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[[File:Singingm.gif|thumb|upright=0.55|Mario in a one-off occupation as a rapper, as seen in the Japanese and French commercials for ''[[Mario Pinball Land]]'']] | [[File:Singingm.gif|thumb|upright=0.55|Mario in a one-off occupation as a rapper, as seen in the Japanese and French commercials for ''[[Mario Pinball Land]]'']] | ||
Mario is typically known as a plumber since ''Mario Bros.'', although he started as a carpenter in ''Donkey Kong''. Although he is best known for being a plumber, the games rarely portray Mario being directly involved in plumbing. Other media, such as ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' and ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'', however, put a much bigger emphasis on Mario's job. According to the live-action segments in ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'', Mario works a menial job at [[Super Mario Bros. Plumbing|Mario Brothers Plumbing]] in | Mario is typically known as a plumber since ''Mario Bros.'', although he started as a carpenter in ''Donkey Kong''. Although he is best known for being a plumber, the games rarely portray Mario being directly involved in plumbing. Other media, such as ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' and ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'', however, put a much bigger emphasis on Mario's job. According to the live-action segments in ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'', Mario works a menial job at [[Super Mario Bros. Plumbing|Mario Brothers Plumbing]] in Brooklyn, just barely able to make enough money, and sometimes complains about a dull life. Despite this, he and Luigi seem to excel at their jobs, as it is stated that they have one of the best plumbing in [[New York City]]. Also according to the show, Mario has received his plumber training from the [[Brooklyn Plumbers Academy]], founded by [[Salvador Drainotto]], whom Mario holds to great respect. Mario is also skilled with various plumbing tools throughout the show's episodes, such as the [[All Purpose Portable Plumber's Helper]] and [[Plumber's Putty]], which he uses to assist him and his friends in some hazardous situations. In 2016, a bio on the Kids section of the Nintendo Co., Ltd. site indicates that plumbing was Mario's former occupation; the bio on ''Mario Portal'' reconfirmed this.<ref>[https://kotaku.com/mario-is-officially-no-longer-a-plumber-1799118840 Mario Is Officially No Longer A Plumber]. ''Kotaku''. Retrieved October 4, 2017.</ref> However, as of March 2018, the Japanese profile was updated to state that Mario is still a plumber.<ref>Schreier, Jason (March 6, 2018). [https://kotaku.com/mario-is-officially-a-plumber-again-1823545849 Mario Is Officially A Plumber Again]. ''Kotaku''. Retrieved February 2, 2020.</ref> | ||
In addition to plumbing, Mario has dabbled in various other occupations. One of his most notable recurring alternate careers is in medicine, as his alter-ego [[Dr. Mario]], who stars in [[Dr. Mario (series)|an entire spinoff series]] and is even a separate character in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' games. Mario is also known for his participation in a wide variety of spinoff sports games, including but not limited to golf, tennis, basketball, hockey, soccer, and both kart and motocross racing. He also participates in a wide array of Olympic events and has even made a cameo as a referee in ''{{wp|Punch-Out!! (NES)|Mike Tyson's Punch Out!!}}'' Another series-specific recurring role Mario takes is as the president of the [[Mario Toy Company]] in the [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' games]]. | In addition to plumbing, Mario has dabbled in various other occupations. One of his most notable recurring alternate careers is in medicine, as his alter-ego [[Dr. Mario]], who stars in [[Dr. Mario (series)|an entire spinoff series]] and is even a separate character in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' games. Mario is also known for his participation in a wide variety of spinoff sports games, including but not limited to golf, tennis, basketball, hockey, soccer, and both kart and motocross racing. He also participates in a wide array of Olympic events and has even made a cameo as a referee in ''{{wp|Punch-Out!! (NES)|Mike Tyson's Punch Out!!}}'' Another series-specific recurring role Mario takes is as the president of the [[Mario Toy Company]] in the [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' games]]. | ||