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{{quote2|I'm the king of the Kong, the simian Don Juan.|[[Diddy Kong]]|</span>"[[Kong for a Day]]"<span>}} | {{quote2|I'm the king of the Kong, the simian Don Juan.|[[Diddy Kong]]|</span>"[[Kong for a Day]]"<span>}} | ||
'''Kongs''' (also known as '''Apes''' in production literature for the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]])<ref>''Computer Animation: A Whole New World'' (1998, Rockport Publishers). "''Medialab'' Donkey Kong Country". P. 87</ref> are sapient primates that make up much of the cast of the ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' franchise, with the [[Donkey Kong|eponymous character]] himself being one. They are capable of actions such as speech and building houses and typically wear clothing, though the amount varies drastically with the individual, with Donkey Kong himself wearing only a tie, while many others wear full outfits. They seem to be native to [[Donkey Kong Island]], and they share an animosity with much of the crocodilian [[Kremling]] race. While most of them share the surname "Kong", they | '''Kongs''' (also known as '''Apes''' in production literature for the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]])<ref>''Computer Animation: A Whole New World'' (1998, Rockport Publishers). "''Medialab'' Donkey Kong Country". P. 87</ref> are sapient primates that make up much of the cast of the ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' franchise, with the [[Donkey Kong|eponymous character]] himself being one. They are capable of actions such as speech and building houses and typically wear clothing, though the amount varies drastically with the individual, with Donkey Kong himself wearing only a tie, while many others wear full outfits. They seem to be native to [[Donkey Kong Island]], and they share an animosity with much of the crocodilian [[Kremling]] race. While most of them share the surname "Kong", they do appear to be directly related to one another. Kongs can resemble any number of real-life primates, with Donkey Kong, [[Funky Kong]], and several others resembling gorillas; [[Diddy Kong]] resembling a monkey; [[Dixie Kong]] and [[Tiny Kong]] resembling chimpanzees; and [[Lanky Kong]] resembling an orangutan. | ||
Generic names of various real-life types of primates, such as "monkeys", "chimps", "gorillas", and "apes", are used fairly interchangeably to describe Kongs, with the ''Donkey Kong Country'' cartoon and ''[[Saturday Supercade]]'' never referring to Kongs as such outside their individual names. However, the term "baboon" seems to be reserved as an insult, potentially due to it sounding similar to the word "buffoon", and is even used against other species, such as [[Cranky Kong]] using it against [[Krusha (character)|Krusha]] in "[[From Zero to Hero]]". Despite this, Kongs are their own species separate from apes.<ref>KRoolKountry (January 15, 2024). [https://twitter.com/KRoolKountry/status/1747120247826702486 Post about a ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' Nintendo Switch news statement clarifying that Donkey Kong is a Kong and not an ape]. "''*Just a reminder that Donkey Kong is not an ape—he is a Kong. However, “going ape” is a phrase that can be used for Kongs as well!''" ''X''. Retrieved February 15, 2024.</ref> | |||
The word "Kong" is a Japanese slang word for "gorilla".<ref>De Maria, Rusel, and Wilson, Johnny L. (2004). ''High Score!: The Illustrated History of Electronic Games''. 2nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill/Osborne.</ref> | The word "Kong" is a Japanese slang word for "gorilla".<ref>De Maria, Rusel, and Wilson, Johnny L. (2004). ''High Score!: The Illustrated History of Electronic Games''. 2nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill/Osborne.</ref> | ||
==Kong Family== | ==Kong Family== | ||
[[File:DK family Emblem.png|thumb|left|80px|Donkey Kong's [[emblem]]]] | [[File:DK family Emblem.png|thumb|left|80px|Donkey Kong's [[emblem]]]] | ||
The '''Kong Family'''<ref>"'''Cranky Kong:''' ''Have you been to see the other members of the Kong family? They're not as useful as me of course, but they might be able to help.''" – ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''</ref> | The '''Kong Family'''<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' Instruction Booklet, Nintendo, 1995, p. 21</ref> (alternately lowercase,<ref>"'''Cranky Kong:''' ''Have you been to see the other members of the Kong family? They're not as useful as me of course, but they might be able to help.''" – ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''</ref> and also known as the '''Donkey Kong Family'''<ref>[https://archive.org/details/Nintendo_Players_Guide_SNES_Donkey_Kong_Country_1994/page/n5/ ''Donkey Kong Country'' Player's Guide, Nintendo, 1994, p. 5]</ref> or '''Kong Klan''')<ref>[https://archive.org/details/Nintendo_Players_Guide_SNES_Donkey_Kong_Country_3_Dixie_Kongs_Double_Trouble_199/page/n7 ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble'' Player's Guide, Nintendo, 1996, p. 8]</ref> and the '''DK Crew'''<ref>'''DK Rap singer''': "''He's the first member of the DK crew!''" – ''Donkey Kong 64''</ref><ref>"'''Narrator:''' ''The DK Crew came to his tropical paradise for a little R&R.''" – ''DK: Jungle Climber''</ref> are the main group of Kongs, being [[Donkey Kong]]'s family and close friends. The patriarch of the family is Cranky Kong, the original Donkey Kong. In the ''Donkey Kong'' franchise of video games, members of the Kong Family are either playable characters or supporting characters that aid the main heroes on their journey, although they also receive help from allies outside the family, including the [[Animal Friends]] and the [[Kremling]] [[K. Lumsy]]. | ||
