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*[[Cret]] and [[Tury]] are very similar in appearance to [[mariowiki:Lakitu|Lakitu]] from the ''Super Mario'' games. | *[[Cret]] and [[Tury]] are very similar in appearance to [[mariowiki:Lakitu|Lakitu]] from the ''Super Mario'' games. | ||
*[[Efreeti]]'s name is likely based on the [[wikipedia:Ifrit|Efreet]] (more commonly known as Ifrit), a demon in Islamic mythology. | *[[Efreeti]]'s name is likely based on the [[wikipedia:Ifrit|Efreet]] (more commonly known as Ifrit), a demon in Islamic mythology. | ||
*[[Gabon]] bears similarities to both the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] [[bulbapedia:Cubone (Pokémon)|Cubone]] and [[bulbapedia:Marowak (Pokémon)|Marowak]], as well as | *[[Gabon]] bears similarities to both the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] [[bulbapedia:Cubone (Pokémon)|Cubone]] and [[bulbapedia:Marowak (Pokémon)|Marowak]], as well as the [[mariowiki:Little Skull Mouser|Little Skull Mouser]] enemies from ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island|Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', due to the fact that all of these creatures wear oversized skulls over their heads, as well as the fact that both Gabon and the Cubone line throw bones to attack and the fact that both Gabon and Little Skull Mousers can be unmasked. | ||
*[[Gator (Kirby Super Star)|Gator]] from ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' is based on the gators from the [[HAL Laboratory]] game ''[[Wikipedia:Revenge of the 'Gator|Revenge of the 'Gator]]''. This reference is made more specific with the gator-based attack from [[Kirby Quest]] in ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''. | *The [[Gator (Kirby Super Star)|Gator]] from ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' is based on the gators from the [[HAL Laboratory]] game ''[[Wikipedia:Revenge of the 'Gator|Revenge of the 'Gator]]''. This reference is made more specific with the gator-based attack from [[Kirby Quest]] in ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''. | ||
*[[Gobchomplin]] looks and behaves similarly to a [[mariowiki:Piranha Plant|Piranha Plant]] from the ''Super Mario'' series. | *[[Gobchomplin]] looks and behaves similarly to a [[mariowiki:Piranha Plant|Piranha Plant]] from the ''Super Mario'' series. | ||
*[[Great Gear]]'s visage bears a strong resemblance to the famous [[wikipedia:Aztec sun stone|Aztec sun stone]] found in the ruins of Tenochtitlan. | *[[Great Gear]]'s visage bears a strong resemblance to the famous [[wikipedia:Aztec sun stone|Aztec sun stone]] found in the ruins of Tenochtitlan. | ||
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*[[Gruegloom]] is very similar to (and its name possibly inspired by) a much older video game monster called the [[wikipedia:Grue (monster)|Grue]], which would eat anyone who ventured out into the dark. | *[[Gruegloom]] is very similar to (and its name possibly inspired by) a much older video game monster called the [[wikipedia:Grue (monster)|Grue]], which would eat anyone who ventured out into the dark. | ||
*[[Haley]] appears to be named after [[wikipedia:Halley's Comet|Halley's Comet]]; a fitting name given its comet-like appearance and its common sightings in outer-space regions. | *[[Haley]] appears to be named after [[wikipedia:Halley's Comet|Halley's Comet]]; a fitting name given its comet-like appearance and its common sightings in outer-space regions. | ||
*[[Kabula]]'s modern look, starting with ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', resembles [[mariowiki:Banzai Bill|Banzai Bill]], with some of her projectiles bearing a much more direct resemblance. | *[[Kabula]]'s modern look, starting with ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', resembles that of a [[mariowiki:Banzai Bill|Banzai Bill]], with some of her projectiles bearing a much more direct resemblance. | ||
*[[Keke]] resembles the eponymous protagonist of ''[[wikipedia:Kiki's Delivery Service|Kiki's Delivery Service]]'', a 1985 Japanese novel and subsequent 1989 animated film. | *[[Keke]] resembles the eponymous protagonist of ''[[wikipedia:Kiki's Delivery Service|Kiki's Delivery Service]]'', a 1985 Japanese novel and subsequent 1989 animated film. | ||
