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The following is a '''list of references''' to other media or popular culture in the {{SER}}.
 
The following is a '''list of references''' to other media or popular culture in the {{SER}}.
  
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==Multiple Games==
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==Multiple games==
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*[[Alfonso]] is themed after [[mariowiki:Mario|the title character]] from the ''[[mariowiki:Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' series. His default outfit prior to {{NH|short|nolink}}, the Big Bro's Shirt, is designed after Mario's emblem, while his favorite saying is "it'sa me," deriving from Mario's line "it's a me, Mario" in ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario 64|Super Mario 64]]''.
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===Villagers===
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*[[Apollo]]'s name may be a reference to the {{Wp|Apollo program|Apollo space program}} by {{Wp|NASA}} in the United States, as his species is the national bird of the U.S., and his birthday, July 4, is {{Wp|Independence Day (United States)|Independence Day}} in the U.S.
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*[[Alfonso]] is themed after [[mariowiki:Mario|the title character]] from the ''[[mariowiki:Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' series. His default outfit prior to {{NH|short|nolink}}, the big bro's tee, is designed after Mario's emblem, while his favorite saying is "it'sa me," deriving from Mario's line "it's a me, Mario" in ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario 64|Super Mario 64]]''.
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*Two of [[Louie]]'s initial shirts — the Li'l Bro's Shirt and Big Bro's Shirt — reference [[mariowiki:Luigi|Luigi]] and [[mariowiki:Mario|Mario]] from the [[mariowiki:Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]], respectively, while his appearance is likely a reference to [[mariowiki:Donkey Kong|Donkey Kong]].
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*[[Apollo]]'s name may be a reference to the {{Wp|Apollo program|Apollo space program}} by {{Wp|NASA}} in the United States, as he is designed after a {{Wp|bald eagle}}, the national bird of the U.S., and his birthday, July 4, is {{Wp|Independence Day (United States)|American Independence Day}}.
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*[[Marlo]] is named after American actor {{Wp|Marlon Brando}}, who portrayed Don {{Wp|Vito Corleone}} in the 1972 {{Wp|The Godfather|film adaptation}} of the 1969 American novel ''{{Wp|The Godfather (novel)|The Godfather}}'', tying in with his {{wp|crime boss}}-inspired design.
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*[[Cyd]] is named after late English punk rock musician {{Wp|Sid Vicious}}, tying in with his punk theming.
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*[[Rocco]]'s favorite saying from {{NL}} onwards, "the only thing to fear is fear itself...and [[wasp]]s" ("bees" in {{NL|short|nolink}}), is a modified quote from United States President {{Wp|Franklin D. Roosevelt}}, spoken during {{Wp|First inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt|his first inauguration}} in 1933.
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*Two of [[Louie]]'s initial shirts — the li'l bro's tee and big bro's tee — reference [[mariowiki:Luigi|Luigi]] and [[mariowiki:Mario|Mario]] from the [[mariowiki:Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]], respectively, while his appearance is likely a reference to [[mariowiki:Donkey Kong|Donkey Kong]].
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*[[Marlo]] is named after American actor {{Wp|Marlon Brando}}, who portrayed Don {{Wp|Vito Corleone}} in the 1972 {{Wp|The Godfather|film adaptation}} of the 1969 American novel ''{{Wp|The Godfather (novel)|The Godfather}}'', tying in with his {{Wp|crime boss}}-inspired design.
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*[[Rocco]]'s favorite saying from {{NL|short|nolink}} onwards, "The only thing to fear is fear itself...and [[wasp]]s" ("bees" prior to {{NH|short|nolink}}), is a modified quote from United States President {{Wp|Franklin D. Roosevelt}}, spoken during {{Wp|First inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt|his first inauguration}} in 1933.
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*[[Samson]]'s favorite saying from {{NL|short|nolink}} onwards, "Squeak softly and carry a big stick," is a pun on {{Wp|Theodore Roosevelt}}'s famous quote, "Speak softly and carry a big stick."
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*[[Tiansheng]] is themed after the {{Wp|Monkey King}} (a.k.a. Sun Wukong), one of the main characters from the 1592 Chinese novel ''{{Wp|Journey to the West}}''. His name is specifically derived from Sun Wukong's self-professed title, "Qí Tiān Dà Shèng" (simplified: 齐天大圣/traditional: 齊天大聖), which translates to "Great Sage, Equal to Heaven."
  
