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[[Image:WormGuy.PNG|thumb|300px|right|'''MC Ballyhoo'''.]]
{{character infobox
'''MC Ballyhoo''' is a weird worm creature that will appear in the upcoming ''[[Mario Party 8]]''. He seems to be a guy at the circus and the host of the game.  
|image=[[File:MP8 MCBallyhoo and Big Top Artwork.png|215px]]<br>Artwork from ''Mario Party 8''
|full_name=Master of Catastrophe Ballyhoo
|first_appearance=''[[Mario Party 8]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'' (cameo) ([[List of games by date#2021|2021]])
|latest_portrayal=[[Stephan Weyte|Steven Weyte]] ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]])
}}
{{quote|On to the race to the {{color-link|gold|Star Exchange|Star Space}}! Where can it be? I'm crazed with anticipation!|MC Ballyhoo|Mario Party 8}}
'''MC Ballyhoo''' is a major character from ''[[Mario Party 8]]'', in which he hosts the various game modes as the self-proclaimed "master of catastrophes." He and his hat, [[Big Top]], are the driving force behind the annual [[Star Carnival]], hosting all of the attractions. While MC Ballyhoo is very extravagant and energetic in both speech and manner, Big Top is much calmer. Although the two rarely separate, they are separate entities capable of independent thought and action.


His official name was revealed by [[Nintendo Power]]. Also, his hat is named [[Big Top]], and can talk.  
MC Ballyhoo is the creator of the Star Carnival. Ever since its conception, the MC has devoted each year to planning the next year's carnival. The winners of the main attraction, the Star Battles, can receive a year's supply of [[Candy (Mario Party 8)|Candy]] and the title of Superstar. Despite [[Bowser]]'s interference, the MC still manages to keep the carnival running with the help of his guests.


When fans first saw him on the box art, it only revealed his face and arms. Many thought this would be [[Chuck Quizmo]], but when his official art with his legs were shown, it was revealed that he wasn't Chuck.
MC Ballyhoo's name is based on the word "ballyhoo," meaning "great noise or commotion." This term is often applied to carnival audiences. The abbreviation "MC" traditionally stands for the title "master of ceremonies," but with MC Ballyhoo, it stands for "Master of Catastrophe."<ref>{{cite|quote=Who am I, you ask? I'm your Master of Catastrophe! MC Ballyhoo, at your service!|author=MC Ballyhoo|title=''Mario Party 8''|language=en|date=2007|publisher=Nintendo}}</ref>


[[Category:Characters]]
MC Ballyhoo and Big Top appear together as a single novice class {{iw|smashwiki|support spirit}} in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. Equipping the [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] allows the player to start off each fight with a [[Star Rod (Kirby)|Star Rod]], a reference to the [[Star Rod (Mario Party 8)|Star Rod]] from ''Mario Party 8'' that is used to fight [[Bowser]]. In ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'', MC Ballyhoo makes a minor cameo appearance in the box art for ''Mario Party 8'', which can be viewed in the library.
 
==General information==
===Physical appearance===
MC Ballyhoo is the only known member of an unnamed humanoid species. He has teal skin, large orange lips, and small yellow eyes. His bottom row of teeth is never seen, but he does have a large hot pink tongue. Without Big Top, he is a little taller than the average [[Toad (species)|Toad]] and is dwarfed by most humans. His legs are much shorter and smaller in comparison to his large, lanky arms. He has no visible toes; rather, his feet appear similar to shoes. The top of MC Ballyhoo's head is pointed, and his head appears to be black-and-teal-striped. However, this feature is usually hidden by Big Top.
 
MC Ballyhoo wears a magenta suit and pink cufflinks with gold-colored trim and buttons. He also sports a prominent red bowtie. MC Ballyhoo wears white gloves on his five-fingered hands. His suit wraps around his underside like the pants of a Toad, but he wears neither traditional pants nor shoes. MC Ballyhoo is never seen without his microphone or Big Top. Although the mic does not appear to be connected to a speaker, it seems to be effective for amplifying the voices of both Big Top and MC Ballyhoo. When activated, Big Top's propeller allows MC Ballyhoo to hover in midair with MC Ballyhoo somehow attached, despite Big Top jumping seemingly unattached otherwise.
 