*[[Kirby]] himself was named in part to honor the late attorney [[wikipedia:John Kirby (attorney)|John Kirby]], who defended Nintendo from a lawsuit from Universal Studios over the use of "Kong" in the name "Donkey Kong". | *[[Kirby]] himself was named in part to honor the late attorney [[wikipedia:John Kirby (attorney)|John Kirby]], who defended Nintendo from a lawsuit from Universal Studios over the use of "Kong" in the name "Donkey Kong". | ||
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*[[Master Hand & Crazy Hand]] appear as bosses in ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', hailing from the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]''. They would make cameo appearances in a few subsequent titles. | *[[Master Hand & Crazy Hand]] appear as bosses in ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'', hailing from the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]''. They would make cameo appearances in a few subsequent titles. | ||
*[[Moto Shotzo]] is based on the playable tank from the HAL Laboratory game ''Trax''. | *[[Moto Shotzo]] is based on the playable tank from the HAL Laboratory game ''Trax''. | ||
*[[Mumbies]] typically share a similar behavior to that of the | *[[Mumbies]], and sometimes [[Scarfy|Scarfies]], typically share a similar behavior to that of the aforementioned Boo enemy from the ''Mario'' franchise in [[mariowiki:Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'']] games. | ||
*[[Pacto]] bears a vague resemblance to that of [[wikipedia:Bandai Namco Entertainment|Namco]]'s mascot [[smashwiki:Pac-Man|Pac-Man]]. | *[[Pacto]] bears a vague resemblance to that of [[wikipedia:Bandai Namco Entertainment|Namco]]'s mascot [[smashwiki:Pac-Man|Pac-Man]]. | ||
*[[Phanta]] bears a vague resemblance to the Pokémon [[bulbapedia:Duskull_(Pokémon)|Duskull]]. | *[[Phanta]] bears a vague resemblance to the Pokémon [[bulbapedia:Duskull_(Pokémon)|Duskull]]. | ||
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*[[Togezo]] is very similar in design to the ''Mario'' franchise enemy, [[mariowiki:Spiny|Spiny]], sharing names with that enemy in the Japanese releases of ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''. | *[[Togezo]] is very similar in design to the ''Mario'' franchise enemy, [[mariowiki:Spiny|Spiny]], sharing names with that enemy in the Japanese releases of ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' and ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''. | ||
*[[Two Face]] is likely based off of the [[mariowiki:Phanto|Phanto]] from ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario Bros. 2|Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' in appearance. | *[[Two Face]] is likely based off of the [[mariowiki:Phanto|Phanto]] from ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario Bros. 2|Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' in appearance. | ||
*[[Wappa]]'s Japanese name is "Wampa", a reference to the [[wikipedia:Wampa|species]] from ''[[wikipedia:Star Wars|Star Wars]]'' | *[[Wappa]]'s Japanese name is "Wampa", a reference to the [[wikipedia:Wampa|species]] of the same name from the ''[[wikipedia:Star Wars|Star Wars]]'' series. | ||
*[[Zoos]]' name is a pun on the Greek god [[wikipedia:Zeus|Zeus]]. This is compounded by the fact that it throws lightning from a cloud. | *[[Zoos]]' name is a pun on the Greek god [[wikipedia:Zeus|Zeus]]. This is compounded by the fact that it throws lightning from a cloud. | ||
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=== ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' === | === ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' === | ||
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* In the Japanese version of ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'', one of the characters that Kirby can rescue from a [[Protective Bag|bag]] is [[Chao]] from the Japanese game ''[[wikipedia:Yūyūki|Yūyūki]]''. She is replaced with the character [[Girl blob]] in international releases. | * In the Japanese version of ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'', one of the characters that Kirby can rescue from a [[Protective Bag|bag]] is [[Chao]] from the Japanese game ''[[wikipedia:Yūyūki|Yūyūki]]''. She is replaced with the character [[Girl blob]] in international releases. | ||
