser.jpg|[[Mouser]] | ||
CartoonTryclyde.jpg|[[Tryclyde]] | CartoonTryclyde.jpg|[[Tryclyde]] | ||
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Starting from November 3, 2009, it can be watched at [http://jaroo.com Jaroo.com], a video-streaming website owned by {{wp|Cookie Jar Group}}. The website routinely cycled through all fifty-two of the show's episodes, hosting five at any given time. Each Tuesday, the next episode in line would be added, with the oldest being dropped. In 2012, {{wp|WildBrain}} (formerly DHX Media) purchased Cookie Jar and Jaroo was taken down. | Starting from November 3, 2009, it can be watched at [http://jaroo.com Jaroo.com], a video-streaming website owned by {{wp|Cookie Jar Group}}. The website routinely cycled through all fifty-two of the show's episodes, hosting five at any given time. Each Tuesday, the next episode in line would be added, with the oldest being dropped. In 2012, {{wp|WildBrain}} (formerly DHX Media) purchased Cookie Jar and Jaroo was taken down. | ||
The complete series with the live-action segments can be watched via {{wp|Amazon Prime Video}}, Fawesome (US only), FilmRise (US only), HappyKids (US only), The Roku Channel (US only), {{wp|Tubi}} (US only), {{wp|Vudu}} (US only), and {{wp|WildBrain}}'s [https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCUVnfQaEmCIhFZC5d_JniyQ Superheroes] and [https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCVwza-Klu19M4l76QP5IiXg Retro Cartoons] {{wp|YouTube}} channels. WildBrain also created [https://youtube.com/channel/UCe_nAv6UfY5nn53UQHqm6Dg a separate channel] exclusively for all ''Super Mario'' cartoons, which includes this series. However, some regions only have the first 26 episodes presented in production order available on services such as Pluto TV in the UK | The complete series with the live-action segments can be watched via {{wp|Amazon Prime Video}}, Fawesome (US only), FilmRise (US only), HappyKids (US only), The Roku Channel (US only), {{wp|Tubi}} (US only), {{wp|Vudu}} (US only), and {{wp|WildBrain}}'s [https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCUVnfQaEmCIhFZC5d_JniyQ Superheroes] and [https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCVwza-Klu19M4l76QP5IiXg Retro Cartoons] {{wp|YouTube}} channels. WildBrain also created [https://youtube.com/channel/UCe_nAv6UfY5nn53UQHqm6Dg a separate channel] exclusively for all ''Super Mario'' cartoons, which includes this series. However, some regions only have the first 26 episodes presented in production order available on services such as Pluto TV in the UK and other European territories. | ||
==Audio releases== | ==Audio releases== | ||
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**Princess Toadstool's model portrays her as a redhead instead of a blonde, resembling her sprites from the first two ''Super Mario Bros.'' games. She also lacks her gloves and crown jewels, and her brooch, earrings, and eye color are green rather than blue (though some episodes do depict her earrings and irises as blue later on within animation). | **Princess Toadstool's model portrays her as a redhead instead of a blonde, resembling her sprites from the first two ''Super Mario Bros.'' games. She also lacks her gloves and crown jewels, and her brooch, earrings, and eye color are green rather than blue (though some episodes do depict her earrings and irises as blue later on within animation). | ||
**Mario and Luigi have overalls matching their cap colors, with blue shirts, and also have black hair instead of brown, along the lines of their early appearances in sprites and artwork. However, in later DIC cartoons, Mario's hair color is changed to brown, as seen in his current design, while Luigi's hair stays black. | **Mario and Luigi have overalls matching their cap colors, with blue shirts, and also have black hair instead of brown, along the lines of their early appearances in sprites and artwork. However, in later DIC cartoons, Mario's hair color is changed to brown, as seen in his current design, while Luigi's hair stays black. | ||
**Toad's appearance is based on his sprite from ''Super Mario Bros.'', with the waistcoat being red instead of blue. In the first three episodes, all instances of white and red in his appearance | **Toad's appearance is based on his sprite from ''Super Mario Bros.'', with the waistcoat being red instead of blue. In the first three episodes, all instances of white and red in his appearance were inverted, but this was fixed from the fourth episode onwards, although his shoes were recolored purple instead of the red from the original sprite, which is always seen in the opening in every episode. However, Toad's original inverted color scheme was reused for his [[Fire Mario|super form]] in the episode "The Fire of Hercufleas" and on VHS and DVD covers. | ||
*In addition to not having his more fantastical design from the games, King Koopa does not have the ability to [[Fire Breath|shoot fire]]; he instead uses his [[Magic Wand|magic wands]] or [[Bowser's Minions|minions]] for long-range attacks. | *In addition to not having his more fantastical design from the games, King Koopa does not have the ability to [[Fire Breath|shoot fire]]; he instead uses his [[Magic Wand|magic wands]] or [[Bowser's Minions|minions]] for long-range attacks. | ||
