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|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[List of games by date#1994|1994]])
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[List of games by date#1994|1994]])
|species=[[Kong]]
|species=[[Kong]]
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' ([[Jungle Tour]]) (2020)
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' (''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]'', Wave 6) (2023)
|latest_portrayal=[[Toshihide Tsuchiya]] ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]]–present)
|latest_portrayal=[[Toshihide Tsuchiya]] ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]]–present)
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'''Funky Kong''' is a recurring [[Kong]] in the ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' franchise. He first appears in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. While portrayed as an easygoing surfer, Funky is a very skilled mechanic, creating many vehicles and other inventions from limited materials, namely [[barrel]]s. In most of his appearances, Funky operates a transportation service for the Kongs using one or more of his vehicles.
'''Funky Kong''' is a recurring [[Kong]] in the ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' franchise. He first appears in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. While portrayed as an easygoing surfer, Funky is a very skilled mechanic, creating many vehicles and other inventions from limited materials, namely [[barrel]]s. In most of his appearances, Funky operates a transportation service for the Kongs using one or more of his vehicles.


Since [[Rare Ltd.|Rare]] left the rights to the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]] to [[Nintendo]] after being purchased by {{wp|Microsoft}} in 2002, Funky Kong has occasionally appeared in spin-off [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]] titles as a playable character.
After [[Rare Ltd.|Rare]]'s departure from [[Nintendo]], Funky Kong has occasionally appeared in spin-off [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] titles as a playable character.


==History==
==History==
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After six years of not appearing in games, Funky Kong returns in ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' and its Nintendo Switch [[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch)|port]] as the owner of the item shop, named [[Funky's Fly 'n' Buy]]. In this way, he replaces [[Cranky Kong]]'s role as the owner of [[Cranky Kong's Shop|a shop]] in the [[Donkey Kong Country Returns|previous installment]] due to the elderly Kong being a playable character. Funky Kong sells various items to the Kongs in exchange for [[Banana Coin]]s, including [[DK Barrel]]s, [[balloon]]s, [[Banana Juice]], [[Squawks the Parrot]], [[Heart Boost]]s, and [[Crash Guard]]s. He also sells collectible toys from the [[Capsule Toy Machine]]. The shop operates on every island in the game except [[Secret Seclusion]].
After six years of not appearing in games, Funky Kong returns in ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' and its Nintendo Switch [[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch)|port]] as the owner of the item shop, named [[Funky's Fly 'n' Buy]]. In this way, he replaces [[Cranky Kong]]'s role as the owner of [[Cranky Kong's Shop|a shop]] in the [[Donkey Kong Country Returns|previous installment]] due to the elderly Kong being a playable character. Funky Kong sells various items to the Kongs in exchange for [[Banana Coin]]s, including [[DK Barrel]]s, [[balloon]]s, [[Banana Juice]], [[Squawks the Parrot]], [[Heart Boost]]s, and [[Crash Guard]]s. He also sells collectible toys from the [[Capsule Toy Machine]]. The shop operates on every island in the game except [[Secret Seclusion]].


