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* [[Badass Longcoat]]: The Darkness sports one of these, as does Liquid Snake and Blaire Vherestorm. |
* [[Badass Longcoat]]: The Darkness sports one of these, as does Liquid Snake and Blaire Vherestorm. |
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* [[Berserk Button]]: If you know what's good for you, never dance in front of the Dance Instructor. |
* [[Berserk Button]]: If you know what's good for you, never dance in front of the Dance Instructor. |
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** Be sure to never pitch a video game idea to Bob and Joe. Ash succeeds with his Pokemon idea, however. |
** Be sure to never pitch a video game idea to Bob and Joe. Ash succeeds with his Pokemon idea, however. |
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*** The Darkness has an unfunny one when Wario tells him he's still in Mario's shadow. |
*** The Darkness has an unfunny one when Wario tells him he's still in Mario's shadow. |
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*** Do not insult [[Ace of Base]] (the band that sings The Sign) in front of UPS, or ELSE. |
*** Do not insult [[Ace of Base]] (the band that sings The Sign) in front of UPS, or ELSE. |
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* [[The Cake Is a Lie]]: Or 'pizza' in this case! |
* [[The Cake Is a Lie]]: Or 'pizza' in this case! |
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* [[Call Back]]: Plenty, the most recent being the first episode of Season 4 (as well as Act I) recreating the opening to Season 1. |
* [[Call Back]]: Plenty, the most recent being the first episode of Season 4 (as well as Act I) recreating the opening to Season 1. |
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* [[The Cast Showoff]]: |
* [[The Cast Showoff]]: |
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** The Johnny Mushroom episodes |
** The Johnny Mushroom episodes |
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** episode 45 for Wario and Waluigi. |
** episode 45 for Wario and Waluigi. |
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* [[Cerebus Syndrome]]: The very first season largely centered on the Mario Bros. goofing off until Episode 15, after which they became much more serious while alternating between their serious and goofy selves: in Season Four, every character is a clever mix of both their serious and goofy selves, or as Mario puts it in Episode 57, "seriously funny." |
* [[Cerebus Syndrome]]: The very first season largely centered on the Mario Bros. goofing off until Episode 15, after which they became much more serious while alternating between their serious and goofy selves: in Season Four, every character is a clever mix of both their serious and goofy selves, or as Mario puts it in Episode 57, "seriously funny." |
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* [[Chekhov's Skill]]: UPS's first and later appearances show him singing I Saw the Sign. {{spoiler|Luigi eventually hires him to replace Mario as lead singer for JMK in Season 2}} |
* [[Chekhov's Skill]]: UPS's first and later appearances show him singing I Saw the Sign. {{spoiler|Luigi eventually hires him to replace Mario as lead singer for JMK in Season 2}} |
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* [[The Chosen One]]: or perhaps The Chosen Two: Mario and Wario |
* [[The Chosen One]]: or perhaps The Chosen Two: Mario and Wario |
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* [[Christmas Special]]: In which UPS intern Francis makes a mistake, resulting in the Mario Brothers believing that the other brother did not get them a Christmas present. |
* [[Christmas Special]]: In which UPS intern Francis makes a mistake, resulting in the Mario Brothers believing that the other brother did not get them a Christmas present. |
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* [[The Comically Serious]]: Snake. Subverted in The Interactive Adventure when he tries to be funny but fails and is [[Always Someone Better|beaten by Wario]]. But, by the end, he gets the [[Super Mario Bros.]] laughing with a banana joke--that is, until Wario beats it with {{spoiler|Two Bananas}} |
* [[The Comically Serious]]: Snake. Subverted in The Interactive Adventure when he tries to be funny but fails and is [[Always Someone Better|beaten by Wario]]. But, by the end, he gets the [[Super Mario Bros.]] laughing with a banana joke--that is, until Wario beats it with {{spoiler|Two Bananas}} |
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* [[Continuity Nod]]: |
* [[Continuity Nod]]: |
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** Wario's job at the printer shop reappears in Act I as his Summer Job. This however leaves us to wonder [[What Happened to the Mouse?|if Waluigi is still employed]]. |
** Wario's job at the printer shop reappears in Act I as his Summer Job. This however leaves us to wonder [[What Happened to the Mouse?|if Waluigi is still employed]]. |
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** [[Luigi's Mansion|Luigis Mansion]] is mentioned in Season 4. |
** [[Luigi's Mansion|Luigis Mansion]] is mentioned in Season 4. |
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* [[Dismantled MacGuffin]]: The Nether Emblems. |
