Editing Funky Kong

{{character infobox
|image=[[File:Funky Kong Artwork - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png|300px]]<br>Funky Kong in ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[List of games by date#1994|1994]])
|species=[[Kong]]
|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)
}}
{{quote|Whoa, Dudes! My name's Funky Kong! My bodacious Jumbo Barrel can launch you to any point on the island!|Funky Kong|Donkey Kong Country}}
'''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.

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==
===''Donkey Kong Country'' series===
====''Donkey Kong Country''====
In ''Donkey Kong Country'', Funky is the owner of [[Funky's Flights]], a rental service where he allows [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] to use his [[Funky Barrel]] to travel between worlds that they have either accessed or completed. 

In both the [[Game Boy Color]] and [[Game Boy Advance]] remakes, Funky hosts the [[Funky's Fishing]] mini-game, where the Kongs' objective is to catch as many fish within the time limit. In the Game Boy Color version, Funky's Fishing is only playable from the main menu. Funky does not appear in the mini-game itself, and is only suggested as its host.

In the Game Boy Advance version, Funky hosts the mini-game along with his flight service during the main game. Donkey Kong and Diddy are no longer required to visit Funky to use his Funky Barrel, as the player can select the "CALL FUNKY" option from the Start menu. In each world, Funky provides a different objective for each Funky's Fishing challenge, such as in [[Kremkroc Industries, Inc.]], where Donkey Kong and Diddy must fish out ten bottles. In the same version, Funky is shown during the ending cutscene with the other Kongs.

====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
[[File:Funkykong.png|thumb|left|Funky Kong in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'']]
Funky Kong returns in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. He hosts another flight service, [[Funky's Flights II]], in every world except the [[Lost World (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Lost World]]. Funky allows Diddy and [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] to use the [[Biplane Barrel]] if they pay two [[Banana Coin]]s, although every trip after the first one are free. In the original [[Super Nintendo]] version, Funky is shown to surf in midair with his hoverboard.

In the [[Game Boy Advance]] version, Funky hosts a bonus game, [[Funky's Flights (Bonus Game)|Funky's Flights]], in each world of the game. The Biplane Barrel is replaced with the [[Gyrocopter]], which Funky allows Diddy and Dixie to freely use from the world map after they complete the [[Aerial Loop]] challenge. Funky hosts a different challenge in each world, and if Diddy and Dixie complete a challenge, Funky rewards a [[DK Coin]] to them. In the same version, Funky also appears with the Gyrocopter in the ending, and he rescues Diddy, Dixie, Donkey Kong, and [[Cranky Kong|Cranky]] from [[The Flying Krock]] before it crashes onto the ground. In the [[Completion#Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest|102%]] ending, Funky drops a bomb onto [[King K. Rool|Kaptain K. Rool]] from the Gyrocopter to stop him from escaping.

====''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''====
[[File:Funky Artwork - Donkey Kong Country 3.png|thumb|120px|Funky Kong in ''Donkey Kong Country 3'']]
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'', Funky has a larger role than in the previous two games. He operates [[Funky's Rentals]] from the [[Northern Kremisphere]], where he allows Dixie and [[Kiddy Kong|Kiddy]] to rent various watercraft to travel across the waters of the Northern Kremisphere. At first, the [[Motor Boat]] is the only vehicle that Funky has available. As the Kongs obtain certain items along the way, Funky can use them to construct a few more vehicles, each one more powerful than the previous.

At the start of the game, Dixie must visit Funky, who gives Kiddy to her, and use the [[Motor Boat]]. As Dixie and Kiddy progress through the game, they can gain various items and give them to Funky, who will use them to create new, more powerful vehicles for them to use and reach new locations. After completing [[Kremwood Forest]], the Kongs obtain the [[patch (item)|patch]], which they can take to Funky for him to create the [[Hover Craft]]. After completing [[Cotton Top Cove]] and [[Mekanos]], the Kongs can return the [[ski]]s to Funky for him to create the [[Turbo Ski]].

Throughout the game, the [[Brothers Bear]] reference a "secret project" that Funky is working on; if Dixie and Kiddy ask Funky about the project, he acknowledges it but requires the Kongs to obtain every [[DK Coin]] to let them use it. If the Kongs bring every DK Coin to Funky, he allows them to use the Gyrocopter.

In the Game Boy Advance remake, Funky hosts a [[Funky's Rentals (minigame)|series of four minigames]]. If the Kongs complete all of them, Funky rewards them with a [[Banana Bird]].