**Additionally, the image depicting Kirby, [[Rick]], [[Kine]] and [[Coo]] inside a tavern in the [[Jukebox|Sound Test]] screen is a recreation of a scene from ''Yūyūki''. | **Additionally, the image depicting Kirby, [[Rick]], [[Kine]] and [[Coo]] inside a tavern in the [[Jukebox|Sound Test]] screen is a recreation of a scene from ''Yūyūki'', where Chao reunites with Goku and the other main characters towards the end of Disk 1. | ||
=== ''Kirby Super Star'' and ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' === | === ''Kirby Super Star'' and ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' === | ||
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* [[mariowiki:Mario|Mario]], [[mariowiki:Luigi|Luigi]], [[mariowiki:Peach|Peach]], [[mariowiki:Toad|Toad]], and [[mariowiki:Wario|Wario]] make a cameo appearance in [[Spring Breeze]], as part of the audience watching Kirby battle King Dedede. Several of these characters can also be seen in [[Megaton Punch]]. | * [[mariowiki:Mario|Mario]], [[mariowiki:Luigi|Luigi]], [[mariowiki:Peach|Peach]], [[mariowiki:Toad|Toad]], and [[mariowiki:Wario|Wario]] make a cameo appearance in [[Spring Breeze]], as part of the audience watching Kirby battle King Dedede. Several of these characters can also be seen in [[Megaton Punch]]. | ||
* The world map in [[Dyna Blade (main game)|Dyna Blade]] functions very similarly to the world maps in [[mariowiki:Super Mario Bros. 3|''Super Mario Bros. 3'']]. Furthermore, the moving "E" symbol behaves similarly to the latter's [[mariowiki:Hammer Bro|Hammer Bros.]] [[mariowiki:Enemy Course|Enemy Course]] symbol on the map. | * The world map in [[Dyna Blade (main game)|Dyna Blade]] functions very similarly to the world maps in [[mariowiki:Super Mario Bros. 3|''Super Mario Bros. 3'']]. Furthermore, the moving "E" symbol behaves similarly to the latter's [[mariowiki:Hammer Bro|Hammer Bros.]] [[mariowiki:Enemy Course|Enemy Course]] symbol on the map. | ||
* The first room in [[Peanut Plains]] is structured in a similar vein to the opening room of the first level in [[mariowiki:Super Mario Bros. 2|''Super Mario Bros. 2'']], as both have the player descend down a mountain-like set of platforms before entering a door on the bottom of the room. The resemblance is made more noticeable in ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'', as the colors of the terrain bear more of a resemblance to those found in ''Super Mario Bros. 2''. | * The first room in [[Peanut Plains]] is structured in a similar vein to the opening room of the first level in [[mariowiki:Super Mario Bros. 2|''Super Mario Bros. 2'']], as both have the player descend down a mountain-like set of platforms before entering a door on the bottom of the room. The resemblance is made more noticeable in ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'', as the colors of the terrain bear more of a resemblance to those found in ''Super Mario Bros. 2''. | ||
**Additionally, in ''Kirby Super Star'', the second room in [[???]] bears resemblance to Subspace as it appears in the NES version of ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', with the terrain entirely set in silhouette against a solid-color background. This resemblance is less noticeable in ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'', as it now uses a nighttime version of the grassland tileset. | ** Additionally, in ''Kirby Super Star'', the second room in [[???]] bears resemblance to Subspace as it appears in the NES version of ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', with the terrain entirely set in silhouette against a solid-color background. This resemblance is less noticeable in ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'', as it now uses a nighttime version of the grassland tileset. | ||
* Many of the treasures in [[the Great Cave Offensive]] are also references to other [[Nintendo]] franchises, such as ''[[mariowiki:Mario|Mario]]'', ''[[meow:Metroid|Metroid]]'', ''EarthBound'', ''Fire Emblem'', and ''Donkey Kong''. | * Many of the treasures in [[the Great Cave Offensive]] are also references to other [[Nintendo]] franchises, such as ''[[mariowiki:Mario|Mario]]'', ''[[meow:Metroid|Metroid]]'', ''EarthBound'', ''Fire Emblem'', and ''Donkey Kong''. | ||
