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'''MC Ballyhoo''' is a major character from ''[[Mario Party 8]]'', in which he hosts the various game modes as the self-proclaimed "master of catastrophes." He and his hat, [[Big Top]], are the driving force behind the annual [[Star Carnival]], hosting all of the attractions. While MC Ballyhoo is very extravagant and energetic in both speech and manner, Big Top is much calmer. Although the two rarely separate, they are separate entities capable of independent thought and action. | '''MC Ballyhoo''' is a major character from ''[[Mario Party 8]]'', in which he hosts the various game modes as the self-proclaimed "master of catastrophes." He and his hat, [[Big Top]], are the driving force behind the annual [[Star Carnival]], hosting all of the attractions. While MC Ballyhoo is very extravagant and energetic in both speech and manner, Big Top is much calmer. Although the two rarely separate, they are separate entities capable of independent thought and action. | ||
MC Ballyhoo is the creator of the Star Carnival. Ever since its conception, the MC has devoted each year to planning the next year's carnival. The winners of the main attraction, the Star Battles, can receive a year's supply of | MC Ballyhoo is the creator of the Star Carnival. Ever since its conception, the MC has devoted each year to planning the next year's carnival. The winners of the main attraction, the Star Battles, can receive a year's supply of candy and the title of Super Star. Despite [[Bowser]]'s interference, the MC still manages to keep the carnival running with the help of his guests. | ||
MC Ballyhoo's name is based on the word "ballyhoo," meaning "great noise or commotion." This term is often applied to carnival audiences. The abbreviation "MC" traditionally stands for the title "master of ceremonies," but with MC Ballyhoo, it stands for "Master of Catastrophe."<ref>"''Who am I, you ask? I'm your Master of Catastrophe! MC Ballyhoo, at your service!''" & | MC Ballyhoo's name is based on the word "ballyhoo," meaning "great noise or commotion." This term is often applied to carnival audiences. The abbreviation "MC" traditionally stands for the title "master of ceremonies," but with MC Ballyhoo, it stands for "Master of Catastrophe."<ref>"''Who am I, you ask? I'm your Master of Catastrophe! MC Ballyhoo, at your service!''" — '''MC Ballyhoo''', ''Mario Party 8''</ref> | ||
MC Ballyhoo and Big Top appear together as a single novice class [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. Equipping them allows the player to start off each fight with a [[Star Rod (Kirby)|Star Rod]], a reference to the [[Star Rod (Mario Party 8)|Star Rod]] from ''Mario Party 8'' that is used to fight [[Bowser]]. In ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'', MC Ballyhoo makes a minor cameo appearance in the box art for ''Mario Party 8'', which can be viewed in the library. | MC Ballyhoo and Big Top appear together as a single novice class [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. Equipping them allows the player to start off each fight with a [[Star Rod (Kirby)|Star Rod]], a reference to the [[Star Rod (Mario Party 8)|Star Rod]] from ''Mario Party 8'' that is used to fight [[Bowser]]. In ''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'', MC Ballyhoo makes a minor cameo appearance in the box art for ''Mario Party 8'', which can be viewed in the library. |