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 – Final Fight, Ordyne, and Mighty Bomb Jack May 7, 2007Poll – Wii Music October 17, 2008RUMOR: Games Channel in the works? January 26, 2007