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Appearance and profession\n\n Mario's character design, particularly his large nose, draws on western influences; once he became a plumber, Miyamoto decided to "put him in New York" and make him Italian, lightheartedly attributing Mario's nationality to his mustache.

Miyamoto: Then we gave Mario a pair of white gloves, in order to make his movements easier to spot when he jumped.