List of running gags

This article shows all of the running gags that appear throughout the and media in relation to it. This could range from a series, such as Paper Mario, to an entire franchise in general.
==Throughout the Mario franchise==
*Bowser kidnapping Princess Peach with Mario (and/or Luigi) having to save the day. This occurs in many games and is usually the main plot of the entire series.
*Peach getting kidnapped in general whether if it's by Bowser or some other character (like Sir Grodus, Princess Shroob, Antasma, etc.)
*In most games, the final level of a certain video game is usually Bowser's Castle (or any other Bowser-related location such as Neo Bowser Castle from Mario & Luigi: Dream Team).
==In ==
*There are several instances of characters breaking the fourth wall.
*The opening of the game takes place at Mario and Luigi's house (with the exception for Paper Mario: Sticker Star and Paper Mario: The Origami King).
*A parade happens at the end of the game.
**This originates from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
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