Obscure Facts and Random Trivia about Mario

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Magikrazy

Donkey Kong
Here are 40 facts that you might not know about Mario

Mario was depicted as bald in early Donkey Kong merchandise.
Japan got a version of Excitebike that starred Mario.
Supercade was the first Super Mario cartoon.
Mario was considered for Sega All-Stars Racing.
Mario and Luigi are twins that were born in the Mushroom Kingdom.
The Warp Whistle in Super Mario 3 is from Legend of Zelda.
Kamek was almost in Mario Kart 64.
Luigi's Mansion was once planned as a 3D game.
Mario was once a bad guy.
Nintendo trademarked "It's on like Donkey Kong".
Nintendo cancelled a Mario volleyball game.
Bowser's original name was King Koopa.
New Super Mario Bros Wii originally had a chicken power-up.
Cranky Kong is the original Donkey Kong.
Super Mario Galaxy boss Major Burrows is voiced by the game's director.
Mario breaks bricks with his fist.
Princess Peach's dress has changed over time.
Shake your 3DS to get a surpise in Super Mario 3D Land.
That thing at the end of the bridge is an ax.
Mario, Luigi, Wario, and Waluigi are all voiced by the same guy.
Donkey Kong was originally a Popeye game.
Kuribo is the Japanese name for Goombas.
In Mario Golf, Luigi does sign language for "lesbian".
The first Mario Triple Jump was in Donkey Kong for Game Boy.
The grass and clouds in Super Mario Bros are the same.
Princess Peach was once Princess Toadstool.
The ending to Donkey Kong for Game Boy connects it to Super Mario Bros.
Diddy Kong originally designed to be Donkey Kong Jr.
Super Mario Bros 2's ending is foreshadowed from the beginning.
The first d-pad was on a Mario game.
Geno from Super Mario RPG has appeared in one other game.
The P in P-Wing stands for Paratroopa.
Japan got a version of Super Mario 64 that used the Rumble Pak.
Tatanga, the final boss of Super Mario Land, makes one other appearance in Super Mario Land 2.
A world in Super Mario Bros 3 is shaped like Japan.
Boo was based on a developer’s wife.
There already was a Super Mario 4.
Super Mario Bros 3 was out in Japan almost two years before the US got it.
Super Mario Land 2 features Nintendo's real life version of LEGO.
Super Mario Bros 2 boss Wart appears in Link's Awakening.

So how many did you know?
 
Magikrazy said:
Princess Peach was once Princess Toadstool.
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Everyone knows about this, right?
 
Magikrazy said:
Here are 40 facts that you might not know about Mario

Mario was depicted as bald in early Donkey Kong merchandise. didn't know
Japan got a version of Excitebike that starred Mario. didn't know
Supercade was the first Super Mario cartoon. didn't know
Mario was considered for Sega All-Stars Racing. didn't know
Mario and Luigi are twins that were born in the Mushroom Kingdom. knew it
The Warp Whistle in Super Mario 3 is from Legend of Zelda. knew it
Kamek was almost in Mario Kart 64. knew it
Luigi's Mansion was once planned as a 3D game. didn't know
Mario was once a bad guy. when ?
Nintendo trademarked "It's on like Donkey Kong". didn't know
Nintendo cancelled a Mario volleyball game. didn't know
Bowser's original name was King Koopa. knew it
New Super Mario Bros Wii originally had a Scootaloo chicken power-up. didn't know
Cranky Kong is the original Donkey Kong. didn't know
Super Mario Galaxy boss Major Burrows is voiced by the game's director. didn't know
Mario breaks bricks with his fist. knew it
Princess Peach's dress has changed over time. obvious
Shake your 3DS to get a surpise in Super Mario 3D Land. knew it
That thing at the end of the bridge is an ax. obvious
Mario, Luigi, Wario, and Waluigi are all voiced by the same guy. knew it
Donkey Kong was originally a Popeye game. didn't know
Kuribo is the Japanese name for Goombas. knew it
In Mario Golf, Luigi does sign language for "lesbian". what ?
The first Mario Triple Jump was in Donkey Kong for Game Boy. didn't know
The grass and clouds in Super Mario Bros are the same. knew it
Princess Peach was once Princess Toadstool. obvious too
The ending to Donkey Kong for Game Boy connects it to Super Mario Bros. didn't know
Diddy Kong originally designed to be Donkey Kong Jr. didn't know
Super Mario Bros 2's ending is foreshadowed from the beginning. knew it
The first d-pad was on a Mario game. knew it
Geno from Super Mario RPG has appeared in one other game. didn't know
The P in P-Wing stands for Paratroopa. didn't know
Japan got a version of Super Mario 64 that used the Rumble Pak. didn't know
Tatanga, the final boss of Super Mario Land, makes one other appearance in Super Mario Land 2. knew it
A world in Super Mario Bros 3 is shaped like Japan. didn't know
Boo was based on a developer’s wife. didn't know
There already was a Super Mario 4. knew it
Super Mario Bros 3 was out in Japan almost two years before the US got it. didn't know
Super Mario Land 2 features Nintendo's real life version of LEGO. didn't know
Super Mario Bros 2 boss Wart appears in Link's Awakening. didn't know

