Editing Mario (section)

==Legacy==
[[File:Cerimônia de encerramento dos Jogos Olímpicos Rio 2016 1039534-21082016- mg 8618 (cropped).jpg|thumb|150px|Japanese prime minister [[Shinzo Abe]] dressed as Mario at the [[2016 Summer Olympics closing ceremony]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/shortcuts/2016/aug/22/japanese-pm-shinzo-abe-super-mario-rio-olympic-closing-ceremony |title=Why Japanese PM Shinzo Abe was dressed as Super Mario in Rio |work=[[The Guardian]] |date=August 22, 2016 |access-date=March 4, 2024 |archive-date=April 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422084313/https://www.theguardian.com/world/shortcuts/2016/aug/22/japanese-pm-shinzo-abe-super-mario-rio-olympic-closing-ceremony |url-status=live }}</ref>]]

Mario has been established as a [[popular culture|pop culture]] icon<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20230323-super-mario-bros-the-ultimate-video-game-icon |title=Super Mario Bros: The ultimate video game icon |first=Arwa |last=Haider |work=[[BBC]] |date=March 24, 2023 |access-date=March 3, 2024 |archive-date=March 3, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240303084726/https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20230323-super-mario-bros-the-ultimate-video-game-icon |url-status=live }}</ref> and has appeared on lunch boxes, T-shirts, magazines, and commercials (notably in a [[Got Milk?]] commercial).<ref>Weiss, Jodi & Kahn, Russell (2004). In ''[https://books.google.com/books?id=Mp0LRxu0ibsC&dq=%22got+milk%22+mario&pg=PA25 145 Things to Be When You Grow Up] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160613102809/https://books.google.com/books?id=Mp0LRxu0ibsC&pg=PA25&dq=%22got+milk%22+mario&ei=-_b0Sr7sG5PyNJ3B1YoF#v=onepage&q=%22got%20milk%22%20mario&f=false |date=June 13, 2016 }}''. Princeton Review Publishing. p. 25. {{ISBN|0-375-76369-4}}. Google Book Search. Retrieved November 6, 2009.</ref> Other products include cartoon shows, movies, books, hats, plush dolls, cereals, ice cream, bedding, kitchenware, clocks,<ref name="History of Mario" /> purses, cufflinks, wallets, mugs, art prints, boxers, [[Lego]] sets, coaster sets, [[Hot Wheels]] sets, stationery sets, and board games.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.empireonline.com/shopping/gaming/best-super-mario-merchandise/ |title=The Best Super Mario Merchandise |first=William |last=Lobley |magazine=[[Empire (magazine)|Empire]] |date=February 11, 2021 |access-date=March 25, 2024 |archive-date=March 25, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325085726/https://www.empireonline.com/shopping/gaming/best-super-mario-merchandise/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/technology/gaming/best-super-mario-gifts/ |title=Best Super Mario gifts and merchandise to buy for all ages in 2024 |first=Jason |last=Murdock |magazine=[[Radio Times]] |publisher=Immediate Media Company Ltd. |date=March 8, 2024 |access-date=March 25, 2024 |archive-date=March 25, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325085726/https://www.radiotimes.com/technology/gaming/best-super-mario-gifts/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Mario has inspired unlicensed paintings,<ref>{{cite web |title=10 Works of Art Inspired By ''Super Mario Bros.'' |work=Pixelated Geek |date=April 29, 2009 |url=http://pixelatedgeek.com/2009/04/10-works-of-art-inspired-by-super-mario-bros/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090502101518/http://pixelatedgeek.com/2009/04/10-works-of-art-inspired-by-super-mario-bros/ |archive-date=May 2, 2009 |access-date=May 5, 2009 }}</ref> performances on [[talent show]]s such as ''[[India's Got Talent]]'',<ref>{{cite web |last=Ashcraft |first=Brian |date=July 13, 2009 |title=India's Got Mario Talent |url=https://kotaku.com/indias-got-mario-talent-5313073 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509044656/http://kotaku.com/5313073/indias-got-mario-talent |archive-date=May 9, 2013 |access-date=May 4, 2022 |website=[[Kotaku]]}}</ref> short films,<ref>{{cite web |last=Totilo |first=Stephen |date=December 23, 2011 |title=32 Nintendo Fans made these 8 Short Movies in 24 Hours |url=https://kotaku.com/32-nintendo-fans-made-these-8-short-movies-in-24-hours-5870843 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222083354/http://kotaku.com/5870843/32-nintendo-fans-made-these-8-short-movies-in-24-hours/ |archive-date=December 22, 2015 |access-date=May 4, 2022 |publisher=Kotaku}}</ref> and web series.