Donkey Kong: Difference between revisions

From the Super Mario Wiki, the Mario encyclopedia
Jump to navigationJump to search
No edit summary
(Undo revision 3111828 by 99.242.89.118 (talk) Depends on the game, read the rest of the paragraph)
Tag: Undo
Line 12: Line 12:
<!--Do not add that he is Donkey Kong III after Donkey Kong Jr and Cranky Kong, the title of "Donkey Kong" was given to him by Cranky
<!--Do not add that he is Donkey Kong III after Donkey Kong Jr and Cranky Kong, the title of "Donkey Kong" was given to him by Cranky
-->
-->
'''Donkey Kong''', also known simply as '''DK''', '''D.K.''', or '''D. Kong''',<ref>[https://themushroomkingdom.net/mk64_j-e.shtml#pselect ''Mario Kart 64'' (From Japanese to English)] The Mushroom Kingdom (Retrieved August 15, 2018)</ref><ref>[http://www.themushroomkingdom.net/ssbm_j2e.shtml#cselect ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' (From Japanese to English)] The Mushroom Kingdom (Retrieved May 29, 2010)</ref> is a villain, a major character in the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]], and the main protagonist of the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]]. A powerful, yet carefree [[Kong]] from [[Donkey Kong Island]], Donkey Kong spends his days collecting [[banana]]s and spending time with his friends, particularly his best friend [[Diddy Kong]]. When trouble arises, Donkey Kong jumps headfirst into the action to help his friends and protect his island. However, he has also been portrayed as an antagonist on multiple occasions, such as in the [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series]]. Donkey Kong is the name of two Kongs; as of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', the original Donkey Kong is currently known as [[Cranky Kong]], with the current Donkey Kong being Cranky's grandson and [[Donkey Kong Jr.]]'s son.
'''Donkey Kong''', also known simply as '''DK''', '''D.K.''', or '''D. Kong''',<ref>[https://themushroomkingdom.net/mk64_j-e.shtml#pselect ''Mario Kart 64'' (From Japanese to English)] The Mushroom Kingdom (Retrieved August 15, 2018)</ref><ref>[http://www.themushroomkingdom.net/ssbm_j2e.shtml#cselect ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' (From Japanese to English)] The Mushroom Kingdom (Retrieved May 29, 2010)</ref> is a major character in the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]] and the main protagonist of the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]]. A powerful, yet carefree [[Kong]] from [[Donkey Kong Island]], Donkey Kong spends his days collecting [[banana]]s and spending time with his friends, particularly his best friend [[Diddy Kong]]. When trouble arises, Donkey Kong jumps headfirst into the action to help his friends and protect his island. However, he has also been portrayed as an antagonist on multiple occasions, such as in the [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series]]. Donkey Kong is the name of two Kongs; as of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', the original Donkey Kong is currently known as [[Cranky Kong]], with the current Donkey Kong being Cranky's grandson and [[Donkey Kong Jr.]]'s son.


Donkey Kong's defining traits are his incredible strength, love of bananas, and red tie.
Donkey Kong's defining traits are his incredible strength, love of bananas, and red tie.