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|image=[[File:BigBerthaMovie2.jpg|right|230px|'''Big Bertha'''.]]
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{{quote2|Come and get it, big boy!|Big Bertha|[[Super Mario Bros. (film)|Super Mario Bros. movie]]}}
{{quote|Come and get it, big boy!|Big Bertha|[[Super Mario Bros. (film)|Super Mario Bros.]]}}


'''Bertha''', or '''Big Bertha''', is a [[List of characters|character]] in the [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|''Super Mario Bros.'' movie]]. As the bouncer of the [[Boom Boom Bar]], she wears a thick, red leather outfit with spikes. Big Bertha is named after the [[Big Bertha|fish]] from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. Much like the fish's depiction in the ''[[Nintendo Comics System]]'', the movie's Big Bertha had a crush on Mario. She was portrayed by Francesca Roberts.
'''Bertha''', or '''Big Bertha''', is a [[Dinohattanite]] character in the 1993 [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|''Super Mario Bros.'' movie]]. She is the bouncer of the [[Boom Boom Bar]], who wears a thick, red leather outfit with spikes. Big Bertha is named and based after the [[Big Cheep Cheep|fish]] introduced in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. Much like the fish's depiction in the ''[[Nintendo Comics System]]'', the movie's Big Bertha has a romantic attraction to [[Mario]], taking a kiss from him in their last encounter. She was portrayed by Francesca Roberts.


[[Mario (film character)|Mario]] and [[Luigi (film character)|Luigi]] first encounter Big Bertha when they are being robbed by an elderly woman who wanted [[Princess Daisy (film character)|Princess Daisy]]'s necklace (to resell for Koopa Coins). Bertha tosses the old woman away and steals the necklace for herself. Before Mario can react, Bertha escapes using her [[Thwomp Stomper]]s.
==History==
===''Super Mario Bros.'' film===
[[File:BoomBoomBar.jpg|thumb|left|Big Bertha dancing at the Boom Boom Bar.]]
Mario and [[Luigi]] first encounter Big Bertha after they are robbed by the [[old lady]] in [[Koopa Square]]. [[Princess Daisy (film character)|Daisy]]'s [[meteorite piece|meteorite necklace]] is stolen by the old lady, which Big Bertha immediately sees and decides to take it for herself. Big Bertha picks up the old lady and tosses her into a vehicle, stealing the necklace and jumping away from the brothers using her [[Thwomp Stomper]]s.  


Mario and Luigi eventually track Big Bertha down to the Boom Boom Bar, where she works. Mario tries to get close to her on the dancefloor, but his flirting merely earns him a punch in the face. However, his persistence eventually gets to Big Bertha, and she orders him to dance. After several failed attempts at getting the necklace back during the dance, Mario is finally able to snatch it and runs off. Suddenly, [[Lena]] and a group of [[Goomba (film)|Goomba]]s appear in the bar, and while they take the necklace, Big Bertha helps Mario and Luigi escape. She punches the doorman and ushers the brothers into a side room, barricading the door behind them. She instructs Mario and Luigi to use the Stompers to break through the skylight, but before she lets him go, she steals a kiss from Mario.
Later in the film, Mario and Luigi make an agreement with [[Spike (film character)|Spike]] and [[Iggy (film character)|Iggy]] to work together to retrieve the meteorite piece. Luigi provides Spike and Iggy with a description of Big Bertha, and the two are able to pinpoint who he's talking about and where they will find her. They arrive to her place of work, the Boom Boom Bar, and see Big Bertha donning the meteorite necklace. Mario informs Luigi he has a plan to use his charm on her. Mario attempts to flirt with her, and he is met with a punch. Mario persists and tries again, resulting in Big Bertha ordering him to dance with her. They begin slow dancing, with Mario continuously making efforts through this dance to take the meteorite necklace off of her without her noticing. He succeeds, and runs off in a quick moment she turns around, upsetting her.  


She later appears near the catwalk where Mario and [[President Koopa]] are having their battle. As Luigi and Daisy attempt to make their way over to the catwalk, Bertha throws Luigi a pair of Thwomp Stompers.
[[Lena]] and a group of [[Goomba|Goombas]] arrive at the bar, arresting Spike and Iggy and taking back the meteorite necklace from Mario. Big Bertha surprisingly offers Mario and Luigi help, ushering them into the hat check room after she punches and knocks out the [[Hat Check Girl]]. She barricades the door behind her, and instructs Mario and Luigi to take a pair of Thwomp Stompers with their cartridges. She pulls in Mario for a kiss, and they thank her as they jump through a window away from the Boom Boom Bar.  