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://laughingsquid.com/mario-warfare-new-live-action-military-mario-brothers-web-series/ |title=Mario Warfare, New Live-Action Military Mario Brothers Web Series |first=Justin |last=Page |website=Laughing Squid |date=December 12, 2012 |access-date=April 12, 2024 |archive-date=December 14, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121214012617/https://laughingsquid.com/mario-warfare-new-live-action-military-mario-brothers-web-series/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The character has been present in a number of works created by third parties other than Nintendo, such as in the [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]] video game ''[[Platform Panic]]'', in which one of the purchasable skins is a reference to him.<ref>{{cite web |last=Spencer |first=Spanner |date=December 30, 2014 |title=Platform Panic Review: Infinite Platforms, Infinite Pleasure |url=http://www.gamezebo.com/2014/12/30/platform-panic-review-infinite-platforms-infinite-pleasure/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160808195102/http://www.gamezebo.com/2014/12/30/platform-panic-review-infinite-platforms-infinite-pleasure/ |archive-date=August 8, 2016 |access-date=July 4, 2016 |website=Gamezebo}}</ref> ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', an [[Action-adventure game|action-adventure]] video game created by [[Ubisoft]], features a reference to the ''Super Mario'' series. The game's protagonist, ''[[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]]'', gets attacked on the road; his uncle saves him and introduces himself by saying Mario's iconic catchphrase, "It's a-me, Mario!"<ref>{{cite web |url=https://gamerant.com/assassins-creed-2-super-mario-reference-ezio-uncle-good/ |title=Nothing in the Franchise Has Topped Assassin's Creed 2's Super Mario Reference |first=Alex |last=Brown |website=Game Rant |date=January 11, 2023 |access-date=April 2, 2024 |archive-date=January 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111212229/https://gamerant.com/assassins-creed-2-super-mario-reference-ezio-uncle-good/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[World of Warcraft]]'', a [[massively multiplayer online role-playing game]] created by [[Blizzard Entertainment]], features two non-playable characters named Muigin and Larion, who are references to Mario and Luigi. It also features a jumpbot that resembles Mario's appearance.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/the-hidden-references-in-world-of-warcraft/3/ |title=The hidden references in World of Warcraft |author=PC Gamer_US |website=GamesRadar+ |date=October 23, 2009 |access-date=April 13, 2024 |archive-date=August 21, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821112532/https://www.gamesradar.com/the-hidden-references-in-world-of-warcraft/3/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Many people and places have been named or nicknamed after Mario. [[Bergsala]], the distributor of Nintendo's products in the [[Nordic countries|Nordic]] and the [[Baltic countries]], is located at Marios Gata 21 (Mario's Street 21) in [[Kungsbacka]], Sweden, named after Mario.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bergsala AB, Contact page |url=http://www.nintendo.se/kontakt |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100817232653/http://www.nintendo.se/kontakt |archive-date=August 17, 2010 |access-date=June 24, 2013 |language=Swedish}}</ref> Many sports stars, including [[Bundesliga]] [[Association football|football]] players [[Mario Götze]]<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rubio |first=Alberto |last2=Winterburn |first2=Chris |date=August 4, 2021 |title=Gotze is back to being Super Mario with PSV Eindhoven |url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/champions-league/2021/08/04/610a96e8268e3e62388b45c0.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327131351/https://www.marca.com/en/football/champions-league/2021/08/04/610a96e8268e3e62388b45c0.html |archive-date=March 27, 2024 |access-date=March 27, 2024 |work=[[Marca (newspaper)|Marca]]}}</ref> and [[Mario Gómez]],<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/mario-gomez-10-things-vfb-stuttgart-germany-bayern-munich-wolfsburg-besiktas-2786-1287 |title=Mario Gomez: 10 things on VfB Stuttgart's legendary striker |work=Bundesliga |date=June 29, 2020 |access-date=March 27, 2024 |archive-date=March 27, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327131351/https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/mario-gomez-10-things-vfb-stuttgart-germany-bayern-munich-wolfsburg-besiktas-2786-1287 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[National Hockey League]] player [[Mario Lemieux]],<ref>{{cite web |first=Larry |last=Schwartz |title=Mario was super despite the obstacles |url=https://www.espn.com/sportscentury/features/00016068.