* The ending theme of [[Revenge of Meta Knight]] - [[My Friend and the Sunset]] - is partially based on the traditional folk song "[[wikipedia:The House of the Rising Sun|The House of the Rising Sun]]", particularly the 1964 blues cover by British rock band The Animals. The credits sequence, which features [[Wheelie Rider]] Kirby riding through a barren desert at sunset, appears to be a reference to the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8Bf1tZwNNQ credits sequence] of the 1971 anime ''[[wikipedia:Lupin the Third Part I|Lupin the Third Part I]]''. | * The ending theme of [[Revenge of Meta Knight]] - [[My Friend and the Sunset]] - is partially based on the traditional folk song "[[wikipedia:The House of the Rising Sun|The House of the Rising Sun]]", particularly the 1964 blues cover by British rock band The Animals. The credits sequence, which features [[Wheelie Rider]] Kirby riding through a barren desert at sunset, appears to be a reference to the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8Bf1tZwNNQ credits sequence] of the 1971 anime ''[[wikipedia:Lupin the Third Part I|Lupin the Third Part I]]''. | ||
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=== ''Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble'' === | === ''Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble'' === | ||
*The way levels are structured in this game is strikingly similar to the layout of the original [[mariowiki:Super Mario Bros.|''Super Mario Bros.'']], with eight levels consisting of four stages each, each fourth stage being a castle setting with a boss at the end, and two hidden places where the player can skip levels, similar to ''Super Mario Bros.''{{'}} three Warp Zones. | *The way levels are structured in this game is strikingly similar to the layout of the original [[mariowiki:Super Mario Bros.|''Super Mario Bros.'']], with eight levels consisting of four stages each, each fourth stage being a castle setting with a boss at the end, and two hidden places where the player can skip levels, similar to ''Super Mario Bros.''{{'}} three Warp Zones. | ||
**Kirby's use of the [[Balloon (item)|Balloon]]s to puff up and fly for 15 seconds may also be inspired by the [[mariowiki:Power Balloon|P-Balloon]]s from ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario World|Super Mario World]]''. Both feature a capital letter on each, with the item from this game having a "G" while the one from the ''Mario'' series, hence its original name, has a "P" on it. | |||
=== ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'' === | === ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'' === | ||
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**One of Kirby's "Excellent" attacks calls on a horde of 66 [[Gator (Kirby Super Star)|Gator]]s to attack the enemies. This is a reference to the 1989 Game Boy game ''[[wikipedia:Revenge of the 'Gator|Revenge of the 'Gator]]'' (ピンボール66{{furi|匹|ひき}}のワニ{{furi|大行進|だいこうしん}}, ''Pinball: The Great 66-Alligator Parade''), also produced by HAL Laboratory. | **One of Kirby's "Excellent" attacks calls on a horde of 66 [[Gator (Kirby Super Star)|Gator]]s to attack the enemies. This is a reference to the 1989 Game Boy game ''[[wikipedia:Revenge of the 'Gator|Revenge of the 'Gator]]'' (ピンボール66{{furi|匹|ひき}}のワニ{{furi|大行進|だいこうしん}}, ''Pinball: The Great 66-Alligator Parade''), also produced by HAL Laboratory. | ||
**Another "Excellent" attack has Kirby ride a [[Moto Shotzo]] while being chased by a mechanical dragon with boxing gloves that highly resembles a boss from HAL Laboratories' 1991 game ''Trax''. As mentioned above, Moto Shotzo itself greatly resembles ''Trax''{{'}}s main protagonist. | **Another "Excellent" attack has Kirby ride a [[Moto Shotzo]] while being chased by a mechanical dragon with boxing gloves that highly resembles a boss from HAL Laboratories' 1991 game ''Trax''. As mentioned above, Moto Shotzo itself greatly resembles ''Trax''{{'}}s main protagonist. | ||
*Similarly to how Kirby Quest references ''Arcana'', | *Similarly to how Kirby Quest references ''Arcana'', [[Strato Patrol EOS]] and its name, logo, title screen, and gameplay are a wholesale reference to '''{{furi|宇宙|うちゅう}}{{furi|警備隊|けいびたい}} SDF''' (''Uchū Keibitai SDF'', "Space Defense Force SDF"), a vertically-scrolling shooter released by [[HAL Laboratory]] for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] in 1990. | ||
=== ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' / ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' === | === ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' / ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' === | ||
