Four unique plumbers know their grandfather as a man named Nonnino Mario,
which is Italian for Grandpapa Mario. Nonnino Mario lived in Italy, far
into retirement. He lived a healthy and heroic adulthood, having fought an
evil dragon. He also protested the Great War at home and in America.
What is interesting about his name is that his last is the same as his first. He was the fifth Mario Mario in the chain, and he continued the tradition by planning to name his first born boy Mario Mario. He and his wife, as two happy farmers, had a pair of baby twin boys. They were only expecting one. The one that came out first—the first born—was named Mario Mario. Mario was shocked, and could only think of the idea for the second boy's name he found when he fell down, and caught a glimpse of an upside- down M.
The two boys, Mario and Wario, were complete foils. As a baby, Mario's face was infinitely soft, and Wario's ears were partially pointed. As toddlers, Mario always wanted to share, and Wario always wanted to steal. In their college years, while Mario helped injured people, Wario helped to injure people. Their father loved them both, but was always disappointed at Wario's actions. Eventually, the two men married and each had a set of twin boys, which, surprisingly, were born all on the same day. Mario avoided his father's mistake, and prepared a second name, just in case. He named his first son Mario, and his second son Luigi. Luigi weighed eight ounces less than Mario, and that gap increased greatly in the following years. As a result of this, Wario decided to spoof his family's tradition, and name his first son Wario Mario. He even countered the second half and named his second twin Waluigi. He later realized that it was a stupid mistake to be so immature, but still stuck with his pride. Both men made special hats by hand for their boys. Mario made a red hat with a red M embroidered into a white patch on the front for Mario. He did the same thing with a green hat for Luigi, but with an L, of course. In the first few days of their lives, Mario and Luigi were kidnapped by a Magikoopa from the Mushroom world, and were saved, hats and all, by a green creature named Yoshi. Wario's hats were a bit sloppy, but lasted just as long as the other two. Wario's yellow hat was wide and flattened, with an upside-down purple M, and Waluigi's purple hat was pointy, with an upside-down yellow L. Confused? So were they.
Like Wario, his first baby was heavy, to say the least. However, oddly enough, Waluigi was unusually thin and tall. He only took up half as much room in the womb as Wario. The four children grew up together, and things didn't go well. Mario and Luigi bickered with each other here and there, as did Wario with Waluigi. But, it was nothing compared to how the two sides handled themselves around each other. Wario and Waluigi waged dirty and ruthless bullying on Mario and Luigi in the first few years of life. Mario and Luigi drove Wario and Waluigi mad with annoyance by constantly telling them of how they didn't approve of their lying, stealing, and cheating. When they were almost nine, the four boys moved to America with their fathers. By this age, many were aware of the Marios' incredible jumping and strange athletic ability that had never been seen in any previous members of the Mario family. They lived in Brooklyn, and later attended technical schools where they studied to become plumbers. They were all naturals. They even started to wear outfits on the job that matched their hats. Though, they worked apart as two completely separate duos.
The father of Mario and Luigi was an honest, giving, full-time plumber. He fixed sinks and toilets, and taught his sons. The father of Wario and Waluigi was only a part-time plumber. This is because he only owned a small plumbing business as a front. He was known among the underworld as a furious member of a Brooklyn crime family from the early seventies until the late eighties. Just like in his early years, he was a creep.
Mario and Luigi discovered the warp pipe to the world that housed the Mushroom Kingdom, and had literally moved an entire world away from their evil cousins. A week later Wario and Waluigi found out and stuck their noses into the whole deal. They didn't realize how dangerous the world was at the time, but they survived anyway. They arrived and plundered a few Mushroom citizens, and a small port on Yo'Ster Isle. They used this money to buy a fortress. When they heard news that Mario and Luigi were world heroes, they had quite a laugh. But when Mario broke into Wario's castle, beat him in battle, and saved the section of the kingdom that Wario usurped, he believed it. Still, he looked down on Mario as nothing but an annoying little cream puff. He later built himself back up by conquering Kitchen Island and buying an even bigger castle. But as Mario and Luigi had left for Dinosaur Land, Wario and Waluigi bet that castle on their deaths. Years later, Wario finally lost the castle.