* [[Dismantled MacGuffin]]: The Nether Emblems. |
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* [[Disney Death]]: {{spoiler|Mario in the Movie}} |
* [[Disney Death]]: {{spoiler|Mario in the Movie}} |
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* [[Disproportionate Retribution]]: Scott Masterson's motivation for {{spoiler|joining Ganondorf's army}} was to get revenge on Donkey Kong for stealing the rights to Johnny Mushroom and the Kingdoms from him: |
* [[Disproportionate Retribution]]: Scott Masterson's motivation for {{spoiler|joining Ganondorf's army}} was to get revenge on Donkey Kong for stealing the rights to Johnny Mushroom and the Kingdoms from him: |
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{{quote|Masterson: Donkey Kong! You stole my band. (laughs) Now you're gonna learn what it's like to lose something you love: your life!}} |
{{quote|Masterson: Donkey Kong! You stole my band. (laughs) Now you're gonna learn what it's like to lose something you love: your life!}} |
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* [[Double Vision]]: used often due to the limited number of actors. The most notable example is probably any scene with Mario and Merlin, which requires a split screen. |
* [[Double Vision]]: used often due to the limited number of actors. The most notable example is probably any scene with Mario and Merlin, which requires a split screen. |
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* [[Dyeing for Your Art]]: Richard did this with {{spoiler|The Darkness's red hair}} |
* [[Dyeing for Your Art]]: Richard did this with {{spoiler|The Darkness's red hair}} |
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** Only to change it back for Season 5 due to "Meh" reception. |
** Only to change it back for Season 5 due to "Meh" reception. |
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** Also done with Julian for grey hair as old Snake and Austin when being Bowser. |
** Also done with Julian for grey hair as old Snake and Austin when being Bowser. |
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* [[Easing Into the Adventure]]: Happens in the first episodes of seasons two and three, as well as in the first act of [[The Movie]] |
* [[Easing Into the Adventure]]: Happens in the first episodes of seasons two and three, as well as in the first act of [[The Movie]] |
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* [[The End of the Beginning]]: The season three finale was named this |
* [[The End of the Beginning]]: The season three finale was named this |
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* [[Everyone Join the Party]]: The [[Season Finale|Season One finale]] has almost every character from that season. |
* [[Everyone Join the Party]]: The [[Season Finale|Season One finale]] has almost every character from that season. |
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* [["Everybody Laughs" Ending]]: The fake ending of Season One was this |
* [["Everybody Laughs" Ending]]: The fake ending of Season One was this |
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* [[Evil Counterpart]]: |
* [[Evil Counterpart]]: |
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** Wario {{spoiler|and the Darkness}} to Mario |
** Wario {{spoiler|and the Darkness}} to Mario |
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** Waluigi to Luigi |
** Waluigi to Luigi |
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* [[Flash Step]]: After Fed Ex insults Ace of Bace, UPS literally defeats him and his group of ninjas in the blink of an eye. |
* [[Flash Step]]: After Fed Ex insults Ace of Bace, UPS literally defeats him and his group of ninjas in the blink of an eye. |
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* [[Floating Head Syndrome]] / [[Evil Overlooker]]: visible in [http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll155/mcgamer_01/Comp2_00000_00000-1.png in this poster for The Movie] |
* [[Floating Head Syndrome]] / [[Evil Overlooker]]: visible in [http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll155/mcgamer_01/Comp2_00000_00000-1.png in this poster for The Movie] |
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* [[Foreshadowing]]: |
* [[Foreshadowing]]: |
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** In the blooper/ramblings of Episode 31; Chris (the actor of Luigi) said "Well that's the end of Decious... {{spoiler|for now!"}} |
** In the blooper/ramblings of Episode 31; Chris (the actor of Luigi) said "Well that's the end of Decious... {{spoiler|for now!"}} |
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** A lot of this was done in Season 3 for [[The Movie]]. |
** A lot of this was done in Season 3 for [[The Movie]]. |
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* [[Funny Background Event]]: Episode 55 and all following episodes are completely based around this... [[Recycled in Space|with NINJAS]]. |
* [[Funny Background Event]]: Episode 55 and all following episodes are completely based around this... [[Recycled in Space|with NINJAS]]. |
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* [[Fun with Acronyms]]: the [[The Mafia|Mothers And Fathers Italian Association]] |