The game's [[Nintendo Switch]] port marks the first time Funky Kong is a playable character in the main series, as he is playable via the new "Funky Mode", which is catered towards beginner players. When selected in "Funky Mode", Funky Kong replaces Donkey Kong as the main playable character. His abilities, aided by his surfboard, are a combination of Diddy, Dixie, and Cranky, and they include [[Double Jump (airborne)|double jumping]], hovering, treading on [[Spike Trap|Spiked Floors]], and surfing on water in a similar fashion to water skipping. He can perform perpetual [[Roll Attack]]s and [[Corkscrew (Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze)|Corkscrews]] as well. In addition, he wears a yellow pair of goggles with a snorkel whenever he plunges underwater, enabling him to breathe without having to collect [[Bubble|Air Bubbles]]. Lastly, Funky's surfboard enables him to safely jump on enemies that the other Kongs (except Cranky) cannot safely jump on, such as the [[Snaggles]]. He can also perform a [[Ground Pound]] like Donkey Kong, even on spikes. He can also execute the new Pluck move slightly faster than even Donkey Kong can, though unlike the latter, he cannot carry the other Kongs on his back, even in multiplayer.
The game's [[Nintendo Switch]] port marks the first time Funky Kong is a playable character in the main series, as he is playable via the new "Funky Mode", which is catered towards beginner players. When selected in "Funky Mode", Funky Kong replaces Donkey Kong as the main playable character. His abilities, aided by his surfboard, are a combination of Diddy, Dixie, and Cranky, and they include [[Double Jump (airborne)|double jumping]], hovering, treading on [[Spike Trap|Spiked Floors]], and surfing on water in a similar fashion to water skipping. He can perform perpetual [[Roll Attack]]s and [[Corkscrew (Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze)|Corkscrews]] as well. In addition, he wears a yellow pair of goggles with a snorkel whenever he plunges underwater, enabling him to breathe without having to collect [[Bubble|Air Bubbles]]. Lastly, Funky's surfboard enables him to safely jump on enemies that the other Kongs (except Cranky) cannot safely jump on, such as the [[Snaggles]]. He can also perform a [[Hand Slap|Ground Pound]] like Donkey Kong, even on spikes. He can also execute the new Pluck move slightly faster than even Donkey Kong can, though unlike the latter, he cannot carry the other Kongs on his back, even in multiplayer.  


While playing as Funky Kong, his shop, Funky's Fly 'n' Buy, is run by a parrot named [[Tawks]], whose speech purposely mimics Funky. If Funky shops at his store, Tawks gives him an employee discount.
While playing as Funky Kong, his shop, Funky's Fly 'n' Buy, is run by a parrot named [[Tawks]], whose speech purposely mimics Funky. If Funky shops at his store, Tawks gives him an employee discount.
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===''Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle''===
===''Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle''===
[[File:Rumble Jungle Illustration - Funky Plane.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Funky Kong inspecting his damaged Barrel Plane in ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle]]'']]
[[File:Rumble Jungle Illustration - Funky Plane.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Funky Kong inspecting his damaged Barrel Plane in ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle]]'']]
In the 1995 novel ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle]]'', Funky Kong owns a custom-built plane made from a [[Barrel]], which he uses to transport clients around [[Donkey Kong Island]]. He promises [[Diddy Kong]] an exciting ride as a passenger while he performs tricks in the air. During their flight, they notice smoke coming from the long abandoned [[Big Ape City]], which Funky prefers not to investigate because he doesn't enjoy looking for trouble. After Diddy's flight, Funky gets attacked by a swarm of [[Hogwash the Flying Pig|flying pigs]] near Big Ape City, causing his plane to crash. [[Donkey Kong]], [[Cranky Kong]], and Diddy cross the jungle on foot, to where he has been held captive by the [[Kremling]]s within Big Ape City. The Kremlings believe that Funky Kong is a spy, and they intend to use a painful "truth machine" on him, as ordered by [[King K. Rool]].
In the 1995 novel ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle]]'', Funky Kong owns a custom-built plane made from a [[Barrel]], which he uses to transport clients around [[Donkey Kong Island]]. He promises [[Diddy Kong]] an exciting ride as a passenger while he performs tricks in the air. During their flight, they notice smoke coming from the long-abandoned [[Big Ape City]], which Funky prefers not to investigate because he doesn't enjoy looking for trouble. After Diddy's flight, Funky gets attacked by a swarm of [[Hogwash the Flying Pig|flying pigs]] near Big Ape City, causing his plane to crash. [[Donkey Kong]], [[Cranky Kong]], and Diddy cross the jungle on foot, to where he has been held captive by the [[Kremling]]s within Big Ape City. The Kremlings believe that Funky Kong is a spy, and they intend to use a painful "truth machine" on him, as ordered by [[King K. Rool]].


