| “ | This species of creature has yet to fully evolve from shelled mollusk to the more advanced bloyster. Compared to the bloyster, this creature is significantly smaller. The fact that its mandibles do not protrude as significantly as the ranging bloyster is due in part to the fact that like most mollusks, its vital organs are located deep within the creature's carapace. | ” |
—Captain Olimar on the Toady Bloyster, entry from Olimar's Notes |
| “ | This piece of art was made in the shape of a giant boot to symbolize glorious progress! Where does civilization begin, and where does it go? Machines have long pondered this... | ” |
—The Ship pitching the Icon of Progress, sales pitches |