* [[Fun with Acronyms]]: the [[The Mafia|Mothers And Fathers Italian Association]] |
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* [[Fun with Subtitles]]: |
* [[Fun with Subtitles]]: |
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** All letters from Bowser or any other character come with subtitles, regardless of whether you understand them or not. |
** All letters from Bowser or any other character come with subtitles, regardless of whether you understand them or not. |
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** Michael Myers and Jason speak with subtitles in The Interactive Halloween. |
** Michael Myers and Jason speak with subtitles in The Interactive Halloween. |
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* [[Interrupted by the End]]: Episode 13 has this |
* [[Interrupted by the End]]: Episode 13 has this |
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* [[Interspecies Romance]]: Between Pauline and [[Donkey Kong]], much to Mario's disgust. |
* [[Interspecies Romance]]: Between Pauline and [[Donkey Kong]], much to Mario's disgust. |
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* [[Instant Awesome, Just Add Ninja]]: The opening of Episode 55 only. |
* [[Instant Awesome, Just Add Ninja]]: The opening of Episode 55 only. |
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* [[Irony]]: Waluigi reveals that he and Walgina broke him because she wanted him to stop wearing purple despite the fact she wears purple herself. |
* [[Irony]]: Waluigi reveals that he and Walgina broke him because she wanted him to stop wearing purple despite the fact she wears purple herself. |
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* [[Ironic Echo]]: "Snap out of this fantasy, and come back to reality." |
* [[Ironic Echo]]: "Snap out of this fantasy, and come back to reality." |
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* [[It's All My Fault]]: Mario says this during the season 2 premiere. Because the warp pipes are not working, Mario says it's his fault that there are no heroes in their world. |
* [[It's All My Fault]]: Mario says this during the season 2 premiere. Because the warp pipes are not working, Mario says it's his fault that there are no heroes in their world. |
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* [[It Has Been an Honor]]: |
* [[It Has Been an Honor]]: |
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** Luigi says this to Mario in episode 43, when Mario and Luigi discover that they are the only two people that can go up against the [[Big Bad]] {{spoiler|Wario}}, as they might not survive. |
** Luigi says this to Mario in episode 43, when Mario and Luigi discover that they are the only two people that can go up against the [[Big Bad]] {{spoiler|Wario}}, as they might not survive. |
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** {{spoiler|Also happens in Act II Part 4 with [[Metal Gear Solid|Solid Snake]] to Mario}} |
** {{spoiler|Also happens in Act II Part 4 with [[Metal Gear Solid|Solid Snake]] to Mario}} |
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* [[It's Personal]]: Wario wanting to destroy Mario in Season 3 |
* [[It's Personal]]: Wario wanting to destroy Mario in Season 3 |
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* [[Jerkass]]: |
* [[Jerkass]]: |
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** Bob and Joe of RMA Studios. |
** Bob and Joe of RMA Studios. |
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** Wario and Waluigi in ealier seasons. |
** Wario and Waluigi in ealier seasons. |
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** Snake can sometimes be this too but then becomes [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold]]. |
** Snake can sometimes be this too but then becomes [[Jerk with a Heart of Gold]]. |
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** Mario himself has even shown this throughout the show, but it shows up most prominently in Season 4. |
** Mario himself has even shown this throughout the show, but it shows up most prominently in Season 4. |
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* [[Killed Off for Real]]: |
* [[Killed Off for Real]]: |
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** {{spoiler|Link. [[Back From the Dead|It's not permanent.]]}} |
** {{spoiler|Link. [[Back From the Dead|It's not permanent.]]}} |
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** Pauline, which surprised most people. But it was intended to be [[Death as Comedy]]. But then Ganon resurrected her. |
** Pauline, which surprised most people. But it was intended to be [[Death as Comedy]]. But then Ganon resurrected her. |
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* [[Language of Magic]]: {{spoiler|the counter curse in Act 2 Part 6 of [[The Movie]]}} |
* [[Language of Magic]]: {{spoiler|the counter curse in Act 2 Part 6 of [[The Movie]]}} |
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* [[Large Ham]]: |
* [[Large Ham]]: |
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** Any role played by Richard |
** Any role played by Richard |
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** Wario ''is'' this trope in earlier seasons, and has become one again after season three where he was a {{spoiler|[[Big Bad]]}}. |