*In several episodes, Birdos | *In several episodes, Birdos were shown to be able to fly, a trait not seen in any ''Super Mario'' game. | ||
*Rather than becoming [[Fire Mario]], unlike in the games, Mario (or Luigi) become "Super Mario" or "Super Luigi" upon touching either a [[Fire Flower]], [[Super Star|Starman]], or some other source of excessive power. As Super Mario, Mario | *Rather than becoming [[Fire Mario]], unlike in the games, Mario (or Luigi) would become "Super Mario" or "Super Luigi" upon touching either a [[Fire Flower]], [[Super Star|Starman]], or some other source of excessive power. As Super Mario, Mario could hurl [[fireball]]s, had super-strength, and on a few rare occasions, could even fly. Although Mario could lose his powers by taking a hit (similar to the 2D ''Super Mario'' side-scrollers), it was also possible for them to wear off after a while. | ||
*Mario's super form is based on his fire form sprites from ''Super Mario Bros.''; Luigi's variant of this form replaces the red with his defining color, green. This resembles what would be their standard fire form color schemes from ''Super Mario World'' onwards, but with their shirt and overall colors swapped. | *Mario's super form is based on his fire form sprites from ''Super Mario Bros.''; Luigi's variant of this form replaces the red with his defining color, green. This resembles what would be their standard fire form color schemes from ''Super Mario World'' onwards, but with their shirt and overall colors swapped. | ||
*During Mario's transformation into a "Super Mario", Mario's color scheme from the Japanese cover of ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'' is seen. | *During Mario's transformation into a "Super Mario", Mario's color scheme from the Japanese cover of ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'' is seen. | ||
*During Luigi's transformation into a "Super Luigi", he is shown in one frame with a green shirt and blue overalls, as it would later become his current color scheme in the franchise, starting with ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. | *During Luigi's transformation into a "Super Luigi", he is shown in one frame with a green shirt and blue overalls, as it would later become his current color scheme in the franchise, starting with ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. | ||
*Although Mario's eyes are the established blue, Luigi's are green instead. However, their game color is used on the cover of the Volume 1 DVD set. | *Although Mario's eyes are the established blue, Luigi's are green instead. However, their game color is used on the cover of the Volume 1 DVD set. | ||
*[[Trouter]]s | *[[Trouter]]s were portrayed as being far more vicious than they were in ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', and would pursue anybody who came near them. Their appearance more closely resembles that of [[Cheep Cheep|Cheep-Cheep]]s, and they may be only a merger of the two enemies. | ||
==Differences from the other series== | ==Differences from the other series== | ||
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*The Korean version uses a slightly modified lyrical version of the original ''Super Mario'' theme music and replaces the live-action skits with different ones starring domestic actors. These skits feature original plots, sets, and costume designs, rather than simply remaking the Albano/Wells skits; among other changes, Mario and Luigi's mustaches are stereotypical handlebar mustaches (as opposed to Albano and Wells' natural facial hair), the set design is significantly more sterile, and the brothers' outfits more closely resemble those of their game counterparts.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YC111rmkGU (reup) Korean Super Mario Bros. Super Show Live-Action Segment (with English subtitles)]</ref> | *The Korean version uses a slightly modified lyrical version of the original ''Super Mario'' theme music and replaces the live-action skits with different ones starring domestic actors. These skits feature original plots, sets, and costume designs, rather than simply remaking the Albano/Wells skits; among other changes, Mario and Luigi's mustaches are stereotypical handlebar mustaches (as opposed to Albano and Wells' natural facial hair), the set design is significantly more sterile, and the brothers' outfits more closely resemble those of their game counterparts.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YC111rmkGU (reup) Korean Super Mario Bros. Super Show Live-Action Segment (with English subtitles)]</ref> | ||
