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|song="If I Wasn't Around"<br>"Let Me Go Back to My Home"

"'''It's a Wonderful Life'''" is the thirty-eighth episode of the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]] and the twelfth episode of season three. It was the thirty-ninth episode to air in North America. After upsetting his friends, [[Donkey Kong]] feels [[Donkey Kong Island|Kongo Bongo]] would be better without him. As he's about to leave, he hits a tree branch, getting knocked out and having a dream of what Kongo Bongo might be like if he never existed.

'''DK:''' ''Yes suh-ree, little buddy! The sun is shining, the fish are biting... You gotta admit, it's a wonderful- (Trips over Funky's board) ...life.''<br/>

'''Diddy:''' ''Hey Funky, what's up?''<br/>

'''Funky:''' ''I've lost it, dudes! My surfing stance! It's lost in the cosmos! Watch. (Jumps on the board and falls off after attempting) See? Without my world-famous Funky stance, my surfin' is sufferin'!''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''Relax, Funky! I can show you how to get your surf style back! (Jumps on the board and breaks it too hard) Oops!''<br/>

'''Funky:''' ''My board! Instant karma's gonna get you, Donkey Dude!''<br/>

'''Cranky:''' ''(Furiously) '''DONKEY KONG!!!!'''''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''Uhhh, love to stay and chat, Funky, but uh, gotta run! (Goes to Cranky's hut in a hurry) You bellowed, Cranky?''<br/>

'''Cranky:''' ''For starters: (Pointing a cane to a Crystal Coconut case nearly wrapped with a padlock) you can explain this!''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''Ooh! That- That's my new invention: the Crystal Coconut Total Security System. When I'm off doing something vital as future ruler...''<br/>

'''Cranky:''' ''Like going fishing?''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''Exactly! Wha-? (Throws a fishing stick away) Anyways, now when I'm gone, nobody can get at the coconut!''<br/>

'''Cranky:''' '''''INCLUDING ME, YOU KNUCKLE-DRAGGING KNUCKLEHEAD!'''''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''You mean it really worked? Wow! I'm impressed! Looks like I'm pretty valuable to have around, huh, Cranky?''<br/>

'''Cranky:''' ''You'll be valuable for donating your body to science, if you don't get those locks off!''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''No problemo, Cranky-o. I'll have them off in a jiffy. Ummm... You wouldn't happen to have the combinations, would you?''<br/>

'''Cranky:''' ''Me? '''THEY'RE YOUR LOCKS, DONKEY KONG!'''''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''Don't worry, Cranky! There's more than one way to open the lock. (Tries numerous ways to unlock like karate-chopping it, biting into it and attempting to pull it off) Well, you learn something new every day! I guess there isn't more than one way to open the lock.''<br/>

'''Cranky:''' '''''OUT OF MY WAY!''' (Slicing the locks with a cane, and the Crystal Coconut case finally opens)''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''There you go! One Crystal Coconut, just like you ordered. No need to thank me, Cranky!''<br/>

'''Cranky:''' ''Thank you? '''DO I NEED TO THANK YOU????'''''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''I can see you're busy... I'll see my own way. (Runs to the Barrelworks)''<br/>

'''Candy:''' ''Oh, Bluster! I get goosebumps just hearing you say those words.''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''(Confused) What words?''<br/>

'''Bluster:''' ''Aw, Candy, you know I need you now more than ever.''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''HEY! Alright, Bluster! You know Candy's my girl- (Slips on a lone barrel and falls into Bluster, causing him to fly onto the conveyor belt and be hit by the barrel approval hammer, knocking him into a large pile of barrels; the stack then falls over onto Bluster)''<br/>

'''Candy:''' ''Donkey Kong! What are you doing?''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''You two are getting cozy behind my back! You were... "getting goosebumps!"''<br/>

'''Candy:''' ''Oh, Donkey Kong! I was getting goosebumps because Bluster was finally giving me a raise.''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''Uhhh, and what about you, Bluster? I heard you say you needed Candy more than ever.''<br/>

'''Bluster:''' ''To fill my biggest order ever, which you just knock over and ruined! Which means, Candy, no raise.''<br/>

'''Candy:''' ''Great work, DK! Your butting in has just cost me my raise.''<br/>

'''Bluster:''' ''And let's not forget about my barrel order!''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''Ummmm.... Say! Why don't I come back later? (Runs to the jungle) Hey, Diddy! Toss it over here!''<br/>

'''Diddy:''' ''No way, DK. This is my lucky ball. (Chuckles)''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''Just one throw. I'll throw it right back. Cross my eyes and hope to spit.''<br/>

'''Diddy:''' ''Okay! If you promise to throw it right back. This is my favorite ball in the whole wide world.''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''Promise! Now let 'er rip!'' (Diddy throws the ball into DK's hand)<br/>

'''Diddy:''' ''Okay, DK, that was great. (Laughs nervously) Now, can you just toss my ball back... gently?''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''Here it goes, little buddy. Right down the- Woah! (Tries to throw it back to Diddy, but slips and accidentally throws it across the island) Oops!''<br/>

'''Diddy:''' ''You just lost my lucky ball!''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''Sorry, little buddy.''<br/>

'''Diddy:''' ''"Sorry" isn't good enough, Donkey Kong. Why couldn't you have disappeared forever instead of my ball?''<br/>

===At night===

'''Diddy:''' ''DK, what are you doing here?''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''(Wakes up) Um, nothing! Uh, hones- I was just, uh... Hey! Wait a minute! I live here! I'm allowed to goof off in my own house! Aren't I?''<br/>