** Wario ''is'' this trope in earlier seasons, and has become one again after season three where he was a {{spoiler|[[Big Bad]]}}. |
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** Max Payne appears to be this so far. |
** Max Payne appears to be this so far. |
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* [[Laser Blade]]: Like in [[Super Smash Bros]], they are [[Writing Around Trademarks|called Beam Swords]]. |
* [[Laser Blade]]: Like in [[Super Smash Bros.]], they are [[Writing Around Trademarks|called Beam Swords]]. |
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** Lampshaded by Wario and Mario in Season 4 |
** Lampshaded by Wario and Mario in Season 4 |
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{{quote|Wario: So why do we fight with Li.... uhh I mean Beam Swords? |
{{quote|Wario: So why do we fight with Li.... uhh I mean Beam Swords? |
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* [[Loony Fan]]: More like a Crazy-obsessed-stalker-who-makes-you-unable-to-sleep-at-night Fan, as evidenced by her "Let's Get Hammered" Mario T-Shirt. |
* [[Loony Fan]]: More like a Crazy-obsessed-stalker-who-makes-you-unable-to-sleep-at-night Fan, as evidenced by her "Let's Get Hammered" Mario T-Shirt. |
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* [[MacGuffin]]: The Nether Saber and the Truth Stone. |
* [[MacGuffin]]: The Nether Saber and the Truth Stone. |
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** And then the Master Sword in Season 5. {{spoiler|Since it's the only thing that can defeat Ganon.}} |
** And then the Master Sword in Season 5. {{spoiler|Since it's the only thing that can defeat Ganon.}} |
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* [[Man Behind the Man]]: Ganondorf is {{spoiler|effectively behind most of the major conflict in the series; he was involved in the first revival of Nox Decious, who in turn created the Darkness, who in turn created the Trifecta, who paved the way for Ganondorf and his army.}} |
* [[Man Behind the Man]]: Ganondorf is {{spoiler|effectively behind most of the major conflict in the series; he was involved in the first revival of Nox Decious, who in turn created the Darkness, who in turn created the Trifecta, who paved the way for Ganondorf and his army.}} |
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* [[Manipulative Bastard]]: In Season Four, Professor Oak willingly tricks Gary and Brock into doing several mundane tasks for him just so they could find out from him which one of them sucks more. {{spoiler|Oak eventually claims they equally suck for not turning down the tasks. As a result the two fight over which one of them hates each other the most which Oak uses to his advantage once more.}} |
* [[Manipulative Bastard]]: In Season Four, Professor Oak willingly tricks Gary and Brock into doing several mundane tasks for him just so they could find out from him which one of them sucks more. {{spoiler|Oak eventually claims they equally suck for not turning down the tasks. As a result the two fight over which one of them hates each other the most which Oak uses to his advantage once more.}} |
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Mario: OF COURSE NOT! Did you think I would just forget about this, Pauline, and the toilet seat! }} |
Mario: OF COURSE NOT! Did you think I would just forget about this, Pauline, and the toilet seat! }} |
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* {{spoiler|[[Mutual Kill]]}}: {{spoiler|Nox and the Darkness}}. |
* {{spoiler|[[Mutual Kill]]}}: {{spoiler|Nox and the Darkness}}. |
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* [[Mythology Gag]]: In Season Four, Wario and Mona end up in a relationship. In the ''[[Wario Ware]]'' games, Mona [[What Does She See in Him?|actually has something for Wario]]. (It should also be noted Wario's actor Matt and Mona's actor Erin are boyfriend and girlfriend). |
* [[Mythology Gag]]: In Season Four, Wario and Mona end up in a relationship. In the ''[[Wario Ware]]'' games, Mona [[What Does She See in Him?|actually has something for Wario]]. (It should also be noted Wario's actor Matt and Mona's actor Erin are boyfriend and girlfriend). |
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* [[New Year Has Come|New Years Episode]]: In which Mario and Luigi celebrate the New Year and Wario is desperate to join them (noting the episode is non canon as a reason to join them) but is left with a hobo. |
* [[New Year Has Come|New Years Episode]]: In which Mario and Luigi celebrate the New Year and Wario is desperate to join them (noting the episode is non canon as a reason to join them) but is left with a hobo. |
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* [[Nightmare Sequence]]: Luigi has two concerning {{spoiler|Nox Decious}} |
* [[Nightmare Sequence]]: Luigi has two concerning {{spoiler|Nox Decious}} |
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* [[Ninja]]: Though they are very lazy and stupid. But make for a [[Funny Background Event]]. |
* [[Ninja]]: Though they are very lazy and stupid. But make for a [[Funny Background Event]]. |
