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{{quote|Poinks get all full of water and then they go BOOM! Hee hee!|Pianta|Super Mario Sunshine}} | {{quote|Poinks get all full of water and then they go BOOM! Hee hee!|Pianta|Super Mario Sunshine}} | ||
'''Poinks''', also known as '''Popo''',<ref>Bogenn, Tim, and Doug Walsh. ''Super Mario Sunshine'' BradyGames Official Strategy Guide. Page 5.</ref><ref>Hodgson, David S J, Bryan Stratton, and Stephen Stratton. ''Super Mario Sunshine'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 18.</ref> are small floating [[pig]]-like creatures found in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. They almost always appear in groups. When [[Mario]] gets near them, one of the Poinks | '''Poinks''', also known as '''Popo''',<ref>Bogenn, Tim, and Doug Walsh. ''Super Mario Sunshine'' BradyGames Official Strategy Guide. Page 5.</ref><ref>Hodgson, David S J, Bryan Stratton, and Stephen Stratton. ''Super Mario Sunshine'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 18.</ref> are small floating [[pig]]-like creatures found in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. Their name is probably derived from "oink," which is an onomatopoeia for pig sounds, and "pink." They almost always appear in groups. When [[Mario]] gets near them, one of the Poinks attaches itself to [[F.L.U.D.D.|FLUDD]]'s nozzle. If the player then squirts water, the Poink will start to expand, and if the player releases the {{button|gcn|R}} button, the Poink will shoot off in the direction Mario was facing. Poinks are helpful in one of the episodes against [[Petey Piranha]] in [[Bianco Hills]]. [[Jump]]ing on a Poink also causes it to explode. | ||
[[File:Poink2.png|left|thumb|This Poink is as full as it can get]] | [[File:Poink2.png|left|thumb|This Poink is as full as it can get.]] | ||
In the battle with [[King Boo (Super Mario Sunshine)|King Boo]] in [[Hotel Delfino]], one of the ghost's attacks can cause Poinks to appear. Here, they can be a hindrance, as they temporarily prevent Mario from using FLUDD to defeat other enemies King Boo spawns. | In the battle with [[King Boo (Super Mario Sunshine)|King Boo]] in [[Hotel Delfino]], one of the ghost's attacks can cause Poinks to appear. Here, they can be a hindrance, as they temporarily prevent Mario from using FLUDD to defeat other enemies King Boo spawns. | ||
Switching to any nozzle except the Squirt Nozzle prevents Poinks from attaching themselves to FLUDD. Doing so while a Poink is already attached causes the Poink to explode in a small puff of white smoke. | Switching to any nozzle except the Squirt Nozzle prevents Poinks from attaching themselves to FLUDD. Doing so while a Poink is already attached causes the Poink to explode in a small puff of white smoke. | ||
If a Poink attaches itself to FLUDD's nozzle while its tank is empty, it will still fill with water and fly off when the R button is released. | If a Poink attaches itself to FLUDD's nozzle while its tank is empty, it will still fill with water and fly off when the {{button|gcn|R}} button is released. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Poink's name appears as one of the default high scores in ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'' and ''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]''. | |||
*Poink's name appears as one of the default high scores in | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 22:37, December 29, 2022
| Poink | |||
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 A Poink | |||
| First appearance | Super Mario Sunshine (2002) | ||
| Latest appearance | Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020) | ||
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- “Poinks get all full of water and then they go BOOM! Hee hee!”
- —Pianta, Super Mario Sunshine
Poinks, also known as Popo,[1][2] are small floating pig-like creatures found in Super Mario Sunshine. Their name is probably derived from "oink," which is an onomatopoeia for pig sounds, and "pink." They almost always appear in groups. When Mario gets near them, one of the Poinks attaches itself to FLUDD's nozzle. If the player then squirts water, the Poink will start to expand, and if the player releases the 
button, the Poink will shoot off in the direction Mario was facing. Poinks are helpful in one of the episodes against Petey Piranha in Bianco Hills. Jumping on a Poink also causes it to explode.
In the battle with King Boo in Hotel Delfino, one of the ghost's attacks can cause Poinks to appear. Here, they can be a hindrance, as they temporarily prevent Mario from using FLUDD to defeat other enemies King Boo spawns.
Switching to any nozzle except the Squirt Nozzle prevents Poinks from attaching themselves to FLUDD. Doing so while a Poink is already attached causes the Poink to explode in a small puff of white smoke.
If a Poink attaches itself to FLUDD's nozzle while its tank is empty, it will still fill with water and fly off when the button is released.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ポポ Popo |
Possibly from「ポンプ」(ponpu, pump); shared with Orb User, but with a different origin |
| German | Oink |
The onomatopoeia for the sound that a pig makes |
| Italian | Pallonchio (MGTT) Glu glu oinc[3] Popo[4] |
From palloncino (balloon) and oink From glu glu (the onomatopeia of drinking) and oink From the Japanese name |
Trivia
- Poink's name appears as one of the default high scores in Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour and Mario Golf: Advance Tour.
References
- ^ Bogenn, Tim, and Doug Walsh. Super Mario Sunshine BradyGames Official Strategy Guide. Page 5.
- ^ Hodgson, David S J, Bryan Stratton, and Stephen Stratton. Super Mario Sunshine Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 18.
- ^ Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia; pag. 100
- ^ Prima Guide; pag 18
