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'''Pauline''' is the current mayor of [[New Donk City]] and [[Mario|Mario’s]] ex-girlfriend.  
'''Pauline''' is the current mayor of [[New Donk City]] and [[Mario|Mario’s]] ex-girlfriend.  


== History ==
==History==


=== ''Donkey Kong'' ===
===Donkey Kong===
Pauline was kidnapped by Donkey Kong (now known as Cranky Kong), a Kong owned by her then-boyfriend, Mario.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/News/2016/November/Nintendo-Classic-Mini-NES-special-interview-Volume-1-Donkey-Kong-1152552.html#:~:text=The%20story%20is%20about%20Mario%E2%80%99s%20pet%2C%20Donkey%20Kong%2C%20kidnapping%20and%20escaping%20with%20his%20girlfriend] Nintendo Classic Mini: NES special interview – Volume 1: Donkey Kong. Retrieved December 13, 2021</ref> <ref>[https://themushroomkingdom.net/interview_miyamoto_nom18_feb2000.shtml#:~:text=rather%20than%20being%20Mario%27s%20arch%20enemy%2C%20he%20would%20be%20a%20pet%20gorilla%20of%20Mario%27s%20who%20had%20escaped] Exclusive Interview with Donkey Kong Creator Shigeru Miyamoto. Retrieved December 13, 2021</ref> Donkey Kong took Pauline up to the top of a [[construction site]] in New Donk City.<ref>[https://youtu.be/Q_MUSH0F0bA?t=22] Donkey Kong (NES) Playthrough - NintendoComplete. Retrieved December 9, 2021</ref> Mario eventually reached the top of the construction site, defeated Donkey Kong and rescued Pauline.<ref>[https://youtu.be/Q_MUSH0F0bA?t=138] Donkey Kong (NES) Playthrough - NintendoComplete. Retrieved December 9th, 2021</ref>
Pauline was kidnapped by Donkey Kong (now known as [[Cranky Kong]]), a [[Kong]] owned by her then-boyfriend, [[Mario]].<ref>Nintendo Classic Mini: NES special interview – [https://www.nintendo.co.uk/News/2016/November/Nintendo-Classic-Mini-NES-special-interview-Volume-1-Donkey-Kong-1152552.html#:~:text=The%20story%20is%20about%20Mario%E2%80%99s%20pet%2C%20Donkey%20Kong%2C%20kidnapping%20and%20escaping%20with%20his%20girlfriend Volume 1: Donkey Kong]. Retrieved December 13, 2021</ref><ref>[https://themushroomkingdom.net/interview_miyamoto_nom18_feb2000.shtml#:~:text=rather%20than%20being%20Mario%27s%20arch%20enemy%2C%20he%20would%20be%20a%20pet%20gorilla%20of%20Mario%27s%20who%20had%20escaped Exclusive Interview with Donkey Kong Creator Shigeru Miyamoto.] Retrieved December 13, 2021</ref> Donkey Kong took Pauline up to the top of a [[construction site]] in [[New Donk City]].<ref>[https://youtu.be/Q_MUSH0F0bA?t=22 Donkey Kong (NES) Playthrough] - ''NintendoComplete''. Retrieved December 9, 2021</ref> Mario eventually reached the top of the construction site, defeated Donkey Kong and rescued Pauline.<ref>[https://youtu.be/Q_MUSH0F0bA?t=138 Donkey Kong (NES) Playthrough] - ''NintendoComplete''. Retrieved December 9th, 2021</ref>


=== ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis'' ===
=== Pinball ===
Mario and his VIP guest Pauline were at grand opening of [[Super Mini World]]. [[Donkey Kong]], a worker at the Mario Toy Company, was in the crowd of [[Toads]] watching the Ribbon cutting. Donkey Kong was in love with Pauline and jumped on the stage to offer her a [[Mini Donkey Kong]] toy, however she choose Mario’s [[Mini Mario]] gift instead. Donkey Kong became angry and kidnaped Pauline, taking her into the elevator and up top floor of building.<ref>[https://youtu.be/Q_MUSH0F0bA?t=138] Nintendo DS Longplay [109] Mario vs Donkey Kong 2 March of the Minis. Retrieved December 13th, 2021</ref> After chasing Donkey Kong up all eight floors, Mario find Pauline sitting in a room with a cake and many present. Donkey Kong entered the room, looking Sad. Pauline picks up a Mini Donkey Kong from the table and Kissed it, making Donkey Kong happy. Some Toads entered the room. Everyone in the room waved.<ref>[https://youtu.be/1yQ97YZyY9w?t=8176] Mario vs Donkey Kong 2 March of the Minis. Retrieved December 13th, 2021</ref> 
Pauline was walking around a couple of platforms that broke apart when Mario hit them with a large pinball. When she fell, Mario was there to catch her.<ref>''[https://youtu.be/2zkENOOop9A?si=CMKBe4xdZRPmiEqn&t=224 NintendoComplete]'' (January 19, 2018). Retrieved October 27, 2023</ref> At this point, Pauline had turned her hair brown.


=== ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!'' ===
=== Donkey Kong (Gameboy) ===
Mario and Pauline were at the opening of the expansion to Super Mini Mario World. Donkey Kong got into a line of toads, but when he got to the front, the park had sold out of tickets. This made Donkeys Kong angry and he Kidnaped Pauline from the stage. Mario saw the Mini Mario Toys and decided to use them to save Pauline.<ref>[https://youtu.be/eNF4mOHfBJI?t=68] Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! - Episode 1. Retrieved January 10th 2022 </ref> After Climbing 4 floors Mario entered a room where Pauline was looking out a window.<ref>[https://youtu.be/CrVx4RyRPP0?t=1733] Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! - Episode 4. Retrieved January 10th 2022 </ref> Donkey Kong pressed a light switch and and all the lights in the room turned off. Donkey Kong grabbed Pauline and they jumped out the window. Mario and his Mini Mario toys followed, Jumping out the same window.<ref>[https://youtu.be/CrVx4RyRPP0?t=1822] Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! - Episode 4. Retrieved January 10th 2022 </ref> After traveling though some more floors, Mario entered another room and was surprised to see Pauline and Donkey Kong together. Pauline had a checklist and it was revealed that she had been working the whole time to test the Mini Mario Toys out.<ref>[https://youtu.be/o6Xl0VtVw0k?t=2027] Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! - Episode 8. Retrieved January 10th 2022 </ref>  
In ''[[Donkey Kong (Gameboy)]]'', Pauline was taken by Donkey Kong and dragged across the world. She believed she was freed from Donkey Kong’s grips at the top of the Tower, but was knocked away when Mario had to fight an overgrown Donkey Kong. Thankfully, Mario managed to defeat him. Their journey managed to get the two into the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. Pauline shared a Mushroom with Mario, causing him to grow to her size.<ref>''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2iicAjF9xI&t=7341s NintendoComplete]'' (September 3, 2016). Retrieved October 27, 2023</ref>


=== ''Mario Vs Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!'' ===
After a couple of skirmishes in the Mushroom Kingdom, she, along with Mario and the rest of the Kongs, took a picture to commemorate their peace with eachother. At some point after, Mario broke up with her.<ref name=":0" />
Mario and Pauline opened a new theme park called [[Mini Land]], and gave a free Mini Pauline toy to the first 100 guests. Donkey Kong arrived at the park, only to find out that he was the 101st guest. Furious, he kidnapped the real Pauline and ran off with her.<ref>[https://youtu.be/lveXgkUNA1E?t=30] Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem (2010) 100% Longplay. Retrieved December 9, 2021</ref> After chasing Donkey Kong through all of Mini Land's attractions, Mario rescued Pauline at the [[Final Ferris]] Wheel.<ref>[https://youtu.be/lveXgkUNA1E?t=19446] Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem (2010) 100% Longplay. Retrieved December 9th, 2021</ref>


=== ''Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move'' ===
===Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis===
After the success of Mini land, The Mario Toy Company opened a Mini Toy Carnival. Pauline and Donkey Kong ran an arcade, inside the carnival.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-3DS-download-software/Mario-and-Donkey-Kong-Minis-on-the-Move-755053.html]. Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move UK website</ref>
Mario and his VIP guest Pauline were at the grand opening of [[Super Mini World]]. [[Donkey Kong]], a worker at the Mario Toy Company, was in the crowd of [[Toads]] watching the Ribbon cutting. Donkey Kong was in love with Pauline and jumped on the stage to offer her a [[Mini Donkey Kong]] toy, however she choose Mario’s [[Mini Mario]] gift instead. Donkey Kong became angry and kidnaped Pauline, taking her into the elevator and up top floor of building.<ref>[https://youtu.be/1yQ97YZyY9w?t=28 ''<nowiki>Nintendo DS Longplay [109] Mario vs Donkey Kong 2 March of the Minis</nowiki>'']. Retrieved December 13th, 2021</ref> After chasing Donkey Kong up all eight floors, Mario was surprised to find Pauline sitting in a room with a cake and many presents. Donkey Kong entered the room, looking Sad. Pauline picked up a Mini Donkey Kong from the table and Kissed it, making Donkey Kong happy. Some Toads entered the room. Everyone in the room waved.<ref>''[https://youtu.be/1yQ97YZyY9w?t=8176 Mario vs Donkey Kong 2 March of the Minis]''. Retrieved December 13th, 2021</ref>


