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{{Enemy | {{Infobox Enemy | ||
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| | {{Media | ||
| | |Model LANS= File:LANS Cukeman Model.png | ||
| | |Sprite ALttP= File:ALttP Cukeman Sprite.png | ||
|Sprite LA= File:LA Cukeman Sprite.png | |||
| | |Sprite LADX= File:LADX Cukeman Sprite.png | ||
| | |Sprite OoS= File:OoS Cukeman Sprite.png | ||
| | |Sprite OoA= File:OoA Cukeman Sprite.png | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|game= ALttP, LA, OoS, OoA | |||
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|attack={{Infobox Game Blocks | |||
|LA= Contact [[File:TMC Life Energy Sprite.png|1 heart]] | |||
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|health={{Infobox Game Blocks | |||
|LA= {{HP|LA|4}} | |||
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{{Term/Store|Cukeman|Cukemen|Series, ALttP, LA, LADX, LANS, OoS, OoA|plural}} are recurring {{Plural|Series|Enemy|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 172 {{Exp Game|ALttP, LA, OoS, OoA}}}}</ref>{{Note|This enemy was referred to as '''Potatohead''' in {{Guide|ALttP|Nintendo}}.<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= ALttP|publisher= Nintendo|page= 110}}</ref> However, because the term "Cukeman" was officially stated in {{A&A}}, the term "Potatohead" is not considered [[Guidelines:Canon|Canon]].}} They are strange enemies that are the result when [[Link]] sprinkles [[Magic Powder]] or uses a [[Mystery Seed]] on a [[Buzz Blob]], transforming it into this creature. Cukemen are notable as being able to converse with Link, and will usually give him confusing advice about the game and various things in it. | |||
Since neither {{FSA}}, {{ALBW}}, or {{TFH}} have Magic Powder or Mystery Seeds, Cukemen cannot be found anywhere in these games, despite the presence of Buzz Blobs. | Since neither {{FSA}}, {{ALBW}}, or {{TFH}} have Magic Powder or Mystery Seeds, Cukemen cannot be found anywhere in these games, despite the presence of Buzz Blobs. | ||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
=== | ==={{ALttP|-}}=== | ||
In {{ALttP}}, a Cukeman is the result when Link sprinkles Magic Powder on a Buzz Blob. Buzz Blobs appear close to the [[Witch's Hut]], where Link exchanges the [[Magic Mushroom]] for the Magic Powder, making them good targets to practice using the Magic Powder on and thus discover their transformation. Link can speak with the Cukeman by carefully approaching it and pressing either the A or B-buttons. It will speak mostly about [[Sahasrahla]] and recommends that Link find him.<ref>{{Cite|Tra la la, look for Sahasrahla. ... ... ...|Cukeman|ALttP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Oh yah, you found Sahasrahla! ... ... ... Good job, la la!|Cukeman|ALttP}}</ref> Cukemen, however, are still electrified and do not change their attack pattern, and will still shock Link if he strikes one with his [[Sword]]. Because of this, it is safer to approach and speak with a Cukeman by pressing the B-button, as Link will swing his Sword if he is not close enough. | In {{ALttP}}, a Cukeman is the result when Link sprinkles Magic Powder on a Buzz Blob. Buzz Blobs appear close to the [[Witch's Hut]], where Link exchanges the [[Magic Mushroom]] for the Magic Powder, making them good targets to practice using the Magic Powder on and thus discover their transformation. Link can speak with the Cukeman by carefully approaching it and pressing either the A or B-buttons. It will speak mostly about [[Sahasrahla]] and recommends that Link find him.<ref>{{Cite|Tra la la, look for Sahasrahla. ... ... ...|Cukeman|ALttP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Oh yah, you found Sahasrahla! ... ... ... Good job, la la!|Cukeman|ALttP}}</ref> Cukemen, however, are still electrified and do not change their attack pattern, and will still shock Link if he strikes one with his [[Sword]]. Because of this, it is safer to approach and speak with a Cukeman by pressing the B-button, as Link will swing his Sword if he is not close enough. | ||
