A giant freakish-looking plant-monster that is clad in nothing but red and white polkadotted underwear. Attacks by either puking up toxic sludge (in Super Mario Sunshine) or by leaping up and stomping down, and swinging cages which are permanently welded to its arms (in Super Smash Bros. Brawl). Has also been spotted playing golf for some reason.

Intelligence agency term for "psychological operation". A government or corporate-sponsored operation, usually taking the form of a "terrorist attack" or "crazed gunman on a spree", with the intent of panicking the public into demanding more police and laws inhibiting freedom. Psyops are usually carried out by drugging a civilian or group of civilians with aggression-promoting drugs, psyching them up, arming them, and sending them out to commit mayhem. Government-sponsored terrorism. See also blackshirts, conspiracy

A giant, humanoid Piranha Plant that usually wears a pair of polka dotted underwear. Debuted in Super Mario Sunshine

Easily the most important member of the species, Petey Piranha is a recurring boss in the Mario series. Making his debut in Super Mario Sunshine, Petey Piranha is a more humanoid version of the species.