Mario's favorite food is "this" — even the original creator, Shigeru Miyamoto, gave it a thumbs-up

▲ Mario and his brother Luigi are both Italian. (Photo / Screenshot from YouTube)

Reported by Hu Shaofu / Taipei

The mobile app game *Super Mario Run* officially launched on the 16th. This classic childhood memory for those born in the '60s and '70s has been a part of many people’s lives as they grew up. Most know him as a plumber, but do you know where he’s from or what he loves to eat? The answer is revealed: Mario is an Italian-American, and his favorite foods are Italian pasta and pizza！

In the games and cartoons, Mario is often portrayed as a very kind and brave hero who is always ready to help others without hesitation. He has a rather gentle personality. His love for Italian pasta and pizza originated from the American *Mario* animated series. When this was first revealed, it sparked a lot of discussion. Later, Nintendo supported this setting by drawing some spaghetti in one of his dreams. Another theory is that Mario’s creator, Shigeru Miyamoto, actually really likes Italian pasta, which influenced his portrayal of the character having a fondness for this dish.

▲ Mario's favorite food is Italian pasta. (Photo / Screenshot from YouTube)

In fact, many people abroad also associate spaghetti with Mario and his twin brother Luigi. There was even a show that used their action figures to teach viewers how to make a complete plate of spaghetti. Let’s take a look below！

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