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** {{spoiler|Liquid Snake in Season 4 only to die later.}} |
** {{spoiler|Liquid Snake in Season 4 only to die later.}} |
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** {{spoiler|Mario in Act II}} |
** {{spoiler|Mario in Act II}} |
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* [[Oh Crap]]: [[Private Eye Monologue|"I said"]] courtesy of [[Max Payne (series)|Max Payne]] |
* [[Oh Crap]]: [[Private Eye Monologue|"I said"]] courtesy of [[Max Payne (series)|Max Payne]] |
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* [[The Other Darrin]]: Donkey Kong has had many people in his costume |
* [[The Other Darrin]]: Donkey Kong has had many people in his costume |
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** Even the costume itself has changed in Season 4 (as they didn't actually own the original) |
** Even the costume itself has changed in Season 4 (as they didn't actually own the original) |
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* [[Overly Long Gag]]: Mario's [[Big No]] after a [[Loony Fan|crazy fan]] stole his hat. |
* [[Overly Long Gag]]: Mario's [[Big No]] after a [[Loony Fan|crazy fan]] stole his hat. |
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* [[Once an Episode]]: |
* [[Once an Episode]]: |
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** In the first season it was the mailbox and the running up the hill |
** In the first season it was the mailbox and the running up the hill |
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** And also, they recently had the Subscribe Voice at the end of the episodes. |
** And also, they recently had the Subscribe Voice at the end of the episodes. |
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* [[Private Eye Monologue]]: Max Payne says his out loud, parodied in that Max has one in the games. |
* [[Private Eye Monologue]]: Max Payne says his out loud, parodied in that Max has one in the games. |
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* [[Public Domain Soundtrack]]: ''Dance of the Knights'' from Prokofiev's ''Romeo and Juliet Ballet'' is used as Nox Decious' theme. |
* [[Public Domain Soundtrack]]: ''Dance of the Knights'' from Prokofiev's ''Romeo and Juliet Ballet'' is used as Nox Decious' theme. |
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* [[Put on a Bus]] / [[Written |
* [[Put on a Bus]] / [[Written-In Absence]]: Happens quite a bit. |
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** Waluigi has this happen {{spoiler|when Waluigi gives the others his powers and falls into a coma}}, thanks to the actor living quite far away. {{spoiler|He then returns in Season 5 only for him to overstrain himself and become stuck in and out of consciousness.}} |
** Waluigi has this happen {{spoiler|when Waluigi gives the others his powers and falls into a coma}}, thanks to the actor living quite far away. {{spoiler|He then returns in Season 5 only for him to overstrain himself and become stuck in and out of consciousness.}} |
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** Brock, played by Austin, has the same problem but managed to come back for Season 4 and 5. |
** Brock, played by Austin, has the same problem but managed to come back for Season 4 and 5. |
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* [[Rage Against the Mentor]]: {{spoiler|Mario to Merlin on Link's death}} |
* [[Rage Against the Mentor]]: {{spoiler|Mario to Merlin on Link's death}} |
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* [[Refugee From TV Land]]: The reason Mario and Luigi first come to the Real World is for a vacation. |
* [[Refugee From TV Land]]: The reason Mario and Luigi first come to the Real World is for a vacation. |
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* [[Real Life Writes the Plot]]: Also happens quite a bit. |
* [[Real Life Writes the Plot]]: Also happens quite a bit. |
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** Brock's actor moving to San Francisco. |
** Brock's actor moving to San Francisco. |
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** Doug's (Waluigi) trip to Australia. |
** Doug's (Waluigi) trip to Australia. |
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** Peach's actress was Richard's (now ex) girlfriend, and Walgina's actress (also ex) was Doug's. Mona's actress is also Matt's (Wario) girlfriend. |
** Peach's actress was Richard's (now ex) girlfriend, and Walgina's actress (also ex) was Doug's. Mona's actress is also Matt's (Wario) girlfriend. |
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* [[Rule of Funny]]: Why Ganondorf's voice (done by Matt) is so ridiculous and [[Evil Is Hammy|Hammy]]. |
* [[Rule of Funny]]: Why Ganondorf's voice (done by Matt) is so ridiculous and [[Evil Is Hammy|Hammy]]. |
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** But is no longer as serious as he is now Season Five's main villain. |
** But is no longer as serious as he is now Season Five's main villain. |
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* [[Running Gag]]: Plenty. |
* [[Running Gag]]: Plenty. |
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** Pokeballs never work |