After breaking out of his cell, Funky involves himself in defeating a group of Kremlings, although he is normally "too laid back" to fight. He later inspects his plane in the cargo room, and finds that he is able to easily repair most of the damage, although he requires a new water pump for the engine. He draws a map of the factory so that the other Kongs can find a replacement, due to having seen most of the factory while the Kremlings were deciding where to take him. After Funky successfully repairs the engine, all of the Kongs board the plane and Funky flies out from the factory through a hole in the wall. The plane is attacked by the flying pigs a second time, however Funky has the idea to pour the plane's entire banana milkshake supply onto the pigs so that they are no longer able to fly. Funky then maneuvers his plane over King K. Rool's zeppelin, which allows Donkey Kong and Diddy to plant it with [[TNT Barrels]]. After destroying the Factory, Funky Kong flies the others back to their tree house in the jungle.
After breaking out of his cell, Funky involves himself in defeating a group of Kremlings, although he is normally "too laid back" to fight. He later inspects his plane in the cargo room and finds that he can easily repair most of the damage, although he requires a new water pump for the engine. He draws a map of the factory so that the other Kongs can find a replacement, due to having seen most of the factory while the Kremlings were deciding where to take him. After Funky successfully repairs the engine, all of the Kongs board the plane and Funky flies out from the factory through a hole in the wall. The plane is attacked by the flying pigs a second time; however, Funky has the idea to pour the plane's entire banana milkshake supply onto the pigs so that they are no longer able to fly. Funky then maneuvers his plane over King K. Rool's zeppelin, which allows Donkey Kong and Diddy to plant it with [[TNT Barrels]]. After destroying the Factory, Funky Kong flies the others back to their tree house in the jungle.


===''Donkey Kong Land 2''===
===''Donkey Kong Land 2''===
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===''DK'' series===
===''DK'' series===
====''DK: King of Swing''====
====''DK: King of Swing''====
In ''[[DK: King of Swing]]'', Funky makes a minor appearance in both the opening and ending cutscenes of Adventure mode. Funky is a playable character in the [[Jungle Jam Tournament|Jungle Jam]] mode marking his first playable debut, where his attack is strong but his jump is weak.
In ''[[DK: King of Swing]]'', Funky makes a minor appearance in both the opening and ending cutscenes of Adventure mode. Funky is a playable character in the [[Jungle Jam]] mode marking his first playable debut, where his attack is strong but his jump is weak.


====''DK: Jungle Climber''====
====''DK: Jungle Climber''====
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====''Mario Kart Wii''====
====''Mario Kart Wii''====
[[File:Funky Kong MKW Artwork.png|thumb|upright=0.9|left|Funky Kong in ''Mario Kart Wii'']]
[[File:Funky Kong MKW Artwork.png|thumb|upright=0.9|left|Funky Kong in ''Mario Kart Wii'']]
In ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', Funky Kong makes his first appearance in the ''Mario'' series. He is an unlockable large-sized character, unlocked by unlocking four Expert Staff Ghost Data on Time Trial mode, by winning 25 WFC Ghost Races, or by playing 2,250 races. Funky Kong is the Staff Ghost for [[DK Mountain|<small>GCN</small> DK Mountain]]. While he does not have his own race course, he does have his own battle arena: [[Funky Stadium]].
In ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', Funky Kong makes his first appearance in the ''Super Mario'' franchise. He is an unlockable large-sized character, unlocked by unlocking four Expert Staff Ghost Data on Time Trial mode, by winning 25 WFC Ghost Races, or by playing 2,250 races. Funky Kong is the Staff Ghost for [[DK Mountain|<small>GCN</small> DK Mountain]]. While he does not have his own race course, he does have his own battle arena: [[Funky Stadium]].


Although Funky Kong features a good speed bonus, it is not as good as that of [[Baby Luigi]] and [[Baby Daisy]]. However, being a large-sized racer, Funky can use the [[Jetsetter]] and [[Spear]], which are the fastest kart and bike in the game, respectively.
Although Funky Kong features a good speed bonus, it is not as good as that of [[Baby Luigi]] and [[Baby Daisy]]. However, being a large-sized racer, Funky can use the [[Jetsetter]] and [[Spear]], which are the fastest kart and bike in the game, respectively.


