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|airdate={{releasedate|USA|June 2, 2000}}
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|writer=Bruce Robb
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|writer=Bruce Robb<br>Lionel Allaix
|song="[[List of Donkey Kong Country (television series) songs#I'm Leo Luster|I'm Leo Luster]]"<br>"[[List of Donkey Kong Country (television series) songs#Baby, I'm Back!|Baby, I'm Back!]]"
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"'''Hunka Hunka Burnin' Bluster'''" is the thirty-seventh episode of the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' TV series]], which aired on June 2, 2000 in North America. During the episode, Bluster believes that he is going bald, so he mixes all his hair tonics together. However, instead of rejuvenating his hair, it turns him into a tough, smooth-talking ape under the name "Leo Luster."
"'''Hunka Hunka Burnin' Bluster'''" is the thirty-sixth episode of the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]] and the tenth episode of season three. It was the thirty-seventh episode to air in North America. [[Bluster]] believes that he is going bald, so he mixes all his hair tonics together. However, aside from rejuvenating his hair, it turns him into a tough, smooth-talking ape under the name "[[Leo Luster]]." The title is a reference to the [[Elvis Presley]] song {{wp|Burning Love|Hunka Hunka Burnin' Love}}", with Leo bearing a passing resemblance to him. This episode is notable for being the only episode where [[Cranky Kong]] does not appear.


==Plot Synopsis==
==Plot synopsis==
Outside of [[Bluster Barrelworks]], [[Funky Kong|Funky]] is about to nail a poster into the door but hits his hand instead, his cry of pain attracting [[Candy Kong|Candy]]'s attention. Noticing the poster on the ground, and asking about it before [[Bluster Kong|Bluster]] reminds her of her job, Funky informs them that he is opening "Funky's Bodacious Bistro," and that the grand opening is that night. When Bluster attempts to ask Candy on a date to the restaurant, she simply laughs at him, prompting [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]], who are standing nearby, and Funky to laugh as well. When DK asks what they are laughing about, Candy explains that Bluster asked her out, causing everyone to laugh at him again. Candy states that Bluster doesn't need to go with her when DK will be; Donkey Kong assures her that he will take her on the date, though when Diddy reminds him of the "big game," Donkey Kong says that he cannot. Candy is angry that Donkey Kong chose television over her and storms off, while [[General Klump]] reveals himself. As Donkey and Diddy enter the factory, [[King K. Rool]] orders Klump to return to headquarters, while K. Rool gets an idea to distract Donkey Kong; he explains to [[Krusha (character)|Krusha]] that he is going to write a fake letter from Candy to Donkey Kong to make him think she is breaking up with him, allowing him to steal the [[Crystal Coconut]] while DK is distracted with Candy.
Outside of [[Bluster Barrelworks]], [[Funky Kong|Funky]] is about to nail a poster into the door but hits his hand instead, his cry of pain attracting [[Candy Kong|Candy]]'s attention. Noticing the poster on the ground, and asking about it before [[Bluster Kong|Bluster]] reminds her of her job, Funky informs them that he is opening "Funky's Bodacious Bistro," and that the grand opening is that night. When Bluster attempts to ask Candy on a date to the restaurant, she simply laughs at him, prompting [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]], who are standing nearby, and Funky to laugh as well. When DK asks what they are laughing about, Candy explains that Bluster asked her out, causing everyone to laugh at him again. Candy states that Bluster doesn't need to go with her when DK will be; Donkey Kong assures her that he will take her on the date, though when Diddy reminds him of the "big game," Donkey Kong says that he cannot. Candy is angry that Donkey Kong chose television over her and storms off, while [[General Klump]] reveals himself. As Donkey and Diddy enter the factory, [[King K. Rool]] orders Klump to return to headquarters, while K. Rool gets an idea to distract Donkey Kong; he explains to [[Krusha (character)|Krusha]] that he is going to write a fake letter from Candy to Donkey Kong to make him think she is breaking up with him, allowing him to steal the [[Crystal Coconut]] while DK is distracted with Candy.


