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In ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', the Hooties' only appearance is in [[Naval Piranha|Naval Piranha's]] [[Naval Piranha's Castle|Castle]], though they are numerous in this level. They hover through the air and patrol a set path, often in pairs, and typically follow along the edges of platforms, akin to a [[Spark]] or [[Spike Top]]. Avoiding a Hootie can be difficult as their paths will often take them through small tunnels forcing [[Yoshi]] to wait for the creature to pass by. They cannot be destroyed by any normal means or defeated by swallowing them with Yoshi's tongue, but throwing an [[Yoshi Egg|egg]] will stun them by rotating for 2 seconds. | In ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', the Hooties' only appearance is in [[Naval Piranha|Naval Piranha's]] [[Naval Piranha's Castle|Castle]], though they are numerous in this level. They hover through the air and patrol a set path, often in pairs, and typically follow along the edges of platforms, akin to a [[Spark]] or [[Spike Top]]. Avoiding a Hootie can be difficult as their paths will often take them through small tunnels forcing [[Yoshi]] to wait for the creature to pass by. They cannot be destroyed by any normal means or defeated by swallowing them with Yoshi's tongue, but throwing an [[Yoshi Egg|egg]] will stun them by rotating for 2 seconds. | ||
A [[ice watermelon|blue watermelon]] or [[fire watermelon|red watermelon]] or possibly [[Superstar Mario]] can defeat these Hooties, but they just keep respawning. A [[POW Block]] can defeat them permanently. If a Yoshi makes contact with a Hootie, it will inhale Yoshi and chew on him for a short time similar to that of | A [[ice watermelon|blue watermelon]] or [[fire watermelon|red watermelon]] or possibly [[Superstar Mario]] can defeat these Hooties, but they just keep respawning. A [[POW Block]] can defeat them permanently. If a Yoshi makes contact with a Hootie, it will inhale Yoshi and chew on him for a short time similar to that of [[Piranha Plant|Wild Piranha]]s before spitting him out. While they chew, they repeatedly flash to a light blue color with red lips. | ||
Early concepts show that it was seemingly initially intended to have the same color as a normal Piranha | Early concepts show that it was seemingly initially intended to have the same color as a normal Wild Piranha, hinting a connection to the [[Jumping Piranha Plant]].<ref>https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Edt7U5HWoAAmW8Q?format=png&name=900x900</ref> | ||
===''Yoshi's New Island''=== | ===''Yoshi's New Island''=== | ||
Revision as of 23:18, August 17, 2020
Template:Species-infobox Propeller Piranha, originally known as Hootie the Blue Fish[1], is a purple species of Piranha Plant that appears in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Yoshi's New Island. They bear a strong resemblance to Jumping Piranha Plants, River Piranha Plants, and Piranha Pests; they attack in a manner similar to the latter, but unlike other Piranha Plants in the games, the Propeller Piranhas are a near-invincible enemy for Yoshi. They were originally named after the band "Hootie & the Blowfish".
History
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
In Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, the Hooties' only appearance is in Naval Piranha's Castle, though they are numerous in this level. They hover through the air and patrol a set path, often in pairs, and typically follow along the edges of platforms, akin to a Spark or Spike Top. Avoiding a Hootie can be difficult as their paths will often take them through small tunnels forcing Yoshi to wait for the creature to pass by. They cannot be destroyed by any normal means or defeated by swallowing them with Yoshi's tongue, but throwing an egg will stun them by rotating for 2 seconds.
A blue watermelon or red watermelon or possibly Superstar Mario can defeat these Hooties, but they just keep respawning. A POW Block can defeat them permanently. If a Yoshi makes contact with a Hootie, it will inhale Yoshi and chew on him for a short time similar to that of Wild Piranhas before spitting him out. While they chew, they repeatedly flash to a light blue color with red lips.
Early concepts show that it was seemingly initially intended to have the same color as a normal Wild Piranha, hinting a connection to the Jumping Piranha Plant.[2]
Yoshi's New Island
Two Hooties appear in Spray Day Mayday in Yoshi's New Island, looking and acting much like the ones in the previous game. They have tongues and larger mouths in this game.
Other appearances
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, during Palutena's Guidance dialogue for Piranha Plant, Viridi briefly mentions Propeller Piranhas.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 螺尾吞食花[?] Luówěi Tūnshí Huā |
Propeller Tail Piranha Plant | |
| Dutch | Propeller Piranha[?] | - | |
| German | Propeller-Piranha[?] | Propeller Piranha | |
| Italian | Elipianta Piranha[?] | From elicottero (helicopter) and Pianta Piranha (Piranha Plant) | |
| Russian | винтопиранья[?] vintopiran'ya |
From винт (propeller) and пиранья (piranha) | |
| Spanish (NOA) | heliplanta piraña[?] | From helicóptero (helicopter) and planta piraña (Piranha Plant) | |
| Spanish (NOE) | Heliplanta Piraña[?] | From helicóptero (helicopter) and Planta Piraña (Piranha Plant) |
References
- ^ Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island Nintendo Player's Guide. Page 127.
- ^ https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Edt7U5HWoAAmW8Q?format=png&name=900x900
- ^ 「スーパーマリオヨッシーアイランド任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (Super Mario: Yossy Island Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook), page 5.
- ^ 「スーパーマリオアドバンス3任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (Super Mario Advance 3 Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook), page 22.
