CrossEyed's post in that "Mario's parents" thread made me want to do something I've wanted to do forever: Start up a discussion about continuity and misconceptions in the Mario series.
So here's a thread where we can discuss inconsistencies, plotholes, explanations, fan theories, stuff about the characters' personalities and interactions, etc. etc.
And before the discussion begins, let me be the first to point out that yes, Mario DOES have continuity to some degree. It may not have an official timeline with a list of works considered "non-canon" like so many other franchises out there, but it DOES maintain some sort of connection from one game to the next, however lose they may be. It should also be noted that yes, the continuity of the games is seperate and distinct from the continuity of the cartoons, comics or Mario movie, largely because Nintendo and everyone within clearly doesn't acknowledge them anymore. (and I swear Chup, you come within three feet of this topic I'll swat you down)
So, for our first subject, Is Mario from Brooklyn?
By which I mean, should the idea of Mario being from Brooklyn be acknowledged as a part of his backstory or should it remain relegated to only the cartoons and movie?