** Pokeballs never work |
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** DK chases the Wario Bros. |
** DK chases the Wario Bros. |
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** Gary calls everyone a loser |
** Gary calls everyone a loser |
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** Donkey Kong wails every time someone mentions Pauline's death |
** Donkey Kong wails every time someone mentions Pauline's death |
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** In the bloopers: |
** In the bloopers: |
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*** the "20 Dollars" joke |
*** the "20 Dollars" joke |
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*** Matt shouting out random things that appear on the camera. (For example, "BEN & JERRY'S!" and "LUMBERRRRRRRR!") |
*** Matt shouting out random things that appear on the camera. (For example, "BEN & JERRY'S!" and "LUMBERRRRRRRR!") |
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*** "I roll with gangs", a joke originally made in Episode 1's bloopers. |
*** "I roll with gangs", a joke originally made in Episode 1's bloopers. |
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*** There's also "From Mona?", which started from a joke in Episode 51's bloopers. It later appears in the bloopers for Episode 53, and seems to be on it's way to becoming a Running Gag. |
*** There's also "From Mona?", which started from a joke in Episode 51's bloopers. It later appears in the bloopers for Episode 53, and seems to be on it's way to becoming a Running Gag. |
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* [[Sad Times Montage]]: Episode 2, after Luigi leaves |
* [[Sad Times Montage]]: Episode 2, after Luigi leaves |
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* [[School Is for Losers]]: Brock reasons his return from Reffing School was because "School is for Slow-pokes". |
* [[School Is for Losers]]: Brock reasons his return from Reffing School was because "School is for Slow-pokes". |
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** Subverted when he revealed in Season Four that he finished Reffing school with honours. |
** Subverted when he revealed in Season Four that he finished Reffing school with honours. |
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* [[Sdrawkcab Name]]: Nilrem |
* [[Sdrawkcab Name]]: Nilrem |
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* [[Shout-Out|Shout Outs]]: |
* [[Shout-Out|Shout Outs]]: |
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** A lot to Nintendo. This ''is'' a Mario series. |
** A lot to Nintendo. This ''is'' a Mario series. |
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*** [[Super Smash Bros]] in several instances like mention of Roy getting replaced by Ike. |
*** [[Super Smash Bros.]] in several instances like mention of Roy getting replaced by Ike. |
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*** Luigi's entire story in "The Interactive Adventure" is a Shout Out to [[Luigi's Mansion|Luigis Mansion]]. |
*** Luigi's entire story in "The Interactive Adventure" is a Shout Out to [[Luigi's Mansion|Luigis Mansion]]. |
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** In Season Three, Master Miller's appearance and Snake, Otacon and Ash's journey to destroy the Nether Saber is one to [[Metal Gear Solid]]. {{spoiler|As Wario like Liquid was actually Master Miller and him tricking Snake into activating the Nether Saber is like Liquid tricking Snake into activating Metal Gear Rex}}. |
** In Season Three, Master Miller's appearance and Snake, Otacon and Ash's journey to destroy the Nether Saber is one to [[Metal Gear Solid]]. {{spoiler|As Wario like Liquid was actually Master Miller and him tricking Snake into activating the Nether Saber is like Liquid tricking Snake into activating Metal Gear Rex}}. |
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* [[Say My Name]]: Happens during Mario's battle with Nox Decious. |
* [[Say My Name]]: Happens during Mario's battle with Nox Decious. |
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* [[Sliding Scale of Silliness Versus Seriousness]]: Each season was either silly or serious thanks to an [[Unpleasable Fanbase]]. |
* [[Sliding Scale of Silliness Versus Seriousness]]: Each season was either silly or serious thanks to an [[Unpleasable Fanbase]]. |
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** It's been lampshaded plenty of times and in episode 57, Mario claims that due to being serious when funny and funny when serious that he should be seriously funny. |
** It's been lampshaded plenty of times and in episode 57, Mario claims that due to being serious when funny and funny when serious that he should be seriously funny. |
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* [[Soul Jar]]: {{spoiler|Luigi}} |
* [[Soul Jar]]: {{spoiler|Luigi}} |
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* [[Spin-Off]]: |
* [[Spin-Off]]: |
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** Though there's no official one, the Ash and Brock series comes close. |
** Though there's no official one, the Ash and Brock series comes close. |
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** Richard has also said on multiple occasions that he plans for a UPS Spin Off (now confirmed as an Interactive Adventure). |