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=={{PG|nolink}}==
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===Crossover villagers===
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{{Main|Crossover villager}}
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*[[Felyne]] is a crossover villager that represents the ''[[Monster Hunter]]'' series. He appears in {{HHD|short|nolink}} and {{NLWa|short|nolink}}.
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*[[Filly]] is a crossover villager that represents the [[7-Eleven]] supermarket chain. She appears in {{HHD|short|nolink}} and {{NLWa|short|nolink}}.
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*Six [[Sanrio]]-themed crossover [[villager]]s appear in {{NLWa|short|nolink}}, {{PC|short|nolink}}, and {{NH|short|nolink}}: [[Rilla]], [[Marty]], [[Étoile]], [[Chai]], [[Chelsea]], and [[Toby]]. Each villager is themed after a Sanrio franchise.
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===Items===
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====Music====
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*The artwork of "[[K.K. Metal]]" is based on the album art for the 1984 album ''{{Wp|Ride the Lightning}}'' by American thrash metal band {{Wp|Metallica}}.
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*The artwork of "[[K.K. Rock]]" is designed after the 1980 album ''{{Wp|Back in Black}}'' by Australian hard rock group {{Wp|AC/DC}}.
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*The artwork of "[[K.K. Technopop]]" combines elements of the 1981 album ''{{Wp|Computer World}}'' and the 1986 album ''{{Wp|Electric Café}}'', both by German synth-pop group {{Wp|Kraftwerk}}.
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====Item collections====
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*The [[Mario Theme]] is a collection of [[mariowiki:Super Mario Bros.|''Super Mario Bros.'']]-themed items that appears from {{PG|nolink}} to {{HHD|short|nolink}}.
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*Sanrio furniture and clothing items appear in {{NLWa|short|nolink}}, {{PC|short|nolink}}, and {{NH|short|nolink}}. In {{NH|short|nolink}}, the furniture collections are classified as the [[Hello Kitty Series]], the [[Pompompurin Series]], the [[Kiki & Lala Series]], the [[Cinnamoroll Series]], the [[My Melody Series]], and the [[Kerokerokeroppi Series]].
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*A collection of {{Wp|Kokuyo Camlin}} items appears in {{HHD|short|nolink}} and {{NLWa|short|nolink}}.
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*A collection of ''[[Monster Hunter]]'' items appears in {{HHD|short|nolink}} and {{NLWa|short|nolink}}.
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*A collection of [[7-Eleven]] items appears in {{HHD|short|nolink}} and {{NLWa|short|nolink}}.
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*A collection of ''[[Splatoon]]'' items appears in {{NLWa|short|nolink}} and {{PC|short|nolink}}.
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====Furniture items====
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*The [[Master Sword]] from [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]] appears as an item from {{PG|nolink}} to {{HHD|short|nolink}}. It is part of the [[Nintendo Set]].
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*The Triforce from the [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]] appears as an item from {{WW|short|nolink}} to {{HHD|short|nolink}}. It is part of the Nintendo Set.
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*The Arwing from the [[lylatwiki:Star Fox (series)|''Star Fox'' series]] appears as an item from {{PG|nolink}} to {{HHD|short|nolink}}. It is part of the Nintendo Set.
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*The Metroid from the [[metroidwiki:Metroid (series)|''Metroid'' series]] appears as an item from {{WW|short|nolink}} to {{HHD|short|nolink}}. It is part of the Nintendo Set.
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*The Blue Falcon from the [[fzero:F-Zero (series)|''F-Zero'' series]] appears as an item in {{WW|short|nolink}}, {{NL|short|nolink}}, and {{HHD|short|nolink}}. It is part of the Nintendo Set in {{NL|short|nolink}}.
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*The Pikmin ("pikmin" in {{WW|short|nolink}}) from the [[pikipedia:Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' series]] appears as an item in {{WW|short|nolink}}, {{NL|short|nolink}}, and {{HHD|short|nolink}}. It is part of the Nintendo Set in {{NL|short|nolink}}.
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*The S.S. Dolphin ("Dolphin model" in {{CF|short|nolink}}) from the [[pikipedia:Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' series]] appears as an item from {{CF|short|nolink}} to {{HHD|short|nolink}}. It is part of the Nintendo Set in {{NL|short|nolink}}.
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*The Yoshi's Egg ("Yoshi's egg" in {{CF|short|nolink}} and {{PC|short|nolink}}) from the [[mariowiki:Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'' series]] appears as an item from {{CF|short|nolink}} to {{HHD|short|nolink}}, and {{PC|short|nolink}}. It is part of the Nintendo Set in {{NL|short|nolink}}.
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*The Triple Bananas ("banana" in {{CF|short|nolink}}), Triple Red Shells ("triple shells" in {{CF|short|nolink}}), and kart items from the [[mariowiki:Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]] appears as items from {{CF|short|nolink}} to {{HHD|short|nolink}}. They are part of the Nintendo Set.
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*The backglass of the pinball machine item from {{PG|nolink}} to {{PC|short|nolink}} features the box cover artwork of [[mariowiki:Super Mario Bros.|''Super Mario Bros.'']]<ref>https://www.mariowiki.com/File:SuperMarioBrosArtwork2.jpg;<br>[[:File:Pinball Machine NL Model.png]]</ref> Additionally, the playfield of the item features artwork of [[mariowiki:Mario|Mario]] at the bottom near the paddles, and [[mariowiki:Bowser|Bowser]] at the top by the round bumpers. Although the pinball machine reappears in {{NH|short|nolink}}, it no longer contains any references to ''Mario''.
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*The arcade machine item from {{WW|short|nolink}} to {{HHD|short|nolink}} features characters that resemble [[mariowiki:Luigi|Luigi]] and [[mariowiki:Mario|Mario]] facing off in a video game reminiscent of the ''{{Wp|Street Fighter}}'' franchise.
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*The Chihuahua, Dalmatian, Dachshund, and Labrador ornaments ("models" in {{CF|short|nolink}}) are based on the dogs from ''{{Wp|Nintendogs}}''. The items appear in {{CF|short|nolink}} and {{NL|short|nolink}}.
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====Clothing items====
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*Four items are components of [[mariowiki:Mario|Mario]]'s outfit from the [[mariowiki:Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]]:
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**The Mario's tee ("big bro's shirt" prior to {{NL|short|nolink}}, "big bro's tee" prior to {{PC|short|nolink}}) is designed after [[mariowiki:Mario|Mario]]'s emblem. It appears as an item from {{PG|nolink}} to {{PC|short|nolink}}.
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**The Mario outfit is modeled after [[mariowiki:Mario|Mario]]'s red and blue overalls. It appears as an item in {{PC|short|nolink}} and {{NH|short|nolink}}.
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**The Mario hat ("big bro's hat" prior to {{PC|short|nolink}}, "Mario's hat" in {{PC|short|nolink}}) is modeled after [[mariowiki:Mario Cap|Mario's cap]]. It appears as an item from {{WW|short|nolink}} to {{HHD|short|nolink}}, {{PC|short|nolink}}, and {{NH|short|nolink}}.
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**The Mario 'stache ("big bro mustache" prior to {{NL|short|nolink}}, "big bro's mustache" prior to {{PC|short|nolink}}, "Mario Bros. 'stache" in {{PC|short|nolink}}) is modeled after [[mariowiki:Mario|Mario]]'s mustache and nose. It appears as an item from {{WW|short|nolink}} to {{HHD|short|nolink}}, {{PC|short|nolink}}, and {{NH|short|nolink}}.
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*Two items are components of [[mariowiki:Luigi|Luigi]]'s outfit from the [[mariowiki:Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]]:
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**The Luigi's tee ("li'l bro's shirt" prior to {{NL|short|nolink}}, "li'l bro's tee" prior to {{PC|short|nolink}}) is designed after [[mariowiki:Luigi|Luigi]]'s emblem. It appears as an item from {{PG|nolink}} to {{HHD|short|nolink}}, and {{PC|short|nolink}}.
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**The Luigi hat ("li'l bro's hat" prior to {{PC|short|nolink}}, "Luigi's hat" in {{PC|short|nolink}}) is modeled after [[mariowiki:Luigi Cap|Luigi's cap]]. It appears as an item from {{WW|short|nolink}} to {{HHD|short|nolink}}, {{PC|short|nolink}}, and {{NH|short|nolink}}.
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*Two items are components of [[mariowiki:Wario|Wario]]'s outfit from the [[mariowiki:Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]]:
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**The Wario hat ("Wario's hat" in {{PC|short|nolink}}) is modeled after [[mariowiki:Wario Cap|Wario's cap]]. It appears as an item from {{CF|short|nolink}} to {{HHD|short|nolink}}, {{PC|short|nolink}}, and {{NH|short|nolink}}.
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**The Wario 'stache ("bad bro stache" in {{CF|short|nolink}}, "bad bro's stache" prior to {{PC|short|nolink}}) is modeled after [[mariowiki:Wario|Wario]]'s mustache and nose. It appears as an item from {{CF|short|nolink}} to {{HHD|short|nolink}}, {{PC|short|nolink}}, and {{NH|short|nolink}}.
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*Three items are components of [[mariowiki:Princess Peach|Princess Peach]]'s outfit from the [[mariowiki:Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]]:
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**The Princess Peach dress ("Peach's dress" in {{PC|short|nolink}}) is modeled after [[mariowiki:Princess Peach|Peach]]'s dress. It appears as an item in {{PC|short|nolink}} and {{NH|short|nolink}}.
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**The Princess Peach crown ("Peach's crown" in {{PC|short|nolink}}) is modeled after [[mariowiki:Peach's Crown|Peach's crown]]. It appears as an item in {{PC|short|nolink}} and {{NH|short|nolink}}.
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**Peach's parasol is modeled after [[mariowiki:Peach's Parasol|Peach's parasol]]. It appears as an item from {{CF|short|nolink}} to {{HHD|short|nolink}}.
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*The Toad tee ("toad print" in {{PG|nolink}}, "Toad shirt" prior to {{NL|short|nolink}}) references [[mariowiki:Toad|Toad]]'s name from the [[mariowiki:Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]], and its orange-red coloration with white spots resembles certain [[mariowiki:mushroom|mushrooms]], such as [[mariowiki:Mushroom Platform|Mushroom Platforms]]. The Toad tee appears as an item from {{PG|nolink}} to {{PC|short|nolink}}. Although the item returns in {{NH|short|nolink}}, it is renamed and merged with several other clothing tops as one of the variations of the {{I|simple-dots tee|NH}} item.
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**Similarly, the Toad parasol ("polka parasol" in {{PG|nolink}}) references Toad in the same manner. It appears as an item in all games.
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*The Toad hat is modeled after [[mariowiki:Toad|Toad]]'s head from the [[mariowiki:Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]]. It appears as an item from {{CF|short|nolink}} to {{HHD|short|nolink}}, and {{PC|short|nolink}}.
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*Four items compose [[zeldawiki:Link|Link]]'s outfit from the [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]].
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**The hero's clothes is modeled after the upper portion of [[zeldawiki:Link|Link]]'s [[zeldawiki:Green Clothes|green tunic]]. It appears as an item from {{CF|short|nolink}} to {{HHD|short|nolink}}.
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**The hero's pants is modeled after the lower portion of [[zeldawiki:Link|Link]]'s [[zeldawiki:Green Clothes|green tunic]]. It appears as an item from {{NL|short|nolink}} and {{HHD|short|nolink}}.
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**The hero's cap is modeled after [[zeldawiki:Link|Link]]'s hat, hair, and ears. It appears as an item from {{CF|short|nolink}} to {{HHD|short|nolink}}.
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**The hero's boots is modeled after [[zeldawiki:Link|Link]]'s boots. It appears as an item in {{NL|short|nolink}} and {{HHD|short|nolink}}.
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*Majora's Mask ("Majora's mask" in {{CF|short|nolink}}) is modeled after [[zeldawiki:Majora's Mask (Item)|Majora's Mask]], the titular item from [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|''The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask'']]. It appears as an item from {{CF|short|nolink}} to {{HHD|short|nolink}}.
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*Midna's Mask is modeled after [[zeldawiki:Midna|Midna]]'s helmet, one of the [[zeldawiki:Fused Shadow|Fused Shadows]], and her orange hair, from [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'']]. It appears as an item from {{CF|short|nolink}} to {{HHD|short|nolink}}.
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*The Fi mask is modeled after [[zeldawiki:Fi|Fi]]'s head from [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|''The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword'']]. It appears as an item in {{NL|short|nolink}} and {{HHD|short|nolink}}.
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*Four items compose [[metroidwiki:Samus Aran|Samus]]'s outfit from the [[metroidwiki:Metroid (series)|''Metroid'' series]].
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**The Varia Suit ("Varia suit" in {{CF|short|nolink}}) is modeled after the upper portion of [[metroidwiki:Samus Aran|Samus]]'s [[metroidwiki:Varia Suit|Varia Suit]]. It appears as an item from {{CF|short|nolink}} to {{HHD|short|nolink}}.
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**The Varia Suit pants is modeled after the lower portion of [[metroidwiki:Samus Aran|Samus]]'s [[metroidwiki:Varia Suit|Varia Suit]]. It appears as an item in {{NL|short|nolink}} and {{HHD|short|nolink}}.
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**The Samus mask is modeled after the helmet of [[metroidwiki:Samus Aran|Samus]]'s [[metroidwiki:Varia Suit|Varia Suit]]. It appears as an item from {{CF|short|nolink}} to {{HHD|short|nolink}}.
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**The Varia Suit shoes is modeled after the boots of [[metroidwiki:Samus Aran|Samus]]'s [[metroidwiki:Varia Suit|Varia Suit]]. It appears as an item in {{NL|short|nolink}} and {{HHD|short|nolink}}.
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*The red Pikmin, blue Pikmin, and yellow Pikmin headgear reference the three main types of [[pikipedia:Pikmin family|Pikmin]] in the [[pikipedia:Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' series]]. All three hats appear in {{NL|short|nolink}} and {{HHD|short|nolink}}, and the red Pikmin also appears in {{CF|short|nolink}}.
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*The green headgear is modeled after Little Mac's headgear and spiky hair from {{Wp|Punch-Out!! (Wii)|the Wii installment of the ''Punch-Out!!'' series}}. It appears as an item from {{CF|short|nolink}} to {{HHD|short|nolink}}.
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==Main series==
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==={{PG|nolink}}===
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====Dialogue====
 
