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| {{articleabout|the Cheep Cheep|other uses of "Big Bertha"|[[Big Bertha (disambiguation)|here]]}}
| | :''Bertha redirects here. For the [[Nintendo Comics System]] character, see [[Big Cheep Cheep#Nintendo Comics System|here]].'' |
| {{species-infobox
| | '''Big Bertha''' may refer to: |
| |image=[[File:BossBass_SMB3.jpg]]<br>Artwork of '''Big Bertha''' and a [[baby Cheep-Cheep]].
| | *[[Big Cheep Cheep]], originally known in English as Big Bertha and [[Boss Bass]]. |
| |species_origin=[[Cheep Cheep]]
| | *[[Big Bertha (film character)|Big Bertha]], also referred to as just "Bertha", a character from the ''[[Super Mario Bros. (film)|Super Mario Bros.]]'' film. |
| |first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' ([[List of Mario games by date#1988|1988]])
| | *[[Big Blaster]], a variant of [[Bill Blaster|Blaster]] originally referred to as "Big Bertha" in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''. |
| |latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition]]'' ([[List of Mario games by date#2010|2010]])
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| }}
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| '''Big Berthas''' are huge [[Cheep Cheep]] that live deep in the sea. In their debut, all Big Berthas seem to be mother fish, as she always carries [[baby Cheep-Cheep]]s in her mouth, occasionally letting them out. After a few seconds, the baby Cheep-Cheep will return to its mother's mouth. Her counterpart, [[Boss Bass]], is often seen aggressively swimming on or near the surface.
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| ==History==
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| ===''Super Mario Bros. 3''===
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| [[File:Bertha.PNG|thumb|left|150px|[[Frog Mario|Frog Luigi]] encountering a Big Bertha in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''.]]Big Berthas appear in the game ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. Unlike the aggressive hunting Boss Bass, this gender of the creature is more gentle and nests comfortably underwater. If [[Mario]] or Luigi swims in her way, she may passively eat him (unless he's in frog form).
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| ===''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''===
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| [[File:CartoonBigBertha.jpg|thumb|160px|A Big Bertha (or possibly a Boss Bass), from ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''.]]
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| It is possible that Big Berthas made appearances on ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. However, they were never seen with baby Cheep-Cheeps, usually chased after the good guys, and were never referred to by name. Whether these fish were supposed to be either Big Berthas or Boss Basses is unknown.
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| ===''Nintendo Comics System''===
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| '''Bertha''' played a prominent role in the ''[[Nintendo Comics System]]''. In her first appearance, [[Love Flounders]], she falls in love with [[Frog Mario]] after being tricked by [[Stanley the Talking Fish]]. She eventually realizes Stanley was lying, but is consoled by Mario, who states he wants to be friends with Bertha, not lovers. Bertha later reappears in [[Fins and Roses]], this time dating Stanley. She foils [[Wendy O. Koopa]]'s plans by knocking the Koopa's bomb back at her.
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| ===''Super Mario 64 DS''===
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| [[File:BigBerthaDS.png|thumb|Big Bertha seen in ''Super Mario 64 DS''.]]
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| In ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', Big Berthas do not spit out baby Cheep-Cheeps, and replace [[Bubba]] from ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. Like the Bubbas from the original game, they will aim in on Yoshi, Mario, Luigi, or Wario, mouth wide open, attempting to eat them. If a character is eaten, that character will lose a life, regardless of their current health. Also, the first Big Bertha can be defeated with a nearby Super Mushroom. In this game, it resembles a [[Cheep Chomp]].
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| ==Names in other languages==
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| |Jap=巨大プクプク<ref>[http://honndana.sakura.ne.jp/mario/dr.cgi?key=509 Kyodai Pukupuku's entry at the Japanese Super Mario Daijiten (Big Dictionary)]</ref><br>''Kyodai Pukupuku''<br>バクバク<ref>[http://honndana.sakura.ne.jp/mario/dr.cgi?key=2190 Bakubaku's entry at the Japanese Super Mario Daijiten (Big Dictionary)]</ref><br>''Bukubuku''
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| |JapM=Giant Cheep Cheep<br>Same as [[Boss Bass]] (originally)<br>onomatopoeia for chomping<br>Same as [[Cheep Chomp]] (renamed)}}
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| ==Trivia==
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| *A character named [[Big Bertha (film character)|Big Bertha]] was featured in the [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|''Super Mario Bros.'' movie]]. Like the fish, she wore all red. Also, like the character in the comics, she had a crush on Mario. | |
| *In ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' and [[New Super Mario Bros. Wii|its sequel]], a similar enemy named [[Cheep Chomp]] appears, attempting to eat Mario and being a purple version of its appearance in ''Super Mario 64 DS''. | |
| *The Cheep Cheep boss in ''[[Mario Party 9]]'' resembles a Big Bertha.
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| ==See also==
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| *[[Bubba]]
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| *[[Boss Bass]]
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| *[[Bessie Bass]]
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| *[[Cheep Chomp]]
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| ==References==
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| {{Cheep Cheeps}}
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| {{SMB3}}
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| {{The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3}}
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| {{SM64}}
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| [[Category:Fish]]
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| [[Category:Underwater Creatures]]
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| [[Category:Sub-Species]]
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| [[Category:Enemies]]
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| [[Category:Parents]]
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| [[Category:Cheep Cheeps]]
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| [[Category:Super Mario Bros. 3 Enemies]]
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| [[Category:Super Mario Bros. 3 Species]]
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