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<p>It’s a basic “Damsel in Distress” story. I don’t see how hard to understand that could be.</p>
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<p>I agree with this. They’ll know what you’re talking about.</p>
<p>I didn’t say it was hard to understand. I said I’m doubtful I will retain it in my memory, any more than I’ll retain who won the 1976 World Series or whatever. </p>
<p>I, on the other hand, have a head full of useless information, and from now on if anyone says “Peach”, I’ll think Mario Brothers!</p>
<p>Take-away here is, everyone has heard of Mario brothers, but you need to make it clear in context who Peach is. Since its a typical trope, that shouldn’t be too hard.</p>
<p>I know who Mario is (have even seen the live-action movie), but I don’t think it’s a universal reference. A little bit of explaining is probably appropriate. There may be quite a few people who don’t know who Mario is. I don’t want to stereotype excessively, but I think women in general may be less knowledgeable than men about video games, for example. Heck, your admissions officer might be somebody who wasn’t allowed to play video games.</p>
<p>[Off-topic note: If you like games of this kind, you’ll probably like the relatively recent kids’ movie “Wreck-It Ralph.” Lots of video-game in-jokes.]</p>
<p>LOL on TV chef!!!</p>
<p>[Addition to Hunt’s off-topic note: And, read “Ready Player One”.]</p>
<p>OK . . . google tells me Mario Batali - he’s a homeboy, I should know this!</p>
<p>[Further off-topic note: the audiobook version of “Ready Player One” is really good.]</p>
<p>yes, saintfan; that’s who I had in mind. I think.</p>
<p>I think we established on the last thread like this that I live under a rock, though. 
That and I hate to cook.</p>
<p>Am I the only parent here that saw the thread title and said to myself “what Mario are we talking about here? the one from the video game is obvious”</p>
<p>The only thing I would offer, is that it took me a second to realize who Peach was. At one point in time (i.e. when I played the games in the 8 bit era) she was referred to as princess toadstool. The suggestion made by others to refer to her as Princess Peach may be a good idea.</p>
<p>I figured it was the video game Mario and I can picture what he looks like but that’s as far as my knowledge goes.</p>
<p>It seems that the general census is that while Mario is well-known, his darling Princess Peach still hasn’t made a name for herself. I have made the appropriate changes to my essay, and I appreciate the time you all took to read and respond to this topic.</p>
<p>I wish you all a Happy Halloween.</p>
<p>I think you have an essay in need of a heading, “Mario Brothers and Princess Peach”. After that, most everyone will understand.</p>
<p>Yes, Mario is an international star: <a href=“Super Mario Mercedes-Benz Car Commercial (Japan) - YouTube”>Super Mario Mercedes-Benz Car Commercial (Japan) - YouTube;
<p>I know Mario and Peach and I’m way past 50, although I instantly thought to myself “Princess Peach” so I agree with using her title. Our son never dressed as him for Halloween although he did go as Sonic (two years, store bought costume), and Knuckles and Tails (both hand made). He also went as Earthworm Jim and Ash Ketchum but I wouldn’t suggest using them in a college essay. I’d be much more likely to recognize Mario and Peach by name than I would those two lovers from The Notebook.</p>
<p>Ha! We’ve come full circle to Allie and Noah!! 
I have no idea who they are other than I’ve learned that they are the “iconic” couple from The Notebook. I could definitely pick Mario out of a line up before A and N.</p>
<p>I’m past 50 and I know Mario and Princess Peach :)</p>