After things had calmed down, and both sets of twins had tied themselves down in Mushroom, they returned to the real world and took their parents with them to the Mushroom, which was a paradise except for the common criminals and the infamous Koopa Troop. Papa Mario remained a plumber. He fixed peoples' sinks, pools, and toilets. Papa Wario remained an asshole. He drowned people in sinks, pools, and toilets when they didn't agree to his plans. Wario and Waluigi never got involved in their father's business. That changed one fateful day, as they had dropped in on him the night before. Of course, they fixed his toilet also.
White satin sheets covered two sleeping bodies that rested their heads on white feather pillows. The sheets were covered by white quilts, which were in a room with white tiled floors, white furniture. Bathed in white sunlight. Finally clean and rested, Wario and Waluigi rose with happy grins. The smooth, low, and smoky voice of their father floated from the doorway. Papa Wario was standing there fully dressed in a white suit. "Boys... breakfast is served." Papa Wario always spoiled his irresponsible and lazy kids. He had lost a little hair and gained a little money. Now, he was richer than ever and was giving them all they could fit into their stomachs. As they rose from their beds, two maids, with soldier-like attentiveness, made up the beds. Two hot showers were already drawn, as the brothers quickly noticed.
While Waluigi led his brother downstairs, finally feeling refreshed after a full stomach and a good night's sleep, he noticed that he had reached a comfort zone. Aside from the flowers near the center of Mushroom Kingdom that they decided to no longer bother themselves with, everything was fine. When they reached the ground floor, they saw that the sun was shining, the birds were chirping, Wario and Waluigi's father was rich, they were protected, and Peach and Daisy were sitting in the center of the living room tied and gagged. After Wario and Waluigi finished their eggs and bacon, which was their first priority, Wario finally spoke up.
"So... pop. Why do you have the princesses of the Mushroom Kingdom and Sarassaland tied and gagged in your house?" He said between gulps of rich orange juice. Their father smoothed his thick mustache, and showed his large grin that resembled that of his eldest son. He then composed himself, sat down at the table, across from his sons. "Boys, do you remember why we came to America?"
"Because you were dodging a life sentence?" Waluigi said in his usual non-chalant, sarcastic tone. Papa Wario sighed at the disrespect.
"Please. We came because of the opportunity. Just like your Uncle Mario, and your cousins. Then, we all found our way to the world of the Mushroom people. The only difference is that they were afraid to accomplish. Sure, they got by finding work in plumbing and construction, but I achieved greatness. It's time for you boys to do the same." Wario and Waluigi weren't too emphatic about getting into any crime. At least not at a complex and organized level. They tried to add this up in their heads, but nothing made sense.
"What do the brats have to do with it?" Wario asked, motioning toward the two highly distressed damsels. "And how did they even get here?"
"Last night, I had a few of my men bring them here. An inside man working as an attendant in Peach's castle confirmed their location, and my men, conveniently, snatched them up like loose gold coins. The reason I have had them brought here is because along with the independent assassin gangs, the Shy Guys and the Ninjis, I am going to be aiding a great and successful being. One whom I have heard you have been quite rude to in the past." Papa Wario raised his voice a bit but remained patient. "He is the leader of a vast military power, and they have just occupied a new island. His name is Koopa Troopa. He says he's been trying to get his hands on these elusive women for about a month now. But somehow, I managed to grab hold of them in a day after I received a call from him." He folded his hands and smiled. "He is offering a handsome reward for their capture, and I want you two to be at the exchange.
"Why do you want us to go with you?" Waluigi asked skeptically. "Are you afraid someone is going to pull something funny?"
Papa Wario chuckled a bit. "No, no, Waluigi. I merely want my sons to grace me with their presence. You are getting a bit too old not to learn these things. Your birthday is tomorrow! How old are you two going to be? Thirty-three? Four? Five?"
"Thirty-seven, dad." Wario said irritably without looking up.