*When talking to [[Gulliver]], he can say he might have "lost his Goldfish in [[mariowiki:Toad Town|Toad Town]] or [[zeldawiki:Hyrule|Hyrule]]," which are references to locations from ''[[mariowiki:Paper Mario|Paper Mario]]'' and [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]], respectively.
 
*When talking to [[Gulliver]], he can say he might have "lost his Goldfish in [[mariowiki:Toad Town|Toad Town]] or [[zeldawiki:Hyrule|Hyrule]]," which are references to locations from ''[[mariowiki:Paper Mario|Paper Mario]]'' and [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]], respectively.
 
*When giving the player an item, Gulliver may say he "found it while sailing the [[goldensun:Karagol Sea|Karagol Sea]]," which is a reference to the location from the [[goldensun:Golden Sun series|''Golden Sun'' series]].
 
*When giving the player an item, Gulliver may say he "found it while sailing the [[goldensun:Karagol Sea|Karagol Sea]]," which is a reference to the location from the [[goldensun:Golden Sun series|''Golden Sun'' series]].
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:*One verse says "Yar, I know Nintendo gives ye yer joys. But I ask this of ye: Can games sing like me? Mario can't croon, bro!", referencing both [[Nintendo]] and Mario.
 
:*One verse says "Yar, I know Nintendo gives ye yer joys. But I ask this of ye: Can games sing like me? Mario can't croon, bro!", referencing both [[Nintendo]] and Mario.
 
:*One interlude references ''The Legend of Zelda'', with Kapp'n asking the player, "Ye ever spend the night in a Hyrulian prison?" The line additionally acts as a nod to the quote "Have you ever been in a Turkish prison?" from the 1980 comedy film ''{{Wp|Airplane!}}'', itself a reference to the 1978 prison drama ''{{Wp|Midnight Express (film)|Midnight Express}}''.
 
:*One interlude references ''The Legend of Zelda'', with Kapp'n asking the player, "Ye ever spend the night in a Hyrulian prison?" The line additionally acts as a nod to the quote "Have you ever been in a Turkish prison?" from the 1980 comedy film ''{{Wp|Airplane!}}'', itself a reference to the 1978 prison drama ''{{Wp|Midnight Express (film)|Midnight Express}}''.
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:*One interlude says "Ahoy there, Moby Dick! Ye wanna stop rockin' the boat?", referencing the {{Wp|Moby Dick (whale)|fictional whale}} from the {{Wp|Moby-Dick|novel of the same name}}.
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:*One interlude says "Ahoy there, Moby Dick! Ye wanna stop rockin' the boat?", referencing the {{Wp|Moby Dick (whale)|fictional whale}} from the novel of the {{Wp|Moby-Dick|same name}}.
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*When managing [[Animal Island]] [[Game Boy Advance]] data, Kapp'n may say "Why, what in the name o' Jabu-Jabu's belly?" This is a reference to the [[zeldawiki:Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly|dungeon of the same name]] in [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'']].
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*When managing [[Animal Island]] [[Game Boy Advance]] data, Kapp'n may say "Why, what in the name o' Jabu-Jabu's belly?" This is a reference to the dungeon of the [[zeldawiki:Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly|same name]] in [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'']].
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*The catch quote for the [[Loach]] is "I caught a loach! You don't suppose it's Hylian, do you?". This is a reference to the [[zeldawiki:Hylian Loach|Hylian Loach]], a fish in ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''.
 
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*There is a collection of 10 [[mariowiki:Super Mario Bros.|''Super Mario Bros.'']]-themed furniture items, as well as the {{I|Mushroom Mural|Animal Crossing}} and {{I|Block Flooring|Animal Crossing}}, which also are themed after ''Super Mario Bros.''
 
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*The {{I|Big Bro's Shirt|Animal Crossing}}, {{I|Li'l Bro's Shirt|Animal Crossing}}, {{I|Toad Print|Animal Crossing}} reference Mario, Luigi, and Toad, respectively
 
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*The {{I|Autumn Medal|Animal Crossing}} and {{I|Spring Medal|Animal Crossing}} items contain a medal with Mario's face on it.
 
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*The {{I|Mario Trophy|Animal Crossing}} and {{I|Luigi Trophy|Animal Crossing}} items are statues of Mario and Luigi respectively.
 