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090205205621/http://espn.go.com/sportscentury/features/00016068.html |archive-date=February 5, 2009 |access-date=May 4, 2022 |work=ESPN}}</ref> [[Football in Italy|Italian footballer]] [[Mario Balotelli]],<ref>{{cite news|last=Leicester|first=John|title=Super Mario: Euro 2012: Super Mario Balotelli on target to finish as top scorer|url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/article/1219106--euro-2012-super-mario-balotelli-on-target-to-finish-as-top-scorer|work=[[Toronto Star]]|date=June 29, 2012|access-date=September 23, 2022|archive-date=September 4, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120904161848/http://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/article/1219106--euro-2012-super-mario-balotelli-on-target-to-finish-as-top-scorer|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Burns |first1=John F. |title=England's F.A. Charges Mario Balotelli Over Racist Posting |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/06/sports/soccer/englands-fa-charges-mario-balotelli-over-racist-posting.html |access-date=September 23, 2022 |work=The New York Times |date=December 5, 2014 |archive-date=September 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923183121/https://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/06/sports/soccer/englands-fa-charges-mario-balotelli-over-racist-posting.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Italian cyclist [[Mario Cipollini]], and American former footballer [[Mario Williams]] have been given the nickname "Super Mario".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Abt |first=Samuel |date=July 1, 1996 |title=Super Mario Comes Up Short |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1996/07/01/sports/IHT-super-mario-comes-up-short.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240311131936/https://www.nytimes.com/1996/07/01/sports/IHT-super-mario-comes-up-short.html |archive-date=March 11, 2024 |access-date=March 11, 2024 |work=The New York Times|via=International Herald Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/mario-williams-man-of-steel-2673598 |title=Mario Williams: Man of Steel |author=Michael A. Lutz |work=Houston Texans |date=December 1, 2009 |access-date=April 11, 2024 |archive-date=August 5, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210805142935/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/mario-williams-man-of-steel-2673598 |url-status=live }}</ref> In a suburb of the Spanish city of [[Zaragoza]], streets were named after video games, including "Avenida de Super Mario Bros."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Shoichet |first=Catherine E. |date=November 8, 2010 |title=Spanish neighborhood unveils 'Super Mario' street |work=CNN|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/europe/11/08/spain.super.mario.subdivision/index.html |url-status=live |access-date=August 27, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831040822/http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/europe/11/08/spain.super.mario.subdivision/index.html |archive-date=August 31, 2018}}</ref>

Mario's legacy is recognized by ''[[Guinness World Records]]'', who awarded the Nintendo mascot, and the series of platform games he has appeared in, seven world records in the ''Guinness World Records: Gamer's Edition 2008.'' These records include "Best Selling Video Game Series of All Time", "First Movie Based on an Existing Video Game", and "Most Prolific Video Game Character", with Mario appearing in 116 original games.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://archive.org/details/guinnessworldrec00guin_0 |title=Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition 2008 |date=March 11, 2008 |publisher=Guinness |isbn=978-1-904994-21-3 |editor-last=Craig Glenday |series=[[Guinness World Records]]}}</ref> In 2009, ''Guinness World Records'' listed him as the second most recognizable video game character in the United States, recognized by 93 percent of the population, second only to Pac-Man, who was recognized by 94 percent of the population.<ref>{{cite news |last=Turi |first=Tim |title=Gain Knowledge From Guinness 2010 Gamer's Edition |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2009/12/21/gear-guinness-2010-gamer-s-edition-has.aspx |access-date=December 13, 2021 |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |date=December 21, 2009 |archive-date=December 13, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211213102329/https://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2009/12/21/gear-guinness-2010-gamer-s-edition-has.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2011, readers of ''Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition'' voted Mario as the top video game character of all time.