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After mixing all his tonics together, he becomes less self-conscious about his hair and resolves not to use it on himself. However, when he combs it and finds hair on it a second time, he puts some of the tonic on his comb and puts it in his hair; a bright flash as well as Bluster's cries of pain are seen and heard from inside the factory.
After mixing all his tonics together, he becomes less self-conscious about his hair and resolves not to use it on himself. However, when he combs it and finds hair on it a second time, he puts some of the tonic on his comb and puts it in his hair; a bright flash as well as Bluster's cries of pain are seen and heard from inside the factory.


In the jungle, Diddy Kong suggests making up with Candy and then dumping her, though DK simply wants to know who her new boyfriend is. They then run into Candy, DK insisting that she speak first though then asking "how could [she] do this to [him]." Candy believes DK to be talking about the incident at the factory earlier, and he storms off after Candy does not tell him who she is with now. However, they then see King K. Rool and his minions riding in a [[Cart|minecart]], K. Rool holding the Crystal Coconut and crowing "[[wikipedia:Titanic (1997 film)|I'm the king of the world!]]". DK chases after them, though they are stopped by a newcomer who, during song, introduces himself as "[[Leo Luster]]"; also during the song, he both hypnotizes the Kremlings to regain the Crystal Coconut and makes Candy fall for him. He then has K. Rool and his minions move along, gives Donkey Kong the Crystal Coconut again, and starts to flirt with Candy, making Donkey Kong jealous.
In the jungle, Diddy Kong suggests making up with Candy and then dumping her, though DK simply wants to know who her new boyfriend is. They then run into Candy, DK insisting that she speak first though then asking "how could [she] do this to [him]." Candy believes DK to be talking about the incident at the factory earlier, and he storms off after Candy does not tell him who she is with now. However, they then see King K. Rool and his minions riding in a [[Mine Cart|minecart]], K. Rool holding the Crystal Coconut and crowing "[[wikipedia:Titanic (1997 film)|I'm the king of the world!]]". DK chases after them, though they are stopped by Bluster who has been transformed by the mixed tonics and, during song, introduces himself as "[[Leo Luster]]"; also during the song, he both hypnotizes the Kremlings to regain the Crystal Coconut and makes Candy fall for him. He then has K. Rool and his minions move along, gives Donkey Kong the Crystal Coconut again, and starts to flirt with Candy, making Donkey Kong jealous.


While riding back to their headquarters, King K. Rool, realizing what had just happened and says "hold it," causing Klump to stop the cart and sends K. Rool flying out in front of it. Running back over to the mine cart, he reminds Klump and Krusha that they lost the Crystal Coconut. Realizing then that they had been hypnotized, K. Rool has Klump find information on the newcomer, though they do not even know his name. K. Rool then sends them off anyway.
While riding back to their headquarters, King K. Rool, realizing what had just happened and says "hold it," causing Klump to stop the cart and sends K. Rool flying out in front of it. Running back over to the mine cart, he reminds Klump and Krusha that they lost the Crystal Coconut. Realizing then that they had been hypnotized, K. Rool has Klump find information on the newcomer, though they do not even know his name. K. Rool then sends them off anyway.


While together in the forest, Luster invites Candy on a date to Funky's restaurant. Candy accepts, though when Leo tries to set a time his voice starts to sound like Bluster's. Realizing that he is about to transform back, Luster is able to escape Candy before he transforms back into Bluster. The serum having fully worn out, Bluster runs off to make more so as to keep his date with Candy. Klump then emerges, surprised to see that Leo Luster is actually Bluster Kong.
While together in the forest, Luster invites Candy on a date to Funky's restaurant. Candy accepts, though when Leo tries to set a time his voice starts to revert back to his normal voice. Realizing that he is about to transform back, Luster is able to escape Candy before he transforms back into Bluster. The serum having fully worn out, Bluster runs off to make more so as to keep his date with Candy. Klump then emerges, surprised to see that Leo Luster is actually Bluster Kong.