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*The {{I|Anju's Shirt|Animal Crossing}} and {{I|Kaffe's Shirt|Animal Crossing}} items are references to the outfits worn by [[zeldawiki:Anju|Anju]] and [[zeldawiki:Kafei|Kafei]], characters in [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|''The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask'']].
 
 
*Tortimer tells a story that he defeated the "[[zeldawiki:Deep Python|great sea snakes]]" at [[zeldawiki:Pinnacle Rock|Pinnacle Rock]], a reference to ''The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask''.
 
*Tortimer tells a story that he defeated the "[[zeldawiki:Deep Python|great sea snakes]]" at [[zeldawiki:Pinnacle Rock|Pinnacle Rock]], a reference to ''The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask''.
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*While working for Tom Nook, if the player is tasked with delivering furniture to a [[cranky]] villager, the latter's dialogue upon receiving the item will include the line "So ask yourself: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well? Do ya, <catchphrase>?" This is a modified quote from the 1971 action-thriller film ''{{Wp|Dirty Harry}}'', in which the title character, while confronting a robber, states that "you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do you, punk?"
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*When waking a [[normal]] villager from a nap, they can occasionally respond with a startled "this is not my beautiful house, <catchphrase>! How did I get here?" This quotes two lines from the 1980 {{Wp|Talking Heads}} song "{{Wp|Once in a Lifetime (Talking Heads song)|Once in a Lifetime}}."
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*When meeting [[Wisp]], he may mention "Large Marge" as one of the violent beings who will punish him. This is likely a reference to the character of the same name, the ghost of a deceased trucker, from the 1985 film ''{{Wp|Pee-wee's Big Adventure}}''.
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*The catch quote for the [[loach]] is "I caught a loach! You don't suppose it's Hylian, do you?". This is a reference to the [[zeldawiki:Hylian Loach|Hylian Loach]], a fish in ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''.
 
*If the player interacts with a storage unit in a villager's house, a random message will appear. One of them is "You found 100 [[zeldawiki:Rupee|Rupees]]! But you can't use them here," a reference to ''The Legend of Zelda'' series.
 
*If the player interacts with a storage unit in a villager's house, a random message will appear. One of them is "You found 100 [[zeldawiki:Rupee|Rupees]]! But you can't use them here," a reference to ''The Legend of Zelda'' series.
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*The {{I|Master Sword|Animal Crossing}} from ''The Legend of Zelda'' series appears as an item.
 
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*An {{I|Arwing|Animal Crossing}} from [[lylatwiki:Star Fox (series)|''Star Fox'' series]] appears as an item.
 
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*The {{I|N Logo|Animal Crossing}} and {{I|G Logo |Animal Crossing}} items reference the logos of the [[Nintendo 64]] and [[Nintendo GameCube]], respectively.
 
 
*The letter received from [[Bob]] after his [[e-Reader card]] is scanned says that he had a dream where the player was "running around on a tropical island with a water pump on [their] back," referencing ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario Sunshine|Super Mario Sunshine]]''.
 
*The letter received from [[Bob]] after his [[e-Reader card]] is scanned says that he had a dream where the player was "running around on a tropical island with a water pump on [their] back," referencing ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario Sunshine|Super Mario Sunshine]]''.
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*Various [[Design#e-Reader designs|e-Reader designs]] feature references to other Nintendo franchises, including ''Mario'', ''The Legend of Zelda'', ''Metroid'', ''Pokémon'', ''Kirby'', ''Pikmin'', ''F-Zero'', and ''Star Fox''.
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*If the player visits the [[Post Office]] during daytime and sends enough letters to fill up the back desk (thus causing the mail to be sent immediately instead of at its appointed schedule), [[Pelly]] responds with the rhyme "Rain, sleet, snow or hail, we deliver what you mail." This line mirrors the {{wp|United States Postal Service creed}}, "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds."
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*While working for Tom Nook, if the player is tasked with delivering furniture to a [[cranky]] villager, the latter's dialogue upon receiving the item will include the line "So ask yourself: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well? Do ya, <catchphrase>?" This is a modified quote from the 1971 action-thriller film ''{{Wp|Dirty Harry}}'', in which the title character, while confronting a robber, states that "you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do you, punk?"
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*When waking a [[normal]] villager from a nap, they can occasionally respond with a startled "this is not my beautiful house, <catchphrase>! How did I get here?" This quotes two lines from the 1980 {{Wp|Talking Heads}} song {{Wp|Once in a Lifetime (Talking Heads song)|"Once in a Lifetime"}}.
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*When meeting [[Wisp]], he may mention "Large Marge" as one of the violent beings who will punish him. This is likely a reference to the character of the same name, the ghost of a deceased trucker, from the 1985 film ''{{Wp|Pee-wee's Big Adventure}}''.
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*The {{I|autumn medal|PG}} and {{I|spring medal|PG}} items contain a medal with Mario's face on it.
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*The {{I|Mario trophy|PG}} and {{I|Luigi trophy|PG}} items are statues of Mario and Luigi respectively.
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*The {{I|Anju's shirt|PG}} and {{I|Kaffe's shirt|PG}} items are references to the outfits worn by [[zeldawiki:Anju|Anju]] and [[zeldawiki:Kafei|Kafei]], characters in [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|''The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask'']].
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*The {{I|N logo|PG}} and {{I|G logo|PG}} items reference the logos of the [[Nintendo 64]] and [[Nintendo GameCube]] respectively. These items are part of the [[Nintendo Set]].
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**In {{iQue}}, the {{I|iQue|iQue}} item replaces the N logo item, referencing the logo of the [[iQue Player]]. It is part of the [[iQue Set]].
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*Various [[List of official designs#e-Reader designs|e-Reader designs]] feature references to other Nintendo franchises, including ''Mario'', ''The Legend of Zelda'', ''Metroid'', ''Pokémon'', ''Kirby'', ''Pikmin'', ''F-Zero'', and ''Star Fox''.
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*The "egg" and "mushroom" [[object]]s resemble a Yoshi egg and a mushroom respectively from the ''Mario'' franchise.
  
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*After talking to [[Gulliver]] after repairing his [[U.F.O.]], he asks the player if they have ever seen "A space fox or a bounty hunter who can roll into a ball". These are clear references to [[lylatwiki:Fox McCloud|Fox]] of the [[lylatwiki:Star Fox series|''Star Fox'' series]] and [[metroidwiki:Samus Aran|Samus Aran]] of the [[metroidwiki:Metroid|''Metroid'' series]].
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*[[Goldie]]'s favorite saying on her [[picture]] references [[Wikipedia:Nintendogs|Nintendogs]], saying "I'm really into that Lab on the cover of Nintendogs. He's pretty dreamy."
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*After talking to [[Gulliver]] after repairing his U.F.O., he asks the player if they have ever seen "A space fox or a bounty hunter who can roll into a ball." These are references to [[lylatwiki:Fox McCloud|Fox]] of the [[lylatwiki:Star Fox series|''Star Fox'' series]] and [[metroidwiki:Samus Aran|Samus Aran]] of the [[metroidwiki:Metroid|''Metroid'' series]].
 
*On the player's third reset, [[Mr. Resetti]] states his favorite movie is "A Few Good Moles," a reference to ''{{Wp|A Few Good Men}}'', a 1992 American legal drama film.
 
