The expose continues with the other half of Bowser’s broods
not featured, “The Punks.” The following Koopalings are easily the bad boys
(and girl) of the bunch, taking their names from some rather ubiquitous punks.
Well, mostly.
Wendy O. Koopa/Wendy O. Williams
Wendy O. Koopa takes her name from punk goddess Wendy O.
Williams, lead singer of The Plasmastics. Wendy O. Koopa is portrayed as very
bratty, spoiled, and perhaps most of all, very materialistic. This is yet
another case of a koopa not resembling her human counterpart. What I’m most
curious about is what the “O” stands for. My guess? Onasis.
Larry Koopa/Larry Mullen Jr.
Larry Koopa may be the blandest koopa in the group. He’s
named after U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. Not much is known about Larry other
than the fact that he’s less talented and less athletic than his siblings. To
name this lackluster koopa after a very talented musician is rather insulting.
I propose a name change: Chad Kroger Koopa.
Roy Koopa/Roy Orbison
This one was the biggest surprise to me. Roy Koopa takes his
name from rockabilly legend Roy Orbison. Roy Koopa is known for being a bully,
which seems a little redundant considering he’s already a bad guy. The big
sunglasses are the only Roy Koopa shares with Orbison. I just can’t imagine Roy
Orbison wearing that much pink.
Iggy Koopa/Iggy Pop
An inspiration almost as obvious as Ludwig von Koopa, Iggy
Koopa takes his name from Stooge’s front man and punk rock innovator Iggy Pop.
Super Mario World dictates that Iggy Koopa is “demented” and is usually the
most energetic and maniacal Koopa of the family. Who can forget the giggle ridden boss battle
from New Super Mario Bros. Wii? Iggy Koopa is probably the most similar to his
human counterpart, seeing as Iggy Pop is primarily known for his larky stage
performances. Also, both of these gentlemen are usually seen without a shirt.
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