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Splatoon 2 Shifty Station References

So you all (or at least most of you) have seen the names of the Shifty Station. This is in case you do not know the reference. Each of the Shifty Stations names are parodies and references to book titles,series,or franchises that had their start in literary works. 

Wayslide Cool 

Wayslide Cool is a parody of the Wayside School books by Louis Sachar,which were adapted into hour long television special,then a cartoon show that aired on Nickelodeon in the US and Teletoon in Canada from 2007 to 2008.

The Secret of S.P.L.A.T 

The Secret of S.P.L.A.T is a parody of The Secret of NIMH film that was an adaptation on the Rats of NIMH series (specifically Mrs.Frisby and the Rats of NIMH) and  by Robert C.O’Brien. The film was directed by Don Bluth and distrbuted by MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc).

Goosponge 

By far my favorite of the references. Goosponge is a parody of Goosebumps,a children’s horror fiction novellas by R.L Stine. The picture shows only just a few of the most popular and iconic books of the original series consisting of 62 books running from 1992 to 1997. The series was so popular it spawned spin off series, (2000,Give Yourself Goosebumps,Short Stories,etc),a Canadian produced live action TV series,loads of merchandise,and 2 movies.

Windmill House on the Pearlie 

Windmill House on the Pearlie is a parody of Little House on the Prairie,part of the Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. It is the third novel in the Little House series,published in 1935. The book and the series have been adapted for stage and the screen several times. One of the successful being the Little House on The Prairie television series that ran from 1974 to 1983. It even got an anime (Laura,the Prairie Girl),different kinds of books (such as cookbooks),among other things. 

Fancy Spew 

Fancy Spew is a parody of Nancy Drew,the character and original series was created and published by Edward Stratemeyer. Nancy Drew was made as the female counterpart to the Hardy Boys. The books were ghostwritten by several authors,all published under the name “Carolyn Keene”. Nancy Drew became popular worldwide,featuring in five films,two TV shows,and a whole slew of computer games. 

Zone of Glass

Zone of Glass is a parody of Throne of Glass,a series of young adult (12-18) fantasy book series by Sarah J.Maas released in August 2012. Beginning with the novel of the same name. The series consisted of 7 other books,one being a collection of stories set prior to Throne of Glass. In September 2016,It was announced there would be a hulu series based off the series called Queen of Shadows,after the 4th book. 

Cannon Fire Pearl

Cannon Fire Pearl is a parody of The Campfire Girls series,a series of children’s books made by various authors. The book series ran from 1900 to 1936,there isn’t much information about it,sadly. 

The Bunker Games 

This one was the most obvious of the parodies,but I’m gonna talk about anyway. The Bunker Games is a parody of The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins,the three books were published from 2008 to 2010 with an untitled prequel currently in the works in cited to release in 2020. The books were adapted into films distributed by Lionsgate. 

Grapplink Girl

Grapplink Girl is a parody of Gossip Girl,a series of novels written by Cecily Von Ziegesar,the series ran from 2002 to 2011. The series later got an teen drama television adaptation running from September 19th 2007 to December 17th 2012 with 6 seasons and 121 episodes. 

Zappy Longshocking 

Another rather obvious reference,Zappy Longshocking is a parody of the Pippi Longstocking (known as Pippi Langstrump in Sweden) series by Astrid Lindgren,the three books were published from 1945 to 1948 followed by three short stories,excerpts from the original books were made into picture books. Pippi Longstocking has been adapted into film and TV several times.

A Swiftly Tilting Balance

A Swiftly Tilting Balance is a parody of A Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeleine L’Engle,first published in 1978. It was adapted into an audio CD version narrated by actress Jennifer Ehle in January 2012.

Sweet Valley Tentacles 

Sweet Valley Tentacles is a reference to the Sweet Valley High series attributed to Francine Pascal. The series ran from 1983 to 2003 consisting of 181 books,later on creating a spinoff series called Sweet Valley Kids. A TV series based on the books ran for 88 episodes between 1994 and 1997. In July 2017,a film adaptation of the novel began production.

 The Switches 

The Switches,though sounding like a bland name,is a parody of The Witches by Roald Dahl,published in 1983. The book was later adapted into a film in 1990 (the year Roald Dahl died),2008 it was adapted into a radio drama,and opera also in 2008,a stage musical in September 2017,and a new film adaptation is to be released in 2020. 

The Bouncy Twins

The Bouncy Twins is a parody of The Bobbsey Twins penned under the pseudonym,Laura Lee Hope. The first series of 72 books were published from 1904 to 1979,another series of 30 books were published from 1987 to 1992,the books went under several rewrites. 

Railway Chillin’ 

Railway Chillin’ is a parody of the Railway Children by Edith Nesbit,first it was serialized in 1905 then published as a book in 1906. It has been adapted into a BBC radio drama serialized into five episodes in 1940,BBC Television series,a film in 1970,and into another film in 1999. 

Gusher Towns 

Gusher Towns is a parody of Paper Towns by John Green,published on October 16th,2008. The book was later adapted into a film that released on July 24th, 2015. 

The Maze Dasher

The Maze Dasher is a parody of The Maze Runner by James Dashner,the series consisted of the original,two sequels,two prequels,and a companion book. The books were published from 2009 to 2016. The first 3 books were adapted into films,the film of the first book released on September 19th,2014,the film of the second book released September 18th,2015,and the film of the third book released January 26th,2018. 

Flooders in he Attic 

Flooders in the Attic is a parody of Flowers in the Attic by V.C Andrews and the first book in the Dollanganger series,said series was published between 1979 and 1986,with this book being published in November 1979. It was adapted into film twice,once in 1987 and the other on January 18th,2014. It was adapted into a stage play,releasing on October 2014 and playing its world premiere production in August 2015 at New Orleans,Louisiana.

The Splat in our Zones 

The Splat in our Zones is a parody of The Fault in Our Stars also by John Green,published on January 10th,,2012. The book was adapted into a film thar released on June 2014. There is even a scheduled Hindi adaptation said to be released November 2019. 

The Ink is Spreading 

The Ink is Spreading is a parody of The Dark is Rising series by Susan Cooper,specifically parodying the second book in the series,the series went from 1965 to 1977. The series got a film adaptation released on October 5th,2007 that unfortunately didn’t do well in the US and UK. 

Bridge to Tentaswitchia 

Bride to Tentaswitchia is a parody of Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson,published on October 21st,1977. The book was adapted to film twice,one a PBS TV movie in 1985 and the other a theatrical film released on February 16th 2007. It was adapted into a musical stage production,cataloged by the Library of Congress in 1993. 

The Chronicles of Rolonium 

The Chronicles of Rolonium is a parody of The Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S Lewis,the series was published from October 16th,1950 to September 4th,1956. The series has been adapted into film,stage,radio,and television,many times.

Furler in the Ashes 

Furler in the Ashes is a parody of An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir,published on April 28th,2015 and part of a series. The second book,A Torch Against the Night was released August 30th,2016 and the third book A Reaper at the Gates was released June 12th,2018. 

MC.Princess Diaries 

MC.Princess Diaries is a parody of The Princess Diaries series by Meg Cabot,the first book being released October 2000,the latest book in the series being released in 2015 and a spin off series released in May of that same year. Two films were produced by Walt Disney Pictures,the first film,The Princess Diaries in 2001 and Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement in 2004.