What's the best secret/subliminal message in a Mario game?

**Valigarmander** · 02-22-2008, 06:42 PM

Those were the only ones I could remember. If anyone thinks of another, feel free to add to the list.

SephirothKirby · 02-22-2008, 06:49 PM

Oh, come on.

You always include a history with your Mario polls, but not with this one?

This is the one I actually want to know all about!

I only know about the "I have granted Kids to Hell," and the Communist thing.

I'm not entirely sure if L is real 2041 counts as a subliminal message since that's hardly descernable and doesn't even make sense, but I suppose it may.

I can't vote until I know more.

I demand the standard Valigarmander history lesson.

**Valigarmander** · 02-22-2008, 10:58 PM

UUGGNGNNNHHHG><H,.

Okay. Here's the short history listory:

UR MR GAY
This is a message hidden within the boxart for Super Mario Galaxy. By picking out the letters that have sparkles on them, you can find the hidden message "URMRGAY", or "You're Mr. Gay". Whether this is entirely accidental or someone's little prank is uncertain. Apparently, Nintendo hasn't made any changes with the game's boxart in light of the hidden message.

L is real 2041
This is the supposed message that appears on the statue in the backyard in Super Mario 64. However, the texture is very blurry and this could just be a coincidence. Hardcore Luigi-is-in-Mario-64-ers use this as evidence that the developers must have hidden Luigi somewhere in the game. Oddly enough, the same tile appears in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

I have granted kids to Hell
Ashley's song from WarioWare: Touched!, when played backwards at a certain speed, will have Ashley appear to say "I have granted kids to Hell". Seeing as Ashley is a witch, this has been hailed as a possible Satanist message. It has all the ingredients: a witch's song, played backwards at a certain speed reveals an unholy message...

The cereal advertisement in SMB3
Why do kids love to play Super Mario Bros. 3? Because there's cinnamon swirls in every level! An old urban legend goes that Nintendo, in alliance with certain cereal companies, hid cereal into every level as ordinary tiles. These were displayed as regular (yet odd-looking) tiles, including bricks, coral, and the ever-popular Donut Blocks. Sounds like a load of cack to me, but I still get a craving for Froot Loops when I go to the underwater levels.

Japanese islands in SMB3
A strange secret in SMB3: In world 3 (The Sea), the easternmost island, which holds the world castle, has an uncanny resemblence to the country of Japan. The castle is even located where Kyoto (Nintendo's HQ) would be, and the king looks like Mario (Nintendo's mascot). A secret many overlook. More here.

The implied penis-enlargement in Ashley's song from WarioWare: Touched!
Again with Ashley's song. At a certain point, a group of lyrics in the English translation seem to imply something more than just innocent witchcraft. Ashley begins listing ingredients and describing their effects...
"Eye of newt, I cast a hex on you!
Grandma's wig, this will make you big!
Kitten spit, soon your pants won't fit!"
After hearing it a few times it starts to dawn on you that the words just sound... double-entendre'd. This joke has circulated around the internet a bit.

The alleged Communist propaganda hidden in the games
Reportedly, more than just Mario's cap is Red. People claim to have noticed Communist propaganda hidden within the games. Want to see some more? Here's a neat cartoon.

There.

SephirothKirby · 02-22-2008, 11:07 PM

Thank you.

**Valigarmander** · 02-22-2008, 11:33 PM

I would've made that in the OP but I was tired and wanted to go to bed.

Panfan · 02-23-2008, 09:39 AM

I HAVE GRANTED KIDS TO HELL!

Luigiman7 · 02-23-2008, 07:13 PM

I have granted kids to hell

Odd SMW cartoon thing

UR MR GAY

Click to view video.

Dr. Furball · 02-23-2008, 11:28 PM

Never heard of the cereal ad or the enhancement until now. That's pretty interesting. I voted 'L is real' because of how seriously people took it.

CuccoLady · 03-01-2008, 04:17 PM

I have granted kids to hell? That's kinda spooky... and AWESOME.

Vot'd.

**X-3** · 03-01-2008, 09:43 PM

"I have granted kids to hell" simply because Ashley is awesome.

YouTube - Warioware Touched: Ashley's secret

...why do I always think "MAGICAL GIRL ASHLEY" when I see this?

I am nobody · 03-01-2008, 09:56 PM

Japanese islands. Just because I like Nintendo's secret cameos in their own games.

