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The Starman (pictured) was the very first item in the Mario series to have eyes. Whomps were inspired by mythological creatures known as nurikabe, a "wall ghost" that misdirects or impedes travellers at night. The Chain Chomp was created by Shigeru Miyamoto, inspired by a traumatic event in his early childhood when he was chased by a neighbor's dog before it was held back by its chain. The clouds and bushes in Super Mario Bros. are actually the same sprite in different colors.