=== ''Mario Vs Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars'' ===
===Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!===
Pauline was kidnaped by Donkey Kong.<ref>[https://youtu.be/XdYmeMilLL4?t=3]. Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move game information. Retrieved May 8th, 2022</ref> Mario chased Donkey Kong through 6 worlds, and then entered a a dark room. The lights suddenly turned on and Mario saw there was surprise party for him. Pauline, Donkey Kong, two toads were there.<ref>[https://youtu.be/XdYmeMilLL4?t=4253]. Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move game information. Retrieved May 8th, 2022</ref>
Mario and Pauline were at the opening of the expansion to Super Mini Mario World. Donkey Kong got into a line of toads, but when he got to the front, the park had sold out of tickets. This made Donkeys Kong angry and he Kidnaped Pauline from the stage. Mario saw the Mini Mario Toys and decided to use them to save Pauline.<ref>''[https://youtu.be/eNF4mOHfBJI?t=68 Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!]'' - Episode 1. Retrieved January 10th 2022 </ref> After Climbing 4 floors Mario entered a room where Pauline was looking out a window.<ref>[https://youtu.be/CrVx4RyRPP0?t=1733 ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!''] - Episode 4. Retrieved January 10th 2022 </ref> Donkey Kong pressed a light switch and and all the lights in the room turned off. Donkey Kong grabbed Pauline and they jumped out the window. Mario and his Mini Mario toys followed, Jumping out the same window.<ref>[https://youtu.be/CrVx4RyRPP0?t=1822 ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!''] - Episode 4. Retrieved January 10th 2022 </ref> After traveling though some more floors, Mario entered another room and was surprised to see Pauline and Donkey Kong together. Pauline had a checklist and it was revealed that she had been working the whole time to test the Mini Mario Toys out.<ref>[https://youtu.be/o6Xl0VtVw0k?t=2027 ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!''] - Episode 8. Retrieved January 10th 2022 </ref>
 
===Mario Vs Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!===
Mario and Pauline opened a new theme park called [[Mini Land]], and gave a free Mini Pauline toy to the first 100 guests. Donkey Kong arrived at the park, only to find out that he was the 101st guest. Furious, he kidnapped the real Pauline and ran off with her.<ref>[https://youtu.be/lveXgkUNA1E?t=30 ''Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem (2010) 100% Longplay'']. Retrieved December 9, 2021</ref> After chasing Donkey Kong through all of Mini Land's attractions, Mario rescued Pauline at the [[Final Ferris]] Wheel.<ref>[https://youtu.be/lveXgkUNA1E?t=19446 Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem (2010) 100% Longplay]. Retrieved December 9th, 2021</ref>
 
===Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move===
After the success of Mini land, The Mario Toy Company opened a Mini Toy Carnival. Pauline and Donkey Kong ran an arcade, inside the carnival.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-3DS-download-software/Mario-and-Donkey-Kong-Minis-on-the-Move-755053.html ''Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move'' UK website]</ref>
 
===Mario Vs Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars===
Pauline was kidnaped by Donkey Kong.<ref>[https://youtu.be/XdYmeMilLL4?t=3 ''Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move'' game information]. Retrieved May 8th, 2022</ref> Mario chased Donkey Kong through 6 worlds, and then entered a a dark room. The lights suddenly turned on and Mario saw there was surprise party for him. Pauline, Donkey Kong, two toads were there.<ref>[https://youtu.be/XdYmeMilLL4?t=4253 ''Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move'' game information]. Retrieved May 8th, 2022</ref>
      
      
=== ''Super Mario Odyssey'' ===
===Super Mario Odyssey===
When Mario first arrived at [[New Donk City]] in the [[Metro Kingdom]], it was night time and raining. Pauline and Some [[New Donkers]] were watching [[Bowsers]] airship, and the [[Mechawiggler]], which was sitting at the top of the New Donk city hall skyscraper.<ref>[https://youtu.be/1r-GojjzmQ8?t=42]. Super Mario Odyssey Walkthrough - Part 6 - Metro Kingdom - New Donk City. Retrieved May 28th, 2022</ref> When Mario went to talk to Pauline she said she was busy, as she was trying to find a way save her city. She was annoyed that Bowser had put poster advertising his wedding to [[Peach]], all over the city.<ref>[https://youtu.be/1r-GojjzmQ8?t=82]. Super Mario Odyssey Walkthrough - Part 6 - Metro Kingdom - New Donk City. Retrieved May 28th, 2022</ref> Mario headed into the city and defeated the Mechawiggler.(Refrence) Latter, Pauline thanked Mario for saving the city, invited him to the upcoming festival and asked him to find the four backup Musicians.<ref>[https://youtu.be/1r-GojjzmQ8?t=1259]. Super Mario Odyssey Walkthrough - Part 6 - Metro Kingdom - New Donk City. Retrieved May 28th, 2022</ref>  
When Mario first arrived at [[New Donk City]] in the [[Metro Kingdom]], it was night time and raining. Pauline and Some [[New Donkers]] were watching [[Bowser]]'s airship, and the [[Mechawiggler]], which was sitting at the top of the New Donk city hall skyscraper.<ref>[https://youtu.be/6BwC_NGkRSc ''Super Mario Odyssey Walkthrough Part 6 - New Donk City Festival (Metro Kingdom)'']. Retrieved May 28th, 2022</ref> When Mario went to talk to Pauline she said she was busy, as she was trying to find a way to save her city. She was annoyed that Bowser had put posters advertising his wedding to [[Peach]], all over the city.<ref>''[https://youtu.be/6BwC_NGkRSc?t=20 Super Mario Odyssey Walkthrough Part 6 - New Donk City Festival (Metro Kingdom)]''. Retrieved May 28th, 2022</ref> Mario headed into the city and defeated the Mechawiggler.<ref>[https://youtu.be/6BwC_NGkRSc?t=43 ''Super Mario Odyssey Walkthrough Part 6 - New Donk City Festival (Metro Kingdom)'']. Retrieved May 28th, 2022</ref> Latter, Pauline thanked Mario for saving the city, invited him to the upcoming festival and asked him to find the four backup Musicians.<ref>[https://youtu.be/6BwC_NGkRSc?t=918 ''Super Mario Odyssey Walkthrough - Part 6 - Metro Kingdom - New Donk City'']. Retrieved May 28th, 2022</ref>
 
