Off the Hook ft. Paruko

Off the Hook ft. Paruko
Based on	Splatoon Splatoon 2
Appearances	King for a Day Tournament King for Another Day Tournament
King for a Day
Selection	Backroom
Artist	Dead Line
Ranking	#2 (Finals)
Sources	Rips of songs from Splatoon Particularly from Splatoon 2 Includes Octo Expansion!
Promo rips	"Splatoon Retro Medley" "Fly Octo Fly (ft. Glenna)" "Don't Slip! Orange Inkling Remix!!" "Ebb & Flow Inkantation" "Spiciest Calamari Inkantation" "Victory! Off The Hook (ft. Glenna)"
Links	Off the Hook - Music Samples Demo reel (full songs )
King for Another Day
Selection	Veteran
Artist	Dead Line
Ranking	#25 (Loser's Round 1)
Sources	Rips featuring songs from the Splatoon franchise Rips featuring "God of ink" Arrangements done in a Splatoon-like style
Promo rips	"Acid Hues" "Muck Warfare" "Ink That" "Ink Me Up" "God of ink" "Splat 2 the Funk" "Undertow" "Ebb & Flow (Octo)" "Ebb n' Flow Inkantation Reloaded" "Ebb n' Flow" "Calamari Inkantation" "Victory! Off the Hook (ft. Paruko)"
Links	Off The Hook (ft. Paruko) Demo Playlist (full songs ) Character bio

Off the Hook ft. Paruko, previously known as Off the Hook ft. Glenna Nalira, are a trio of fighters in the King for a Day Tournament series, consisting of three Splatoon series characters: Pearl and Marina from the duo Off the Hook, alongside Paruko (who's name would be officially localized in English as Harmony in Splatoon 3) from the Chirpy Chips, who, prior to her having an official name, was called by the fan name Glenna. They were selected by the SiIvaGunner Backroom.

King for a Day Tournament

They were the third competitors revealed for the tournament on July 17, 2018. Their source list included rips from the Splatoon series.

They were runner ups, winning against Solid Snake, Wario Bros., and Reggie Fils-Aimé but lost against Unregistered HyperCam 2 in the finals.

Quotes

Lines without a link come from the "All Victory Fanfares and VS Lines!" video.

VS

Against	Off the Hook ft. Glenna's quote
	"Leave it to the queens to take out the king!"
	"Parodies are so not fresh. Come up with your own material!"
	"Hey, huge fan! Can you sign my mic after we win?"
	"Wouldn't advise screaming like that. You'll damage your vocal cords."
	"-Hey G, will you make me a sandwich?" "-No."
	"You're the kind of retro that's better off forgotten."
	"Your flow is as strong as your hairline!"
	"Keep drinking and soon enough, you'll be swimming with the fishes!"
	"Tell Mr. Nogami to let me appear in game."
	"There's only room for one trio around here!"
	"Hands off our internet, ya geezer!"
	"I'd like to make myself believe you have a chance against us!"
	"The next Splatfest: Squids vs. Snakes!"
	"You're so last millennium. We're what's hot and happenin' now!"
	"Eat a salad, tubby. As for your friend...EAT ANYTHING."

Victory

Against	Off the Hook ft. Glenna's quote
	"Hammer time's over, bud. You're on ice!"
	"A good ol' tracker beats a lame accordion any day."
	"Who needs samples with vocal cords like these?"
	"Where are your JoyCon boys at now?!"
	"Your freshness really doesn't live up to your title."
	"Keep up with the times or succumb to our rhymes!"
	"Overrated mainstream garbo...U-Uh, no offense, gals."
	"Sober up before you step to us next time!"
	"Our bodies were BORN ready!"
	"Our fresh beats are out of this world!"
	"[THE CONNECTION IS UNSTABLE.]"
	"You're not worth half the effort."
	"Stay in hiding. More room in the spotlight for us!"
	"Your 90's charm can only last so long."
	"Love always comes before money!"

King for Another Day Tournament

"After a respectable second place finish in the last tournament, Off the Hook are looking to wow the crowd once more with an encore performance! Marina and Pearl are once again joined by Paruko, bringing her chiptune rock flair to the stage. With their talents combined, these seaborn superstars are more motivated than ever to claim their turf on the throne once and for all!"

