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(Making adjustments to match up with a recently-passed proposal. Also prioritizing American English terminology -- my limited knowledge of Harry Potter indicates that the first book was called "Sorcerer's Stone" in North American languages and "Philosopher's Stone" in the European ones, though correct me if I'm wrong. Other fixes.) |
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*[[Toy Hammer]], one of Kirby's [[Evolved Copy Ability|Evolved Copy Abilities]], is based on [[wikipedia:ja:ピコピコハンマー|a popular children's toy in Japan]]. | *[[Toy Hammer]], one of Kirby's [[Evolved Copy Ability|Evolved Copy Abilities]], is based on [[wikipedia:ja:ピコピコハンマー|a popular children's toy in Japan]]. | ||
*[[The Wondaria Dream Parade]] could be a nod to the [[wikipedia:Main Street Electrical Parade|Main Street Electrical Parade]], a nighttime parade that has made numerous appearances in Disney parks over the years. The music that plays throughout the stage is very similar to the real life parade's theme song, the [[wikipedia:Baroque Hoedown|Baroque Hoedown]]. | *[[The Wondaria Dream Parade]] could be a nod to the [[wikipedia:Main Street Electrical Parade|Main Street Electrical Parade]], a nighttime parade that has made numerous appearances in Disney parks over the years. The music that plays throughout the stage is very similar to the real life parade's theme song, the [[wikipedia:Baroque Hoedown|Baroque Hoedown]]. | ||
**Additionally, the mascots of Wondaria, Wondog and Wondy, could be seen as | **Additionally, the mascots of Wondaria, Wondog and Wondy, could be seen as analogous to [[wikipedia:Mickey Mouse|Mickey]] and [[wikipedia:Minnie Mouse|Minnie Mouse]], given that they are pre-existing characters who formed the basis for the park. | ||
== ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!'' == | == ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!'' == | ||
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More references exist in the Japanese version, as follows: | More references exist in the Japanese version, as follows: | ||
*"Super Dededeman" references the American comic book franchise [[wikipedia:Superman|Superman]]. | *"Super Dededeman" references the American comic book franchise [[wikipedia:Superman|Superman]]. | ||
*"It's Dedede, Everyone Come On!" references a Japanese T.V. show called ''It's 8 O' Clock, Everyone Come On!''. | *"It's Dedede, Everyone Come On!" references a Japanese T.V. show called 8時だョ！全員集合 (''It's 8 O' Clock, Everyone Come On!''). | ||
*"Dedede Mystery Discovery" references a Japanese T.V. show called ''World Mystery Discovery''. | *"Dedede Mystery Discovery" references a Japanese T.V. show called 世界不思議発見 (''World Mystery Discovery''). | ||
*"Gone with the Planet of the Apes" is a portmanteau of ''[[wikipedia:Gone with the Wind|Gone with the Wind]]'' and the ''[[wikipedia:Planet of the Apes|Planet of the Apes]]'' franchise. | *"Gone with the Planet of the Apes" is a portmanteau of ''[[wikipedia:Gone with the Wind|Gone with the Wind]]'' and the ''[[wikipedia:Planet of the Apes|Planet of the Apes]]'' franchise. | ||
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==== Cappy New Year ==== | ==== Cappy New Year ==== | ||
In the Japanese version of [[Cappy New Year]], [[Escargoon | In the Japanese version of [[Cappy New Year]], [[Escargoon]] refers to his rocket as the "Teppoudon", which is a reference to the North Korean ballistic missile called "Taepo Dong". Additionally, while Kirby is being flung around by the robotic arm, King Dedede says he'll "have Kirby depart on his 2,001-year space odyssey", explicitly referring to the [[wikipedia:2001: A Space Odyssey|science fiction story of the same name]] (while also making reference to the year that the episode first aired). | ||
