History Memes / Nintendo

* Farm Direct [[labelnote:Explanation]]In the September 2022 Direct, a noticeable number of games were of the FarmLifeSim genre, ''Harvestella'', ''Faefarm'', ''Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life'' and ''Rune Factory 3 Special''. This lead to videos covering the direct to joke about the high number of farm simulators, with some of these videos having farms on the thumbnail.[[/labelnote]]

* Farm Direct[[labelnote:Explanation]]Following the September 13, 2022 Nintendo Direct, many have noted the huge amount of farming sims present in the direct, quickly leading to numerous jokes about the direct being themed to farming.[[/note]]

* Various someones have hacked into the ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'' games to rip the sound font/instrument used for the singing voice of K.K. Slider, the guitar-playing dog. Here's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgnYQ0ccrK8 what that sounds like normally,]] for reference. With the sound font at their disposal, bored people with musical knowledge have gone on to create innumerable "K.K. Covers," doing everything from [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Cq_I8Cka0Q "Poker Face"]] to [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STBQ3E4Obew "Hare]] [[DancingTheme Hare]] [[LightNovel/HaruhiSuzumiya Yukai"]] in the roving rover's signature voice. Oh, and since we know you'll ask: Yes, they've done [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcTYr-rUOSQ that,]] too.

* [[VideoGame/SuperSmashBros Ridley's too big.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]He's a lot bigger than Samus... and a lot of people want him to be playable in the ''Smash'' series. He only appeared as a boss until ''Super Smash Bros Ultimate''.[[/labelnote]]

*** [[https://metroid.fandom.com/wiki/Y_can%27t_Metroid_crawl%3F y can't metroid crawl]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]After ''Super Metroid'' was released on Wii U's Virtual Console, a lot of people ended up playing the game for the first time and occasionally got stuck. This became a common spoof of the kind of help requests that were posted on Miiverse, particularly people who couldn't figure out how to use the Morph Ball, or escape the area where you obtain the Morph Ball Bombs. Also funny because of IAmNotShazam. [[MemeAcknowledgment Acknowledged]] in ''[[VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosForNintendo3DSAndWiiU Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', where the trophy for the Varia Suit says that "it lets her morph into a ball instead of having to crawl!"[[/labelnote]]

* Expand Dong [[labelnote:Explanation]]A photoshopped reaction of Donkey Kong with perverted captions attached to it, often made from the box art for ''Donkey Kong 64''. It also refers to the practice of [=splicing/chopping up=] letters (mainly from game logos, text, etc.), ransom-note style, and attaching them to another image while making a [=sexual/perverted=] sentence with the letters. Most variations do involve Donkey Kong, mainly due to some of the goofy expressions he can have, but some variations involve characters from other franchises, too.[[/labelnote]]

** BANANA SLAMMA![[labelnote:Explanation]]Donkey Kong's CatchPhrase, often associated with him punching, though it can also be used as an out-of context innuendo at times.[[/labelnote]]

** [="I don't know what's happening to me"/"OH MY GOD DK WATCH OUT!!!!!!!!"=] [[labelnote:Explanation]]A meme associated with a video featuring a snippet from "Kong for a Day" with DK singing "I don't know what's happening to me" edited to look like a plane crashes into DK. There are variations that either have a character dubbed with DK's voice suffering similar disasters or people's reactions to the original video.[[/labelnote]]

* What's an airport, again?[[labelnote:Explanation]]Andy displays ignorance of something that is relatively easy to understand, and might be common knowledge.[[/labelnote]]

** Where's ''VideoGame/{{EarthBound|1994}}''? [[labelnote:Explanation]]The SNES has several classic [=RPG=]s, but since the majority of them are owned by Creator/SquareEnix, it makes sense that they wouldn't get onto SNES Nintendo Switch Online so soon. However, one RPG that Nintendo ''definitely'' has access to is the first-party title ''[=EarthBound=]''. As Nintendo's added more games and consoles to the NSO service, this game has been at the forefront of requests to be added ([[HistoryRepeats sounds familiar, doesn't it?]]), and its continued absence even two years after SNES NSO launched has led to [[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/369057918596808705/847178027430969344/20210526_201610.png memes]] making fun of the situation from people given the myriad of third-party games which have been added before it.[[/labelnote]]

* And Then There's Chunky...he's dead![[labelnote:Explanation]]Chunky has not had a major appearance since his debut in Donkey Kong 64, so fans always say this without stopping.[[/labelnote]]

** "Jeff does not exist" and "Who's Jeff?" [[labelnote:Explanation]]A RunningGag which started on WebOriginal/{{slowbeef}}'s livestream playthrough of ''[=EarthBound=]'' on Twitch. Both slowbeef and the chat became increasingly annoyed at Jeff being useless to the point where they jokingly point out that he doesn't exist.[[/labelnote]]

