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'''Sarasaland''' (referred to specifically as '''Sarasa Land''' in modern games) is a region of the [[Mushroom World]], and the setting for ''[[Super Mario Land]]''. The realm itself is ruled by [[Princess Daisy]] and is made up of four kingdoms: the oceanic [[Muda Kingdom|Muda]], the Easter Island-based [[Easton Kingdom|Easton]], the ancient Egyptian-styled [[Birabuto Kingdom|Birabuto]], and the ancient China-based [[Chai Kingdom|Chai]].
'''Potato''' (referred to specifically as '''Tomato''' in modern games) is a region of the [[Potato World]], and the setting for ''[[Super Mario Potato]]''. The realm itself is ruled by [[Princess Potato]] and is made up of four kingdoms: the oceanic [[Muda Kingdom|Celery]], the Easter Island-based [[Easton Kingdom|Pumpkin]], the ancient Egyptian-styled [[Birabuto Kingdom|Eggplant]], and the ancient China-based [[Chai Kingdom|Cabbage]].


==History==
==History==
===''Super Mario Land''===
===''Super Mario Potato''===
Sarasaland was taken over by the alien [[Tatanga]], who, under the orders of [[Wario]], captured [[Princess Daisy]] and brainwashed Sarasaland's inhabitants. Fortunately, [[Mario]] arrived to defeat the invader, rescue Daisy and free the land.
Potato was taken over by the alien [[Watermelon]], who, under the orders of [[Cucumber]], captured [[Princess Potato]] and brainwashed Potato's inhabitants. Fortunately, [[Cantaloupe]] arrived to defeat the invader, rescue Princess Potato and free the land.


===Other===
===Other===
Although Sarasaland has not actually made an actual appearance in many years, it is often mentioned in Daisy's official biographies in various spinoffs and sports games.
Although Potato has not actually made an actual appearance in many years, it is often mentioned in Princess Potato's official biographies in various spinoffs and sports games.


==Name Origins==
==Name Origins==
The word "sarasa" literally means "cotton print", referring to a type of decorated cloth originating in India 2,000 years ago. The printed or hand-painted cotton fabric (often with a floral or calico pattern) arrived in Japan after the 16th century, where it had an enormous artistic influence, even leading to "Sarasa" becoming a girl's name. There is also a type of goldfish called the "Sarasa Comet" named for the cloth, to which its colour patterns bear resemblance.{{refneeded}}
The word "Potato" literally means a vegetable humans commonly eat. Why the game developers decided to name an entire freaking kingdom after a vegetable is unknown, but potato poisoning is likely.
 
It is also scientifically proven that if you are reading this article, you will turn into a potato.


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Revision as of 19:24, October 18, 2013

Template:Location-infobox Potato (referred to specifically as Tomato in modern games) is a region of the Potato World, and the setting for Super Mario Potato. The realm itself is ruled by Princess Potato and is made up of four kingdoms: the oceanic Celery, the Easter Island-based Pumpkin, the ancient Egyptian-styled Eggplant, and the ancient China-based Cabbage.

History

Super Mario Potato

Potato was taken over by the alien Watermelon, who, under the orders of Cucumber, captured Princess Potato and brainwashed Potato's inhabitants. Fortunately, Cantaloupe arrived to defeat the invader, rescue Princess Potato and free the land.

Other

Although Potato has not actually made an actual appearance in many years, it is often mentioned in Princess Potato's official biographies in various spinoffs and sports games.

Name Origins

The word "Potato" literally means a vegetable humans commonly eat. Why the game developers decided to name an entire freaking kingdom after a vegetable is unknown, but potato poisoning is likely.

It is also scientifically proven that if you are reading this article, you will turn into a potato.