Why an Italian plumber? Staff July 9, 2005 14 Comments InfendoI would be interested to know how Nintendo came up with the concept of an Italian plumber called Mario. I mean, really. How/why did they opt for that concept? Any insider information lingering out there?Related Items Virtual Console Monday – Wrecking Crew, Sonic 3D Blast, and Super Air Zonk November 19, 2007Human Tetris in Japan June 28, 2007No Mii birthdays on Wii February 28, 2007