* ''VideoGame/MetroidDread'': Because of the game's previous legendary status as {{Vaporware}} and being revealed right in the middle of a hotly anticipated E3 Nintendo Direct, it didn't take long for fans and newbies alike to make memes about this game.
** [[https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/2125546-metroid-dread Nintendo of America]] cracked a Jojoke while describing the Omega cannon that you need to use to beat them. Cue more Jojokes being made by the fans.
** Metroid Bread [[labelnote:Explanation]]Similarly to [[VideoGame/HollowKnightSilksong another hotly anticipated Search Action game]], fans noticed how easy it was to corrupt the game's title into a meme, and did so. Usually this is accompanied by an image of Samus' arm cannon [[https://i.redd.it/9kgo2n743h571.png being replaced wih a loaf of bread]], or Samus having just [[https://twitter.com/Josnoir_/status/1404914941761630214?s=20 baked a bunch of bread]].[[/labelnote]]
** "Experiment status report update. Metroid project "Dread" is nearing the final stages of completion." [[labelnote:Explanation]]An EasterEgg from one of ''VideoGame/MetroidPrime3Corruption'''s scannable objects that many fans thought was a sign that the game was in development. For a long time it was considered a FunnyAneurysmMoment in light of the game seemingly doomed to being Vaporware, but immediately upon the game's reveal, it became HilariousInHindsight.[[/labelnote]]
** [[https://www.reddit.com/r/Metroid/comments/o0ivxw/friend_of_mine_thought_he_had_seen_this_robot/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 GIVE ME THE PLANT, SAMUS.]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]With the E.M.M.I. robots being sterile black and white constructs that have a [[RedEyesTakeWarning single glowing read eye]] and leaving an intensely threatening first impression, it didn't take long for fans to say that they're secretly [[WesternAnimation/WallE AUTO]] in disguise. Too bad Samus doesn't have the plant.[[/labelnote]]
** Similarly, many fans noticed the very Aperture Science-esque look of the E.M.M.I. robots, which quickly made [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2clr8D5V-8M Portal jokes]] surface in the fandom.
** [[https://www.reddit.com/r/Metroid/comments/o0mozs/this_is_a_rare_time_for_metroid_fans/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 "The next Metroid is in development. The galaxy is at peace."]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]A parody of the opening lines to Super Metroid, often used to indicate how happy fans are that this game finally exists.[[/labelnote]]
** METROID CAN FINALLY CRAWL [[labelnote:Explanation]]Many fans took note of how Samus can now slide to get under small passages without using the Morph Ball, and made this meme as a joke response.[[/labelnote]]

*** [[http://www.halolz.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/starwolf-screwthat.jpg THIS!!!]]

* "50 dollars to play ''Nintendo 64'' and ''Sega Genesis'' games?" "With Animal Crossing DLC, Mr. Squidward, with Animal Crossing DLC." [[labelnote:Explanation]]Nintendo has gotten a lot of heat over the Nintendo Switch online expansion pass being $30 a year alongside the regular $20 for the basic service. This has immediately drawn references to the exchange in the ''WesternAnimation/TheSpongebobSquarepantsMovie'', during the scene where Mr. Krabs changes the price of a Krabby Patty to $101 when King Neptune arrives.[[/labelnote]]

* "$50 to play ''N64'' and ''Sega Genesis'' games?"
** "With Animal Crossing DLC Mr. Squidward, with Animal Crossing DLC." [[labelnote:Explanation]]Nintendo has gotten a lot of heat over the Nintendo Switch online expansion pass being $30 a year alongside the $20 for the basic service. This has immediately drawn references to the scene in the ''WesternAnimation/TheSpongebobSquarepantsMovie'' where Mr. Krabs changes the price of a Krabby Patty to $101 when King Neptune arrives.[[/labelnote]]

!!!Videogame/EarthBound[=/=]VideoGame/{{MOTHER}} series
* ''VideoGame/EarthBound'': YouCannotGraspTheTrueForm of Giygas's attack! [[labelnote:Explanation]]The message brought up when Giygas attacks, adding to the MindScrew of the fight.[[/labelnote]]

** "Jeff does not exist" and "Who's Jeff?" [[labelnote:Explanation]]A RunningGag which started on WebOriginal/{{slowbeef}}'s livestream playthrough of ''VideoGame/{{Earthbound}}'' on Twitch. Both slowbeef and the chat became increasingly annoyed at Jeff being useless to the point where they jokingly point out that he doesn't exist.[[/labelnote]]

