Kerpop

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Kerpop
Custom render of enemy Kerpop from Super Mario Bros. Wonder Custom render of enemy Kerpop from Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Rendered game models of Kerpop
First appearance Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023)
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Kerpops[1] are enemies from Super Mario Bros. Wonder that are introduced in the level Hot-Hot Hot! They are sentient popcorn kernels that, in their default state, act the same as a Goomba, walking aimlessly from side to side. When touching anything hot, namely fireballs and Hot-Hot Rocks, they pop and start bouncing on the ground while moving in a certain direction. Like many other enemies, they hurt the player from the side and below but can be defeated by a simple stomp or an attack from various power-ups.

When they pop, they emit a savory aroma.[1] Their name is an onomatopoeia for popping, as well as a combination of "kernel" and "popcorn".

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Game File Name Meaning

Super Mario Bros. Wonder G:/romfs/Model/EnemyMorocon.bfres.zs Morocon Japanese name

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese モロコン[1]
Morokon
Possibly a portmanteau of「玉蜀黍とうもろこし」(tōmorokoshi, corn) and「ポン」(pon, onomatopoeia for popping)
Chinese (traditional) 玉米寶[2]
Yùmǐ Bǎo
From 「玉米」 (yùmǐ, "corn") and 「寶」 (bǎo, a term of endearment for children)
Korean 수수알[3]
Susual
From "옥수수" (oksusu, corn) and possibly "알" (al, egg/grain)

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