After finding the four Musicians, Pauline asked Mario to go and fix the underground power plant.<ref>[https://youtu.be/6BwC_NGkRSc?t=1240 ''Super Mario Odyssey Walkthrough - Part 6 - Metro Kingdom - New Donk City'']. Retrieved May 28th, 2022</ref>. When Mario got the power plant, Pauline was already there as she wanted to get a first hand look at the problem and wanted to teach [[Bowser]] and his friends a lesson.<ref>[https://youtu.be/6BwC_NGkRSc?t=1455 Super Mario Odyssey Walkthrough - Part 6 - Metro Kingdom - New Donk City]. Retrieved May 28th, 2022</ref> Mario restored power to the city and the city festival started, with Mario being allowed to participate.<ref>[https://youtu.be/6BwC_NGkRSc?t=1526 ''Super Mario Odyssey Walkthrough - Part 6 - Metro Kingdom - New Donk City'']. Retrieved May 28th, 2022</ref> The festival retold the events of Donkey Kong. Pauline sung the song [[Jump Up, Super Star!]], on a stage in front of the top of New Donk city hall, with the musicians.<ref>[https://youtu.be/6BwC_NGkRSc?t=1576 ''Super Mario Odyssey Walkthrough - Part 6 - Metro Kingdom - New Donk City'']. Retrieved May 28th, 2022</ref> When Mario reached the stage Pauline said she was dedicating the festival to him, to thank him for helping her and gave him a [[Multi Moon]] as a gift.<ref>[https://youtu.be/6BwC_NGkRSc?t=1798 ''Super Mario Odyssey Walkthrough - Part 6 - Metro Kingdom - New Donk City'']. Retrieved May 28th, 2022</ref>


=== ''Mario Tennis Aces'' ===
===Mario Tennis Aces===
Pauline's first tennis tournament was in ''Mario Tennis Aces'', where she wore a sleeveless red outfit with a skirt, a yellow wristband, and black and white sneakers.<ref>[https://youtu.be/VuJcrJW-O7E?t=45] Mario Tennis Aces - Pauline Gameplay (Zone Shot, Winning + losing Animations, etc.). Retrieved December 13th, 2021</ref>
Pauline's first tennis tournament was in ''Mario Tennis Aces'', where she wore a sleeveless red outfit with a skirt, a yellow wristband, and black and white sneakers.<ref>''[https://youtu.be/VuJcrJW-O7E?t=45 Mario Tennis Aces - Pauline Gameplay (Zone Shot, Winning + losing Animations, etc.)]''. Retrieved December 13th, 2021</ref>


=== ''Mario Kart Tour'' ===
===Mario Kart Tour===
Pauline took part in the ''Mario Kart Tour'' Grand Prix. The special item she used was the [[Lucky Seven]].  
Pauline took part in the ''Mario Kart Tour'' Grand Prix. The special item she used was the [[Lucky Seven]]. She wore red dress, gold earrings, gold bracelets and red lipstick.<ref>[https://youtu.be/OqB_8EHKYrw ''Mario Kart Tour- New York Minute (Pauline)'']. Retrieved May 28th, 2022</ref> Other outfits she wore were the Party Time outfit, a silver and red dress with black gloves and silver earrings <ref>''[https://youtu.be/hTUOP2Ah41k?t=285 🌹 Mario Kart Tour (All Pauline Outfits) 🌹]'' Retrieved May 28th, 2021</ref> and the Rose outfit, a red heart shaped dress. <ref>''[https://youtu.be/hTUOP2Ah41k?t=164 🌹 Mario Kart Tour (All Pauline Outfits) 🌹]'' Retrieved May 28th, 2021</ref>
===Mario Golf: Super Rush===