*[[Goriath]] is a possible reference to Saiyan warriors from the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise. This includes the change in hair colors similar to the Super Saiyan transformation and the beam attacks being a nod to the Kamehameha Wave. Additionally, Goriath's primate traits are connected to the Saiyans themselves (hinted at by their long tails resembling those of Goku's inspiration, Sun Wukong, from the 16th Century Chinese novel ''Journey to the West''), especially their Great Ape transformations on nights of a [[wikipedia:full moon|full moon]]. | *[[Goriath]] is a possible reference to Saiyan warriors from the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise. This includes the change in hair colors similar to the Super Saiyan transformation and the beam attacks being a nod to the Kamehameha Wave. Additionally, Goriath's primate traits are connected to the Saiyans themselves (hinted at by their long tails resembling those of Goku's inspiration, Sun Wukong, from the 16th Century Chinese novel ''Journey to the West''), especially their Great Ape transformations on nights of a [[wikipedia:full moon|full moon]]. | ||
**Relatedly, [[Hydriath]]'s facial hair and association with water may be inspired by the Greek god [[wikipedia:Poseidon|Poseidon]]. Also, during some of Hydriath's attacks, it teleports as a form of a fake-out, with the teleportation method also being a nod to the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise. | **Relatedly, [[Hydriath]]'s facial hair and association with water may be inspired by the Greek god [[wikipedia:Poseidon|Poseidon]]. Also, during some of Hydriath's attacks, it teleports as a form of a fake-out, with the teleportation method also being a nod to the "Instant Transmission" technique from the ''Dragon Ball'' franchise. | ||
*The [[Stomper Boot]] item appears to be based on the [[mariowiki:Goomba's Shoe|Goomba's Shoe]] from the [[mariowiki:Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'']] series, as it functions in much the same way. | *The [[Stomper Boot]] item appears to be based on the [[mariowiki:Goomba's Shoe|Goomba's Shoe]] from the [[mariowiki:Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'']] series, as it functions in much the same way. | ||
*In some areas throughout the game, a variant of [[Scarfy|Scarfies]] known as Hunter Scarfies appear. The actions of these Scarfies are similar to those of the [[mariowiki:Phanto|Phanto]] enemies from [[mariowiki:Super Mario Bros. 2|''Super Mario Bros. 2'']], as they only attack when Kirby or one of his friends picks up a [[Key]]. | *In some areas throughout the game, a variant of [[Scarfy|Scarfies]] known as Hunter Scarfies appear. The actions of these Scarfies are similar to those of the [[mariowiki:Phanto|Phanto]] enemies from [[mariowiki:Super Mario Bros. 2|''Super Mario Bros. 2'']], as they only attack when Kirby or one of his friends picks up a [[Key]]. | ||
*The name [[Halcandra]] may be a reference to the naming scheme of planets in [[wikipedia:C.S. Lewis|C.S. Lewis]]'s [[wikipedia:The Space Trilogy|Space Trilogy]] novels, such as "Malacandra" (Mars). | *The name [[Halcandra]] may be a reference to the naming scheme of planets in [[wikipedia:C.S. Lewis|C.S. Lewis]]'s [[wikipedia:The Space Trilogy|Space Trilogy]] novels, such as "Malacandra" (Mars). | ||
*The star visible on the mast of the [[Lor Starcutter]] during the Lor & | *The star visible on the mast of the [[Lor Starcutter]] during the [[Lor & Magolor]] and Lor EX & Magolor boss battles strongly resembles the [[mariowiki:Dark Star|Dark Star]] and [[mariowiki:Dark Star X|Dark Star X]] from the original ''[[mariowiki:Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story|Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]].'' | ||
*The "Hidden Magolors" that can be found in [[Merry Magoland]] in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' are likely a parody of [[wikipedia:Hidden Mickey|Hidden Mickeys]] from the [[wikipedia:Disney Parks, Experiences and Products|Disney Parks]], which are symbols of Mickey Mouse hidden in the architecture or landscaping. | *The "Hidden Magolors" that can be found in [[Merry Magoland]] in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' are likely a parody of [[wikipedia:Hidden Mickey|Hidden Mickeys]] from the [[wikipedia:Disney Parks, Experiences and Products|Disney Parks]], which are symbols of Mickey Mouse hidden in the architecture or landscaping. | ||