*On the player's third reset, [[Mr. Resetti]] states his favorite movie is "A Few Good Moles," a reference to ''{{Wp|A Few Good Men}}'', a 1992 American legal drama film.
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*The [[ant]]'s catch quote, "I caught an ant! Ant misbehavin'!", plays on the title of the 1929 jazz standard {{Wp|Ain't Misbehavin' (song)|"Ain't Misbehavin'"}}.
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*[[Goldie]]'s favorite saying on her [[picture]] references ''{{Wp|Nintendogs|Nintendogs}}'', saying "I'm really into that Lab on the cover of Nintendogs. He's pretty dreamy."
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*The [[ant]]'s catch quote, "I caught an ant! Ant misbehavin'!", plays on the title of the 1929 jazz standard "{{Wp|Ain't Misbehavin' (song)|Ain't Misbehavin'}}".
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*The letter received from [[Boondox]] after donating 1,100,000 Bells reads, "We finally have an arcade in town! It only has [[mariowiki:Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]], but it's still a lot of fun."
  
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*Through the [[Nook's Point-Tracking Machine]], Nintendo-related items are available for purchase as a reward for spending large amounts of [[Bell]]s at [[Tom Nook's Store|Tom Nook]]'s.
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*A Red Pikmin Hat and a Dolphin Model, which originate from the [[pikipedia:Pikmin (series)|''Pikmin'' series]], are [[Distributed items/City Folk|distributed items]].
 
 
*One part of [[Nat]]'s dialogue during the [[Bug-Off]] reads "Hunt bugs in the fields! Hunt bugs in the hills! Hunt bugs in the streets! You must never surrender!". This parodies the preoration of British prime minister {{Wp|Winston Churchill}}'s famed "{{Wp|we shall fight on the beaches}}" speech, delivered in 1940.
 
*One part of [[Nat]]'s dialogue during the [[Bug-Off]] reads "Hunt bugs in the fields! Hunt bugs in the hills! Hunt bugs in the streets! You must never surrender!". This parodies the preoration of British prime minister {{Wp|Winston Churchill}}'s famed "{{Wp|we shall fight on the beaches}}" speech, delivered in 1940.
  
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*Through the [[Nook's Point-Tracking Machine]], Nintendo-related items are available for purchase as a reward for spending large amounts of [[Bell]]s at [[Tom Nook's store|Tom Nook]]'s.
  
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[[File:NL Gulliver Bobbery.png|thumb|200px|right|Gulliver mentioning [[mariowiki:Admiral Bobbery|Admiral Bobbery]] of [[mariowiki:Rogueport|Rogueport]]]]
 
[[File:NL Gulliver Bobbery.png|thumb|200px|right|Gulliver mentioning [[mariowiki:Admiral Bobbery|Admiral Bobbery]] of [[mariowiki:Rogueport|Rogueport]]]]
 
*When waking Gulliver on the beach, one phrase he can say is "oh man! This sure is a fuzzy pickle!" This is a nod to the [[wikibound:Photo-man|photo-man]] from ''[[wikibound:EarthBound|EarthBound]]'', who asks characters to say the phrase "fuzzy pickle" (instead of the conventional "cheese") when getting their photo taken.
 
*When waking Gulliver on the beach, one phrase he can say is "oh man! This sure is a fuzzy pickle!" This is a nod to the [[wikibound:Photo-man|photo-man]] from ''[[wikibound:EarthBound|EarthBound]]'', who asks characters to say the phrase "fuzzy pickle" (instead of the conventional "cheese") when getting their photo taken.
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*After agreeing to help Gulliver, he'll mention that he's "never met a skipper so kind since [[mariowiki:Admiral Bobbery|Bobbery]] of [[mariowiki:Rogueport|Rogueport]]". This is a reference to [[mariowiki:Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door|''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'']].
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*After agreeing to help Gulliver, he'll mention that he's "never met a skipper so kind since [[mariowiki:Admiral Bobbery|Bobbery]] of [[mariowiki:Rogueport|Rogueport]]." This is a reference to [[mariowiki:Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door|''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door'']].
 
*One of the locations Gulliver mentions having washed up on is [[mariowiki:Isle Delfino|Isle Delfino]]. This is a reference to [[mariowiki:Super Mario Sunshine|''Super Mario Sunshine'']].
 
*One of the locations Gulliver mentions having washed up on is [[mariowiki:Isle Delfino|Isle Delfino]]. This is a reference to [[mariowiki:Super Mario Sunshine|''Super Mario Sunshine'']].
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*Gulliver may also mention [[mariowiki:The Overthere|The Overthere]]; a place in [[mariowiki:Super Paper Mario|''Super Paper Mario'']].
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*Gulliver may also mention [[mariowiki:The Overthere|The Overthere]], a place in [[mariowiki:Super Paper Mario|''Super Paper Mario'']].
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*The {{NLWa|short}} update added several villagers and items based on other video game franchises, including ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'', ''[[inkipedia:Splatoon (series)|Splatoon]]'', ''{{Wp|Monster Hunter}}'', and ''{{Wp|Puzzle League}}''. It also added villagers and items based on franchises owned by Japanese company [[Sanrio]].
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*[[W. Link]], [[Medli]], [[Ganon]], and [[Epona]] are crossover villagers that represent ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' series. They only appear in {{NLWa|short|nolink}}.
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*[[Cece]], [[Viché]], and [[Inkwell]] are crossover villagers that represent  the ''[[Splatoon]]'' series. They only appear in {{NLWa|short|nolink}}.
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*[[Holden]] is a crossover villager that represents [[Fueki]], a Japanese supply company. He only appears in {{NLWa|short|nolink}}.
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*[[Fortune cookie]]s purchased from [[Timmy and Tommy's store]] produce items themed from various Nintendo franchises.
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*The {{NLWa|short}} update added many items based on other video game franchises, including ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'', ''[[inkipedia:Splatoon (series)|Splatoon]]'', ''[[Monster Hunter]]'', and ''{{Wp|Puzzle League}}''.
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*The {{I|billboard|NL}} furniture item can have its pattern customized to the "Sports" variant, which features Little Mac, Doc Louis, and Glass Joe from the {{Wp|Punch-Out!!|''Punch-Out!!'' series}}.
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*The {{I|ironing set|NL}} furniture item has an unused seventh pattern in the files, depicting 8-bit [[mariowiki:Mario|Mario]].
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*Designs of the [[zeldawiki:Triforce|Triforce]] from [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]] and a flower similar to the one used to represent the [[pikipedia:Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' series]] can appear on [[Tree#Tree stumps|tree stumps]].
 
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[[File:Caught Squid 1 NH.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The player making a reference to [[mariowiki:Blooper|Blooper]]s in {{NH|short|nolink}}.]]
 
[[File:Caught Squid 1 NH.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The player making a reference to [[mariowiki:Blooper|Blooper]]s in {{NH|short|nolink}}.]]
 
[[File:NH Captain Syrup Reference.jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[Gullivarrr]] referencing Captain Syrup in {{NH|short|nolink}}.]]
 
[[File:NH Captain Syrup Reference.jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[Gullivarrr]] referencing Captain Syrup in {{NH|short|nolink}}.]]
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*If the player refuses to find the communicator parts for [[Gulliver]], he says, "Oof. I haven't received a cold shoulder this icy since my brush with the Snomad fleet...". This references the [[mariowiki:Snowmads|Snowmads]] from [[mariowiki:Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze|''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'']].
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*If the player refuses to find the {{I|communicator part|NH}}s for [[Gulliver]], he says, "Oof. I haven't received a cold shoulder this icy since my brush with the Snomad fleet...". This references the [[mariowiki:Snowmads|Snowmads]] from [[mariowiki:Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze|''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'']], albeit with "Snowmad" misspelled.
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*The three possible [[catch quote]]s for the [[Squid]] reference other Nintendo franchises. "I caught a squid! Do they...not actually "bloop"?", which is a reference to [[mariowiki:Blooper|Bloopers]] from the [[mariowiki:Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]]. The other two are references to the [[inkipedia:Splatoon (series)|''Splatoon'' series]], with ''"I caught a squid! I had an inkling I might!"'' making a pun on [[inkipedia:Inkling|Inklings]] and ''"I caught a squid! It's off the hook!"'' referencing the pop idol duo [[inkipedia:Off The Hook|Off the Hook]].
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*Blathers's description of the [[eusthenopteron]] references the ''Splatoon'' series: ''"Imagine if we'd not left the oceans... How might fashion and music be different in an aquatic world? How would we resolve differences? Perhaps some sort of ink-squirting contest of champions?"''
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*Blathers's description of the [[Eusthenopteron]] references the ''Splatoon'' series: ''"Imagine if we'd not left the oceans... How might fashion and music be different in an aquatic world? How would we resolve differences? Perhaps some sort of ink-squirting contest of champions?"''
 
