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Grape's name, when combined with that of the Sour Bunch, plays off the phrase "sour grapes;" it also refers to her purple coloration and may also play into a fruit theme with Princess Peach's name. Additionally, the play on the phrase "sour grapes" references Ancient Greek theater's celebrations to honor [[wikipedia:Dionysus|Dionysus]], the god of wine and theater.<ref>Nintenduo World. [https://youtu.be/T3cYgN6Q43o 25 Secrets of Princess Peach: Showtime! 🎀 Facts & Easter Eggs (Nintendo Switch)]. YouTube (2024-03-24). Retrieved on March 29, 2024.</ref>
Grape's name, when combined with that of the Sour Bunch, plays off the phrase "sour grapes;" it also refers to her purple coloration and may also play into a fruit theme with Princess Peach's name. Additionally, the play on the phrase "sour grapes" references Ancient Greek theater's celebrations to honor [[wikipedia:Dionysus|Dionysus]], the god of wine and theater.<ref>Nintenduo World. [https://youtu.be/T3cYgN6Q43o 25 Secrets of Princess Peach: Showtime! 🎀 Facts & Easter Eggs (Nintendo Switch)]. YouTube (2024-03-24). Retrieved on March 29, 2024.</ref>


She is fought in ''[[It's Showtime, Grape!]]'', which is the final level of the game.
She is fought in [[It's Showtime, Grape!]], which is the final level of the game.


==Gallery==
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Revision as of 04:03, May 1, 2024

Grape
Grape artwork from Princess Peach: Showtime!
First appearance Princess Peach: Showtime! (2024)

Template:Quote2 Grape, also referred to as Madame Grape by her minions,[1] is the main antagonist of Princess Peach: Showtime! She is an evil sorceress who, along with her gang of minions called the Sour Bunch, takes over Sparkle Theater while Princess Peach is in attendance. Peach teams up with the theater's guardian Stella to put a stop to Grape's madness.[2]

Grape's name, when combined with that of the Sour Bunch, plays off the phrase "sour grapes;" it also refers to her purple coloration and may also play into a fruit theme with Princess Peach's name. Additionally, the play on the phrase "sour grapes" references Ancient Greek theater's celebrations to honor Dionysus, the god of wine and theater.[3]

She is fought in It's Showtime, Grape!, which is the final level of the game.

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Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese グレープ[?]
Gurēpu
Grape
Chinese 桂葡[?]
Guìpú
Derived from "grape" and「葡萄」(pútáo, "grape")
Dutch Grape[?] -
French Syrah[?] Named after the French grape variety
German Grape[?] -
Italian Uva Spina[?] Lit. "spiny grape", the Italian name for gooseberries
Korean 그레이프[?]
Geuleipeu
Grape
Portuguese Rubi[?] Reference to the Brazilian grape variety uva rubi ("ruby grape")
Russian Грейп[?]
Gryeyp
Grape
Spanish Grape[?] -
Madame Grape
Language Name Meaning Notes
Dutch Hare Zurigheid Grape[?] Her Sourness Grape
French Dame Syrah[?] Lady Grape
German Frau Grape[?] Ms. Grape
Italian Somma Uva Spina[?] Supreme Grape
Portuguese Manda-uva Rubi[?] Portmanteau of mandachuva ("big shot"/"big cheese") and uva rubi ("ruby grape")
Spanish (NOA) Señoría Grape[?] Lordship Grape
Spanish (NOE) Doña Grape[?] Mrs Grape
Grape the Great
Language Name Meaning Notes
Dutch Giga-Grape[?] Big/Giant-Grape
French Méga Syrah[?] Mega Grape
German Grape die Große[?] Grape the Great
Italian Grande Uva Spina[?] Great/Big Grape
Portuguese Mega Rubi[?] Mega Grape
Spanish Giga Grape[?] Big Grape

References

  1. ^ "Boo, hiss! She’s the baddest of the bunch, the villain of the vine, the berry of whom you should be wary – the notorious Madame Grape!" – Nintendo UK. Nintendo of Europe on X. X. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  2. ^ Nintendo of America (September 14, 2023). Princess Peach: Showtime! - Nintendo Direct 9.14.2023. YouTube. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  3. ^ Nintenduo World. 25 Secrets of Princess Peach: Showtime! 🎀 Facts & Easter Eggs (Nintendo Switch). YouTube (2024-03-24). Retrieved on March 29, 2024.