—Off the Hook's description on the MOJO!!

Off the Hook returns, featuring new designs based off of Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion. Their source list has been expanded to include "God of ink" and arrangements done in a Splatoon style.

In Round 1, Off the Hook ft. Paruko faced King Dedede and lost. In the first round of the Loser's Bracket, they faced Mariya Takeuchi and lost, becoming the first characters eliminated.

Quotes

Lines without a link come from the "All Vs/Victory Lines" video.

VS

Against	Off the Hook ft. Paruko's quote
	"Holy CARP, this thing's larger than the NILS statue!" "Get the Hyperbombs ready, Marina!"
	Don't piss me off, dolly. I'm close to leveling up and you look like just enough EXP."
	"...Who's who, though?" "I'm definitely not Young, I'm older than both of you!" "Dibs on Dumb."
	"Wow, what a gentleman! Maybe we just might think twice about not going easy on you guys!"
	"Gee, if only Nintendo had someone whose job it is to translate it..."
	"That Neuralyzer won't work on us. Being blinded by paparazzi cameras has its perks!"
	"For the last time, we're not youkai!"
	"Say, those stones would look so fresh on your crown, Pearlie!"
	"Hope you two didn't invest poorly! You can't afford to lose to us TWICE!"
	"HA! You think that hammer scares me? Just wait until you see my Ultra Stamp!"
	"Look who came slithering back for another loss!" "We've got Point Sensors, so there's no use hiding!"
	"Professor, what is the Future?"
	"Woah... that's one decked out Splattershot you got there!"
	"If you need a girl to spice things up, you've come to the right place!"
	"..." "..." "..."
	"Shikaku, is that you? You're looking... older... and sweatier..."
	"Chiptune can take on future funk any day of the week."
	"Get the egg basket ready, Mr. Grizz!"
	"That headgear looks familiar... What Main Abilities do those funky helmets come with?"
	"If you're itching for a mouthful of neurotoxins, then by all means, dig right in."
	"So you're a music teacher, huh? Just how fresh are your beats?"
	"Hope you're ready for a severe case of tinnitus!"
	"Aw yeah! Jack Bros. is one of my all-time faves! Hee-ho!" "I'll never understand how you managed to play it on a Game Boy..."
	"Haha, very funny. We're not falling for your kitchen appliance tricks again, Tartar!"
	"Aw shrimp, I left my 3DS back home... I'm only missing one more Perfect!"
	"You know, our live concerts are huge hits on your platform! You should thank us for all the free traffic!"
	"That Crystal Coconut's gonna make a real nice ornament for my crown!"
	"What in cod's name is that?!" "Could this be another one of Tartar's experiments...?" "W-What was in that seaweed...?"
	"Judd?! I never took you for an Ink Theory enthusiast!"
	"Ooh, Pearlieee! You gonna show this fool how it's done?" "Heh, let the Rap Goddess of Inkopolis take the lead!"
	"Mr. Wright! As an attorney, I take it you'll be willing to support Team Order's cause?"

Victory

Against	Off the Hook ft. Paruko's quote
	"Sorry! Guess our beats are just too much for your slow-ass streaming service!"
	"Sorry, Geno. You're a relic of a bygone era. We're what's hot and happenin' now!"
	"Moonwalking is so dated. Squidbagging is where it's AT!"
	"Pearl and I were planning to branch out to different styles... Perhaps reggaeton is a great place to start!"
	"Shoulda given us that Japan-exclusive gear while you had the chance!"
	"You girls ready to raid Area 51?" "I'll bring the Hyperbombs!" "There's no way they can stop the three of us!"
	"Your aim is horrendous. Lay off the drinks, ya boozy bozo!"
	"Looks like he dropped some amusement park tickets! You think they'll let us into Wahoo World with these?"
	"No amount of money can protect you from a SECOND beatdown!"
	"Get off of the throne! I wear the crown around here, soft-serve!"
	"Cap'n, this is DJ Hyperfresh. We're done here."
	"WOW! That was... Your beats are so... FRESH! Could you please sign my Game Boy, sir?!"
	"Dude... Your silence speaks a thousand words..."
	"They let YOU decide the next voices of our generation?"
	"Back off, creep! You're WAYYY out of our league!"
	"WHEW! All this winnin' is gettin' me hungry! You girls know any good burger joints around here?"
	"Sorry we had to bust up your pretty face, Mariya!"
	"Hey. Team Mayo! We've got your beaten egg right here!"
	"Say, are you two wearing Team Order helmets?" "Sheesh, no wonder you guys lost..."
	"Man, that Sunken Scroll wasn't fibbin'! These creatures' skulls really ARE that small!"
	"Today's live announcements were brought to you by the number 8!"
	"Give it to me straight, doc. Is the involuntary drooling something to worry about?"
	"Now scram, ya jack-offs!"
	"Take the hint! We're not interested in your little "promised land"!"
	"Your beats are pretty fly! Come down to Inkopolis and we can collab some time!"
	"What's this? My shoulders are moving on their own?!"
	"Where did that amazing singing voice come from, DK?"
	"AHAH, caught ya! Please don't corrupt my save this time..."
	"*[yawn]* Your music's puttin' me to sleep! Turn up the volume!"
	"♪ I'm the lead singer of my band, ABXY! Makin' washed up rappers wanna rage and cry! ♪"
	"I'M ABOVE THE LAW! TEAM CHAOS REIGNS SUPREME, BABY!"

