Mario’s Namesake Revealed
April 27th, 2010 by Benj Edwards
Technologizer just published the first photograph of Mario Segale to ever grace the intricate tubes of the Internet. And it happened in an article written by yours truly. It’s titled “The True Face of Mario.”
Who’s Mario Segale, you ask? He’s the man that inspired Mario’s name and Italian heritage. To see the photo and to read more about how Nintendo’s famous plumber got his name, mosey on over to the Technologizer and check it out.
P.S. If you like it, please digg it and spread the word.
P.P.S. I thought I had this post up publicly yesterday, but just realized I didn’t. Oops.
April 28th, 2010 at 11:33 am
I read this Monday on Slashdot. I must applaud you on such a great article.
April 28th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Thanks, Orsty. I appreciate it.
April 29th, 2010 at 4:28 am
Finally i know the reason why he’s named Mario. I’ve been wondering about that for years, seriously! thanks Benj!
May 4th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
The first commercial in this list is awesome:
http://www.itworld.com/offbeat/105778/vintage-tech-ads-the-15-funniest-videos?source=smlynch