* Cursed Images with Earthbound music[[labelnote:Explanation]]A "Cursed Image" is a disturbing or absurd image that falls just short of being scary and crosses over into ludicrous instead. For example, a stuffed Kirby holding a knife, or a dog faceswapped with Mickey Mouse. Because of the strange and surreal nature of many Earthbound enemies, it became trendy to make video compilations of these Cursed Images with Earthbound music in the background, with many noting the similarity between the game's antagonists and the bizarre subject matter of the pictures[[/labelnote]]

** Where's ''VideoGame/EarthBound''? [[labelnote:Explanation]]The SNES has several classic [=RPG=]s, but since the majority of them are owned by Creator/SquareEnix, it makes sense that they wouldn't get onto SNES Nintendo Switch Online so soon. However, one RPG that Nintendo ''definitely'' has access to is the first-party title ''[=EarthBound=]''. As Nintendo's added more games and consoles to the NSO service, this game has been at the forefront of requests to be added ([[HistoryRepeats sounds familiar, doesn't it?]]), and its continued absence even two years after SNES NSO launched has led to much confusion from people given the myriad of third-party games which have been added before it.[[/labelnote]]

** ''It's a '''Nintendo SIXTYFOOOUUUR!''''' [[labelnote:Explanation]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFlcqWQVVuU A viral video]] of two kids getting [[{{Understatement}} excited]] for getting a Nintendo 64 for Christmas.[[/labelnote]]

*** [[https://twitter.com/BadMiiversePost/status/698226917934309376 y can't metroid crawl]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]After ''Super Metroid'' was released on Wii U's Virtual Console, a lot of people ended up playing the game for the first time and occasionally got stuck. This became a common spoof of the kind of help requests that were posted on Miiverse, particularly people who couldn't figure out how to use the Morph Ball, or escape the area where you obtain the Morph Ball Bombs. Also funny because of IAmNotShazam. [[MemeAcknowledgment Acknowledged]] in ''[[VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosForNintendo3DSAndWiiU Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', where the trophy for the Varia Suit says that "it lets her morph into a ball instead of having to crawl!"[[/labelnote]]

* #[=WonderRed4Smash=] [[labelnote:Explanation]]After the announcement of the Smash Bros Ballot, this became one of the most popular trending topics for a possible new character[[/labelnote]]

** Counting ice cubes.[[labelnote:Explanation]]Nintendo, for whatever reason, introduced the Joy-Cons' HD Rumble feature by showing how it could reproduce the sensation of ice cubes being dropped into a glass, right down to the number. This quickly led to jokes comparing it with the melting ice cubes effect that was demonstrated in Metal Gear Solid 2.[[/labelnote]]

*** [[https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/057/815/8e0.png I'm a straight male but damn is Luigi hot]][[labelnote:Explanation]]A post by Ryan Ribbity that quickly gained notoriety for how out-of-nowhere it was and for the immediate regret that followed, becoming popular to quote in reference to Luigi as a result. Ironically, Ryan came out as both a trans woman and a lesbian years later (still going by Ryan), taking the post in stride and joking about how the only true part of it was Luigi being hot.[[/labelnote]]

* NINTENDO, HIRE THIS MAN![[labelnote:Explanation]]A parody of people who respond to Unreal Engine demos of Mario running around in realistic placeholder environments by suggesting that these videos are better-looking than actual Nintendo titles, in turn mocking the wider AnimationAgeGhetto surrounding video game graphics. The meme later gained a second life with the release of ''VideoGame/SuperMarioOdyssey'', whose own realistically-designed environments and characters led to jokes about how "Nintendo finally hired this man."[[/labelnote]]

* NINTENDO, HIRE THIS MAN![[labelnote:Explanation]]When Unreal Engine 5 was revealed on May 13th, 2020, people immediately began joking about how many amateur developers were going to use it to make their own fangames, and began to make fun of the people who ask Nintendo to hire these developers for their projects.[[/labelnote]]

*** [[https://twitter.com/BadMiiversePost/status/606890765411840000 White Ink Confrimed/you should draw her giving birth]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]A one-two punch of michi's incredibly horny drawing of ''Splatoon'''s Marie, and an equally-skeevy comment by Roger which barrels headlong into {{fetish}}-posting. The latter later became a popular source of parodies on Website/{{Twitter}} in 2021, where users would respond to character art by juxtaposing ridiculously mundane requests (e.g. "now draw her reading a book") with images of buff men (usually from ''Anime/DragonBallZ'' screencaps).[[/labelnote]]

*** [[https://twitter.com/BadMiiversePost/status/606890765411840000 White Ink Confrimed/you should draw her giving birth]] [[labelnote:Explanation]]A one-two punch of michi's incredibly horny drawing of ''Splatoon'''s Marie, and an equally-skeevy comment by Roger which barrels headlong into {{fetish}}-posting.[[/labelnote]]