==== Labor Daze ==== | ==== Labor Daze ==== | ||
In the Japanese version of [[Labor Daze]], [[Tiff | In the Japanese version of [[Labor Daze]], [[Tiff]] remarks that the pollution from King Dedede's factory is severely damaging the environment of Dream Land, which could result in a "Silent Spring". This is a reference to the [[wikipedia:Silent Spring|famous environmental science book of the same name]], published in 1962. | ||
==== Abusement Park ==== | ==== Abusement Park ==== | ||
In the Japanese version of [[Abusement Park]], when the Dream Landers are fighting over the [[Walky]] in the karaoke contest, Mayor Len attempts to sing "[[wikipedia:Y.M.C.A. (song)|Y.M.C.A.]]" by the [[wikipedia:Village People|Village People]] but gets the acronym wrong, singing "Y.W.C.A." instead. [[Sir Ebrum | In the Japanese version of [[Abusement Park]], when the Dream Landers are fighting over the [[Walky]] in the karaoke contest, Mayor Len attempts to sing "[[wikipedia:Y.M.C.A. (song)|Y.M.C.A.]]" by the [[wikipedia:Village People|Village People]] but gets the acronym wrong, singing "Y.W.C.A." instead. [[Sir Ebrum]] later tries to sing [[wikipedia:Tony Bennett|Tony Bennett]]'s "[[wikipedia:I Left My Heart in San Francisco|I Left My Heart in San Francisco]]" and [[wikipedia:Frank Sinatra|Frank Sinatra]]'s "[[wikipedia:My Way|My Way]]". | ||
==== A Dental Dilemma ==== | ==== A Dental Dilemma ==== | ||
In the Japanese version of [[A Dental Dilemma]], [[Lady Like | In the Japanese version of [[A Dental Dilemma]], [[Lady Like]] promises [[Tuff]] a "CubeGame" if he goes to the dentist, which is likely a reference to the [[Nintendo GameCube]]; the newest [[Nintendo]] console out at the time. | ||
==== Watermelon Felon ==== | ==== Watermelon Felon ==== | ||
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==== A Novel Approach ==== | ==== A Novel Approach ==== | ||
[[File:E38 Scene 6.png|thumb|200px|The episode [[A Novel Approach]] features a fictional fantasy book which bears a striking resemblance to the first book in the ''Harry Potter'' novel series.]] | [[File:E38 Scene 6.png|thumb|200px|The episode [[A Novel Approach]] features a fictional fantasy book which bears a striking resemblance to the first book in the ''Harry Potter'' novel series.]] | ||
The premise of [[A Novel Approach]] revolves around characters reading a new bestselling novel called ''Pappy Pottey and the Fool's Stone'', which is a direct reference to the 1997 fantasy novel ''[[wikipedia:Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone|Harry Potter and the | The premise of [[A Novel Approach]] revolves around characters reading a new bestselling novel called ''Pappy Pottey and the Fool's Stone'', which is a direct reference to the 1997 fantasy novel ''[[wikipedia:Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone|Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone]]''. Likewise, the story also features Castle Dedede stylized as a "magic school" similar to Hogwarts, and a character called [[Rowlin]] appears, who is a stand-in for ''Harry Potter'' author [[wikipedia:J. K. Rowling|J.K. Rowling]]. | ||
==== Prediction Predicament - Part II ==== | ==== Prediction Predicament - Part II ==== | ||
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**Additionally, [[Professor Curio]] proposes "Curio Jones", which is inspired by ''[[wikipedia:Indiana Jones|Indiana Jones]]''. | **Additionally, [[Professor Curio]] proposes "Curio Jones", which is inspired by ''[[wikipedia:Indiana Jones|Indiana Jones]]''. | ||