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Marchiafava |first=Jeff |date=February 16, 2011 |title=Guinness Names Top 50 Video Game Characters Of All Time |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/02/16/guinness-names-top-50-video-game-characters-of-all-time.aspx |url-status=live |access-date=February 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120201201521/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/02/16/guinness-names-top-50-video-game-characters-of-all-time.aspx |archive-date=February 1, 2012}}</ref> In 2018, Charles Martinet, voice actor of Mario, received the ''Guinness World Record'' for most video game voice-over performances as the same character.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/2018/12/14/charles-martinet-attains-world-record-for-most-video-game-voiceovers-as-one-character |title=Charles Martinet Attains World Record For Most Video Game Voiceovers As One Character |first=Imran |last=Khan |magazine=Game Informer |date=December 14, 2018 |access-date=March 14, 2024 |archive-date=March 14, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240314170035/https://www.gameinformer.com/2018/12/14/charles-martinet-attains-world-record-for-most-video-game-voiceovers-as-one-character |url-status=live }}</ref>

Mario appeared in the [[2016 Summer Olympics closing ceremony]] to promote the [[2020 Summer Olympics]] in [[Tokyo]]. In a pre-recorded video, the prime minister [[Shinzo Abe]] became Mario to use a [[Warp pipe]] planted by [[Doraemon (character)|Doraemon]] from [[Shibuya#Shibuya Crossing|Shibuya Crossing]] to [[Maracanã Stadium]]. Abe then appeared dressed as Mario in an oversized Warp Pipe in the middle of the stadium.<ref name="TIME">{{Cite news |last=Samuelson |first=Kate |date=August 22, 2016 |title=Shinzo Abe Dresses as Super Mario for Rio Closing Ceremony |magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]] |url=https://time.com/4460923/super-mario-japan-prime-minister-shinzo-abe/ |url-status=live |access-date=August 22, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822100538/http://time.com/4460923/super-mario-japan-prime-minister-shinzo-abe/ |archive-date=August 22, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Palazzo |first=Chiara |date=August 22, 2016 |title=Shinzo Abe emerges from a green pipe disguised as Super Mario during Rio Closing Ceremony |work=The Daily Telegraph |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/olympics/2016/08/22/shinzo-abe-emerges-from-a-green-pipe-disguised-as-super-mario-du/ |url-status=live |access-date=August 22, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822025340/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/olympics/2016/08/22/shinzo-abe-emerges-from-a-green-pipe-disguised-as-super-mario-du/ |archive-date=August 22, 2016}}</ref> This segment was favorably well received as playful and tasteful in Japan, resulting in giving Abe the nickname "Abe-Mario".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/business/super-mario-marketing-op-in-rio-cost-nintendo-how-much-zero/ |title=Super Mario marketing op in Rio cost Nintendo how much? Zero |first=Yuri |last=Kageyama |website=The Seattle Times |date=September 1, 2016 |access-date=March 29, 2024 |archive-date=March 29, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329201746/https://www.seattletimes.com/business/super-mario-marketing-op-in-rio-cost-nintendo-how-much-zero/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

{{anchor|Mario Day}}Mario Day is celebrated on March 10,<ref>{{cite news |last=Kim |first=Dan |title=It's-A Mario Day! 4 Deals to Save Your Ninten-dough. |url=https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/money/nintendo-deals-mario-day/ |access-date=March 4, 2021 |work=The New York Times |date=March 10, 2020 |archive-date=March 10, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210310191624/https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/money/nintendo-deals-mario-day/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Burkhardt |first=Kai |title=Wa-hoo! Celebrate Mario Day with deals on games, toys and more |url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/10/cnn-underscored/mario-day-deals-sales/index.html |access-date=March 4, 2021 |work=CNN Underscored |date=March 10, 2020 |archive-date=April 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200413173206/https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/10/cnn-underscored/mario-day-deals-sales/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref> as when that date is presented as ''Mar 10'' it resembles the word "Mario".