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*The {{I|Tulip Surprise Box|New Horizons}} opens when interacted with, revealing a doll referencing [[mariowiki:Princess Peach|Princess Peach]], [[mariowiki:Princess Daisy|Princess Daisy]] doll, or [[mariowiki:Rosalina|Rosalina]] depending on its variant.
 
 
*One of the quotes Isabelle restates during the [[environment rating|island evaluation]] is "It's a place I've been quietly watching. It's a secret to everybody. I don't want it to be famous." The "It's a secret to everybody" part is a reference to an identical quote commonly used in the ''The Legend of Zelda'' series.
 
*One of the quotes Isabelle restates during the [[environment rating|island evaluation]] is "It's a place I've been quietly watching. It's a secret to everybody. I don't want it to be famous." The "It's a secret to everybody" part is a reference to an identical quote commonly used in the ''The Legend of Zelda'' series.
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*[[Flick]]'s description of the player's island when giving a 5-star [[Environment rating|evaluation]] is a truncated parody of the "this royal throne of kings" monologue from the 1595 {{Wp|William Shakespeare}} play ''{{Wp|Richard II (play)|Richard II}}''.
 
*When the player talks to a [[peppy]] villager, they may mention a game they have been waiting for to come out called Super Gyroid Brothers, a reference to ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario Bros.]]''.
 
*When the player talks to a [[peppy]] villager, they may mention a game they have been waiting for to come out called Super Gyroid Brothers, a reference to ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario Bros.]]''.
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*[[Flick]]'s description of the player's island when giving a 5-star [[Environment rating|evaluation]] is a truncated parody of the "this royal throne of kings" monologue from the 1595 {{Wp|William Shakespeare}} play ''{{Wp|Richard II (play)|Richard II}}''.
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*During [[Bunny Day]], [[peppy]] villagers may comment on finding colorful bottles that wash ashore; while doing so, they'll remark that it inspired song lyrics for them, which they sing as "Message in a bottle, ooooohhhh; Makes me hungry for a waffle, ooooohhhh." This parodies the chorus of the 1979 song {{Wp|Message in a Bottle (The Police song)|"Message in a Bottle"}} by {{Wp|The Police|the Police}}.
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*During [[Bunny Day]], [[peppy]] villagers may comment on finding colorful bottles that wash ashore; while doing so, they'll remark that it inspired song lyrics for them, which they sing as "Message in a bottle, ooooohhhh; Makes me hungry for a waffle, ooooohhhh." This parodies the chorus of the 1979 song {{Wp|Message in a Bottle (song)|"Message in a Bottle"}} by {{Wp|The Police|the Police}}.
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*The three possible [[catch quote]]s for the [[squid]] reference other Nintendo franchises. "I caught a squid! Do they...not actually "bloop"?", which is a reference to [[mariowiki:Blooper|Bloopers]] from the [[mariowiki:Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]]. The other two are references to the [[inkipedia:Splatoon (series)|''Splatoon'' series]], with ''"I caught a squid! I had an inkling I might!"'' making a pun on [[inkipedia:Inkling|Inklings]] and ''"I caught a squid! It's off the hook!"'' referencing the pop idol duo [[inkipedia:Off The Hook|Off the Hook]].
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*[[Forgery|Forged]] copies of the [[Academic Painting]] include a key taped to the backside, a reference to a plot device in the 2003 {{Wp|Dan Brown}} novel ''{{Wp|The Da Vinci Code}}''.
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*The {{I|tulip surprise box|NH}} opens when interacted with, revealing a doll referencing [[mariowiki:Princess Peach|Princess Peach]], [[mariowiki:Princess Daisy|Princess Daisy]] doll, or [[mariowiki:Rosalina|Rosalina]] depending on its variant.
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*[[Forgery|Forged]] copies of the [[academic painting]] include a key taped to the backside, a reference to a plot device in the 2003 {{Wp|Dan Brown}} novel ''{{Wp|The Da Vinci Code}}''.
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*The [[Mario Series]] is a collection of ''Super Mario Bros.''-themed items, released to celebrate the 35th anniversary of ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario Bros.]]''.
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*The record label logo seen on the cover art for "[[K.K. Swing]]", "[[K.K. Jazz]]", "[[K.K. Fusion]]", "[[K.K. Bossa]]", "[[The K. Funk]]", "[[K.K. Cruisin']]", "[[K.K. Groove]]", "[[Drivin']]", and "[[K.K. Hop]]" is based on the logo for {{wp|Blue Note Records}}, a famous jazz label based in the United States. Fittingly, many of the songs featuring the logo are based on jazz and related genres.
 
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*Louie's client vision is "A 30th-anniversary party!", a reference to the 30th anniversary of ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario Bros.]]''
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*One of the dialogue lines for [[Pascal]] is "You know what'd make a killer video game? An RPG where a kid fights aliens with a baseball bat. Maaaan, that'd rock," which is a reference to ''[[wikibound:EarthBound|EarthBound]]''.
  
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*Louie's client vision is "A 30th-anniversary party!", a reference to the 30th anniversary of ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario Bros.]]'' It unlocks many ''Mario''-related items.
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*[[Alli]]'s client vision, "A mushroom manor.", unlocks several items that reference the [[mariowiki:Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]].
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*[[Octavian]]'s client vision, "A squid-showdown citadel.", is a reference to the ''[[inkipedia:Splatoon (series)|Splatoon series]]''. His house exterior and unlock items are references to ''Splatoon'' characters and gameplay.
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*A crossover event between the [[mariowiki:Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'' series]] happened in 2018 and 2019. The 2018 event featured the Super Mushroom, 1-Up Mushroom, and Mega Mushroom from the ''Mario'' franchise as [[crafting]] materials to ''Mario''-related furniture and clothing items. The 2019 event has a special [[Fishing Tourney#In Pocket Camp|Fishing Tourney]] event where the player can fish for [[mariowiki:Cheep Cheep|Cheep Cheep]], [[mariowiki:Eep Cheep|Eep Cheep]], [[mariowiki:Blooper|Blooper]], and [[mariowiki:Cheep Chomp|Cheep Chomp]], for ''Mario'' items.
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*A crossover event between the [[mariowiki:Super Mario (series)|''Super Mario'' series]] happened in 2018 and 2019. The 2018 event featured the Super Mushroom, 1-Up Mushroom, and Mega Mushroom from the ''Mario'' franchise as [[crafting]] materials to ''Mario''-related furniture and clothing items, in the [[Super Mario Set]]. The 2019 event has a special [[Fishing Tourney#In Pocket Camp|Fishing Tourney]] event where the player can fish for [[mariowiki:Cheep Cheep|Cheep Cheep]], [[mariowiki:Eep Cheep|Eep Cheep]], [[mariowiki:Blooper|Blooper]], and [[mariowiki:Cheep Chomp|Cheep Chomp]], for ''Mario'' items.
 
*A [[bulbapedia:Poké Ball (item)|Poké Ball]] from the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon|Pokémon franchise]] appears as a crafting material.
 
