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 Celda figures extend your Phantom Hourglass experience December 28, 2007Miyamoto’s Secret December 2, 2005You review Contra 4 November 16, 2007