**In the Japanese version, the character Mayor Len proposes for it is called "Wooltaro". This is a reference to the popular anime series ''[[wikipedia:Hamtaro|Hamtaro]]''. | **In the Japanese version, the character Mayor Len proposes for it is called "Wooltaro". This is a reference to the popular anime series ''[[wikipedia:Hamtaro|Hamtaro]]''. | ||
**In the Japanese version, [[Iro | **In the Japanese version, [[Iro]] proposes a robot character called "Ovangelidan". This is a reference to the 1995 anime series ''[[wikipedia:Neon Genesis Evangelion|Neon Genesis Evangelion]]''. | ||
**In the Japanese version, [[Honey]] proposes a cartoon idea similar to the 1989 animated film ''[[wikipedia:Kiki's Delivery Service|Kiki's Delivery Service]]''. | **In the Japanese version, [[Honey]] proposes a cartoon idea similar to the 1989 animated film ''[[wikipedia:Kiki's Delivery Service|Kiki's Delivery Service]]''. | ||
*The monster [[Anige]] is initially disguised as "Dis Walney", who is a direct stand-in for American animator and businessman Walt Disney. | *The monster [[Anige]] is initially disguised as "Dis Walney", who is a direct stand-in for American animator and businessman Walt Disney. | ||
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==== Hunger Struck ==== | ==== Hunger Struck ==== | ||
In the Japanese version of [[Hunger Struck]], when King Dedede and | In the Japanese version of [[Hunger Struck]], when King Dedede and Escargoon are being chased by the Waddle Dees, Escargoon says a line that translates to "This is a revolt! No... it's a revolution!" This may be a reference to the famous line offered to [[wikipedia:Louis XVI|King Louis XVI]] of France when the [[Wikipedia:Bastille|Bastille]] was stormed in 1789. | ||
==== Cowardly Creature ==== | ==== Cowardly Creature ==== | ||
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==== Cappy Town Down ==== | ==== Cappy Town Down ==== | ||
In the Japanese version of [[Cappy Town Down]], when King Dedede and | In the Japanese version of [[Cappy Town Down]], when King Dedede and Escargoon first see the [[Halberd]], they reference the anime ''[[wikipedia:Space Battleship Yamato|Space Battleship Yamato]]'', which the Halberd itself was based on. The composer for the Japanese version of the anime, [[Akira Miyagawa]], has worked on the ''Space Battleship Yamato'' franchise and is the son of the series' original composer, Hiroshi Miyagawa. | ||
==== Kirby 3D ==== | ==== Kirby 3D ==== | ||
The monster [[Lobzilla]] is named after the film monster [[wikipedia:Godzilla|Godzilla]] in English; his name is ''Ebizō'' in Japanese, after a famous family line of kabuki actors, [[wikipedia:Ichikawa Ebizō|Ichikawa Ebizō]]. Fittingly, he gives Kirby the [[Kabuki]] ability. Kabuki Kirby's human form resembles warrior-monk [[wikipedia:Saitô Musashibô Benkei|Saitô Musashibô Benkei]] (西塔武蔵坊弁慶) from feudal Japan, specifically his appearance in the Japanese dance-drama ''[https://www.kabuki21.com/kanjincho.php Kanjinchô]''. Notably, Benkei was portrayed by [https://www.kabuki21.com/ebizo5.php Ichikawa Ebizô V], which ties further into the reference. | The monster [[Lobzilla]] is named after the film monster [[wikipedia:Godzilla|Godzilla]] in English; his name is エビゾウ (''Ebizō'') in Japanese, after a famous family line of kabuki actors, [[wikipedia:Ichikawa Ebizō|Ichikawa Ebizō]]. Fittingly, he gives Kirby the [[Kabuki]] ability. Kabuki Kirby's human form resembles warrior-monk [[wikipedia:Saitô Musashibô Benkei|Saitô Musashibô Benkei]] (西塔武蔵坊弁慶) from feudal Japan, specifically his appearance in the Japanese dance-drama ''[https://www.kabuki21.com/kanjincho.php Kanjinchô]''. Notably, Benkei was portrayed by [https://www.kabuki21.com/ebizo5.php Ichikawa Ebizô V], which ties further into the reference. | ||
=== Other references === | === Other references === | ||
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[[Category:Lists]] | [[Category:Lists]] | ||