=== ''Mario Golf: Super Rush'' ===
==Personality==


== Personality ==
==Relationships==


== Relationships ==
===Mario===
Mario and Pauline had a romantic relationship while Mario still lived in New Donk City. When Mario went to the Mushroom Kingdom, however, the two grew apart, and Mario fell in love with Princess Peach before breaking up with Pauline.<ref name=":0">[https://archive.org/details/donkey-kong-1994-ape-official-nintendo-guide/page/106/mode/2up?view=theater|An excerpt of page 107 of the ''Donkey Kong 1994 Wonder Life Special'' Guides]<nowiki>, which features an interview with Shigeru Miyamoto and Masayuki Kameyama}} The questions asked is 「ポリーンというのいは、マリオの恋人なんですか。」 , which means </nowiki>''Is Pauline Mario's girlfriend?''. Kameyama’s response is「昔の彼女ですね（笑）。」 which means ''She is his old girlfriend (laughs)''. Miyamoto then says 「最後に出てくるドンキーコングの故郷のあたりに、どうもキノコの国があるらしい。そこらへんで、ピーチに出会って、気が移っていくんでしょうね（笑）。」 , which means ''Apparently, there is a mushroom country around [The Tower] at the end. I guess that's where he meets Peach and changes his mind (laughs).''. Kameyama then says「で、その後、マリオが有名になったのでポリーンはふられちゃったんですね、きっと（笑）。」 which means ''And after that, Mario became famous, so Pauline must have been dumped (laughs).''.</ref> Despite breaking up, they remained friends.<ref>[https://cdn02.nintendo-europe.com/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/nintendo_ds_21/Manual_NintendoDS_MarioVsDonkeyKong2MarchOfTheMinis_EN.pdf Page 6. ''Mario vs Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis!'' manual]. Retrieved January 10th 2021</ref><ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Mario_vs_DK_Mayhem.pdf Page 7. ''Mario Vs Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!'' manual]</ref> Pauline has helped Mario with his Mini Mario Toy Company. Pauline was invited to the opening of Super Mini Mario World, as a VIP guest and then she worked with the company to test out the Mini Mario Toy.<ref>''[https://youtu.be/Q_MUSH0F0bA?t=138 <nowiki>Nintendo DS Longplay [109] Mario vs Donkey Kong 2 March of the Minis</nowiki>]''. Retrieved December 13th, 2021</ref><ref>''[https://youtu.be/o6Xl0VtVw0k?t=2027 Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! - Episode 8]''. Retrieved January 10th 2022 </ref>. Later Pauline was a special guest at the opening of the Mini-Land theme park, and a [[Mini Pauline]] toy was created based on her for the first 100 customers.<ref>''[https://youtu.be/lveXgkUNA1E?t=30 Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem (2010) 100% Longplay]''. Retrieved December 9, 2021</ref> 


=== Mario ===
===Cranky Kong===
Mario and Pauline had a romantic relationship while Mario still lived in New Donk City. When Mario went to the Mushroom Kingdom, however, the two grew apart, and Mario fell in love with Princess Peach before breaking up with Pauline.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/donkey-kong-1994-ape-official-nintendo-guide/page/106/mode/2up?view=theater|An excerpt of page 107 of the ''Donkey Kong 1994 Wonder Life Special'' Guides], which features an interview with Shigeru Miyamoto and Masayuki Kameyama}} The questions asked is 「ポリーンというのいは、マリオの恋人なんですか。」 , which means ''Is Pauline Mario's girlfriend?''. Kameyama’s response is「昔の彼女ですね（笑）。」 which means ''She is his old girlfriend (laughs)''. Miyamoto then says 「最後に出てくるドンキーコングの故郷のあたりに、どうもキノコの国があるらしい。そこらへんで、ピーチに出会って、気が移っていくんでしょうね（笑）。」 , which means ''Apparently, there is a mushroom country around [The Tower] at the end. I guess that's where he meets Peach and changes his mind (laughs).''. Kameyama then says「で、その後、マリオが有名になったのでポリーンはふられちゃったんですね、きっと（笑）。」 which means ''And after that, Mario became famous, so Pauline must have been dumped (laughs).''.</ref> Despite breaking up, they remained friends.<ref>[https://cdn02.nintendo-europe.com/media/downloads/games_8/emanuals/nintendo_ds_21/Manual_NintendoDS_MarioVsDonkeyKong2MarchOfTheMinis_EN.pdf ] Page 6. Mario vs Donkey Kong 2 MARCH OF THE MINIS manual. Retrieved January 10th 2021</ref> <ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/consumer/gameslist/manuals/DS_Mario_vs_DK_Mayhem.pdf] Page 7. Mario Vs Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! manual</ref> Pauline has helped Mario with his Mini Mario Toy Company. Pauline was invited to the opening of Super Mini Mario World, as a VIP guest and then she worked with the company to test out the Mini Mario Toy.<ref>[https://youtu.be/Q_MUSH0F0bA?t=138] Nintendo DS Longplay [109] Mario vs Donkey Kong 2 March of the Minis. Retrieved December 13th, 2021</ref> <ref>[https://youtu.be/o6Xl0VtVw0k?t=2027] Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! - Episode 8. Retrieved January 10th 2022 </ref>. Later Pauline was a special guest at the opening of the Mini-Land theme park, and a [[Mini Pauline]] toy was created based on her for the first 100 customers.<ref>[https://youtu.be/lveXgkUNA1E?t=30] Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem (2010) 100% Longplay. Retrieved December 9, 2021</ref>  
Being her kidnapper, Cranky Kong and Pauline did not seem to have a good relationship during the events of ''Donkey Kong'' and ''Donkey Kong (Gameboy)''. They appear to have made up at the end of ''Donkey Kong (Gameboy)'', having stood together happily in front of the Tower.<ref>[https://youtu.be/t2iicAjF9xI?t=7368 Donkey Kong (Game Boy) Playthrough] - ''NintendoComplete''. Retrieved May 8th, 2022 </ref> It is unknown where they currently stand, as they have not interacted since, but during Super Mario Odyssey, Pauline said that while Cranky Kong kidnapping her was traumatic at the time, it helped make her the person she is now, viewing it in a somewhat positive light.<ref>''[https://youtu.be/xgN7uLVoQOA?t=415 Super Mario Odyssey - All Pauline’s Quiz Responses]''. Retrieved May 8th, 2022 </ref>