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She later appears near the catwalk in Koopa Square where Mario and [[Bowser|President Koopa]] are having their battle. As Luigi and Daisy attempt to make their way over to the catwalk, Bertha throws Luigi a pair of Thwomp Stompers.
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==Gallery==
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Bertha3.png|Big Bertha holding a pair of Thwomp Stompers.
Mario Bertha dance.jpeg|Mario and Big Bertha dancing.
</gallery>
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Latest revision as of 17:01, September 8, 2024

Big Bertha
Big Bertha (film character)
Species Dinohattanite
First appearance Super Mario Bros. (1993)
Portrayed by Francesca Roberts
“Come and get it, big boy!”
—Big Bertha, Super Mario Bros.

Bertha, or Big Bertha, is a Dinohattanite character in the 1993 Super Mario Bros. movie. She is the bouncer of the Boom Boom Bar, who wears a thick, red leather outfit with spikes. Big Bertha is named and based after the fish introduced in Super Mario Bros. 3. Much like the fish's depiction in the Nintendo Comics System, the movie's Big Bertha has a romantic attraction to Mario, taking a kiss from him in their last encounter. She was portrayed by Francesca Roberts.

History[edit]

Super Mario Bros. film[edit]

Big Bertha dancing at the Boom Boom Bar.

Mario and Luigi first encounter Big Bertha after they are robbed by the old lady in Koopa Square. Daisy's meteorite necklace is stolen by the old lady, which Big Bertha immediately sees and decides to take it for herself. Big Bertha picks up the old lady and tosses her into a vehicle, stealing the necklace and jumping away from the brothers using her Thwomp Stompers.

Later in the film, Mario and Luigi make an agreement with Spike and Iggy to work together to retrieve the meteorite piece. Luigi provides Spike and Iggy with a description of Big Bertha, and the two are able to pinpoint who he's talking about and where they will find her. They arrive to her place of work, the Boom Boom Bar, and see Big Bertha donning the meteorite necklace. Mario informs Luigi he has a plan to use his charm on her. Mario attempts to flirt with her, and he is met with a punch. Mario persists and tries again, resulting in Big Bertha ordering him to dance with her. They begin slow dancing, with Mario continuously making efforts through this dance to take the meteorite necklace off of her without her noticing. He succeeds, and runs off in a quick moment she turns around, upsetting her.

Lena and a group of Goombas arrive at the bar, arresting Spike and Iggy and taking back the meteorite necklace from Mario. Big Bertha surprisingly offers Mario and Luigi help, ushering them into the hat check room after she punches and knocks out the Hat Check Girl. She barricades the door behind her, and instructs Mario and Luigi to take a pair of Thwomp Stompers with their cartridges. She pulls in Mario for a kiss, and they thank her as they jump through a window away from the Boom Boom Bar.

She later appears near the catwalk in Koopa Square where Mario and President Koopa are having their battle. As Luigi and Daisy attempt to make their way over to the catwalk, Bertha throws Luigi a pair of Thwomp Stompers.

Gallery[edit]

  • BigBerthaMovie2.jpg
  • Big Bertha holding a pair of Thwomp Stompers.

    Big Bertha holding a pair of Thwomp Stompers.

  • Mario and Big Bertha dancing.

    Mario and Big Bertha dancing.

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Super Mario Bros. film
Protagonists Mario • Luigi • Toad • Princess Daisy • The King • Daniella • Yoshi
Antagonists President Koopa • Lena • Iggy • Spike • Sergeant Simon • Big Bertha • Anthony Scapelli
Minor characters Angelica • Daisy's mother • Egon • Hat Check Girl • James • Old lady • Pizza Delivery Boy
Species Dinohattanite • Fungus Unit • Goombas • Snifits
Locations Dinohattan • Devo 4 • Devo Chamber • Koopa Square • Boom Boom Bar • Koopa's Tower • Koopahari Desert
Companies Mario Brothers Plumbing • Scapelli Construction
Objects, items, etc. Bob-ombs • De-evolution • Devolution Gun • Fireball gun • Meteorite piece • Sludge Gulper • Thwomp Stompers
Music Original Motion Picture Soundtrack • Almost Unreal • Walk the Dinosaur
Manga Super Mario: Makai Teikoku no Megami • Bakudan Kinoko
Miscellaneous Deleted scenes • ERTL Merchandise • Gallery • The Making of... Super Mario Bros. • Staff • Trading Cards
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