6 Easter Eggs in Super Mario Games That Will Make You Go 'Mama Mia!'

So it's been a while since I tracked down some Easter Eggs for you guys, it's actually been since the first post on this blog, so I feel this is long overdue.  Also, an actual post on this blog is overdue, considering my average Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule had been compromised this week, and it's been about a week since you guys have received a blog.  That was due to a finger injury that I had sustained on Saturday, leaving me unable to type as fast as I normally do and left me unable to do the blog for a while, so my apologies.  My finger has been injured pretty bad, so I'm not sure how long it will be before I start posting regularly again.  At the very worst case scenario, I will post about once a week for you guys!  But without further stalling, let's dive into some more Easter Eggs, but this time, in the Super Mario franchise!

1. Three Mysterious Figures (Super Mario Galaxy 2)

This one is one of the more creepy ones, as it contains three figures following you in the level whilst perched atop the mountains in the Shiverburn galaxy.  They're so far away that the player can't really identify who they are, but they watch you throughout the level and watch you complete it.  It's hard to say who they are, but it isn't hard to say that it is just downright creepy.

2. Link and Samus Cameo (Super Mario RPG)

There are two cameos in Super Mario RPG that are worth noting, and that unknowingly connect multiple video game universes.  The first is when Link is found in the Rosa Inn sleeping in a bed.  When attempting to talk to him, a simple melodic tune from The Legend of Zelda plays.  Similarly, Samus can be found in the Mushroom Kingdom castle also sleeping in a bed, but when you attempt to talk to her she says "I'm resting up for mother brain."  It is also worth mentioning that she is still in her armor.  Sleeping in one's own armor and body sweat must be more comfortable than once thought.

3. Dolphin References (Super Mario Sunshine)

There are several references to the aquatic mammal inside the game.  The reason for this is that the Dolphin was the codename for the Gamecube during its development and the developers wanted to pay homage to the Gamecube's early stages.  The dolphin motif is shown though a dolphin statues and dolphin graffiti shapes throughout the game, as well as the name of the island the game takes place on.  Delfino is the Italian word for Dolphin, as well as the island being shaped like the aquatic creature.

4. L is Real 2401 (Super Mario 64)

On the back of the concrete star in the back of the courtyard of the castle homes a hard to read etching that can be deciphered as "L is Real 2401".  The meaning of this phrase is highly speculated, and it is widely speculated to be a reference to the remake of Super Mario 64 in the Nintendo DS, which features Luigi as a playable character.  However, the most believed meaning of this inscription is a proto-Paper Mario reference. The evidence behind this is that L is the first letter in Luigi's name, who is a playable character in Paper Mario, and 2401 references the release date of the game being February 4th, 2001 or 2401 (2/4/01).

5. Yoshi on the Roof (Super Mario 64)

In Super Mario 64, after the game is beaten, Yoshi can be found on the roof of the castle.  This is also referenced in the remake for the DS, when Yoshi can be found atop the castle roof in the opening panoramic.

6. Secret Book in the Noki Bay (Super Mario Sunshine)

In the Noki Bay inside one of the walls, the player can find a book through glitching the camera to the other side of the wall.  This book was going to be used as a central point for the level, but the element was removed before the game' release.