There has been a recent debate on TikTok about what Mario is saying in his famous catchphrase "Its a me, Mario!". Some people have claimed that he is actually saying "Itsumi Mario" in Japanese, which roughly translates to "Super Mario". However, this claim is not true, as "itsumi" is not a real Japanese word, but rather a surname that can mean "superb" or "outstanding". In reality, Mario is simply saying "Its a me, Mario!". When Mario dies, he makes a sound that is similar to "owowowowow ow owwww!". Charles Martinet, the voice actor who has been playing Mario for 26 years, has said that he loves saying "Its-a me, Mario!".