Strangely, if a Cukeman is frozen with the [[Ice Rod]] or [[Ether Medallion]], then smashed with the [[Hammer#Magic Hammer|Magic Hammer]], it will, instead of shattering, turn back into a Buzz Blob again. | Strangely, if a Cukeman is frozen with the [[Ice Rod]] or [[Ether Medallion]], then smashed with the [[Hammer#Magic Hammer|Magic Hammer]], it will, instead of shattering, turn back into a Buzz Blob again. | ||
In {{ALttP&FS}}, a Cukeman is the final answer in the [[ | In {{ALttP&FS}}, a Cukeman is the final answer in the [[Lumberjack's Riddles]]. It can be captured with the [[Bug Catching Net]] and stored in the [[Basket]] to bring back to [[Q. Bumpkin]]. | ||
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==={{LA|-}}=== | ==={{LA|-}}=== | ||
In {{LA}}, Buzz Blobs are transformed into Cukemen after sprinkling them with Magic Powder. Their appearance is much different than the Cukemen in | In {{LA}}, Buzz Blobs are transformed into Cukemen after sprinkling them with Magic Powder. Their appearance is much different than the Cukemen in {{ALttP|-}}, as they resemble Buzz Blobs with bulging eyes. One Buzz Blob also appears close to the Witch's Hut, which Link can practice using the Magic Powder on. The Cukemen in {{LA|-}} talk about various things, usually nonsense. | ||
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=== | ==={{OoS|-}}=== | ||
In {{OoA}} and {{OoS}}, Cukemen appear after using a Mystery Seed on a Buzz Blob. They appear identical to the Cukemen of {{LA|-}}. They speak of various, nonsensical things, including wanting to go to a southern tropical island for a vacation.<ref>{{Cite|I wish I could go to a tropical southern island.|Cukeman| | In {{OoA}} and {{OoS}}, Cukemen appear after using a Mystery Seed on a Buzz Blob. They appear identical to the Cukemen of {{LA|-}}. They speak of various, nonsensical things, including wanting to go to a southern tropical island for a vacation.<ref>{{Cite|I wish I could go to a tropical southern island.|Cukeman|OoS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|I want a nice tropical vacation.|Cukeman|OoS}}</ref> Unlike the Cukemen of previous games, which speak phrases in a set order, the phrases that Cukemen in the ''Oracle'' games say are randomized. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*In {{LA|-}}, | *In {{LA|-}}, several of the phrases that {{Plural|LA|Cukeman}} say appear to be references to the then-upcoming [[Nintendo 64]]; namely, that it has a short name,<ref>{{Cite|You know me, I like short names the best...|Cukeman|LADX}}</ref> that it can display millions of polygons,<ref>{{Cite|It can display millions of polygons!|Cukeman|LADX}}</ref> and that they need it as soon as possible.<ref>{{Cite|I definitely need it, as soon as possible!|Cukeman|LADX}}</ref> | ||
*The German translator of {{LA|-}}, Claude M. Moyse, hid some controversial jokes in the Cukeman's phrases. These phrases were replaced by more neutral ones in {{ | *The German translator of {{LA|-}}, Claude M. Moyse, hid some controversial jokes in the {{Plural|LA|Cukeman}}'s phrases. These phrases were replaced by more neutral ones in {{LA|DX}}.<ref>{{Cite Web|url= http://www.schnittberichte.com/schnittbericht.php?ID=3918|title= Legend of Zelda, The - Link's Awakening|site= Schnittberichte.com}}</ref> The phrases are: | ||
**{{Exp|NIE OHNE KONDOM!|Never without a condom!}} | **{{Exp|NIE OHNE KONDOM!|Never without a condom!}} | ||
**{{Exp|Irgendwelche Sorgen, Nöte oder Probleme?|Do you have any sorrows, hardships or problems?}} | **{{Exp|Irgendwelche Sorgen, Nöte oder Probleme?|Do you have any sorrows, hardships or problems?}} | ||
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==Nomenclature== | ==Nomenclature== | ||
{{ | {{Nomenclature}} | ||
==Gallery== | |||
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File:ALttP Cukeman Ending Sprite.png|A {{Term|ALttP|Cukeman}} that appears in the ending cinematic for {{ALttP|-}} | |||
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==See Also== | |||
* {{Term|Series|Buzz Blob|link}} | |||
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{{Notes}} | {{Notes}} | ||
{{Ref}} | {{Ref}} | ||
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{{ | |Gelatinous Enemies | ||
|enemies= ALttP, LA, LADX, LANS, OoS, OoA, AST | |||
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