JaredThaJa888 · 03-02-2008, 07:13 AM

I'd never heard of any of these before, Bit I picked the Cerial one cause, I do have memories of Eating Cerial while watching my Parents play SMB3.

Sparrowphone325 · 03-11-2008, 10:20 PM

"UR MR GAY" I mean come on now don't you think someone at nintendo noticed those highlighted letters when makeing it of course becaues those letters were not just highlighted randomly on there own and plus they always go over movies , video games , TV shows and etc before releaseing them .

Rayman FREAK · 03-15-2008, 01:24 PM

I vote Communist propaganda, because it really works if you think about it (... I mean the propaganda, not Communism. *shifty eyes*).

"L is real 2401" or "Eternal Star"?

Click to view video.

EDIT: How could I forget?

The Communist Mario Triumphant!

Secret Communist Yoshi Song!

Jace VK · 03-17-2008, 02:22 AM

Jap islands in SMB3.

Dizzy · 04-03-2008, 07:29 AM

L is Real 2041. For some reason, that phrase just seems so awesome.

Laika Come Home · 04-03-2008, 07:24 PM

Definitely the German version of "Do The Mario."

It's not a Mario game, but it's still Mario-related.

ahuambachano · 04-23-2008, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laika Come Home

Definitely the German version of "Do The Mario."

It's not a Mario game, but it's still Mario-related.

Sex oh YES! Enter, SUPER MARIO!

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View Poll Results: Which is the best secret/subliminal message?
"UR MR GAY"	2	8.33%
"L is real 2041"	4	16.67%
"I have granted kids to Hell"	9	37.50%
The cereal advertisement in SMB3	1	4.17%
Japanese islands in SMB3	3	12.50%
The implied penis-enlargement in Ashley's song from WarioWare: Touched!	1	4.17%
The alleged Communist propaganda hidden in the games	4	16.67%
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02-22-2008, 06:42 PM	#1
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,701 Times in 2,581 Posts Blog Entries: 20	What's the best secret/subliminal message in a Mario game? Those were the only ones I could remember. If anyone thinks of another, feel free to add to the list.

02-22-2008, 06:49 PM	#2
SephirothKirby Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Those who criticize our generation forget who raised it. Gender: Posts: 7,213 Thanks: 373 Thanked 760 Times in 447 Posts	Oh, come on. You always include a history with your Mario polls, but not with this one? This is the one I actually want to know all about! I only know about the "I have granted Kids to Hell," and the Communist thing. I'm not entirely sure if L is real 2041 counts as a subliminal message since that's hardly descernable and doesn't even make sense, but I suppose it may. I can't vote until I know more. I demand the standard Valigarmander history lesson.

02-22-2008, 10:58 PM	#3
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,701 Times in 2,581 Posts Blog Entries: 20	UUGGNGNNNHHHG><H,. Okay. Here's the short history listory: UR MR GAY This is a message hidden within the boxart for Super Mario Galaxy. By picking out the letters that have sparkles on them, you can find the hidden message "URMRGAY", or "You're Mr. Gay". Whether this is entirely accidental or someone's little prank is uncertain. Apparently, Nintendo hasn't made any changes with the game's boxart in light of the hidden message. L is real 2041 This is the supposed message that appears on the statue in the backyard in Super Mario 64. However, the texture is very blurry and this could just be a coincidence. Hardcore Luigi-is-in-Mario-64-ers use this as evidence that the developers must have hidden Luigi somewhere in the game. Oddly enough, the same tile appears in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. I have granted kids to Hell Ashley's song from WarioWare: Touched!, when played backwards at a certain speed, will have Ashley appear to say "I have granted kids to Hell". Seeing as Ashley is a witch, this has been hailed as a possible Satanist message. It has all the ingredients: a witch's song, played backwards at a certain speed reveals an unholy message... The cereal advertisement in SMB3 Why do kids love to play Super Mario Bros. 3? Because there's cinnamon swirls in every level! An old urban legend goes that Nintendo, in alliance with certain cereal companies, hid cereal into every level as ordinary tiles. These were displayed as regular (yet odd-looking) tiles, including bricks, coral, and the ever-popular Donut Blocks. Sounds like a load of cack to me, but I still get a craving for Froot Loops when I go to the underwater levels. Japanese islands in SMB3 A strange secret in SMB3: In world 3 (The Sea), the easternmost island, which holds the world castle, has an uncanny resemblence to the country of Japan. The castle is even located where Kyoto (Nintendo's HQ) would be, and the king looks like Mario (Nintendo's mascot). A secret many overlook. More here. The implied penis-enlargement in Ashley's song from WarioWare: Touched! Again with Ashley's song. At a certain point, a group of lyrics in the English translation seem to imply something more than just innocent witchcraft. Ashley begins listing ingredients and describing their effects... "Eye of newt, I cast a hex on you! Grandma's wig, this will make you big! Kitten spit, soon your pants won't fit!" After hearing it a few times it starts to dawn on you that the words just sound... double-entendre'd. This joke has circulated around the internet a bit. The alleged Communist propaganda hidden in the games Reportedly, more than just Mario's cap is Red. People claim to have noticed Communist propaganda hidden within the games. Want to see some more? Here's a neat cartoon. There.

