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Foreman Spike is the main antagonist of the video game, Wrecking Crew, the secondary antagonist of Wrecking Crew '98, and a minor antagonist in Illumination's 13th feature film, The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
In the video games, he's the archrival of Mario and Luigi. At the end of the 2023 film, he starts to respect them after they defeat Bowser.
In The Super Mario Bros. Movie, he was voiced by Sebastian Maniscalco, who also portrayed Joe Gallo in The Irishman.
Biography[]
Wrecking Crew[]
Spike was the angry foreman of the construction site, where Mario and his brother, Luigi, worked at during their time as construction workers. However, rather than help them, Spike continuously tried to hinder the brothers from doing their job, perhaps to rake in the cash for himself.
Foreman Spike made his first appearance in the bonus stages and some phases from the game Wrecking Crew. While Mario runs around in the foreground, Spike runs around in the background trying to outdo the hero. His background location prevents him from going through doors.
While he can't directly hurt Mario, the greedy foreman will smash down walls, and try to knock Mario off his platform which could knock him into an enemy or get him in an inescapable area. However, Mario can do the same back to him. He also appears in the later regular stages. Like the rest of the enemies in the game, Spike could only be permanently defeated by trapping him, such as dropping an oil drum on him or knocking him into an isolated floor.
Wrecking Crew '98[]
Foreman Spike returns in the Japan-only title Wrecking Crew '98. He is the fourth challenger in the puzzle mode game. In this game, Spike is working for Bowser himself, helping the Koopa King build a series of new hideouts. Additionally, Foreman Spike has been redesigned to have a moustache and red nose, resembling Wario.
Other Media[]
The Super Mario Bros. Movie[]
Foreman Spike in The Super Mario Bros. Movie
In the 2023 film, Spike is a resident of Brooklyn and the boss of the Wrecking Crew demolition company. He employed Mario and Luigi for a time before the brothers quit to form their plumbing business, having gotten fed up with his "spiky behavior". Because of this, he constantly bullies, belittles and chastises the duo, mainly Mario, over their decision to strike out on their own. Spike is seen eating pizza, and he tells Mario that he will always be a joke not before he pays his order and leaves.
Later on, when Mario returns to Brooklyn from the Mushroom Kingdom, Spike almost runs over Mario with his company van. Exiting the vehicle and angrily grabbing his former employee, accusing him of almost denting his vehicle, Spike is stopped from physically assaulting Mario when elements from the Mushroom Kingdom appear, causing Spike (now apparently knowing what's going on) to flee in horror. He later witnesses Mario in a fight against Bowser and his army, and he takes refuge. He is later attacked by some of Bowser's minions until a Star-powered Luigi saves him. After Bowser's defeat, Spike grows to respect the Mario Bros. alongside the dog, Francis, leading the residents of Brooklyn to cheer for their heroism.
Appearance[]
Spike sports a full beard and is always seen wearing sunglasses, although in Wrecking Crew '98, he did not have a beard. Foreman Spike is said to be a prototype for Wario and/or Waluigi, due to his antagonistic role, much like how Pauline was for Princess Peach.
While there was no picture of him in the manual, his in game appearance showed the same build as Mario and Luigi, a hooked nose, sunglasses, yellowish brown clothing, a beard, and a mouth full of crooked teeth when struck.
Spike has a slightly different appearance in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, wearing an all blue workman's uniform with no overalls and a cap instead of a hardhat, with his nose being noticeably smaller than in his previous design. The left sleeve of his shirt and his cap also possess the Wrecking Crew logo. According to Luigi, Spike is three times than Mario's size.
Quotes[]
The Super Mario Bros. Movie[]
| “ | Spike: Well, well, well. If it isn't Brooklyn's favorite failures, the Stupid Mario Bros.! Luigi: Oh great... Spike's here. Mario: (sharlpy) Hey, Spike. Spike: Yeah, (imitating Mario) IT'S-A ME!!! (cackles, maniacally) Whew! Tell me: Have you even gotten ONE call since you left me to start your dumb company? Luigi: As a matter of fact, Spike, we have. Mario: Wow! Really? Luigi: Ah, yeah! Our mom called and she said, "Oh, boys, that's the best commercial I've ever seen!" And I said, 'Thank you very much, mother! We're very proud of it!" So BOOM! (Luigi accidentally drops his phone, by slamming it on the ground) (Mario feels embarrassed) Spike: (laughs) Good luck running a business with this idiot. (throws a napkin at Luigi, which Mario catches) Mario: Say that again about my brother, and you're gonna regret it. (tosses the napkin back at Spike) Spike: (gets up) Oh yeah?! (grabs Mario by the overalls) Get this through your tiny brain, Mario! You're a joke — and you always will be. (drops Mario) Mario: Oof! (Spike leaves the restaurant chuckling) Luigi: Are you insane?! He's three times your size! Mario: Luigi, come on... you know, you can't be scared all the time. Luigi: Mmm, you'd be surprised. |
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| ~ Spike mocking Mario and Luigi |
| “ | LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE SUPER MARIO BROS.! | „ |
| ~ Spike's last words, and redemption, cheering for the Super Mario Bros. after Bowser's defeat |
External Links[]
- Foreman Spike on the Mario Wiki
- Foreman Spike on the The Super Mario Bros Movie Wiki
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