"A lovely age. The boat leaves at noon. It is now nine. I'll see you in a few hours. And don't worry yourselves. This will all be but a simple operation.
What is interesting about his name is that his last is the same as his first. He was the fifth Mario Mario in the chain, and he continued the tradition by planning to name his first born boy Mario Mario. He and his wife, as two happy farmers, had a pair of baby twin boys. They were only expecting one. The one that came out first—the first born—was named Mario Mario. Mario was shocked, and could only think of the idea for the second boy's name he found when he fell down, and caught a glimpse of an upside- down M.
The two boys, Mario and Wario, were complete foils. As a baby, Mario's face was infinitely soft, and Wario's ears were partially pointed. As toddlers, Mario always wanted to share, and Wario always wanted to steal. In their college years, while Mario helped injured people, Wario helped to injure people. Their father loved them both, but was always disappointed at Wario's actions. Eventually, the two men married and each had a set of twin boys, which, surprisingly, were born all on the same day. Mario avoided his father's mistake, and prepared a second name, just in case. He named his first son Mario, and his second son Luigi. Luigi weighed eight ounces less than Mario, and that gap increased greatly in the following years. As a result of this, Wario decided to spoof his family's tradition, and name his first son Wario Mario. He even countered the second half and named his second twin Waluigi. He later realized that it was a stupid mistake to be so immature, but still stuck with his pride. Both men made special hats by hand for their boys. Mario made a red hat with a red M embroidered into a white patch on the front for Mario. He did the same thing with a green hat for Luigi, but with an L, of course. In the first few days of their lives, Mario and Luigi were kidnapped by a Magikoopa from the Mushroom world, and were saved, hats and all, by a green creature named Yoshi. Wario's hats were a bit sloppy, but lasted just as long as the other two. Wario's yellow hat was wide and flattened, with an upside-down purple M, and Waluigi's purple hat was pointy, with an upside-down yellow L. Confused? So were they.
Like Wario, his first baby was heavy, to say the least. However, oddly enough, Waluigi was unusually thin and tall. He only took up half as much room in the womb as Wario. The four children grew up together, and things didn't go well. Mario and Luigi bickered with each other here and there, as did Wario with Waluigi. But, it was nothing compared to how the two sides handled themselves around each other. Wario and Waluigi waged dirty and ruthless bullying on Mario and Luigi in the first few years of life. Mario and Luigi drove Wario and Waluigi mad with annoyance by constantly telling them of how they didn't approve of their lying, stealing, and cheating. When they were almost nine, the four boys moved to America with their fathers. By this age, many were aware of the Marios' incredible jumping and strange athletic ability that had never been seen in any previous members of the Mario family. They lived in Brooklyn, and later attended technical schools where they studied to become plumbers. They were all naturals. They even started to wear outfits on the job that matched their hats. Though, they worked apart as two completely separate duos.
The father of Mario and Luigi was an honest, giving, full-time plumber. He fixed sinks and toilets, and taught his sons. The father of Wario and Waluigi was only a part-time plumber. This is because he only owned a small plumbing business as a front. He was known among the underworld as a furious member of a Brooklyn crime family from the early seventies until the late eighties. Just like in his early years, he was a creep.
Mario and Luigi discovered the warp pipe to the world that housed the Mushroom Kingdom, and had literally moved an entire world away from their evil cousins. A week later Wario and Waluigi found out and stuck their noses into the whole deal. They didn't realize how dangerous the world was at the time, but they survived anyway. They arrived and plundered a few Mushroom citizens, and a small port on Yo'Ster Isle. They used this money to buy a fortress. When they heard news that Mario and Luigi were world heroes, they had quite a laugh. But when Mario broke into Wario's castle, beat him in battle, and saved the section of the kingdom that Wario usurped, he believed it. Still, he looked down on Mario as nothing but an annoying little cream puff. He later built himself back up by conquering Kitchen Island and buying an even bigger castle. But as Mario and Luigi had left for Dinosaur Land, Wario and Waluigi bet that castle on their deaths. Years later, Wario finally lost the castle.
