![Miyamoto: Mario originally named 'Mr. Video,' couldn't jump](https://www.thetechgame.com/images/news/article/3e57d5b682.jpg)
Of course, just like a timid middle school student, Mario was forced to go through some awkward formative phases. Miyamoto revealed that in the original design for Donkey Kong, Mario -- who, at the time, was referred to as "Mr. Video" -- was unable to jump. Man, we feel like we just gazed into some kind of creepy alternate universe.
"It is me, Mr. Video. I'm going to slowly walk over there, all the while praying that I don't encounter any ground-based enemies."
via http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/25/miyamoto-mario-originally-named-mr-video-couldnt-jump/
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