Earthbound Beginnings/Fridge

Fridge Horror

 * At first, you're thinking,  But then you realize

Fridge Brilliance

 * And in the original Mother, I still feel that it's an example of The Power of Love. And in case you haven't noticed, that is also why the game is called Mother.
 * Loid appears to be an albino. People with albinism tend to have poor eyesight - which explains why Loid is wearing glasses. --Silver Moon Dance
 * Here's one that applies to the first two: Take a look at the names of the female leads. Now put them together. Paula-Ana. Pollyanna is the main theme of the series!
 * I initially wondered why an earth served as the logo of the series, since it seemed rather dissimilar to the title of series (which may have been why it was called Earthbound else where). Then I realized it was very obvious-Mother Earth! What could possibly be a better symbol of nurturing, life, and maternal themes?-Blueflame724