** Richard has also said on multiple occasions that he plans for a UPS Spin Off (now confirmed as an Interactive Adventure). |
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* [[Spirit Advisor]]: Merlin acts as this during Season 5. {{spoiler|The Darkness and Link}} join him in the finale. |
* [[Spirit Advisor]]: Merlin acts as this during Season 5. {{spoiler|The Darkness and Link}} join him in the finale. |
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* [[Spiritual Successor]]: |
* [[Spiritual Successor]]: |
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** "Super Mario News" on Machinima |
** "Super Mario News" on Machinima |
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** The actors actually make occasional videos for Machinima, like the "Super Mario Drive Thru" series, "Dr. Mario Begins", "Super Mario Chat Roulette 1 & 2" and the "Snez Pez" series. |
** The actors actually make occasional videos for Machinima, like the "Super Mario Drive Thru" series, "Dr. Mario Begins", "Super Mario Chat Roulette 1 & 2" and the "Snez Pez" series. |
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** Bowser is replaced for Season 5 by Austin (Brock). |
** Bowser is replaced for Season 5 by Austin (Brock). |
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* [[This Is for Emphasis, Bitch|I Am Old And Will Be Gone... Bitch]] |
* [[This Is for Emphasis, Bitch|I Am Old And Will Be Gone... Bitch]] |
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* [[Throwing Your Sword Always Works]]: during Wario's battle with the Darkness in The Movie, {{spoiler|Wario pretends to be dead and hurls his Beam Saber through the Darkness' gut, which seemingly kills him.}} However, {{spoiler|as Waluigi failed to bestow a [[Language of Magic|counter-curse]] upon Wario before his prolonged absence, the Darknessis still immortal and gets back up later on.}} |
* [[Throwing Your Sword Always Works]]: during Wario's battle with the Darkness in The Movie, {{spoiler|Wario pretends to be dead and hurls his Beam Saber through the Darkness' gut, which seemingly kills him.}} However, {{spoiler|as Waluigi failed to bestow a [[Language of Magic|counter-curse]] upon Wario before his prolonged absence, the Darknessis still immortal and gets back up later on.}} |
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{{quote|{{spoiler|'''Darkness:'''}} Gee, that stung! }} |
{{quote|{{spoiler|'''Darkness:'''}} Gee, that stung! }} |
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* [[Toilet Humour]]: Quite a bit. While [[Justified]] by the source material (as Wario has a fart attack), it is disliked by several fans. This caused a funny [[Take That]] by Julian (Snake) over the forums: |
* [[Toilet Humour]]: Quite a bit. While [[Justified]] by the source material (as Wario has a fart attack), it is disliked by several fans. This caused a funny [[Take That]] by Julian (Snake) over the forums: |
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{{quote|If you guys hate toilet humor, then you're going to hate the next episode when I eat poop and smear it on my face while throwing it at Mario's face and then swimming in a diarrhea fountain.}} |
{{quote|If you guys hate toilet humor, then you're going to hate the next episode when I eat poop and smear it on my face while throwing it at Mario's face and then swimming in a diarrhea fountain.}} |
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* [[Took a Level In Badass]]: Mario in "The Interactive Adventure." He then Lampshades this. |
* [[Took a Level In Badass]]: Mario in "The Interactive Adventure." He then Lampshades this. |
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{{quote|'''Mario:''' Hmm. I can't believe I just did that. I'm supposed to be a fun loving video game character. Oh well!.}} |
{{quote|'''Mario:''' Hmm. I can't believe I just did that. I'm supposed to be a fun loving video game character. Oh well!.}} |
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* [[Training From Hell]]: Link makes the Mario Bros. endure rigorous training in order to be ready to fight {{spoiler|Nox Decious}} |
* [[Training From Hell]]: Link makes the Mario Bros. endure rigorous training in order to be ready to fight {{spoiler|Nox Decious}} |
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** Subverted in that it amounts to {{spoiler|them playing [[Super Smash Bros]]}}, but Mario and Luigi react as if the trope were played straight. |
** Subverted in that it amounts to {{spoiler|them playing [[Super Smash Bros.]]}}, but Mario and Luigi react as if the trope were played straight. |
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* [[Training Montage]]: |
* [[Training Montage]]: |
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** "The Zero Hour" |
** "The Zero Hour" |
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** Also episode 14 |
** Also episode 14 |
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* [[Two-Act Structure]]: The Movie. |
* [[Two-Act Structure]]: The Movie. |
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* [[Unusual Euphemism]]: Ash often uses terms or "Pokéswears," like "son of a Bulbasaur". He uses it so much it's close to being an Internet [[Me Me]]. |