So how many did you know?
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Magikrazy said:
Here are 40 facts that you might not know about Mario

Mario was depicted as bald in early Donkey Kong merchandise. Never knew that
Japan got a version of Excitebike that starred Mario. O___O Didn't know this
Supercade was the first Super Mario cartoon. Didn't know that
Mario was considered for Sega All-Stars Racing. And I thought Sega and Nintendo were still rivals in that era (Didn't know that)
Mario and Luigi are twins that were born in the Mushroom Kingdom. I always knew that
The Warp Whistle in Super Mario 3 is from Legend of Zelda. I KNEW IT!!!! The sounds are so familiar!
Kamek was almost in Mario Kart 64. Already knew this
Luigi's Mansion was once planned as a 3D game. Huh? But it was still three-dimensional in the final!
Mario was once a bad guy. Unless you're talking about a Donkey Kong game, already knew that
Nintendo trademarked "It's on like Donkey Kong". What do you mean with this?
Nintendo cancelled a Mario volleyball game. WHAAAAAAAAT? I ALWAYS WANTED A VOLLEYBALL GAME INSTEAD OF WHAT WE GOT IN MARIO SPORTS MIX!
Bowser's original name was King Koopa. I already knew this, plus, his Japanese name is Koopa.
New Super Mario Bros Wii originally had a Scootaloo chicken power-up. Never knew this, but I think Mario and Luigi were going to be really awkward
Cranky Kong is the original Donkey Kong. N.K.T (Never Knew This)
Super Mario Galaxy boss Major Burrows is voiced by the game's director. Didn't know that
Mario breaks bricks with his fist. Herp Derp, I already knew that
Princess Peach's dress has changed over time. You don't say?
Shake your 3DS to get a surpise in Super Mario 3D Land. Crap, I wish I had a 3DS and that game D:
That thing at the end of the bridge is an ax. I must be the dumbest guy in the world to think that was a hammer -_-
Mario, Luigi, Wario, and Waluigi are all voiced by the same guy. I didn't knew he voiced Waluigi too ._.
Donkey Kong was originally a Popeye game. I'm so downloading a Popeye rom now
Kuribo is the Japanese name for Goombas. I already knew that, inb4 "Kuribo's Shoe" translation error in SMB3
In Mario Golf, Luigi does sign language for "lesbian". [joke]So Luigi is gay? [/joke]
The first Mario Triple Jump was in Donkey Kong for Game Boy. I never heard of Mario Triple Jump
The grass and clouds in Super Mario Bros are the same. I already knew that, I'm the smartest guy in the world
Princess Peach was once Princess Toadstool. Duuuuh, I knew that
The ending to Donkey Kong for Game Boy connects it to Super Mario Bros. I must play Donkey Kong for the Game Boy now!
Diddy Kong originally designed to be Donkey Kong Jr. -_- What else? They're both like 7 years old!
Super Mario Bros 2's ending is foreshadowed from the beginning. Didn't know that
The first d-pad was on a Mario game. What the hell?
Geno from Super Mario RPG has appeared in one other game. Then the fanboys were just given food
The P in P-Wing stands for Paratroopa. Duh, the wing's design is the same as a Paratroopa's wing, herp derp
Japan got a version of Super Mario 64 that used the Rumble Pak. O___O Never knew that
Tatanga, the final boss of Super Mario Land, makes one other appearance in Super Mario Land 2. Herp Derp, I knew that already
A world in Super Mario Bros 3 is shaped like Japan. O_____________O I didn't know that, which map?
Boo was based on a developer’s wife. So, his wife is from the undead?
There already was a Super Mario 4. inb4 Super Mario World's Japanese title name
Super Mario Bros 3 was out in Japan almost two years before the US got it. Never knew that
Super Mario Land 2 features Nintendo's real life version of LEGO. So does that mean Mario was a toy?
Super Mario Bros 2 boss Wart appears in Link's Awakening. I must play LInk's Awakening now!
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Magikrazy said:
Mario was considered for Sega All-Stars Racing.
Mario and Luigi are twins that were born in the Mushroom Kingdom.
Kamek was almost in Mario Kart 64.
Luigi's Mansion was once planned as a 3D game. It was 3D.
Mario was once a bad guy. I'm guessing you mean Donkey Kong Jr.?
Bowser's original name was King Koopa. No duh, it was one of the few things the cartoonists actually got right.
New Super Mario Bros Wii originally had a Scootaloo chicken power-up.
Cranky Kong is the original Donkey Kong. That came from Rare, not Nintendo. We don't know that for sure.
Mario breaks bricks with his fist.
Princess Peach's dress has changed over time. I'm sure anybody with eyes can see that.
That thing at the end of the bridge is an ax.
Mario, Luigi, Wario, and Waluigi are all voiced by the same guy.
Donkey Kong was originally a Popeye game.
Kuribo is the Japanese name for Goombas.
Princess Peach was once Princess Toadstool.
Diddy Kong originally designed to be Donkey Kong Jr.
Geno from Super Mario RPG has appeared in one other game.
A world in Super Mario Bros 3 is shaped like Japan. Considering Nintendo's a Japanese company...
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GreenDisaster said:
Magikrazy said:
New Super Mario Bros Wii originally had a Scootaloo chicken power-up.
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Never will be funny.
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+1