Gallery

King for a Day

Off the Hook's teaser.

Artwork and bio.

Promotional rip thumbnail.

Round 1 thumbnail.

Winner thumbnail.

Round 2 thumbnail.

Winner thumbnail.

Semifinals thumbnail.

Winner thumbnail.

Finals thumbnail.

Winner thumbnail.

King for Another Day

Promotional rip thumbnail.

VS. screen against King Dedede.

VS. screen against Mariya Takeuchi.

"THIS GAME'S WINNER IS... [W R1 M2]" thumbnail.

Original "THIS GAME'S WINNER IS... [W R1 M2]" thumbnail.

"THIS GAME'S WINNER IS... [L R1 M1]" thumbnail.

Paruko taking a selfie with the Jack Bros..

Paruko being consoled by Mariya Takeuchi and DJ Professor K. Image from "Party’s Over… ~ A Heart-To-Heart with Off the Hook".

Pow Cards of Metal Ajit Pai, Geno, Pearl, and Marina. Image is from "Bravo, Johnny!".

Pow Cards of Paruko, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Pitbull, and Popoy. Image is from "Bravo, Johnny!".

Glenna Frost (Art by Dead Line).

"Concert Alts" alternate color schemes by Dead Line.

Marina's "Marina Marie" alternate color scheme by BobTheTacocat.

Pearl's "Pearl Callie" alternate color scheme by BobTheTacocat.

• Their vs. quote against Eminem references his song "Rap God".

Other

Off the Hook and Harmony by Dead Line, seen in the 7th Anniversary Collage.

Pearl

Marina

Harmony

Trivia

• The polygons extruding off of Pearl's microphone in her King for Another Day portrait resembles a squid from the Splatoon series, while Marina's shadow in her individual portrait resembles an octopus.
• In Paruko's individual King for Another Day portrait, the screen on her Game Boy shows a level from Jack Bros., which also hinted at the contestant of the same name before they were publicly revealed.
• Off the Hook ft. Paruko are the only competitors who had victories in the King for a Day Tournament but didn't have victories in the King for Another Day Tournament. They also had the worst upset of all the veterans – the worst possible upset, in fact – going from being the runner-up to being eliminated in Losers' Round 1.
• When adding up the total amount of votes each competitor got throughout the King for Another Day Tournament, Off the Hook ft. Paruko got the most out of the competitors eliminated in Losers' Round 1, with 8780 votes.
• They and Adam Levine are the only characters to have unlisted rips. In their case, they have at least 2 unlisted rips, those being "Ebb n' Flow" and "Calamari Inkantation", respectively.
• They are, along with Wario Partners, LLP, the only contestants to never receive any dual arrangements (barring "POLKA FOR ANOTHER DAY").
• Paruko appeared on the channel prior to King for a Day in "7 Grand Dad Fusion Collab" (at 1:21:22).