=== Cranky Kong ===
===Donkey Kong===
Being her kidnapper, Cranky Kong and Pauline did not seem to have a good relationship during the events of ''Donkey Kong'' and ''Donkey Kong (Gameboy)''. They appear to have made up at the end of ''Donkey Kong (Gameboy)'', having stood together happily in front of the Tower.<ref>[https://youtu.be/t2iicAjF9xI?t=7368] Donkey Kong (Game Boy) Playthrough - NintendoComplete. Retrieved May 8th, 2022 </ref> It is unknown where they currently stand, as they have not interacted since, but during Super Mario Odyssey, Pauline said that while Cranky Kong kidnapping her was traumatic at the time, it helped make her the person she is now, viewing it in a somewhat positive light.<ref>[https://youtu.be/xgN7uLVoQOA?t=415] Super Mario Odyssey - All Pauline’s Quiz Responses. Retrieved May 8th, 2022 </ref>
Donkey Kong had a crush on Pauline and Kidnaped her multiple times, but never hurt her. He was jealous of Mario and Pauline's friendship. However Pauline made up with Donkey Kong for kidnaping her each time. Donkey Kong and Pauline have also worked together on many occasions. They tested the Mini Mario Toys out in Super Mini Mario World.<ref>''[https://youtu.be/o6Xl0VtVw0k?t=2027 Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!]'' - Episode 8. Retrieved January 10th 2022 </ref> In the Mini Toy Carnival they ran an arcade together.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-3DS-download-software/Mario-and-Donkey-Kong-Minis-on-the-Move-755053.html ''Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move'' UK website]</ref>. The pair also worked together to put on a surprise party for Mario.<ref>[https://youtu.be/XdYmeMilLL4?t=4253 ''Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move'' game information]. Retrieved May 8th, 2022</ref>


=== Donkey Kong ===
===Bowser===
Donkey Kong had a crush on Pauline and Kidnaped her multiple times, but never hurt her. He was jealous of Mario and Pauline's friendship. However Pauline made up with Donkey Kong for kidnaping her each time. Donkey Kong and Pauline have also worked together on many occasions. They tested the Mini Mario Toys out in Super Mini Mario World.<ref>[https://youtu.be/o6Xl0VtVw0k?t=2027] Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! - Episode 8. Retrieved January 10th 2022 </ref> In the Mini Toy Carnival they ran an arcade together.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-3DS-download-software/Mario-and-Donkey-Kong-Minis-on-the-Move-755053.html]. Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move UK website</ref>. The pair also worked together to put on a surprise party for Mario.<ref>[https://youtu.be/XdYmeMilLL4?t=4253]. Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move game information. Retrieved May 8th, 2022</ref>


=== Bowser ===
===New Donkers===


=== New Donkers ===
==Physical Appearance==


== Physical Appearance ==
==Abilities==


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Pauline
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Aliases Lady, Beautiful Girl
Species Human
Residence New Donk City

Pauline is the current mayor of New Donk City and Mario’s ex-girlfriend.

History

Donkey Kong

Pauline was kidnapped by Donkey Kong (now known as Cranky Kong), a Kong owned by her then-boyfriend, Mario.[1][2] Donkey Kong took Pauline up to the top of a construction site in New Donk City.[3] Mario eventually reached the top of the construction site, defeated Donkey Kong and rescued Pauline.[4]

Pinball

Pauline was walking around a couple of platforms that broke apart when Mario hit them with a large pinball. When she fell, Mario was there to catch her.[5] At this point, Pauline had turned her hair brown.

Donkey Kong (Gameboy)

In Donkey Kong (Gameboy), Pauline was taken by Donkey Kong and dragged across the world. She believed she was freed from Donkey Kong’s grips at the top of the Tower, but was knocked away when Mario had to fight an overgrown Donkey Kong. Thankfully, Mario managed to defeat him. Their journey managed to get the two into the Mushroom Kingdom. Pauline shared a Mushroom with Mario, causing him to grow to her size.[6]

After a couple of skirmishes in the Mushroom Kingdom, she, along with Mario and the rest of the Kongs, took a picture to commemorate their peace with eachother. At some point after, Mario broke up with her.[7]

Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis

Mario and his VIP guest Pauline were at the grand opening of Super Mini World. Donkey Kong, a worker at the Mario Toy Company, was in the crowd of Toads watching the Ribbon cutting. Donkey Kong was in love with Pauline and jumped on the stage to offer her a Mini Donkey Kong toy, however she choose Mario’s Mini Mario gift instead. Donkey Kong became angry and kidnaped Pauline, taking her into the elevator and up top floor of building.[8] After chasing Donkey Kong up all eight floors, Mario was surprised to find Pauline sitting in a room with a cake and many presents. Donkey Kong entered the room, looking Sad. Pauline picked up a Mini Donkey Kong from the table and Kissed it, making Donkey Kong happy. Some Toads entered the room. Everyone in the room waved.[9]

Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!