===Personality===
[[File:Welcome to the Star Carnival!.png|thumb|MC Ballyhoo introduces the Star Carnival.]]
MC Ballyhoo is highly energetic, often flailing around with excitement. He even goes so far as to characterize his excitement for the Star Carnival's events as madness. He speaks with satirical, ringmaster phrasing while introducing the various events at his carnival. He is always happy for the winning players yet sad for the losers. This makes it seem as though he values fairness.
 
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
{{SSBB trophy
|name=Ballyhoo & Big Top
|image=[[File:BrawlTrophy184.png|100px]]
|appears_in='''Wii''' ''[[Mario Party 8]]''
|unlock=Collect 55 songs
|desc=The two emcees of the Star Carnival, an event held once a year to determine the biggest superstar. Big Top (on top) and Ballyhoo (on bottom) provide all Star Carnival commentary, and while Ballyhoo is energetic and over the top, Big Top provides a reserved counterpoint to his partner's antics. Despite their conflicting personalities, they're inseparable.
}}
{{SSBB sticker
|name=Ballyhoo & Big Top
|image=[[File:Ballyhoo Sticker.png]]
|game=''Mario Party 8''
|effect=[Head] - Attack +10
}}
 
====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
{{Spirit
|no=128
|name=MC Ballyhoo & Big Top
|image=[[File:SSBU MC Ballyhoo & Big Top Spirit.png|x100px]]
|series=''Mario Party'' Series
|type={{iw|smashwiki|Support spirit|Support}}
|slots=1
|class=Novice
|effects=[[Star Rod (Kirby)|Star Rod]] Equipped
|obtain={{iw|smashwiki|Spirit Board}}
|opponents=[[Mario]], [[Luigi]], [[Yoshi]], [[Princess Peach|Peach]]
|conditions='''Rule:''' Item Tidal Wave
*Certain items will appear in large numbers after a little while
|stage=[[Mario Circuit (Super Smash Bros. for Wii U)|Mario Circuit]]
|song=Pandemonium
}}
 
===''Mario Party: The Top 100''===
{{multilang profile
|type=game
|Eng='''MC Ballyhoo and Big Top:''' MC Ballyhoo is on the mic, while [[Big Top]] is on his head. Together, they act as guides at the Star Carnival.
}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
msatomdesu MC Ballyhoo Top Hat.png|Artwork by [[Masanori Sato]]
msatomdesu MC Ballyhoo Top Hatless.png|Artwork by Masanori Sato
MC Ballyhoo the MP8 host.png
MC Ballyhoo's hat friend.png
Big Top Talking.png
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=コンドゥ
|JapR=Kondu
|JapM=Both this and [[Big Top]]'s Japanese name「トーレ」(''Tōre'') are from "conduttore" (Italian word for "host")
|Fre=Martin Tamarre
|FreM=Pun on "Martin" (a French male name) and ''tintamarre'' ("din")
|Ger=Billy Balla-Balla
|GerM="Balla-balla" colloquially refers to a person who is "crazy"
|Spa=Gundimero el Pregonero, or simply Gundimero
|SpaM=Gundimero the Town Crier
|Ita=Sir Baraonda
|ItaM=Sir Hubbub
|Rus=Т. Мада
|RusR=T. Mada
|RusM=From "тaмада" (''tamada'', "toastmaster")
|Kor=반가
|KorR=Banga
|KorM=From "반가워요" (''bangawoyo'', meaning "nice to meet you!")
}}
 
==References==
<references/>
 
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Latest revision as of 21:29, December 18, 2024

MC Ballyhoo
MC Ballyhoo and Big Top
Artwork from Mario Party 8
Full name Master of Catastrophe Ballyhoo
First appearance Mario Party 8 (2007)
Latest appearance Mario Party Superstars (cameo) (2021)
Latest portrayal Steven Weyte (2007)
“On to the race to the Star Space! Where can it be? I'm crazed with anticipation!”
—MC Ballyhoo, Mario Party 8

MC Ballyhoo is a major character from Mario Party 8, in which he hosts the various game modes as the self-proclaimed "master of catastrophes." He and his hat, Big Top, are the driving force behind the annual Star Carnival, hosting all of the attractions. While MC Ballyhoo is very extravagant and energetic in both speech and manner, Big Top is much calmer. Although the two rarely separate, they are separate entities capable of independent thought and action.

MC Ballyhoo is the creator of the Star Carnival. Ever since its conception, the MC has devoted each year to planning the next year's carnival. The winners of the main attraction, the Star Battles, can receive a year's supply of Candy and the title of Superstar. Despite Bowser's interference, the MC still manages to keep the carnival running with the help of his guests.

