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 Infendo Radio 557 – Zelda Quest August 14, 2020Harmony of a Hunter: 101% Run October 30, 2012BREAKING! 3DS US launch price will be $249 on March 27th, Europe on March 25th for £229 January 19, 2011