Some of Funky Kong's voice clips from ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast'' are reused for his voice in this game.
Some of Funky Kong's voice clips from ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast'' are reused for his voice in this game. Additionally, Donkey Kong has a similar in-game model to Funky Kong in the game, with them also using many similar animations.<ref>[https://tcrf.net/Mario_Kart_Wii/Unused_Bones_%26_Animations TCRF], retrieved March 13, 2024</ref>
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====''Mario Kart Tour''====
====''Mario Kart Tour''====
[[File:MKT Funky Kong.jpg|thumb|Funky Kong gliding in ''Mario Kart Tour'']]
[[File:MKT Funky Kong.jpg|thumb|Funky Kong gliding in ''Mario Kart Tour'']]
Funky Kong returns in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' as a High-End driver, being made available on May 20, 2020. He was part of the first week's spotlight of the [[Jungle Tour]], alongside the [[Bolt Buggy]] and the [[Banana Wingtip]]. Funky also returned as part of the 2nd week spotlight of the [[Los Angeles Tour (2020)|2020 Los Angeles Tour]]. Starting with the [[Cat Tour (2021)|2021 Cat Tour]], he is now a regular High-End driver, and starting with the [[Bowser vs. DK Tour]], he has his own [[Funky Kong Cup|self-named cup]]. Funky Kong’s [[Special Item (Mario Kart series)|special item]] is the [[Banana Barrels]], which is shared with [[Diddy Kong]].
Funky Kong returns in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' as a High-End driver, being made available on May 20, 2020. He was part of the first week's spotlight of the [[Jungle Tour]], alongside the [[Bolt Buggy]] and the [[Banana Wingtip]]. Funky also returned as part of the 2nd week spotlight of the [[Los Angeles Tour (2020)|2020 Los Angeles Tour]]. Starting with the [[Cat Tour (2021)|2021 Cat Tour]], he is now a regular High-End driver, and starting with the [[Bowser vs. DK Tour]], he has his own [[Funky Kong Cup|self-named cup]]. Funky Kong’s [[Special Item (Mario Kart series)|special item]] is the [[Banana Barrels]], which is shared with [[Diddy Kong]] and the [[Mii|Light Green Mii Racing Suit]].
 