Mario, Luigi, Wario, and Waluigi are all voiced by the same guy.
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Hey you left out Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, Toadsworth, and Donkey Kong (at one point).
 
Here's one: A "Mario Brother" (twin, actually) appeared before Mario Bros. in Donkey Kong Jr. Two Marios hoist Donkey Kong's cage, then the one pulling it to the left disappears off the edge of the screen while the one pushing remains visible.
I don't know why no one ever considered this an early appearance of Luigi, though wearing the same colors as Mario.
 
Magikrazy said:
Here are 40 facts that you might not know about Mario

Mario was depicted as bald in early Donkey Kong merchandise.
Japan got a version of Excitebike that starred Mario.
Supercade was the first Super Mario cartoon.
Mario was considered for Sega All-Stars Racing.
Mario and Luigi are twins that were born in the Mushroom Kingdom.
The Warp Whistle in Super Mario 3 is from Legend of Zelda.
Kamek was almost in Mario Kart 64.
Luigi's Mansion was once planned as a 3D game.
Mario was once a bad guy.
Nintendo trademarked "It's on like Donkey Kong".
Nintendo cancelled a Mario volleyball game.
Bowser's original name was King Koopa.
New Super Mario Bros Wii originally had a Scootaloo chicken power-up.
Cranky Kong is the original Donkey Kong.
Super Mario Galaxy boss Major Burrows is voiced by the game's director.
Mario breaks bricks with his fist.
Princess Peach's dress has changed over time.
Shake your 3DS to get a surpise in Super Mario 3D Land.
That thing at the end of the bridge is an ax.
Mario, Luigi, Wario, and Waluigi are all voiced by the same guy.
Donkey Kong was originally a Popeye game.
Kuribo is the Japanese name for Goombas.
In Mario Golf, Luigi does sign language for "lesbian".
The first Mario Triple Jump was in Donkey Kong for Game Boy.
The grass and clouds in Super Mario Bros are the same.
Princess Peach was once Princess Toadstool.
The ending to Donkey Kong for Game Boy connects it to Super Mario Bros.
Diddy Kong originally designed to be Donkey Kong Jr.
Super Mario Bros 2's ending is foreshadowed from the beginning.
The first d-pad was on a Mario game.
Geno from Super Mario RPG has appeared in one other game.
The P in P-Wing stands for Paratroopa.
Japan got a version of Super Mario 64 that used the Rumble Pak.
Tatanga, the final boss of Super Mario Land, makes one other appearance in Super Mario Land 2.
A world in Super Mario Bros 3 is shaped like Japan.
Boo was based on a developer’s wife.
There already was a Super Mario 4.
Super Mario Bros 3 was out in Japan almost two years before the US got it.
Super Mario Land 2 features Nintendo's real life version of LEGO.
Super Mario Bros 2 boss Wart appears in Link's Awakening.