*The Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Norwegian, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Swedish dubs cut the Zelda previews. | *The Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Norwegian, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Swedish dubs cut the Zelda previews. | ||
**The Italian and Brazilian Portuguese dubs also cut the Friday live-action skits and the ''Zelda'' episodes. Later, these animated episodes | **The Italian and Brazilian Portuguese dubs also cut the Friday live-action skits and the ''Zelda'' episodes. Later, these animated episodes would be broadcasted in their own series: ''Un regno incantato per Zelda'' (''An enchanted kingdom for Zelda'') in Italian and simply ''Zelda'' in Portuguese. | ||
*In the Chinese, Danish, Finnish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Latin American Spanish dubs, a narrator | *In the Chinese, Danish, Finnish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Latin American Spanish dubs, a narrator would read the episode title's translation as it appeared, usually starting with "today we present" followed by the episode name (this was a common practice for cartoon dubs). | ||
**In the Dutch, French, Hebrew, Icelandic, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, and Russian dubs, the title is visually translated instead. | **In the Dutch, French, Hebrew, Icelandic, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, and Russian dubs, the title is visually translated instead. | ||
*In the French dub, the Plumber's Log is not used, leaving the intro without any dialogue in some instances. | *In the French dub, the Plumber's Log is not used, leaving the intro without any dialogue in some instances. | ||
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|DutM=The Mario Bros. Show | |DutM=The Mario Bros. Show | ||
|DutC=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CleKRVCqI4U The Super Mario Bros. Super Show Dutch Subbed - De Gevleugelde Kidnapper / Wanted: Mario & Luigi]</ref> | |DutC=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CleKRVCqI4U The Super Mario Bros. Super Show Dutch Subbed - De Gevleugelde Kidnapper / Wanted: Mario & Luigi]</ref> | ||
|Ger=Die Super Mario Brothers Super Show | |Ger=Die Super Mario Brothers Super Show | ||
|GerM=The Super Mario Bros. Super Show | |GerM=The Super Mario Bros. Super Show | ||
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|NorC=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77ibL5Ia8gU&list=PLW8yg18mYSRjYvdGjC1PIyxwl9PDwarRy&index=1 The Super Mario Bros Super Show S01E01 - The Bird! The Bird!/Neatness Counts (Norsk Fox Kids)]</ref> | |NorC=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77ibL5Ia8gU&list=PLW8yg18mYSRjYvdGjC1PIyxwl9PDwarRy&index=1 The Super Mario Bros Super Show S01E01 - The Bird! The Bird!/Neatness Counts (Norsk Fox Kids)]</ref> | ||
|Pol=Przygody Braci Mario | |Pol=Przygody Braci Mario | ||
|PolM= | |PolM=Adventures of the Mario Brothers | ||
|PolC=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM_BvijP7oQ Super Mario Bros. Super Show! - Episode 5 | Rolling Down the River (Polish Voice-Over)]</ref> | |PolC=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM_BvijP7oQ Super Mario Bros. Super Show! - Episode 5 | Rolling Down the River (Polish Voice-Over)]</ref> | ||
|PorA=O Super Show dos Irmãos Mario | |PorA=O Super Show dos Irmãos Mario | ||
|PorAM=The Super Show of the Mario Brothers | |PorAM=The Super Show of the Mario Brothers | ||
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|SpaA2M=The super program of Super Mario Bros. | |SpaA2M=The super program of Super Mario Bros. | ||
|SpaA2C=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bcmfgJAQrw Super Mario Brothers Super Show in Spanish / En Español- ¡El pájaro! ¡El pájaro! - Episode 1]</ref> | |SpaA2C=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bcmfgJAQrw Super Mario Brothers Super Show in Spanish / En Español- ¡El pájaro! ¡El pájaro! - Episode 1]</ref> | ||
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