====''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''====
[[File:MK8D FunkyKong Preview.png|thumb|left|Funky Kong racing on {{classic-link|Tour|Los Angeles Laps}} in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''.]]
Funky Kong appears as one of four new racers in the sixth and final wave of the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]'' DLC, alongside [[Diddy Kong]], [[Pauline]], and [[Peachette]]. His model is reused from ''Mario Kart Tour''.<ref name=Wave6>Nintendo of America (September 14, 2023). [https://youtu.be/BiJ7IoeuhXE Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass Wave 6 - Nintendo Switch 9.14.2023]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 14, 2023.</ref> He is again a heavyweight character in this game, sharing statistics with [[Wario]], [[Dry Bowser]], and heavy [[Mii]]s. Funky Kong uses the turquoise [[Peach Parasol (glider)|Peach Parasol]] glider, making him and [[Kamek]] the only male characters (not counting [[Wiggler]], whose gender is unknown) to use a recolor of the glider. He also uses a red [[Super Glider]] instead of a light-blue one like in ''Mario Kart Tour'', making him the only character whose Super Glider color does not match their main vehicle color, with the red color presumably chosen to match the color of his surfboard. During the majority of his [[Jump Boost]] animations and his character selection animation, Funky Kong will pull out his surfboard and show it off.
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===''Mario Super Sluggers''===
===''Mario Super Sluggers''===
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===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
[[File:TSMBM Rainbow Road 2.jpg|thumb|left|Funky Kong as seen in ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'', driving the second vehicle from the left]]
[[File:FunkyKongTSMBM.png|thumb|right|A picture of Funky Kong as seen in the hut]]
Funky Kong appears in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', where he is shown driving alongside [[Mario]], [[Princess Peach]], [[Toad]], and many others on a [[Rainbow Road|rainbow-like road]].<ref>Nintendo of America (November 29, 2022). [https://youtu.be/ohJrpHUoZ10?t=261 The Super Mario Bros. Movie Direct – 11.29.2022 (Second Trailer)]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved November 29, 2022.</ref>
Funky Kong appears in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', where he is shown driving just behind [[Donkey Kong]], alongside [[Mario]], [[Princess Peach]], [[Toad]], and the [[Kong army]] on [[Rainbow Road]]. A picture of Funky Kong riding a surfboard can also be seen in the hut where [[Cranky Kong]] describes the plan to drive to Rainbow Road.
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===Other appearances and references===
===Other appearances and references===
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Additionally, some merchandise based on Funky Kong has been released, most of it based off his appearance in ''Donkey Kong Country'' or the television series; this includes objects such as statuettes, plush dolls, mini figures, and keychains.
Additionally, some merchandise based on Funky Kong has been released, most of it based off his appearance in ''Donkey Kong Country'' or the television series; this includes objects such as statuettes, plush dolls, mini figures, and keychains.
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===Unused appearances===
====''Diddy Kong Pilot''====
Funky Kong is playable in the 2000 and 2003 builds of ''[[Diddy Kong Pilot]]''.
Funky Kong in the Space World 2000 build, raced alongside ''Super Mario'' characters. Funky was unique among the racers in this build for being the only character to not use a plane, instead riding his surfboard with a rocket engine attached to the underside, allowing it to fly, similar to his hovering surfboard in ''Donkey Kong Country 2''. His appearance is similar to his appearance in ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' with a purple bandana and swim trunks, and his portrait depicting him with a red polka-dotted bandana.
Funky was the only ''Donkey Kong Country'' character to be cut in the [[Diddy Kong Pilot (2001)|2001 build of the game]], where he appears to have been replaced with Redneck Kong, who was going to be replaced by [[Candy Kong]].
Funky returned in the 2003 build of ''[[Diddy Kong Pilot (2003)|Diddy Kong Pilot]]'' and was a member of Team Kong along with Donkey, Diddy and Dixie Kong. Now riding a silver jet instead of his surfboard and with his polka-dotted bandana visible in his sprites, Funky Kong had similar top speed to DK but lower weight and acceleration. When playing as Team [[Kremling|Krem]], Funky Kong would have been the third boss and would attack the team with machine gun fire and by dropping tornados behind his jet.
In the final literation, ''[[jiggywikki:Banjo-Pilot|Banjo-Pilot]]'', Funky's silver jet was recolored yellow and blue to be used by [[jiggywikki:Banjo|Banjo]]. Despite this, [[jiggywikki:Mumbo Jumbo|Mumbo Jumbo]]'s stats closely correlate to Funky's racing stats in the 2003 build than Banjo's stats do.
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''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' radically alters Funky's appearance, having him discard his medals and replace them with tools slung from a tool belt; Funky also wears a white muscle shirt, blue shorts and black boots in this game. Additionally he has an upright posture and is taller than his last appearance.  
''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' radically alters Funky's appearance, having him discard his medals and replace them with tools slung from a tool belt; Funky also wears a white muscle shirt, blue shorts and black boots in this game. Additionally he has an upright posture and is taller than his last appearance.  


''Donkey Kong 64'' has Funky radically change his attire once again, with him wearing a navy blue camouflage print attire and army hat, black combat boots and red teashades. He is noticeably more muscular then DK, though not as burly as [[Chunky Kong]].
''Donkey Kong 64'' has Funky radically change his attire once again, with him wearing a navy blue camouflage print attire and army hat, black combat boots and red teashades. He is noticeably more muscular than DK, though not as burly as [[Chunky Kong]].


More recently, Funky's appearance has remained consistent, being identical to his attire from ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'', with his tool belt being replaced by a regular one and no boots.
More recently, Funky's appearance has remained consistent, being identical to his attire from ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'', aside from his tool belt being replaced by a regular one and having no boots.