After things had calmed down, and both sets of twins had tied themselves down in Mushroom, they returned to the real world and took their parents with them to the Mushroom, which was a paradise except for the common criminals and the infamous Koopa Troop. Papa Mario remained a plumber. He fixed peoples' sinks, pools, and toilets. Papa Wario remained an asshole. He drowned people in sinks, pools, and toilets when they didn't agree to his plans. Wario and Waluigi never got involved in their father's business. That changed one fateful day, as they had dropped in on him the night before. Of course, they fixed his toilet also.
White satin sheets covered two sleeping bodies that rested their heads on white feather pillows. The sheets were covered by white quilts, which were in a room with white tiled floors, white furniture. Bathed in white sunlight. Finally clean and rested, Wario and Waluigi rose with happy grins. The smooth, low, and smoky voice of their father floated from the doorway. Papa Wario was standing there fully dressed in a white suit. "Boys... breakfast is served." Papa Wario always spoiled his irresponsible and lazy kids. He had lost a little hair and gained a little money. Now, he was richer than ever and was giving them all they could fit into their stomachs. As they rose from their beds, two maids, with soldier-like attentiveness, made up the beds. Two hot showers were already drawn, as the brothers quickly noticed.
While Waluigi led his brother downstairs, finally feeling refreshed after a full stomach and a good night's sleep, he noticed that he had reached a comfort zone. Aside from the flowers near the center of Mushroom Kingdom that they decided to no longer bother themselves with, everything was fine. When they reached the ground floor, they saw that the sun was shining, the birds were chirping, Wario and Waluigi's father was rich, they were protected, and Peach and Daisy were sitting in the center of the living room tied and gagged. After Wario and Waluigi finished their eggs and bacon, which was their first priority, Wario finally spoke up.
"So... pop. Why do you have the princesses of the Mushroom Kingdom and Sarassaland tied and gagged in your house?" He said between gulps of rich orange juice. Their father smoothed his thick mustache, and showed his large grin that resembled that of his eldest son. He then composed himself, sat down at the table, across from his sons. "Boys, do you remember why we came to America?"
"Because you were dodging a life sentence?" Waluigi said in his usual non-chalant, sarcastic tone. Papa Wario sighed at the disrespect.
"Please. We came because of the opportunity. Just like your Uncle Mario, and your cousins. Then, we all found our way to the world of the Mushroom people. The only difference is that they were afraid to accomplish. Sure, they got by finding work in plumbing and construction, but I achieved greatness. It's time for you boys to do the same." Wario and Waluigi weren't too emphatic about getting into any crime. At least not at a complex and organized level. They tried to add this up in their heads, but nothing made sense.
"What do the brats have to do with it?" Wario asked, motioning toward the two highly distressed damsels. "And how did they even get here?"
"Last night, I had a few of my men bring them here. An inside man working as an attendant in Peach's castle confirmed their location, and my men, conveniently, snatched them up like loose gold coins. The reason I have had them brought here is because along with the independent assassin gangs, the Shy Guys and the Ninjis, I am going to be aiding a great and successful being. One whom I have heard you have been quite rude to in the past." Papa Wario raised his voice a bit but remained patient. "He is the leader of a vast military power, and they have just occupied a new island. His name is Koopa Troopa. He says he's been trying to get his hands on these elusive women for about a month now. But somehow, I managed to grab hold of them in a day after I received a call from him." He folded his hands and smiled. "He is offering a handsome reward for their capture, and I want you two to be at the exchange.
"Why do you want us to go with you?" Waluigi asked skeptically. "Are you afraid someone is going to pull something funny?"
Papa Wario chuckled a bit. "No, no, Waluigi. I merely want my sons to grace me with their presence. You are getting a bit too old not to learn these things. Your birthday is tomorrow! How old are you two going to be? Thirty-three? Four? Five?"
"Thirty-seven, dad." Wario said irritably without looking up.
"A lovely age. The boat leaves at noon. It is now nine. I'll see you in a few hours. And don't worry yourselves. This will all be but a simple operation.