Quotes

King for a Day

• Their vs. quote against Will Smith references his line "Hey G, would you make me a sandwich?" from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as well as Geoffry's "No" line from the YouTube Poop The Fesh Pince of Blair.
• Their victory quote against Reggie Fils-Aimé references the "My Body is Ready" meme.
• Their victory quote against Ajit Pai references a communication error message from Splatoon 2.
• Their victory quote against Wario Bros. references the Splatoon 2 splatfest Money vs. Love.

King for Another Day

• A lot of their quotes makes reference to the Splatoon series, mostly its sequel, where Off the Hook debuted from.
  • Their vs. quote against Metal Ajit Pai references the Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion NILS Statue.
  • Their victory quote against "Weird Al" Yankovic references the "squidbagging/octobagging" taunt, which is used to signal victory and mock the defeated Inkling or Octoling.
  • Their victory quote against Nintendo Power references the Japan-exclusive promotional gear.
  • Their victory quote against Thanos is a reference to the amusement park Wahoo World, a stage in Splatoon 2 and 3.
  • Their vs. quote against King Dedede references the Ultra Stamp weapon.
  • Their victory quote against Solid Snake parodies the win quote from Snake in the Super Smash Bros. series, "This is Snake - I'm done here", with the line altered in favor of Marina's nickname DJ Hyperfresh and the Splatoon character Cap'n Cuttlefish.
  • Their vs. quote against Quote references the Splattershot weapon.
  • Their vs. quote against Mr. Krabs includes Paruko mistaking him as Shikaku, a member of Paruko's band the Chirpy Chips, due to them both being crabs.
  • Their vs. quote against Dr. Robotnik references the Salmon Run mode in the Splatoon series, where players fight Salmonids to collect Golden Eggs for Mr. Grizz.
  • Their victory quote against Dr. Robotnik references the team from the Splatoon 2 Splatfest Mayo vs. Ketchup.
  • Their vs. quote against Daft Punk ft. Pharrell references the gear abilities, which are special attributes that are placed on wearable gear in the Splatoon series.
  • Their victory quote against Daft Punk ft. Pharrell as well as their quotes against Law and Disorder reference the teams from the Splatoon 2 Splatfest Chaos vs. Order.
  • Their victory quote against Papyrus references the Sunken Scrolls, an item in the Splatoon series. The Scroll referenced is the 26th Scroll from the first game, which depicts a fossilized human skeleton.
  • Their victory quote against Jack & Elmo references the various splatfest announcements Off the Hook did and the Sesame Street segment "The Number of the Day".
  • Their quotes against HOBaRT as well as their vs. quote against MissingNo. reference Commander Tartar, the main antagonist of Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion. Over the course of the game, Tartar manipulated Agent 8 into collecting the four "thangs" which form a blender, a similar cooking appliance, to reach the "promised land".
  • Their victory quote against Rhythm Masters references the Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion song "Fly Octo Fly".
  • Their vs. quote against Nico Nico references the fact that the Splatoon 2 live concerts were being streamed on the website Niconico, being successful big hits.
  • Their vs. quote against The Jazz Cats includes Paruko mistaking one of the cats as Judd due to both being anthropomorphic cats as well as the mention of the Splatoon 2 band Ink Theory which compares the two's ideals of jazz.
  • Their victory quote against Eminem references his song "My Band" with the lyrics altered in favor of Paruko's band the Chirpy Chips, also known as ABXY.
• Their vs. quote against Geno paraphrases a T-shirt referencing the leveling up mechanics that are common in RPGs.
• Their victory quotes against Geno and DJ Professor K reference their vs. quotes against them from the previous King for a Day Tournament.
• Their victory quote against Men in Black references the "Storm Area 51" meme.
• Their vs. quotes against Wario Partners, LLP and Solid Snake reference their loss against Off the Hook ft. Paruko from the previous King for a Day Tournament.
• Their vs. quote against DJ Professor K references the Jet Set Radio Future song "Shape Da Future".
• Their vs. quote against Adam Levine references the Maroon 5 song "Girls Like You".
• Their vs. quote against Rhythm Masters references the "Go for a Perfect!" line from the Rhythm Heaven series.
• Their victory quote against Nico Nico references the Fukkireta meme.
• Their victory quote against MissingNo. references its cause to corrupt the Hall of Fame data in the Pokémon series because of its proximity to a buffer used to store decompressed sprite data, which is too small to properly hold MissingNo.'s garbage sprite data.