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|image=[[File:BossBass_SMB3.jpg]]<br>Artwork of '''Big Bertha''' and a [[baby Cheep-Cheep]].
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|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' ([[List of Mario games by date#1988|1988]])
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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.
'''Big Berthas''' are huge [[Cheep Cheep]] that live deep in the sea. She has a counterpart called [[Boss Bass]].


==History==
==History==
===''Super Mario Bros. 3''===
===''Super Mario Bros. 3''===
[[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).
[[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]]''. In their debut, all Big Berthas seem to be mother fish, as they always carries [[Baby Cheep]]s in their mouth, occasionally letting them out. After a few seconds, the Baby Cheep will return to its mother's mouth. Unlike the active hunter Boss Bass (which is often seen aggressively swimming on or near the surface), Big Bertha 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).


===''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''===
===''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''===
[[File:CartoonBigBertha.jpg|thumb|160px|A Big Bertha (or possibly a Boss Bass), from ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''.]]
[[File:CartoonBigBertha.jpg|thumb|160px|A Big Bertha (or possibly a Boss Bass), from ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''.]]
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.
It is possible that Big Berthas made appearances on ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. However, they were never seen with Baby 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.


===''Nintendo Comics System''===
===''Nintendo Comics System''===
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===''Super Mario 64 DS''===
===''Super Mario 64 DS''===
[[File:BigBerthaDS.png|thumb|Big Bertha seen in ''Super Mario 64 DS''.]]
[[File:BigBerthaDS.png|thumb|Big Bertha seen in ''Super Mario 64 DS''.]]
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]].
In ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', Big Berthas do not spit out Baby 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]].


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==

Revision as of 13:08, January 25, 2015

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Big Berthas are huge Cheep Cheep that live deep in the sea. She has a counterpart called Boss Bass.

History

Super Mario Bros. 3

File:Bertha.PNG
Frog Luigi encountering a Big Bertha in Super Mario Bros. 3.

Big Berthas appear in the game Super Mario Bros. 3. In their debut, all Big Berthas seem to be mother fish, as they always carries Baby Cheeps in their mouth, occasionally letting them out. After a few seconds, the Baby Cheep will return to its mother's mouth. Unlike the active hunter Boss Bass (which is often seen aggressively swimming on or near the surface), Big Bertha 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).

The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3

Boss Bass from "Never Koop a Koopa"
A Big Bertha (or possibly a Boss Bass), from The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3.

It is possible that Big Berthas made appearances on The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3. However, they were never seen with Baby 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.

Nintendo Comics System

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.

Super Mario 64 DS

File:BigBerthaDS.png
Big Bertha seen in Super Mario 64 DS.

In Super Mario 64 DS, Big Berthas do not spit out Baby 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.

Names in other languages

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Trivia

See also

References

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Locations First floor and mezzanine Bob-omb Battlefield • Whomp's Fortress • Jolly Roger Bay • Cool, Cool Mountain • Bowser in the Dark World • The Princess's Secret Slide • The Secret Aquarium • Tower of the Wing Cap • Sunshine Islesc • Goomboss Battlec
Basement and courtyard Big Boo's Haunt • Hazy Maze Cave • Lethal Lava Land • Shifting Sand Land • Dire, Dire Docks • Bowser in the Fire Sea • Cavern of the Metal Cap/Behind the Waterfall • Vanish Cap Under the Moat/The Secret Under the Moat • Big Boo Battlec • Battle Fortc
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Musical compositions "Super Mario 64 Main Theme" • "Slider" • "Inside the Castle Walls" • "Koopa's Road" • "Koopa's Theme"
Further info Gallery (DS) • Glitches (DS) • Media (DS) • Original soundtrack • Pre-release and unused content (DS) • Quotes • Staff (DS)
a Exclusive to Super Mario 64
b Present in both games, but has different roles in each
c Exclusive to Super Mario 64 DS
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