So how many did you know?
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Those in strikethrough are facts I don't know.
 
Magikrazy said:
Here are 40 facts that you might not know about Mario

Mario was depicted as bald in early Donkey Kong merchandise. Knew it.
Japan got a version of Excitebike that starred Mario. Knew it.
Supercade was the first Super Mario cartoon. Knew it.
Mario was considered for Sega All-Stars Racing. Semi-knew it. I knew SEGA was considering adding a Nintendo character, not specifically Mario.
Mario and Luigi are twins that were born in the Mushroom Kingdom. Depends on the continuity. In Yoshi's Island, for example, this would be true. But then you have games like Mario Bros., that espouse that Mario and Luigi are not twins and were born in Brooklyn.
The Warp Whistle in Super Mario 3 is from Legend of Zelda. Specifically, it is known as the Recorder there, but it has the same function, design, and music.
Kamek was almost in Mario Kart 64. Knew it.
Luigi's Mansion was once planned as a 3D game. Knew it.
Mario was once a bad guy. In Donkey Kong Jr., correct?
Nintendo trademarked "It's on like Donkey Kong". Knew it.
Nintendo cancelled a Mario volleyball game. Knew it.
Bowser's original name was King Koopa. How does someone not know it?
New Super Mario Bros Wii originally had a Scootaloo chicken power-up. First of all, that's not funny. Second, knew it
Cranky Kong is the original Donkey Kong. Knew it.
Super Mario Galaxy boss Major Burrows is voiced by the game's director. Knew it was voiced by someone from upper development. Close enough.
Mario breaks bricks with his fist. That's pretty damn obvious if you ask me.
Princess Peach's dress has changed over time. A glance at artwork could easily tell you that.
Shake your 3DS to get a surpise in Super Mario 3D Land. I won't spoil it for anyone, but knew it.
That thing at the end of the bridge is an ax. Duh.
Mario, Luigi, Wario, and Waluigi are all voiced by the same guy. Knew it.
Donkey Kong was originally a Popeye game. That's actually incorrect. It started development as a Popeye game, but MGM pulled the license before any cabinets could be commercially produced.
Kuribo is the Japanese name for Goombas. Knew it.
In Mario Golf, Luigi does sign language for "lesbian". Knew it
The first Mario Triple Jump was in Donkey Kong for Game Boy. Knew it, and I don't even own the game. :P
The grass and clouds in Super Mario Bros are the same. Knew it.
Princess Peach was once Princess Toadstool. Knew it.
The ending to Donkey Kong for Game Boy connects it to Super Mario Bros. Knew it.
Diddy Kong originally designed to be Donkey Kong Jr. Again, your second fallacy. Diddy was designed by Rare for Donkey Kong Country, almost a decade after DK Jr. was produced, specifically because Nintendo wouldn't allow them to use the real DK Jr.
Super Mario Bros 2's ending is foreshadowed from the beginning. Knew it.
The first d-pad was on a Mario game. In America, maybe. But Japan had the NES a lot longer than we did, and d-pad games were already mainstream there before Super Mario Bros. came out. So you've got the general idea, but there are others.
Geno from Super Mario RPG has appeared in one other game. Superstar Saga
The P in P-Wing stands for Paratroopa. Well, it just stands for "para-", and does not specifically mention Paratroopas, but I'll give you the points for that one.
Japan got a version of Super Mario 64 that used the Rumble Pak. Knew it
Tatanga, the final boss of Super Mario Land, makes one other appearance in Super Mario Land 2. Knew it
A world in Super Mario Bros 3 is shaped like Japan. Water Land.
Boo was based on a developer’s wife. Knew it. And it was named after a famous blues star, Bo Diddly
There already was a Super Mario 4. Super Mario World.
Super Mario Bros 3 was out in Japan almost two years before the US got it. Knew it
Super Mario Land 2 features Nintendo's real life version of LEGO. Knew it.
Super Mario Bros 2 boss Wart appears in Link's Awakening. Knew it.

So how many did you know?
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37, plus the correct answer to 3 false or partially false ones. After several months of writing a gaming history article, it's a bit hard to faze me.
 
Originally the main character in Donkey Kong Country was going to be an orange dog.
 
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