At Cranky's Cabin, Diddy announces that it is only twenty minutes until the "big game" starts. Meanwhile, Donkey Kong, putting the Crystal Coconut back in it's proper place, asks what Candy sees in Leo Luster. When thinking of a way to win Candy back, Diddy jokingly suggests that he forget the game and "beg her to take [him] to Funky's." Donkey Kong decides to do this, though Diddy explains that he was just kidding.
At Cranky's Cabin, Diddy announces that it is only twenty minutes until the "big game" starts. Meanwhile, Donkey Kong, putting the Crystal Coconut back in it's proper place, asks what Candy sees in Leo Luster. When thinking of a way to win Candy back, Diddy jokingly suggests that he forget the game and "beg her to take [him] to Funky's." Donkey Kong decides to do this, though Diddy explains that he was just kidding.


Back at Bluster Barrelworks, Bluster is attempting to make the same mix of tonics to transform himself into Leo Luster again. As he is about to test his new serum, both Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong and King K. Rool and his minions are outside; they can hear and see the same flash and scream from earlier. However, the new serum causes Bluster to lose all of his hair, fur included. He tries to add more ingredients to the serum, but during this time the Kremlings sneak into the factory. Before he can test the serum again, however, Donkey Kong knocks at his door; not wanting to be embarrassed, he keeps Donkey Kong from entering, leaving the potion unattended which results in K. Rool stealing it. DK states that he wants to talk to Candy, though Bluster explains that he gave her the day off "with pay" so as to prepare for a date. Although Diddy is suspicious, they both leave anyway. Bluster then notices that his Leo Luster serum is gone, though K. Rool then reveals himself, holding the serum. K. Rool offers him the potion in exchange for the Crystal Coconut.
Back at Bluster Barrelworks, Bluster is attempting to make the same mix of tonics to transform himself into Leo Luster again. As he is about to test his new serum, both Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong and King K. Rool and his minions are outside; they can hear and see the same flash and scream from earlier. However, the new serum causes Bluster to lose all of his hair, fur included. He tries to add more ingredients to the serum, but during this time the Kremlings sneak into the factory, with Klump and Krusha quietly laughing at Bluster's nudity. Before he can test the serum again, however, Donkey Kong knocks at his door; not wanting to be embarrassed, he keeps Donkey Kong from entering, leaving the potion unattended which results in K. Rool stealing it. DK states that he wants to talk to Candy, though Bluster explains that he gave her the day off "with pay" so as to prepare for a date. Although Diddy is suspicious, they both leave anyway. Bluster then notices that his Leo Luster serum is gone, though K. Rool then reveals himself, holding the serum. K. Rool offers him the potion in exchange for the Crystal Coconut.


