* AccidentalInnuendo: Spike was originally known as "Blacky" in Japan. Naturally, his name was changed outside of Japan because of racial connotations.
* MemeticMutation: The game's antagonist, Foreman Spike, became [[https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/foreman-spike a meme]] in August of 2021 after it was revealed he would be appearing in Creator/{{Illumination}}'s [[WesternAnimation/TheSuperMarioBrosMovie animated Mario movie]].
* SugarWiki/MostWonderfulSound: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjJaEovOkAg The stage clear music]]. ''VideoGame/SuperMarioMaker'' had the courtesy to bring this theme back when you win a level in a Foreman Spike costume.
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