*A [[bulbapedia:Poké Ball (item)|Poké Ball]] from the [[bulbapedia:Pokémon|Pokémon franchise]] appears as a crafting material.
 
*SOU • SOU Kyoto held a crossover event in {{PC|nolink}} with the [[SOU・SOU Collection]], bringing along furniture items and yukatas for the player to craft with {{Currency|Leaf Tickets}}.
 
*SOU • SOU Kyoto held a crossover event in {{PC|nolink}} with the [[SOU・SOU Collection]], bringing along furniture items and yukatas for the player to craft with {{Currency|Leaf Tickets}}.
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==See also==
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Revision as of 14:56, January 31, 2024

The following is a list of references to other media or popular culture in the Animal Crossing series.

Multiple games

Villagers

Crossover villagers

Main article: Crossover villager
  • Felyne is a crossover villager that represents the Monster Hunter series. He appears in Happy Home Designer and Welcome amiibo.
  • Filly is a crossover villager that represents the 7-Eleven supermarket chain. She appears in Happy Home Designer and Welcome amiibo.
  • Six Sanrio-themed crossover villagers appear in Welcome amiibo, Pocket Camp, and New Horizons: Rilla, Marty, Étoile, Chai, Chelsea, and Toby. Each villager is themed after a Sanrio franchise.

Items

Music

Item collections

Furniture items

  • The Master Sword from The Legend of Zelda series appears as an item from Animal Crossing to Happy Home Designer. It is part of the Nintendo Set.
  • The Triforce from the The Legend of Zelda series appears as an item from Wild World to Happy Home Designer. It is part of the Nintendo Set.
  • The Arwing from the Star Fox series appears as an item from Animal Crossing to Happy Home Designer. It is part of the Nintendo Set.
  • The Metroid from the Metroid series appears as an item from Wild World to Happy Home Designer. It is part of the Nintendo Set.
  • The Blue Falcon from the F-Zero series appears as an item in Wild World, New Leaf, and Happy Home Designer. It is part of the Nintendo Set in New Leaf.
  • The Pikmin ("pikmin" in Wild World) from the Pikmin series appears as an item in Wild World, New Leaf, and Happy Home Designer. It is part of the Nintendo Set in New Leaf.
  • The S.S. Dolphin ("Dolphin model" in City Folk) from the Pikmin series appears as an item from City Folk to Happy Home Designer. It is part of the Nintendo Set in New Leaf.
  • The Yoshi's Egg ("Yoshi's egg" in City Folk and Pocket Camp) from the Super Mario series appears as an item from City Folk to Happy Home Designer, and Pocket Camp. It is part of the Nintendo Set in New Leaf.
  • The Triple Bananas ("banana" in City Folk), Triple Red Shells ("triple shells" in City Folk), and kart items from the Mario Kart series appears as items from City Folk to Happy Home Designer. They are part of the Nintendo Set.
  • The backglass of the pinball machine item from Animal Crossing to Pocket Camp features the box cover artwork of Super Mario Bros.[1] Additionally, the playfield of the item features artwork of Mario at the bottom near the paddles, and Bowser at the top by the round bumpers. Although the pinball machine reappears in New Horizons, it no longer contains any references to Mario.
  • The arcade machine item from Wild World to Happy Home Designer features characters that resemble Luigi and Mario facing off in a video game reminiscent of the Street Fighter franchise.
  • The Chihuahua, Dalmatian, Dachshund, and Labrador ornaments ("models" in City Folk) are based on the dogs from Nintendogs. The items appear in City Folk and New Leaf.

Clothing items

  • Four items are components of Mario's outfit from the Mario franchise:
    • The Mario's tee ("big bro's shirt" prior to New Leaf, "big bro's tee" prior to Pocket Camp) is designed after Mario's emblem. It appears as an item from Animal Crossing to Pocket Camp.
    • The Mario outfit is modeled after Mario's red and blue overalls. It appears as an item in Pocket Camp and New Horizons.
    • The Mario hat ("big bro's hat" prior to Pocket Camp, "Mario's hat" in Pocket Camp) is modeled after Mario's cap. It appears as an item from Wild World to Happy Home Designer, Pocket Camp, and New Horizons.
    • The Mario 'stache ("big bro mustache" prior to New Leaf, "big bro's mustache" prior to Pocket Camp, "Mario Bros. 'stache" in Pocket Camp) is modeled after Mario's mustache and nose. It appears as an item from Wild World to Happy Home Designer, Pocket Camp, and New Horizons.
  • Two items are components of Luigi's outfit from the Mario franchise:
    • The Luigi's tee ("li'l bro's shirt" prior to New Leaf, "li'l bro's tee" prior to Pocket Camp) is designed after Luigi's emblem. It appears as an item from Animal Crossing to Happy Home Designer, and Pocket Camp.
    • The Luigi hat ("li'l bro's hat" prior to Pocket Camp, "Luigi's hat" in Pocket Camp) is modeled after Luigi's cap. It appears as an item from Wild World to Happy Home Designer, Pocket Camp, and New Horizons.
  • Two items are components of Wario's outfit from the Mario franchise:
    • The Wario hat ("Wario's hat" in Pocket Camp) is modeled after Wario's cap. It appears as an item from City Folk to Happy Home Designer, Pocket Camp, and New Horizons.
    • The Wario 'stache ("bad bro stache" in City Folk, "bad bro's stache" prior to Pocket Camp) is modeled after Wario's mustache and nose. It appears as an item from City Folk to Happy Home Designer, Pocket Camp, and New Horizons.
  • Three items are components of Princess Peach's outfit from the Mario franchise:
    • The Princess Peach dress ("Peach's dress" in Pocket Camp) is modeled after Peach's dress. It appears as an item in Pocket Camp and New Horizons.
    • The Princess Peach crown ("Peach's crown" in Pocket Camp) is modeled after Peach's crown. It appears as an item in Pocket Camp and New Horizons.
    • Peach's parasol is modeled after Peach's parasol. It appears as an item from City Folk to Happy Home Designer.
  • The Toad tee ("toad print" in Animal Crossing, "Toad shirt" prior to New Leaf) references Toad's name from the Mario franchise, and its orange-red coloration with white spots resembles certain mushrooms, such as Mushroom Platforms. The Toad tee appears as an item from Animal Crossing to Pocket Camp. Although the item returns in New Horizons, it is renamed and merged with several other clothing tops as one of the variations of the simple-dots tee item.
    • Similarly, the Toad parasol ("polka parasol" in Animal Crossing) references Toad in the same manner. It appears as an item in all games.
  • The Toad hat is modeled after Toad's head from the Mario franchise. It appears as an item from City Folk to Happy Home Designer, and Pocket Camp.
  • Four items compose Link's outfit from the The Legend of Zelda series.
    • The hero's clothes is modeled after the upper portion of Link's green tunic. It appears as an item from City Folk to Happy Home Designer.
    • The hero's pants is modeled after the lower portion of Link's green tunic. It appears as an item from New Leaf and Happy Home Designer.
    • The hero's cap is modeled after Link's hat, hair, and ears. It appears as an item from City Folk to Happy Home Designer.
    • The hero's boots is modeled after Link's boots. It appears as an item in New Leaf and Happy Home Designer.
  • Majora's Mask ("Majora's mask" in City Folk) is modeled after Majora's Mask, the titular item from The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. It appears as an item from City Folk to Happy Home Designer.
  • Midna's Mask is modeled after Midna's helmet, one of the Fused Shadows, and her orange hair, from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. It appears as an item from City Folk to Happy Home Designer.
  • The Fi mask is modeled after Fi's head from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. It appears as an item in New Leaf and Happy Home Designer.
  • Four items compose Samus's outfit from the Metroid series.
    • The Varia Suit ("Varia suit" in City Folk) is modeled after the upper portion of Samus's Varia Suit. It appears as an item from City Folk to Happy Home Designer.
    • The Varia Suit pants is modeled after the lower portion of Samus's Varia Suit. It appears as an item in New Leaf and Happy Home Designer.
    • The Samus mask is modeled after the helmet of Samus's Varia Suit. It appears as an item from City Folk to Happy Home Designer.
    • The Varia Suit shoes is modeled after the boots of Samus's Varia Suit. It appears as an item in New Leaf and Happy Home Designer.
  • The red Pikmin, blue Pikmin, and yellow Pikmin headgear reference the three main types of Pikmin in the Pikmin series. All three hats appear in New Leaf and Happy Home Designer, and the red Pikmin also appears in City Folk.
  • The green headgear is modeled after Little Mac's headgear and spiky hair from the Wii installment of the Punch-Out!! series. It appears as an item from City Folk to Happy Home Designer.

