Video games influence people. It is true. No, Grand Theft Auto probably didn’t make kids run over grandmas crossing the street and Burger Time really didn’t make people look suspiciously at their fried eggs over breakfast in the morning. Still, like all forms of entertainment and media, people do think about their video games, be they modern or retro.

One place that this is very evident is art. People always want to add a little bit of themselves to something that has already been done…make it new, make it original, honor their faves. Sometimes, however, they use their love of the game and their artistic skills to answer some pretty epic questions. For about 25 years, people have been wondering just what happens to Mario when he misses a jump and falls down that hole. Sure, he dies, but just look at some of those monster jumps he makes (like the great “over the flagpole trick”). What could possibly be down that hole that would doom him?

Ryan Coleman’s work “The Pit” answers that question.

Did you ever wonder?, 5.0 out of 5 based on 3 ratings

Tags: Nintendo Entertainment System NES, Super Mario Bros

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