02-22-2008, 11:07 PM	#4
SephirothKirby Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Those who criticize our generation forget who raised it. Gender: Posts: 7,213 Thanks: 373 Thanked 760 Times in 447 Posts	Thank you.

02-22-2008, 11:33 PM	#5
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,701 Times in 2,581 Posts Blog Entries: 20	I would've made that in the OP but I was tired and wanted to go to bed.

02-23-2008, 09:39 AM	#6
Panfan AND HE PRAYS Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grayskull Gender: Posts: 18,806 Thanks: 1,405 Thanked 2,251 Times in 1,339 Posts Blog Entries: 15	I HAVE GRANTED KIDS TO HELL!

02-23-2008, 11:28 PM	#8
Dr. Furball Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mad Science Academy, 12th Floor Gender: Posts: 1,125 Thanks: 185 Thanked 97 Times in 60 Posts	Never heard of the cereal ad or the enhancement until now. That's pretty interesting. I voted 'L is real' because of how seriously people took it.

03-01-2008, 04:17 PM	#9
CuccoLady Anime and Cartoons Mod Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: THIS LOCATION REMINDS ME OF A PUZZLE, LUKE Gender: Posts: 9,077 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 1,222 Times in 822 Posts	I have granted kids to hell? That's kinda spooky... and AWESOME. Vot'd.

03-01-2008, 09:43 PM	#10
X-3 Useful as an Owl Join Date: Jan 2004 Gender: Posts: 15,947 Thanks: 753 Thanked 1,213 Times in 790 Posts Blog Entries: 10	"I have granted kids to hell" simply because Ashley is awesome. YouTube - Warioware Touched: Ashley's secret ...why do I always think "MAGICAL GIRL ASHLEY" when I see this?

03-01-2008, 09:56 PM	#11
I am nobody Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Over there. Gender: Posts: 5,515 Thanks: 309 Thanked 365 Times in 242 Posts Blog Entries: 7	Japanese islands. Just because I like Nintendo's secret cameos in their own games.

03-02-2008, 07:13 AM	#12
JaredThaJa888 Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Racine Wisconsin Gender: Posts: 676 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	I'd never heard of any of these before, Bit I picked the Cerial one cause, I do have memories of Eating Cerial while watching my Parents play SMB3.

03-11-2008, 10:20 PM	#13
Sparrowphone325 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Gender: Posts: 65 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	"UR MR GAY" I mean come on now don't you think someone at nintendo noticed those highlighted letters when makeing it of course becaues those letters were not just highlighted randomly on there own and plus they always go over movies , video games , TV shows and etc before releaseing them .

03-17-2008, 02:22 AM	#15
Jace VK Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Australia Gender: Posts: 1,618 Thanks: 91 Thanked 34 Times in 29 Posts Blog Entries: 1	Jap islands in SMB3.

04-03-2008, 07:29 AM	#16
Dizzy Podiaphobe Join Date: Oct 2007 Gender: Posts: 19,359 Thanks: 1,764 Thanked 1,162 Times in 805 Posts Blog Entries: 116	L is Real 2041. For some reason, that phrase just seems so awesome.

04-03-2008, 07:24 PM	#17
Laika Come Home Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Gender: Posts: 615 Thanks: 214 Thanked 77 Times in 45 Posts Blog Entries: 1	Definitely the German version of "Do The Mario." It's not a Mario game, but it's still Mario-related.