Mario, of Super Mario Bros. fame, is more than just a plumber — he ended up a hero. But fame only lasts so long.

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In this comic, Scott Johnson of ExtraLife imagines what it would have been like if Mario tried to enter the workforce after the glory of saving Princess Peach wore off. No respect, huh, Mario?

Comic illustration by ExtraLife. Published with permission; all rights reserved.