Mario and Pauline were at the opening of the expansion to Super Mini Mario World. Donkey Kong got into a line of toads, but when he got to the front, the park had sold out of tickets. This made Donkeys Kong angry and he Kidnaped Pauline from the stage. Mario saw the Mini Mario Toys and decided to use them to save Pauline.[10] After Climbing 4 floors Mario entered a room where Pauline was looking out a window.[11] Donkey Kong pressed a light switch and and all the lights in the room turned off. Donkey Kong grabbed Pauline and they jumped out the window. Mario and his Mini Mario toys followed, Jumping out the same window.[12] After traveling though some more floors, Mario entered another room and was surprised to see Pauline and Donkey Kong together. Pauline had a checklist and it was revealed that she had been working the whole time to test the Mini Mario Toys out.[13]

Mario Vs Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!

Mario and Pauline opened a new theme park called Mini Land, and gave a free Mini Pauline toy to the first 100 guests. Donkey Kong arrived at the park, only to find out that he was the 101st guest. Furious, he kidnapped the real Pauline and ran off with her.[14] After chasing Donkey Kong through all of Mini Land's attractions, Mario rescued Pauline at the Final Ferris Wheel.[15]

Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move

After the success of Mini land, The Mario Toy Company opened a Mini Toy Carnival. Pauline and Donkey Kong ran an arcade, inside the carnival.[16]

Mario Vs Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars

Pauline was kidnaped by Donkey Kong.[17] Mario chased Donkey Kong through 6 worlds, and then entered a a dark room. The lights suddenly turned on and Mario saw there was surprise party for him. Pauline, Donkey Kong, two toads were there.[18]

Super Mario Odyssey

When Mario first arrived at New Donk City in the Metro Kingdom, it was night time and raining. Pauline and Some New Donkers were watching Bowser's airship, and the Mechawiggler, which was sitting at the top of the New Donk city hall skyscraper.[19] When Mario went to talk to Pauline she said she was busy, as she was trying to find a way to save her city. She was annoyed that Bowser had put posters advertising his wedding to Peach, all over the city.[20] Mario headed into the city and defeated the Mechawiggler.[21] Latter, Pauline thanked Mario for saving the city, invited him to the upcoming festival and asked him to find the four backup Musicians.[22]

After finding the four Musicians, Pauline asked Mario to go and fix the underground power plant.[23]. When Mario got the power plant, Pauline was already there as she wanted to get a first hand look at the problem and wanted to teach Bowser and his friends a lesson.[24] Mario restored power to the city and the city festival started, with Mario being allowed to participate.[25] The festival retold the events of Donkey Kong. Pauline sung the song Jump Up, Super Star!, on a stage in front of the top of New Donk city hall, with the musicians.[26] When Mario reached the stage Pauline said she was dedicating the festival to him, to thank him for helping her and gave him a Multi Moon as a gift.[27]

Mario Tennis Aces

Pauline's first tennis tournament was in Mario Tennis Aces, where she wore a sleeveless red outfit with a skirt, a yellow wristband, and black and white sneakers.[28]

Mario Kart Tour

Pauline took part in the Mario Kart Tour Grand Prix. The special item she used was the Lucky Seven. She wore red dress, gold earrings, gold bracelets and red lipstick.[29] Other outfits she wore were the Party Time outfit, a silver and red dress with black gloves and silver earrings [30] and the Rose outfit, a red heart shaped dress. [31]

Mario Golf: Super Rush

Personality

Relationships

Mario

Mario and Pauline had a romantic relationship while Mario still lived in New Donk City. When Mario went to the Mushroom Kingdom, however, the two grew apart, and Mario fell in love with Princess Peach before breaking up with Pauline.[7] Despite breaking up, they remained friends.[32][33] Pauline has helped Mario with his Mini Mario Toy Company. Pauline was invited to the opening of Super Mini Mario World, as a VIP guest and then she worked with the company to test out the Mini Mario Toy.[34][35]. Later Pauline was a special guest at the opening of the Mini-Land theme park, and a Mini Pauline toy was created based on her for the first 100 customers.[36]

Cranky Kong

Being her kidnapper, Cranky Kong and Pauline did not seem to have a good relationship during the events of Donkey Kong and Donkey Kong (Gameboy). They appear to have made up at the end of Donkey Kong (Gameboy), having stood together happily in front of the Tower.[37] It is unknown where they currently stand, as they have not interacted since, but during Super Mario Odyssey, Pauline said that while Cranky Kong kidnapping her was traumatic at the time, it helped make her the person she is now, viewing it in a somewhat positive light.[38]

Donkey Kong

Donkey Kong had a crush on Pauline and Kidnaped her multiple times, but never hurt her. He was jealous of Mario and Pauline's friendship. However Pauline made up with Donkey Kong for kidnaping her each time. Donkey Kong and Pauline have also worked together on many occasions. They tested the Mini Mario Toys out in Super Mini Mario World.[39] In the Mini Toy Carnival they ran an arcade together.[40]. The pair also worked together to put on a surprise party for Mario.[41]

