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The '''Sour Bunch''' is an acting theater troupe of anthropomorphic purple grapes led by [[Grape (character)|Grape]] and are the main antagonists of ''[[Princess Peach: Showtime!]]'', where they take over the [[Sparkle Theater]]. Unlike the [[Theet]]s, the Sour Bunch do not have visible noses. | The '''Sour Bunch''' is an acting theater troupe of anthropomorphic purple grapes led by [[Grape (character)|Grape]] and are the main antagonists of ''[[Princess Peach: Showtime!]]'', where they take over the [[Sparkle Theater]]. Unlike the [[Theet]]s, the Sour Bunch do not have visible noses. | ||
Their name, alongside Grape's, plays on the phrase "sour grapes" which reference Ancient Greek theater's celebrations to honor {{wp|Dionysus}}, the god of wine and theater.<ref>{{cite|author=Nintenduo World|date=March 23, 2024|url=youtu.be/T3cYgN6Q43o|title=25 Secrets of Princess Peach: Showtime! 🎀 Facts & Easter Eggs (Nintendo Switch)|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=March 29, 2024}}</ref> | |||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The lower-ranking members of the Sour Bunch are referred to as 「ドゥーケ」 (''Dūke'') in Japanese.<ref name="website">{{cite|url=www.nintendo.com/jp/switch/amjja/story/index.html|title=プリンセスピーチ Showtime! : ストーリー | Nintendo Switch | 任天堂|publisher=Nintendo|language=ja|accessdate=February 1, 2024}}</ref> | |||
*The lower-ranking members of the Sour Bunch are referred to as 「ドゥーケ」 (''Dūke'') in Japanese.<ref name="website"> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Sour Bunch | |
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| First appearance | Princess Peach: Showtime! (2024) |
| Leader | Grape |
The Sour Bunch is an acting theater troupe of anthropomorphic purple grapes led by Grape and are the main antagonists of Princess Peach: Showtime!, where they take over the Sparkle Theater. Unlike the Theets, the Sour Bunch do not have visible noses.
Their name, alongside Grape's, plays on the phrase "sour grapes" which reference Ancient Greek theater's celebrations to honor Dionysus, the god of wine and theater.[1]
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese (simplified) | 桂葡剧团[?] Guìpú Jùtuán |
Grape Troupe | |
| Chinese (traditional) | 桂葡劇團[?] Guìpú Jùtuán |
Grape Troupe | |
| Dutch | Zure Tros[?] | Sour Bunch | |
| French | Grappe maléfique[?] | Evil cluster | |
| German | Sauertrupp[?] | Sour Troupe | |
| Italian | Compagnia dei Mosti[?] | Troupe of Musts | |
| Korean | 그레이프 극단[?] Geuleipeu Geugdan |
Grape Troupe | |
| Portuguese | Trupe Uvaparsas[?] | Trupe ("troupe") + a play on uva passa ("raisin") and comparsa ("partner"/"accomplice"; means also "extra" in Italian) | |
| Russian | Кислые мимы[?] Kislyye mimy |
Sour mimes | |
| Spanish | Compañía Malaúva[?] | Bad-grape Troupe; play on mala uva (the phrase "bad intentions") and the words mala ("bad") and uva ("grape") |
Trivia
- The lower-ranking members of the Sour Bunch are referred to as 「ドゥーケ」 (Dūke) in Japanese.[2]
References
- ^ Nintenduo World (March 23, 2024). 25 Secrets of Princess Peach: Showtime! 🎀 Facts & Easter Eggs (Nintendo Switch). YouTube. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ a b プリンセスピーチ Showtime! : ストーリー | Nintendo Switch | 任天堂. Nintendo (Japanese). Retrieved February 1, 2024.