MC Ballyhoo's name is based on the word "ballyhoo," meaning "great noise or commotion." This term is often applied to carnival audiences. The abbreviation "MC" traditionally stands for the title "master of ceremonies," but with MC Ballyhoo, it stands for "Master of Catastrophe."[1]

MC Ballyhoo and Big Top appear together as a single novice class support spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Equipping the spirit allows the player to start off each fight with a Star Rod, a reference to the Star Rod from Mario Party 8 that is used to fight Bowser. In Mario Party Superstars, MC Ballyhoo makes a minor cameo appearance in the box art for Mario Party 8, which can be viewed in the library.

General information[edit]

Physical appearance[edit]

MC Ballyhoo is the only known member of an unnamed humanoid species. He has teal skin, large orange lips, and small yellow eyes. His bottom row of teeth is never seen, but he does have a large hot pink tongue. Without Big Top, he is a little taller than the average Toad and is dwarfed by most humans. His legs are much shorter and smaller in comparison to his large, lanky arms. He has no visible toes; rather, his feet appear similar to shoes. The top of MC Ballyhoo's head is pointed, and his head appears to be black-and-teal-striped. However, this feature is usually hidden by Big Top.

MC Ballyhoo wears a magenta suit and pink cufflinks with gold-colored trim and buttons. He also sports a prominent red bowtie. MC Ballyhoo wears white gloves on his five-fingered hands. His suit wraps around his underside like the pants of a Toad, but he wears neither traditional pants nor shoes. MC Ballyhoo is never seen without his microphone or Big Top. Although the mic does not appear to be connected to a speaker, it seems to be effective for amplifying the voices of both Big Top and MC Ballyhoo. When activated, Big Top's propeller allows MC Ballyhoo to hover in midair with MC Ballyhoo somehow attached, despite Big Top jumping seemingly unattached otherwise.

Personality[edit]

MC Ballyhoo introduces the Star Carnival.

MC Ballyhoo is highly energetic, often flailing around with excitement. He even goes so far as to characterize his excitement for the Star Carnival's events as madness. He speaks with satirical, ringmaster phrasing while introducing the various events at his carnival. He is always happy for the winning players yet sad for the losers. This makes it seem as though he values fairness.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Trophy
Ballyhoo & Big Top
BrawlTrophy184.png
Appears in:
Wii Mario Party 8
How to unlock: Collect 55 songs
The two emcees of the Star Carnival, an event held once a year to determine the biggest superstar. Big Top (on top) and Ballyhoo (on bottom) provide all Star Carnival commentary, and while Ballyhoo is energetic and over the top, Big Top provides a reserved counterpoint to his partner's antics. Despite their conflicting personalities, they're inseparable.
Sticker
Ballyhoo & Big Top
Ballyhoo
Artwork from: Mario Party 8
Effects in The Subspace Emissary: [Head] - Attack +10
Usable by: Anyone

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Spirit
#128 MC Ballyhoo & Big Top
MC Ballyhoo and Big Top's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Series/game Mario Party Series
Type Support
Slots 1
Class Novice
Strength / effect(s) Star Rod Equipped
How to obtain Spirit Board
Spirit battle Opponent(s) Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Peach
Conditions

Rule: Item Tidal Wave

  • Certain items will appear in large numbers after a little while
Stage Mario Circuit
Song Pandemonium

Mario Party: The Top 100[edit]

  • In-game description
    • English:
      MC Ballyhoo and Big Top: MC Ballyhoo is on the mic, while Big Top is on his head. Together, they act as guides at the Star Carnival.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese コンドゥ[?]
Kondu 		Both this and Big Top's Japanese name「トーレ」(Tōre) are from "conduttore" (Italian word for "host")
French Martin Tamarre[?] Pun on "Martin" (a French male name) and tintamarre ("din")
German Billy Balla-Balla[?] "Balla-balla" colloquially refers to a person who is "crazy"
Italian Sir Baraonda[?] Sir Hubbub
Korean 반가[?]
Banga 		From "반가워요" (bangawoyo, meaning "nice to meet you!")
Russian Т. Мада[?]
T. Mada 		From "тaмада" (tamada, "toastmaster")
Spanish Gundimero el Pregonero, or simply Gundimero[?] Gundimero the Town Crier

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Who am I, you ask? I'm your Master of Catastrophe! MC Ballyhoo, at your service!" – MC Ballyhoo (2007). Mario Party 8. Nintendo (English).
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