Bowser

New Donkers

Physical Appearance

Abilities

  1. ↑ Nintendo Classic Mini: NES special interview – Volume 1: Donkey Kong. Retrieved December 13, 2021
  2. ↑ Exclusive Interview with Donkey Kong Creator Shigeru Miyamoto. Retrieved December 13, 2021
  3. ↑ Donkey Kong (NES) Playthrough - NintendoComplete. Retrieved December 9, 2021
  4. ↑ Donkey Kong (NES) Playthrough - NintendoComplete. Retrieved December 9th, 2021
  5. ↑ NintendoComplete (January 19, 2018). Retrieved October 27, 2023
  6. ↑ NintendoComplete (September 3, 2016). Retrieved October 27, 2023
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 excerpt of page 107 of the Donkey Kong 1994 Wonder Life Special Guides, which features an interview with Shigeru Miyamoto and Masayuki Kameyama}} The questions asked is 「ポリーンというのいは、マリオの恋人なんですか。」 , which means Is Pauline Mario's girlfriend?. Kameyama’s response is「昔の彼女ですね（笑）。」 which means She is his old girlfriend (laughs). Miyamoto then says 「最後に出てくるドンキーコングの故郷のあたりに、どうもキノコの国があるらしい。そこらへんで、ピーチに出会って、気が移っていくんでしょうね（笑）。」 , which means Apparently, there is a mushroom country around [The Tower] at the end. I guess that's where he meets Peach and changes his mind (laughs).. Kameyama then says「で、その後、マリオが有名になったのでポリーンはふられちゃったんですね、きっと（笑）。」 which means And after that, Mario became famous, so Pauline must have been dumped (laughs)..
  8. ↑ Nintendo DS Longplay [109] Mario vs Donkey Kong 2 March of the Minis. Retrieved December 13th, 2021
  9. ↑ Mario vs Donkey Kong 2 March of the Minis. Retrieved December 13th, 2021
  10. ↑ Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! - Episode 1. Retrieved January 10th 2022
  11. ↑ Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! - Episode 4. Retrieved January 10th 2022
  12. ↑ Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! - Episode 4. Retrieved January 10th 2022
  13. ↑ Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! - Episode 8. Retrieved January 10th 2022
  14. ↑ Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem (2010) 100% Longplay. Retrieved December 9, 2021
  15. ↑ Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem (2010) 100% Longplay. Retrieved December 9th, 2021
  16. ↑ Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move UK website
  17. ↑ Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move game information. Retrieved May 8th, 2022
  18. ↑ Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move game information. Retrieved May 8th, 2022
  19. ↑ Super Mario Odyssey Walkthrough Part 6 - New Donk City Festival (Metro Kingdom). Retrieved May 28th, 2022
  20. ↑ Super Mario Odyssey Walkthrough Part 6 - New Donk City Festival (Metro Kingdom). Retrieved May 28th, 2022
  21. ↑ Super Mario Odyssey Walkthrough Part 6 - New Donk City Festival (Metro Kingdom). Retrieved May 28th, 2022
  22. ↑ Super Mario Odyssey Walkthrough - Part 6 - Metro Kingdom - New Donk City. Retrieved May 28th, 2022
  23. ↑ Super Mario Odyssey Walkthrough - Part 6 - Metro Kingdom - New Donk City. Retrieved May 28th, 2022
  24. ↑ Super Mario Odyssey Walkthrough - Part 6 - Metro Kingdom - New Donk City. Retrieved May 28th, 2022
  25. ↑ Super Mario Odyssey Walkthrough - Part 6 - Metro Kingdom - New Donk City. Retrieved May 28th, 2022
  26. ↑ Super Mario Odyssey Walkthrough - Part 6 - Metro Kingdom - New Donk City. Retrieved May 28th, 2022
  27. ↑ Super Mario Odyssey Walkthrough - Part 6 - Metro Kingdom - New Donk City. Retrieved May 28th, 2022
  28. ↑ Mario Tennis Aces - Pauline Gameplay (Zone Shot, Winning + losing Animations, etc.). Retrieved December 13th, 2021
  29. ↑ Mario Kart Tour- New York Minute (Pauline). Retrieved May 28th, 2022
  30. ↑ 🌹 Mario Kart Tour (All Pauline Outfits) 🌹 Retrieved May 28th, 2021
  31. ↑ 🌹 Mario Kart Tour (All Pauline Outfits) 🌹 Retrieved May 28th, 2021
  32. ↑ Page 6. Mario vs Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis! manual. Retrieved January 10th 2021
  33. ↑ Page 7. Mario Vs Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! manual
  34. ↑ Nintendo DS Longplay [109] Mario vs Donkey Kong 2 March of the Minis. Retrieved December 13th, 2021
  35. ↑ Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! - Episode 8. Retrieved January 10th 2022
  36. ↑ Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem (2010) 100% Longplay. Retrieved December 9, 2021
  37. ↑ Donkey Kong (Game Boy) Playthrough - NintendoComplete. Retrieved May 8th, 2022
  38. ↑ Super Mario Odyssey - All Pauline’s Quiz Responses. Retrieved May 8th, 2022
  39. ↑ Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! - Episode 8. Retrieved January 10th 2022
  40. ↑ Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move UK website
  41. ↑ Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move game information. Retrieved May 8th, 2022
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