<ref>{{cite web |title=Fun Holiday – Mario Day |url=https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/fun/mario-day |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312032355/https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/fun/mario-day |archive-date=March 12, 2017 |access-date=March 9, 2017 |publisher=Time And Date}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |last=Werner |first=Dani |title=Jump-start your week with some items of interest |date=March 7, 2016 |url=http://www.startribune.com/jump-start-your-week/371088501/ |work=[[Star Tribune]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312032128/http://www.startribune.com/jump-start-your-week/371088501/ |access-date=March 9, 2017 |archive-date=March 12, 2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> Since 2016 the day has been officially observed by Nintendo,<ref>{{cite news |last=Webb |first=Jack |title=Happy Mario Day 2020 – Everything you need to know |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/tech/gaming/super-mario-day-2020-date-celebrated-a4383241.html |access-date=March 4, 2021 |work=[[Evening Standard]] |date=March 10, 2020 |archive-date=April 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200420230456/https://www.standard.co.uk/tech/gaming/super-mario-day-2020-date-celebrated-a4383241.html |url-status=live }}</ref> who celebrates the day annually by promoting ''Mario'' games and holding ''Mario''-related events.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Burch |first=Jennifer |date=March 9, 2018 |title=Nintendo celebrates Mario Day with panache |work=Nintendo Wire |url=https://nintendowire.com/news/2018/03/09/nintendo-celebrates-mario-day-panache/ |url-status=live |access-date=March 13, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180314042331/https://nintendowire.com/news/2018/03/09/nintendo-celebrates-mario-day-panache/ |archive-date=March 14, 2018}}</ref> In March 2018, [[Google Maps]] collaborated with Nintendo for the celebration of Mario Day. By tapping on a yellow ? Block, the navigation arrow changes into Mario, who drives his Pipe Frame kart from the ''Mario Kart'' series.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://venturebeat.com/mobile/google-maps-marks-mario-day-by-adding-a-super-mario-kart-to-your-navigation/ |title=Google Maps marks Mario Day by adding a Super Mario Kart to your navigation |first=Paul |last=Sawers |website=VentureBeat |date=March 9, 2018 |access-date=March 29, 2024 |archive-date=March 29, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329205948/https://venturebeat.com/mobile/google-maps-marks-mario-day-by-adding-a-super-mario-kart-to-your-navigation/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/9/17099556/mario-google-maps-mario-day |title=Mario invades Google Maps to help you avoid bananas while driving |first=Tom |last=Warren |website=The Verge |date=March 9, 2018 |access-date=March 29, 2024 |archive-date=April 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408221654/https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/9/17099556/mario-google-maps-mario-day |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tech/a851909/google-maps-mario-time-nintendo-mario-day-update/ |title=Google Maps now lets Super Mario drive you along your route |first=Louise |last=McCreesh |website=Digital Spy |date=March 9, 2018 |access-date=March 29, 2024 |archive-date=March 29, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329205909/https://www.digitalspy.com/tech/a851909/google-maps-mario-time-nintendo-mario-day-update/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In March 2024, American actor [[Gaten Matarazzo]] teamed up with Nintendo to celebrate that year's Mario Day.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2024/shopping/news/best-mario-day-deals-1235929572/ |title='Stranger Things' Actor Gaten Matarazzo Teams Up With Nintendo for Mario Day |first=Rudie |last=Obias |work=Variety |date=March 8, 2024 |access-date=March 9, 2024 |archive-date=March 9, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240309000843/https://variety.com/2024/shopping/news/best-mario-day-deals-1235929572/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://edition.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/travel/mario-day-nintendo-stranger-things-gaten-matarazzo |title=The Essentials List: 'Stranger Things' star Gaten Matarazzo on Mario Day, Nintendo and his must-have travel products |first=Mike |last=Andronico |work=CNN Underscored |date=March 8, 2024 |access-date=March 9, 2024 |archive-date=March 9, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240309145005/https://edition.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/travel/mario-day-nintendo-stranger-things-gaten-matarazzo |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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