While Funky's bandanna has always been red with white polka dots in official artwork, in-game sprites depicted it as purple in the first two ''Donkey Kong Country'' games and solid red in the third. ''DK: King of Swing'' introduced Funky's modern design, and it is the first game where Funky has a polka-dot bandanna.
While Funky's bandanna has always been red with white polka dots in official artwork, in-game sprites depicted it as purple in the first two ''Donkey Kong Country'' games and solid red in the third. ''DK: King of Swing'' introduced Funky's modern design, and it is the first game where Funky has a polka-dot bandanna.
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==Profiles and statistics==
==Profiles and statistics==
{{main|List of Funky Kong profiles and statistics}}
{{main|List of Funky Kong profiles and statistics}}
===German ''Donkey Kong 64'' website===
''"The coolest ape in the world has once again changed his occupation. Some time ago he discovered his predilection for weapons technology. He has succeeded in transforming harmless tropical fruit and colorful feathers into effective projectiles. Switches that are located outside the range of the Kongs or that cannot be activated even using all of one's body strength no longer pose a problem due to the use of these special weapons. The integrated target functions and the add-on target-searching-ammunition make the weapons an indispensable aid in the search for the golden bananas. Funky also offers, as a further service, refilling of the ammunition supply. The weapons and their extensions, however, cannot be had for nothing. But Funky always has especially low prices for his friends."''


===''[[DK: King of Swing]]''===
===''[[DK: King of Swing]]''===
*'''Instruction Booklet:''' ''"The sunglasses wearing, coolest of the Kongs. Preferring attack-based contests to races, he's the dark horse of the Jungle Jam."''
*'''Instruction booklet:''' ''"The sunglasses wearing, coolest of the Kongs. Preferring attack-based contests to races, he's the dark horse of the Jungle Jam."''
*'''Jump:''' 2
*'''Jump:''' 2
*'''Attack:''' 4
*'''Attack:''' 4


===''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''===
===''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''===
[[File:DKBBFunkyKongIcon.png|100x100px]]
{{DKBB character
*'''Unlock method:''' Win the [[Diamond Cup]] with a Kong.
|name=Funky Kong
*'''Boost:''' 1/5
|image=[[File:DKBBFunkyKongIcon.png]]
*'''Speed:''' 5/5
|rival=[[Kludge]]
*'''Agility:''' 1/5
|boost=1
*'''Rival:''' [[Kludge]]
|speed=5
|agility=1
|unlock=Win the [[Diamond Cup]] with a Kong.
}}


===''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''===
===''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''===
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*"''Radical! I was about to say, if I had a coin for every time I saw you fall out there, I'd be surfin' instead of sellin'!''" (Buying a Red Balloon)
*"''Radical! I was about to say, if I had a coin for every time I saw you fall out there, I'd be surfin' instead of sellin'!''" (Buying a Red Balloon)
*"''Groovy, gotcha down for an appointment with the bodacious bird! What, didja think you owned him now? Nah!''" (Purchasing Squawks)
*"''Groovy, gotcha down for an appointment with the bodacious bird! What, didja think you owned him now? Nah!''" (Purchasing Squawks)
*"''With this, you'll totally show those annoying [[Snowmad]]s what it means to be on like Donkey Kong!''" (Buying Banana Juice)
*"''With this, you'll totally show those annoying [[Snowmads]] what it means to be on like Donkey Kong!''" (Buying Banana Juice)
*"''Three's totally better than two, right? Yeah, that's totally right.''" (Buying a Heart Boost)
*"''Three's totally better than two, right? Yeah, that's totally right.''" (Buying a Heart Boost)
*"''Whoa, slow down there, dude! You're totally overloaded!''" (Trying to buy a Red Balloon when at maximum capacity)
*"''Whoa, slow down there, dude! You're totally overloaded!''" (Trying to buy a Red Balloon when at maximum capacity)
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==Portrayals==
==Portrayals==
*[[Damon D'Oliveira]] - ''[[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' television series
*[[Damon D'Oliveira]] - ''[[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' television series
*Unknown voice actor (1999) - ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
*[[Toshihide Tsuchiya]] (2007-present)
*[[Toshihide Tsuchiya]] (2007-present)