Main series

Animal Crossing

Dialogue

  • One verse says "Yar, I know Nintendo gives ye yer joys. But I ask this of ye: Can games sing like me? Mario can't croon, bro!", referencing both Nintendo and Mario.
  • One interlude references The Legend of Zelda, with Kapp'n asking the player, "Ye ever spend the night in a Hyrulian prison?" The line additionally acts as a nod to the quote "Have you ever been in a Turkish prison?" from the 1980 comedy film Airplane!, itself a reference to the 1978 prison drama Midnight Express.
  • One interlude says "Ahoy there, Moby Dick! Ye wanna stop rockin' the boat?", referencing the fictional whale from the novel of the same name.
  • When managing Animal Island Game Boy Advance data, Kapp'n may say "Why, what in the name o' Jabu-Jabu's belly?" This is a reference to the dungeon of the same name in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
  • Tortimer tells a story that he defeated the "great sea snakes" at Pinnacle Rock, a reference to The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.
  • While working for Tom Nook, if the player is tasked with delivering furniture to a cranky villager, the latter's dialogue upon receiving the item will include the line "So ask yourself: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well? Do ya, <catchphrase>?" This is a modified quote from the 1971 action-thriller film Dirty Harry, in which the title character, while confronting a robber, states that "you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do you, punk?"
  • When waking a normal villager from a nap, they can occasionally respond with a startled "this is not my beautiful house, <catchphrase>! How did I get here?" This quotes two lines from the 1980 Talking Heads song "Once in a Lifetime."
  • When meeting Wisp, he may mention "Large Marge" as one of the violent beings who will punish him. This is likely a reference to the character of the same name, the ghost of a deceased trucker, from the 1985 film Pee-wee's Big Adventure.
  • The catch quote for the loach is "I caught a loach! You don't suppose it's Hylian, do you?". This is a reference to the Hylian Loach, a fish in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
  • If the player interacts with a storage unit in a villager's house, a random message will appear. One of them is "You found 100 Rupees! But you can't use them here," a reference to The Legend of Zelda series.
  • The letter received from Bob after his e-Reader card is scanned says that he had a dream where the player was "running around on a tropical island with a water pump on [their] back," referencing Super Mario Sunshine.
  • If the player visits the Post Office during daytime and sends enough letters to fill up the back desk (thus causing the mail to be sent immediately instead of at its appointed schedule), Pelly responds with the rhyme "Rain, sleet, snow or hail, we deliver what you mail." This line mirrors the United States Postal Service creed, "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds."

Items

Other features

  • Various e-Reader designs feature references to other Nintendo franchises, including Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Pokémon, Kirby, Pikmin, F-Zero, and Star Fox.

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  • The "egg" and "mushroom" objects resemble a Yoshi egg and a mushroom respectively from the Mario franchise.

Animal Crossing: Wild World

Dialogue

  • After talking to Gulliver after repairing his U.F.O., he asks the player if they have ever seen "A space fox or a bounty hunter who can roll into a ball." These are references to Fox of the Star Fox series and Samus Aran of the Metroid series.
  • On the player's third reset, Mr. Resetti states his favorite movie is "A Few Good Moles," a reference to A Few Good Men, a 1992 American legal drama film.
  • Goldie's favorite saying on her picture references Nintendogs, saying "I'm really into that Lab on the cover of Nintendogs. He's pretty dreamy."
  • The ant's catch quote, "I caught an ant! Ant misbehavin'!", plays on the title of the 1929 jazz standard "Ain't Misbehavin'".
  • The letter received from Boondox after donating 1,100,000 Bells reads, "We finally have an arcade in town! It only has Donkey Kong, but it's still a lot of fun."

Animal Crossing: City Folk

Dialogue

  • One part of Nat's dialogue during the Bug-Off reads "Hunt bugs in the fields! Hunt bugs in the hills! Hunt bugs in the streets! You must never surrender!". This parodies the preoration of British prime minister Winston Churchill's famed "we shall fight on the beaches" speech, delivered in 1940.

Items

Animal Crossing: New Leaf

Dialogue

Gulliver mentioning Admiral Bobbery of Rogueport

Crossover villagers

Main article: Crossover villager

Items

Other features

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Dialogue

The player making a reference to Bloopers in New Horizons.
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Gullivarrr referencing Captain Syrup in New Horizons.
  • If the player refuses to find the communicator parts for Gulliver, he says, "Oof. I haven't received a cold shoulder this icy since my brush with the Snomad fleet...". This references the Snowmads from Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, albeit with "Snowmad" misspelled.
  • Blathers's description of the eusthenopteron references the Splatoon series: "Imagine if we'd not left the oceans... How might fashion and music be different in an aquatic world? How would we resolve differences? Perhaps some sort of ink-squirting contest of champions?"
  • One of the quotes Isabelle restates during the island evaluation is "It's a place I've been quietly watching. It's a secret to everybody. I don't want it to be famous." The "It's a secret to everybody" part is a reference to an identical quote commonly used in the The Legend of Zelda series.
  • Flick's description of the player's island when giving a 5-star evaluation is a truncated parody of the "this royal throne of kings" monologue from the 1595 William Shakespeare play Richard II.
  • When the player talks to a peppy villager, they may mention a game they have been waiting for to come out called Super Gyroid Brothers, a reference to Super Mario Bros..
  • During Bunny Day, peppy villagers may comment on finding colorful bottles that wash ashore; while doing so, they'll remark that it inspired song lyrics for them, which they sing as "Message in a bottle, ooooohhhh; Makes me hungry for a waffle, ooooohhhh." This parodies the chorus of the 1979 song "Message in a Bottle" by the Police.
  • The three possible catch quotes for the squid reference other Nintendo franchises. "I caught a squid! Do they...not actually "bloop"?", which is a reference to Bloopers from the Mario franchise. The other two are references to the Splatoon series, with "I caught a squid! I had an inkling I might!" making a pun on Inklings and "I caught a squid! It's off the hook!" referencing the pop idol duo Off the Hook.

Items

Spin-offs

Animal Crossing Plaza

  • One of the dialogue lines for Pascal is "You know what'd make a killer video game? An RPG where a kid fights aliens with a baseball bat. Maaaan, that'd rock," which is a reference to EarthBound.

Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer

  • Louie's client vision is "A 30th-anniversary party!", a reference to the 30th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. It unlocks many Mario-related items.
  • Alli's client vision, "A mushroom manor.", unlocks several items that reference the Mario franchise.
  • Octavian's client vision, "A squid-showdown citadel.", is a reference to the Splatoon series. His house exterior and unlock items are references to Splatoon characters and gameplay.

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

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The Super Mushroom (left) and Poké Ball (right) as they appear in Pocket Camp

See also

References

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