* [[Unusual Euphemism]]: Ash often uses terms or "Pokéswears," like "son of a Bulbasaur". He uses it so much it's close to being an Internet [[Me Me]]. |
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* [[What Could Have Been]]: |
* [[What Could Have Been]]: |
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** Link was originally played by someone else (the voice at the end of Season 1) but he was unavailable for Season 2. |
** Link was originally played by someone else (the voice at the end of Season 1) but he was unavailable for Season 2. |
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** Christian (Ryu) could've played Kid Icarus in Season 2 |
** Christian (Ryu) could've played Kid Icarus in Season 2 |
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** Julian (Snake) was a big fan of [[Resident Evil 4]] and wanted to be Leon in the show. |
** Julian (Snake) was a big fan of [[Resident Evil 4]] and wanted to be Leon in the show. |
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** Dane was given the option of playing [[Earthbound|Ness]] or Ash. He chose Ash cause he loved Pokémon. Too bad it didn't last. |
** Dane was given the option of playing [[Earthbound|Ness]] or Ash. He chose Ash cause he loved Pokémon. Too bad it didn't last. |
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** Richard (Mario and co-creator) during Season 1 almost wrote several episodes that took place before Mario's very first trip to the Mushroom Kingdom, where he was a normal teenager working part time at a plumbing company, and where Merlin opens the portal to the Mushroom Kingdom and gives him his hat. However he and Chris (Luigi and co-creator) decided that is was too much backstory for a comedy show. |
** Richard (Mario and co-creator) during Season 1 almost wrote several episodes that took place before Mario's very first trip to the Mushroom Kingdom, where he was a normal teenager working part time at a plumbing company, and where Merlin opens the portal to the Mushroom Kingdom and gives him his hat. However he and Chris (Luigi and co-creator) decided that is was too much backstory for a comedy show. |
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* [[What Happened to the Mouse?]]: |
* [[What Happened to the Mouse?]]: |
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** Is Waluigi still employed at the printer shop? |
** Is Waluigi still employed at the printer shop? |
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** What was in the letter meant for Mario in Episiode 22? |
** What was in the letter meant for Mario in Episiode 22? |
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** The $8000 Mario and Luigi got from the [[Mafia]]. [[Word of God]] claims they used it to pay Max Payne. |
** The $8000 Mario and Luigi got from the [[Mafia]]. [[Word of God]] claims they used it to pay Max Payne. |
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* [[Woman Scorned]]: Pauline but she doesn't really target Mario or try to kill him. But she still blames him for it all. |
* [[Woman Scorned]]: Pauline but she doesn't really target Mario or try to kill him. But she still blames him for it all. |
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* [[Word of Saint Paul]]: Kevin Chamberlain (Yoshi) owns a youtube account [http://www.youtube.com/user/KTChamberlain here] where he often does a series called History of Stupid Mario Brothers (inspired by [[Atop the Fourth Wall|Linkara's]] [[History of Power Rangers]]) which shows his own opinion on the show and confirms several things in real life that Richie hasn't. |
* [[Word of Saint Paul]]: Kevin Chamberlain (Yoshi) owns a youtube account [http://www.youtube.com/user/KTChamberlain here] where he often does a series called History of Stupid Mario Brothers (inspired by [[Atop the Fourth Wall|Linkara's]] [[History of Power Rangers]]) which shows his own opinion on the show and confirms several things in real life that Richie hasn't. |
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* [[Word of God]]: |
* [[Word of God]]: |
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** The creators and actors tend to go on the [http://www.stupidmariobrosfansite.freeforums.org Fan Forums] to answer fan's questions. A fan should be warned they don't go on as much as they used to, although Season 4 has already contained characters suggested by fans and now fans are bombarding them with villains for Season 5. |
** The creators and actors tend to go on the [http://www.stupidmariobrosfansite.freeforums.org Fan Forums] to answer fan's questions. A fan should be warned they don't go on as much as they used to, although Season 4 has already contained characters suggested by fans and now fans are bombarding them with villains for Season 5. |
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** Chris (Luigi) started a show called Wiki Weegee answering fans questions. This is his channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/SilverShadow721 |
** Chris (Luigi) started a show called Wiki Weegee answering fans questions. This is his channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/SilverShadow721 |