It first appeared as a sun seen through a window
◊, if that helps. (Perhaps that's another reason why Brawl opened with an X over the sunrise?)
Maybe it's just a coded message to Sakurai's fellow Illuminati members.
...Basically, baptism is generally the first step in affirming one's faith, but it's done for you (most are baptized as babies), while confirmation is one's... confirmation of their faith. An active choice.
The exact meaning and status of the two steps (sacraments) may change depending on what denomination or church it is.
I should hope Ridley would be baptized by the Space Pope
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It's funny how the possible origin of the Smash logo was just revealed. part of it resembles a cross. Clearly Sakurai is trying to start the Church of Smashentology. It all fits in Brawl! You have [the Apostle Paul's] trips, and the onset of the End of Days, so terrible you can't even see it.
edited 23rd Mar '14 9:52:14 AM by wanderlustwarrior
The comparison looses steam when you realize the Original Twelve still haven't been martyred.
And that now we have Rosalina (and maybe Palutena) in the game's ranks...
edited 23rd Mar '14 3:02:31 PM by Elbruno
"Yeah, it's a shame. Here we are in an underground cave with all these lasers, and instead of having a rave we're using it for evil."

Not strictly related to this game, but I know there's a lot of Lip fans here, so the first section of this article might be of interest to them.
Insert witty 'n clever quip here.