==List of appearances by date==
==List of appearances==
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| ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''
|''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''
| Non-playable character
|Non-playable character
| 1994
|1994
| [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
|[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''
| Non-playable character
|Non-playable character
| 1995
|1995
| Super Nintendo Entertainment System
|Super Nintendo Entertainment System
|-
|-
| ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''
|''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''
| Non-playable character
|Non-playable character
| 1996
|1996
| [[Game Boy]]
|[[Game Boy]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''
| Non-playable character
|Non-playable character
| 1996
|1996
| Super Nintendo Entertainment System
|Super Nintendo Entertainment System
|-
|-
| ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
|''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
| Non-playable character
|Non-playable character
| 1999
|1999
| [[Nintendo 64]]
|[[Nintendo 64]]
|-
|-
|''[[Picross NP]] Vol. 8''
|''[[Picross NP]] Vol. 8''
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|[[Super Nintendo]]
|[[Super Nintendo]]
|-
|-
|''Donkey Kong Country''
|''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)|Donkey Kong Country]]''
| Non-playable character
|Non-playable character
| 2000
|2000
| [[Game Boy Color]]
|[[Game Boy Color]]
|-
|-
|''Donkey Kong Country''
|''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country]]''
| Non-playable character
|Non-playable character
| 2003
|2003
| [[Game Boy Advance]]
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
|-
|-
|''Donkey Kong Country 2''
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 2]]''
| Non-playable character
|Non-playable character
| 2004
|2004
| Game Boy Advance
|Game Boy Advance
|-
|-
| ''[[Donkey Konga 2]]''
|''[[Donkey Konga 2]]''
| Non-playable character
|Non-playable character
| 2004
|2004
| [[Nintendo GameCube]]
|[[Nintendo GameCube]]
|-
|-
| ''[[DK: King of Swing]]''
|''[[DK: King of Swing]]''
| Playable character in Jungle Jam mode
|Playable character in Jungle Jam mode
| 2005
|2005
| Game Boy Advance
|Game Boy Advance
|-
|-
| ''[[Donkey Konga 3: Tabehōdai! Haru Mogitate 50 Kyoku]]''
|''[[Donkey Konga 3 JP]]''
| Playable character
|Playable character
| 2005
|2005
| Nintendo GameCube
|Nintendo GameCube
|-
|-
|''Donkey Kong Country 3''
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 3]]''
| Non-playable character
|Non-playable character
| 2005
|2005
| Game Boy Advance
|Game Boy Advance
|-
|-
| ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]
|''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]
| Unlockable playable character
|Unlockable playable character
| 2007
|2007
| [[Wii]]
|[[Wii]]
|-
|-
| ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]''  
|''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]''  
| Playable in VS mode
|Playable in VS mode
| 2007
|2007
| [[Nintendo DS]]
|[[Nintendo DS]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
| Cameo as a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] and [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]]
|Cameo as a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] and [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]]
| 2008
|2008
| Wii
|Wii
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''
|''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''
| Unlockable playable character
|Unlockable playable character
| 2008
|2008
| Wii
|Wii
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''
|''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''
| Unlockable playable character  
|Unlockable playable character  
| 2008
|2008
| Wii
|Wii
|-
|-
| ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''
|''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''
| Non-playable character  
|Non-playable character  
| 2014
|2014
| [[Wii U]]
|[[Wii U]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]] / [[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]''
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]] / [[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]''
| Cameo as a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]]
|Cameo as a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]]
| 2014
|2014
| [[Nintendo 3DS]] / Wii U
|[[Nintendo 3DS]] / Wii U
|-
|-
| ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze''
|''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch)|Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''
| Playable character
|Playable character
| 2018
|2018
| [[Nintendo Switch]]
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
| Cameo as a [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]]
|Cameo as a [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]]
| 2018
|2018
| Nintendo Switch
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|-
| ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''
|''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''
| Playable character (requires update)
|Playable character (requires update)
| 2020 ([[Jungle Tour]])
|2020 ([[Jungle Tour]])
| Android / iOS
|Android / iOS
|-
|''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' (version 3.0.0)
|Downloadable playable character
|2023 (''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]'', Wave 6)
|Nintendo Switch
|}
|}


