Today is March 10th.  And “Mar. 10” looks a like the name of the most beloved Nintendo character of all time — Mario.  Hence, today’s “National Mario Day” celebration.

Here’s just a few things Mario for help you celebrate.  Sorry, Luigi.  — [eric]

• Think you know Mario?  The Washington Post tests your knowledge with this quiz.
• The video game website Kotaku makes a claim that Super Mario Bros. level 8-3 is the greatest.
• It is not Super Mario Bros. that’s the most important franchise to Nintendo (and nope, it’s not The Legend of Zelda either).  It’s THIS beloved game.
• 25 things you may have missed in Super Mario Bros. 3, from The Gamer.
• A real life Mario Kart is coming to Pittsburgh later this year.

Here’s the current record holder for the fastest run through Super Mario Bros.

This got dark REAL quick.  What happens when Mario dies?

The Super Mario Bros. theme…..remixed.