So, to celebrate the fat plumber, and occasionally his kidnap-prone girlfriend and his put-upon bro, we’ve assembled a collection of Mario GIFs for your workday enjoyment.

And it's the same reason Mario's proportions are a little on the chubby ... Mario, This is Why You're Fat. By. Owen Good. Published May 12, 2011. We may earn a commission from links on this page.

In this particular GIF, Mario has transformed into an Uproot. Although it looks tiny, Uproots have extendable legs, which allows them to reach higher places. Mario strikes a pose.