Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Super Mario Bros.
Well, I’m sorta a nerd… I knew about 8 of these, still think they’re great though:
1. The graphics for the bushes and clouds are the same, with different colors
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2. The Minus World
The Minus World is a glitch in Super Mario Bros. By passing a solid wall at the end of world 1-2, it is possible to travel to “World -1,” also known as “Minus World” or “World Negative One.” The Minus World is a glitched version of World 1-3 that is underwater, contains Bowser, Hammer Bros and multiple Princess Toadstools. Creepy!
3. Mario was named after the landlord of Nintendo of America’s office
In 1980, Nintendo of America was suffering from financial troubles and had a difficult time covering the costs of their American operations. Mario Seagale, landlord to Nintendo of America’s HQ, visited the team pissed off over their late rent payment. Possibly as a bargaining tool for their late payment, the Nintendo team ended up naming their flagship character “Mario” after Seagale.
Mario was only known previously as Jumpman.
4. Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto was inspired by Alice in Wonderland
5. Contrary to popular belief, Mario hits blocks with his fist, not his head
6. Mario wears a hat because Miyamoto can’t draw hair
7. Super Mario Bros was released in Japan on Friday the 13th
8. “All Night Nippon Super Mario Bros.”
9. Why Does Mario Wear Overalls?
10. Bowser’s fireball is backwards!