The family often uses the initials "DK" as a symbol, which most often represents Donkey Kong. It is seen on Donkey Kong's tie, [[DK Barrel]]s, [[DK Coin]]s, the [[Level Flag]]s, [[DK Space]]s, and various other objects around Donkey Kong Island. The symbol is also used in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], although in this context, it is used as the logo for the ''Donkey Kong'' franchise in general instead of just the Kong Family members (since [[King K. Rool]] and [[Klaptrap]]s also use it). | The family often uses the initials "DK" as a symbol, which most often represents Donkey Kong. It is seen on Donkey Kong's tie, [[DK Barrel]]s, [[DK Coin]]s, the [[Level Flag]]s, [[DK Space]]s, and various other objects around Donkey Kong Island. The symbol is also used in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], although in this context, it is used as the logo for the ''Donkey Kong'' franchise in general instead of just the Kong Family members (since [[King K. Rool]] and [[Klaptrap]]s also use it). | ||
According to [[Gregg Mayles]], the Kong Family was intended to be an entire family by blood, but the extended connections are left deliberately vague due to details such as [[Diddy Kong]] having a tail and [[Candy Kong]] looking humanoid, as more priority was put in diversifying the designs rather than fitting it into a cohesive family tree.<ref>GameXplain (November 16, 2019). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jX3g9Z3JF9k&t=1626s Talking with Rare's Creative Director for DKC's 25th Anniversary! (Cut Content, Wario Plot, & More)]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved March 31, 2023.</ref> | |||
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===Names in other languages=== | ===Names in other languages=== | ||
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**[[Baby Kong]] — The younger version of Donkey Kong in the [[Ape Foo Young]] episode of the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]]. | **[[Baby Kong]] — The younger version of Donkey Kong in the [[Ape Foo Young]] episode of the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]]. | ||
*[[Wrinkly Kong]] — Cranky Kong's wife. She appeared alive prior to ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''; from then onwards, she has been deceased and appears as a spirit. | *[[Wrinkly Kong]] — Cranky Kong's wife. She appeared alive prior to ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''; from then onwards, she has been deceased and appears as a spirit. | ||
In addition, Donkey Kong Jr. has a relative referred to as [[Uncle Julius]], albeit he has not been shown to be a part of the Kong clan. | In addition, Donkey Kong Jr. has a relative referred to as [[Uncle Julius]], albeit he has not been shown to be a part of the Kong clan. | ||
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===Robotic Kongs=== | ===Robotic Kongs=== | ||
*[[Candy Clone]] — A robotic version of Candy Kong under the control of King K. Rool in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' television series. | *[[Candy Clone]] — A robotic version of Candy Kong under the control of King K. Rool in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' television series. | ||
*[[Cannon Kong]] — | *[[Cannon Kong]] — [[Donkey Kong's robot]] from the [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series]]. | ||
*[[Capture Kong]] — | *[[Capture Kong]] — Donkey Kong's robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series. | ||
*[[Catapult Kong]] — | *[[Catapult Kong]] — Donkey Kong's robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series. | ||
*[[Circus Kong]] — | *[[Circus Kong]] — Donkey Kong's robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series. | ||
*[[Cool Kong]] — | *[[Cool Kong]] — Donkey Kong's robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series. | ||
*[[Crash Kong]] — | *[[Crash Kong]] — Donkey Kong's robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series. | ||
*[[Cyber Kong]] — Robotic Kong enemies that can shoot lasers from ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''. | *[[Cyber Kong]] — Robotic Kong enemies that can shoot lasers from ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''. | ||
*[[Kongā]] — | *[[Kongā]] — Donkey Kong's robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series. | ||
*[[Mini Diddy Kong]] — A [[Mini|toy]] made by the [[Mario Toy Company]]. | *[[Mini Diddy Kong]] — A [[Mini|toy]] made by the [[Mario Toy Company]]. | ||
*[[Mini Donkey Kong]] — A toy made by the Mario Toy Company. | *[[Mini Donkey Kong]] — A toy made by the Mario Toy Company. | ||