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Funky Kong surfboarding DKC artwork.jpg|''Donkey Kong Country''
Funky Kong surfboarding DKC artwork.jpg|''Donkey Kong Country''
FunkyKongDK64.png|''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
FunkyKongDK64.png|''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
Funkydk3.png|''[[Donkey Konga 3: Tabehōdai! Haru Mogitate 50 Kyoku]]''
Funkydk3.png|''[[Donkey Konga 3 JP]]''
Funky Kong DKKoS art.jpg|''[[DK: King of Swing]]''
Funky Kong DKKoS art.jpg|''[[DK: King of Swing]]''
Funky Kong - DK Jungle Climber.png|''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]''
Funky Kong - DK Jungle Climber.png|''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]''
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|Jap=ファンキーコング
|Jap=ファンキーコング
|JapR=Fankī Kongu
|JapR=Fankī Kongu
|JapM=
|JapM=Funky Kong
|Spa=Funky Kong
|ChiS=酷喜刚
|SpaM=-
|ChiSR=Kùxǐ Gāng
|Fre=Funky Kong
|ChiSM=From 酷 (Cool) and 森喜(刚/剛) (Donkey Kong)
|FreM=-
|ChiT=酷喜剛
|ChiTR=Kùxǐ Gāng
|ChiTM=From 酷 (Cool) and 森喜(刚/剛) (Donkey Kong)
|Fre=Funky Kong<br>Funky<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20001109132900/http://www.france2.fr/jeunesse/dktv/index.shtml Official website] for ''[[Donkey Kong Planet]]''</ref>
|Ger=Funky Kong
|Ger=Funky Kong
|GerM=-
|Ita=Funky Kong
|Ita=Funky Kong
|ItaM=-
|Kor=펑키 콩
|KorR=Peongki Kong
|KorM=Funky Kong
|Por=Funky Kong
|Rus=Фанки Конг
|Rus=Фанки Конг
|RusR=Fanki Kong
|RusR=Fanki Kong
|RusM=Transliteration of the English name, Funky Kong
|RusM=Transliteration of the English name, Funky Kong
|Kor=펑키 콩
|Spa=Funky Kong
|KorR=Peongki Kong
|KorM=
|Chi=酷喜刚 (Simplified)</br>酷喜剛 (Traditional)
|ChiR=Kùxǐ Gāng
|ChiM=From 酷 (Cool) and 森喜(刚/剛) (Donkey Kong)
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*"Funky Kong" was one of the proposed names for [[Donkey Kong]] that was rejected during the [[Donkey Kong (game)|eponymous game]]'s development.
*"Funky Kong" was one of the proposed names for [[Donkey Kong]] that was rejected during the [[Donkey Kong (game)|eponymous game]]'s development.
*In Issue #261 of ''[[Nintendo Power]]''{{'}}s "The Score," a page listing the results of online polls, Funky Kong was voted the most wanted Kong who is not present in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]''.
*In Issue #262 of ''[[Nintendo Power]]''{{'}}s "The Score," a page listing the results of online polls, Funky Kong was voted the most wanted Kong who is not present in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]''.
*Funky Kong's ''Mario Super Sluggers'' baseball card listed his Rookie Year as 1999, even though his first appearance was in ''Donkey Kong Country'', which was released in 1994.
*Funky Kong's ''Mario Super Sluggers'' baseball card listed his Rookie Year as 1999, even though his first appearance was in ''Donkey Kong Country'', which was released in 1994.
*In ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'', when the player visits Funky's shop and they highlight the [[Crash Guard]] option, Funky will say: "Vehicle troubles? It's dangerous to go alone- take one of these!" This is a reference to the first [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Game)|''The Legend of Zelda'' game]] in which [[Link]] acquires his first weapon by entering a cave and speaking to an elderly man, who offers a wooden sword speaking similar words.
*In ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'', when the player visits Funky's shop and they highlight the [[Crash Guard]] option, Funky will say: "Vehicle troubles? It's dangerous to go alone- take one of these!" This is a reference to the first [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Game)|''The Legend of Zelda'' game]] in which [[Link]] acquires his first weapon by entering a cave and speaking to an elderly man, who offers a wooden sword speaking similar words.
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[[Category:Mario Kart Tour characters]]
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[[Category:Mario Kart Wii characters]]
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