'''Diddy:''' ''Tonight's only the annual "Future Ruler of Kongo Bongo Barbecue Banana Dinner," at which you were supposed to be the guest of honor.''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''Oh! I completely forgot! Diddy, can you tell everybody I was busy fighting evil or something like that?''<br/>

'''Diddy:''' ''Tell them yourself, DK.''<br/>

'''Candy:''' ''Thanks for ruining our evening, DK.''<br/>

'''Cranky:''' ''You really make monkeys out of all of us, Donkey Kong.''<br/>

'''Bluster:''' ''I'm sending you the bill for my tuxedo rental, Donkey Kong.''<br/>

'''Funky:''' ''Bummer, dude.''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''But --''<br/>

'''Candy:''' ''Save it, Donkey Kong! We'll just carry on as if you're never here.''<br/>

'''Diddy:''' ''Yeah! And we'd probably won't even notice the difference.''<br/>

===In DK's dream===

'''DK:''' ''(Runs to the Barrelworks to see what happens now) Candy will help me turn things around. She used to be my girlfriend.''<br/>

'''Candy:''' ''Oh, Bluster!''<br/>

'''Bluster:''' ''Oh, Candy! (Hugs Candy)''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''Oh, please!''<br/>

'''Bluster & Candy:''' ''(In unison) Who are you?''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''C'mon, Candy! How can you forget the guy who gave you your first kiss.''<br/>

'''Bluster:''' ''WHAT? Candy, how could you?''<br/>

'''Candy:''' ''I have no idea who this big hairy ape is. Honestly, Bluster, you know I only love you.''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''You used to say those very words to me, every time you bake me a banana cream pie.''<br/>

'''Bluster:''' ''(Gasp) You never bake me a pie. (Storms off to his helicopter)''<br/>

'''Candy:''' ''Wait! I swear, I don't know this monkey.''<br/>

'''Bluster:''' ''Mumsy was right about you all along! (Drives away with his helicopter) We're finished, Candy!''<br/>

'''Candy:''' ''Look what you've done! You've driven away the only ape I ever loved! Are you happy now?''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''Pretty happy, yes.''<br/>

'''Candy:''' ''Well, you won't be for '''long''', buddy!''<br/>

'''Diddy:''' ''Hey, Candy! Where's Bluster, and more importantly, where's his helicopter?''<br/>

'''Candy:''' ''Ask this big ape! He got Bluster so mad at me that he took off in his helicopter!''<br/>

'''Diddy:''' ''Jeepin' jungle berries! How can I be an evil ruler if I can't attack the enemy in a helicopter? Oh, that's SO unfair, I HATE that... and I HATE you!''<br/>

'''Candy:''' ''Not as much as I do.''<br/>

'''Diddy:''' ''I'm telling you, Candy, I hate him more.''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''I gotta get out. (Runs off to Funky's Flights)''<br/>

'''Candy:''' ''You couldn't possibly!''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''Funky! You have to help me!''<br/>

'''Funky:''' ''Do I know you, dude?''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''Uhhh.... We were friends in another life.''<br/>

'''Funky:''' ''(Hugs Donkey Kong) Finally, somebody who speaks my language! Welcome, bro! What's shakin'?''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''Things aren't what they seem around here, and I need a friend.''<br/>

'''Funky:''' ''The Funkman is your karma companion!''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''You're never gonna believe this. At first I was me, good old Donkey Kong, and then suddenly, I was, like, this floating invisible thing.''<br/>

'''Funky:''' ''I've been there, dude!''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''I could... Well... I could put my fist through things, like this! (Punches a hole through Funky's plane)''<br/>

'''Funky:''' ''(Cries) My plane!''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''Sorry! I forgot, I'm not invisible anymore.''<br/>

'''Funky:''' ''But you're sure gonna wish you were, destruct-o dude! (DK runs off to the jungle)''<br/>

'''Diddy:''' ''Dumb, old Bluster takes his dumb, old helicopter leaving me standing here with nothing to use to attack those worthless lizards so I can achieve '''WORLD DOMINATION!''''' (Donkey Kong runs into him)<br/>

'''DK:''' ''Hey, little buddy! Are you okay?''<br/>

'''Diddy:''' ''Little buddy? LITTLE buddy? '''DO I LOOK LITTLE TO YOU?!'''''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''Sorry, nothing personal! It's just that.. I used to call you that when we were friends.''<br/>

'''Diddy:''' ''We were friends?''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''See this?''<br/>

'''Diddy:''' ''That's my ball! You can't take my ball! Give me my ball!''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''Sure thing! It's just that... we used to play catch with this. Come on. One more time, for old times' sake.''<br/>

'''Diddy:''' ''We don't have any old times, and I'm not that thrilled with the new times! Now, give me my ball! (Tries to throw it back to Diddy, but slips and accidentally throws it across the island)''<br/>

'''DK:''' ''Sorry about that!''<br/>

'''Diddy:''' ''AAAAAAAAAAAAAH! You've lost my ball! (Sobs) When I finally capture the papier-mâché lily pad and rule the world, '''I'LL GET YOU FOR THIS!!!!!!''' (Donkey Kong runs off)''<br/>

*When Donkey Kong breaks Funky's board, he is between two easels. In the next shot with him, the board and the easels are missing.

*When Donkey Kong runs away from Cranky's house, the upper part of King K. Rool's eye clips outside of his skin.

|Fra=La vie est belle !

|FraM=It's a Wonderful Life ! (lit. "Life is beautiful", the French name of ''It's a Wonderful Life'')

*[[Krusha (character)|Krusha]] acts very intelligent in Eddie's alternative world, which could either mean that Donkey Kong caused his current stupidity or his presence prevents Krusha from becoming smarter.