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 Best Nintendo Switch Games from Mario Kart to Legend of Zelda January 20, 2018EA, again: No Rock Band Wii planned January 2, 2008DS Lite cake gets A for effort, C for accuracy March 21, 2007