At Cranky's Cabin, Diddy is watching TV while Donkey Kong is pacing. Diddy tells him to relax and enjoy the game, though DK states that he cannot while Candy going to dinner with Leo Luster. Bluster then arrives, delivering the message that Candy is waiting for Donkey Kong at Funky's restaurant. He then forces them out of the cabin, stating that he will keep watch over the Crystal Coconut. Outside the cabin, Diddy expresses his suspicion; Bluster has both given Candy the day off and is now helping DK get back together with her, though Donkey Kong simply drops Diddy and continues walking. As they walk off, King K. Rool, Krusha, and Klump climb up and enter the cabin. As he is about to take the coconut, Bluster reminds him of their deal, and they both take what they desire from the other. Bluster then leaves with his potion, to transform again and go off to his date, while K. Rool leaves with the coconut. When Diddy and Donkey Kong return to the cabin, they find that the Crystal Coconut is missing, and believe that Bluster has stolen it.
At Cranky's Cabin, Diddy is watching TV while Donkey Kong is pacing. Diddy tells him to relax and enjoy the game, though DK states that he cannot while Candy going to dinner with Leo Luster. Bluster then arrives, delivering the message that Candy is waiting for Donkey Kong at Funky's restaurant. He then forces them out of the cabin, stating that he will keep watch over the Crystal Coconut. Outside the cabin, Diddy expresses his suspicion; Bluster has both given Candy the day off and is now helping DK get back together with her, though Donkey Kong simply drops Diddy and continues walking. As they walk off, King K. Rool, Krusha, and Klump climb up and enter the cabin. As he is about to take the coconut, Bluster reminds him of their deal, and they both take what they desire from the other. Bluster then leaves with his potion, to transform again and go off to his date, while K. Rool leaves with the coconut. When Diddy and Donkey Kong return to the cabin, they find that the Crystal Coconut is missing, and believe that Bluster has stolen it.
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At Funky's Restaurant, Candy is impatiently waiting for Leo Luster. Nearby, Bluster, under DK's prompting, walks up to her to admit the truth. When Candy asks where Leo is, Bluster reveals to her that he is Leo Luster, stating that he created a serum that turned him into Leo in the first place. However, when he attempts to hit on Candy again, Donkey Kong knocks him aside and tells her that he is going to have a romantic dinner with her. Candy accepts, though when she brings up the score for the game, he realizes that he is missing the game and runs off to see the rest of it, angering Candy again.
At Funky's Restaurant, Candy is impatiently waiting for Leo Luster. Nearby, Bluster, under DK's prompting, walks up to her to admit the truth. When Candy asks where Leo is, Bluster reveals to her that he is Leo Luster, stating that he created a serum that turned him into Leo in the first place. However, when he attempts to hit on Candy again, Donkey Kong knocks him aside and tells her that he is going to have a romantic dinner with her. Candy accepts, though when she brings up the score for the game, he realizes that he is missing the game and runs off to see the rest of it, angering Candy again.
==Lyrics==
'''''I'm Leo Luster'''''<br>sung by [[Bluster Kong|Leo Luster]]
''Hey, kids, the world just got cooler!<br>Stand back while I make the scene.<br>I'm the most, uh! And that ain't no boast,<br>I'm the swingin'est thing from coast to coast.<br>I'm a lizard's nightmare, I'm every girl's dream,<br>The picture of perfect, you know what I mean?<br>I'm Leo Luster (Pow)!<br>I'm where it's at, I'm a far-out happenin' cat!<br>Uh! I'm Leo Luster, baby I'm a trip.<br>Man it hurts to be this hip!''
''Cats, dig, it's time to get hip now.<br>Hop aboard it's a groovy ride.<br>Dig my threads, my shades and my hair; step aside, squares!<br>I'm a lizard's nightmare, I'm every girl's dream,<br>The picture of perfect, you know what I mean?<br>I'm Leo Luster (Pow)!<br>I'm where it's at, I'm a far-out happenin' cat!<br>I'm Leo Luster, baby I'm a trip.<br>Man it hurts to be this hip!''
'''''I'm Leo Luster, Baby, I'm Back!'''''<br>sung by [[Bluster Kong|Leo Luster]]
''I'm back, baby!<br>Hey, hah, it's good to be back here.<br>You're beautiful, and straight from the heart.<br>It's time, uh! To fly the coop now,<br>Destination, Splitsville, dad!<br> I'm better than ever, I'm top of my game,<br>Look in my eyes baby,<br> I'm never the same.''
''I'm Leo Luster, baby I'm back!<br>I'm still a happenin' cat, reow!<br>I'm Leo Luster, I've always had the stuff,<br>I'm that good you just can't get enough!<br>I'm Leo Luster, I'm an irresistible force!<br>I'm Leo Luster, I'm like a heart attack, baby!''


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreignname
{{foreign names
|Jap=謎のレオ・ラスター
|JapR=Nazo no Reo Rasutā
|JapM=The Mysterious Leo Luster
|Ger=Blusters unheimliche Verwandlung
|Ger=Blusters unheimliche Verwandlung
|GerM=Bluster's Eerie Transformation}}
|GerM=Bluster's Eerie Transformation
|Fre=Un Bluster au poil !
|FreM=A Hairy Bluster !
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The episode name is a reference to Elvis Presley's song, ''Hunka Hunka Burnin' Love''.
*The premise of a socially inept character using a serum to become handsome is similar to {{wp|The Nutty Professor}}, who is a parody of {{wp|Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde}}.
*This is the only appearence of [[Leo Luster]].


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