**Magolor's description of Merry Magoland as "the funnest place in the whole universe" is also a possible reference to the slogan of [[wikipedia:Disneyland|Disneyland]], "the happiest place on earth". | **Magolor's description of Merry Magoland as "the funnest place in the whole universe" is also a possible reference to the slogan of [[wikipedia:Disneyland|Disneyland]], "the happiest place on earth". | ||
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**[[Abusement Park|Viva! Welcome to DedeVegas]] - ''[[wikipedia:Viva Las Vegas|Viva Las Vegas]]'', a musical film from 1964 starring Elvis Presley. | **[[Abusement Park|Viva! Welcome to DedeVegas]] - ''[[wikipedia:Viva Las Vegas|Viva Las Vegas]]'', a musical film from 1964 starring Elvis Presley. | ||
**[[A Recipe for Disaster|Ultimate Iron Man Cook Osaka]] - ''[[wikipedia:Iron Chef|Iron Chef]]'', a Japanese cooking TV show from the 1990s. | **[[A Recipe for Disaster|Ultimate Iron Man Cook Osaka]] - ''[[wikipedia:Iron Chef|Iron Chef]]'', a Japanese cooking TV show from the 1990s. | ||
**[[Scare Tactics - Part I|A Midsummer Night's Scream!]] - ''[[wikipedia:A Midsummer Night's Dream|A Midsummer Night's Dream]]'', | **[[Scare Tactics - Part I|A Midsummer Night's Scream!]] - ''[[wikipedia:A Midsummer Night's Dream|A Midsummer Night's Dream]]'', a late 16th century comedic play by English playwright William Shakespeare. | ||
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**[[The Chill Factor]] - another reference to ''Fear Factor''. | **[[The Chill Factor]] - another reference to ''Fear Factor''. | ||
**[[Waddle While You Work]] - "[[wikipedia:Whistle While You Work|Whistle While You Work]]", a song from the 1937 animated film ''[[wikipedia:Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937 film)|Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs]]''. | **[[Waddle While You Work]] - "[[wikipedia:Whistle While You Work|Whistle While You Work]]", a song from the 1937 animated film ''[[wikipedia:Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937 film)|Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs]]''. | ||
**[[Born to Be Mild - Part I|Born to Be Mild]] - | **[[Born to Be Mild - Part I|Born to Be Mild]] - "[[wikipedia:Born to Be Wild|Born to Be Wild]]", a 1968 song by Canadian-American psychedelic rock band [[wikipedia:Steppenwolf (band)|Steppenwolf]]. | ||
**[[Hunger Struck]] - "[[wikipedia:Thunderstruck (song)|Thunderstruck]]", a 1990 song by Australian hard rock group [[wikipedia:AC/DC|AC/DC]]. | **[[Hunger Struck]] - "[[wikipedia:Thunderstruck (song)|Thunderstruck]]", a 1990 song by Australian hard rock group [[wikipedia:AC/DC|AC/DC]]. | ||
**[[Cappy Town Down]] - ''[[wikipedia:Black Hawk Down (book)|Black Hawk Down]]'', a non-fiction book from 1999 which was later adapted into a movie of the same name in 2001. | **[[Cappy Town Down]] - ''[[wikipedia:Black Hawk Down (book)|Black Hawk Down]]'', a non-fiction book from 1999 which was later adapted into a movie of the same name in 2001. | ||
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==== Prediction Predicament - Part II ==== | ==== Prediction Predicament - Part II ==== | ||
In the Japanese version of [[Prediction Predicament - Part II]], the asteroid heading towards Dream Land is called [[Phantom Star Gerath]], which is a reference to the Japanese film ''[[Wikipedia:Gorath|Gorath]]'', which involves a white dwarf star heading directly toward Earth. Additionally, in the Japanese version, King Dedede sings a song on the swings that translates to, "Life is short... Fall in love, Dedede..." This | In the Japanese version of [[Prediction Predicament - Part II]], the asteroid heading towards Dream Land is called [[Phantom Star Gerath]], which is a reference to the Japanese film ''[[Wikipedia:Gorath|Gorath]]'', which involves a white dwarf star heading directly toward Earth. Additionally, in the Japanese version, King Dedede sings a song on the swings that translates to, "Life is short... Fall in love, Dedede..." This references the ending of the 1952 [[wikipedia:Akira Kurosawa|Akira Kurosawa]] film ''[[wikipedia:Ikiru|Ikiru]]'', in which terminal cancer patient Kanji Watanabe sings "[[wikipedia:Gondola no Uta|The Gondola Song]]" to himself while playing in the playground that he built.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umLtGRl_WE4 The scene being referenced in question]</ref> Dedede's song likewise riffs on the opening of "The Gondola Song", replacing "otome" ("maidens") with "Dedede." | ||
==== Scare Tactics - Part II ==== | ==== Scare Tactics - Part II ==== | ||