What the film lacks in subtlety and finesse it makes up with sparky characters and meaty songs.Brad... (contactmusic.net)
In Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, Lava Bubbles (referred to as Sparkies in this game) are encountered in the Coal Mines and the optionally - traversed Pipe Vault, harassing Mario and others by blocking their path. (mariowiki.com)
Baroness Warsi - I don't agree with her or anything, but I just think she's a very sparky character. (channel4.com)