====''Donkey Kong 64''====
[[File:DK64 Funky.png|thumb|left|Funky in ''Donkey Kong 64'']]
In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', Funky operates a weapons store, [[Funky's Store]], in every level except [[Hideout Helm]]. He first sells a shooter to each respective Kong when they first visit. In later levels, Funky also sells two ammo belt upgrades, a sniper scope, and the ability to pick up homing ammo. Each time the Kongs are low on ammo, right before a Kong leaves the store, Funky refills their ammo supply entirely.

After defeating [[King K. Rool|King Krusha K. Rool]] at the [[boxing arena]], [[Candy Kong|Candy]] walks in and distracts him. Meanwhile, Funky walks in and fires a boot at K. Rool, knocking him up through the ceiling of the arena. During the end credits, Funky mimics the sounds of some weapons such as aerial bombs and machine guns on a cliff, then does some acrobatics.
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====''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze''====
[[File:Funky Kong DKCTF Switch screenshot.png|thumb|upright=1.1|Funky Kong's appearance in the Nintendo Switch version of ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'']]
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 [[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.

===''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]].

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''===
In ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', Funky has the same role as in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''. If Diddy or Dixie pay Funky two Banana Coins, he allows them to use the Biplane Barrel to travel between worlds from the world map.

===''Donkey Kong Country'' television series===
[[File:DKCTVFunkyKong.png|thumb|left|Funky Kong, as he appears in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]]
In the ''[[Donkey Kong Country (TV series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' television series, Funky Kong appears as a major character, with his character being relatively the same as in the games - the adventure-loving owner of Funky's Flights and one of Donkey Kong's best friends. A running gag throughout the show involves him being incompetent at maneuvering his plane.

In addition to enjoying surfing and dancing, Funky is portrayed as exceptionally spiritual in the show, known to talk about subjects such as {{wp|karma}} quite often. On the show, Funky is portrayed with golden fur instead of brown, more goggle-like glasses, and a Jamaican accent, provided by voice actor [[Damon D'Oliveira]]. Likewise, his appearances on the show are often accompanied by reggae or ska background music.

===''Bumm-Badabumm im Urwald''===
In the Donkey Kong comic "[[Bumm-Badabumm im Urwald]]", Funky (being called "'''Funky-Kong'''", with a hyphen in his name) despite not actually appearing in the story, does play a crucial role in it. In the comic, Funky is the one who alerts Donkey, Diddy and Dixie Kong, through drumming, that the [[Kremling Krew]] has plundered all the bananas on Donkey Kong Island.

===''Club Nintendo''===
In the German edition ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'', Funky Kong appears in a somewhat minor role in the comic "[[Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24]]", where he appears at the celebration the Kong Family has at its end. In ''Club Nintendo's'' comic book length adaptation of ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', Funky makes a brief appearance in the scene where Cranky explains Banana Coins and [[Kremkoin]]s to Diddy and Dixie.

===''DK'' series===
====''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]] mode marking his first playable debut, where his attack is strong but his jump is weak.

====''DK: Jungle Climber''====
In ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'', Funky, along with the bulk of the Kong Family, goes on vacation to [[Sun Sun Island]]. When Donkey, Diddy, and Cranky meet the [[banana]] alien [[Xananab]] and decide to help in his quest to reclaim his [[Crystal Banana]]s from King K. Rool, Funky aids the four by flying them to the different islands as they track down the Kremlings. If Donkey Kong collects a certain amount of [[oil barrel]]s, he can give them to Funky Kong to power his airplane, which can fly them to a smaller version of the island they're on. Funky Kong is also playable in the game's VS. Mode.

===''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''===
[[File:Funky Kong DKBB artwork.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Funky Kong in ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast'']]
Funky Kong is an unlockable playable character in ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''. The player can unlock him by completing the [[Diamond Cup]] as a Kong character. Funky's stats are shared with [[Kludge]], having very low boost and agility but maximum speed.

===''Mario Kart'' series===
====''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 ''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.

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>

====''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]] 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''===
Funky Kong is an unlockable playable team player in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', where he has good batting and decent fielding skills, while lacking in pitching and running skills. He is the only Kong in the game who bats with his right hand, while fielding with his left hand. He has good chemistry with all the Kongs and bad chemistry with all the Kremlings. He is unlocked after he joins the player in Challenge Mode.

===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
[[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 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.

===Other appearances and references===
[[File:FunkyKong SuperMarioKun.jpg|thumb|left|Funky Kong in ''Super Mario-Kun'']]
Although Funky Kong does not appear in ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'', he is referenced by [[Cranky Kong]], who wishes that someone with a plane (such as Funky) could get them to the top of the island.

Funky Kong's face appears in ''[[Picross NP]] Vol. 8'' as one of the images that must be cleared. After solving the puzzle, he shows his eyes to the player.

A [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] of Funky Kong is obtainable in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''. He also appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as a master [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]]. He runs a shop called [[Funky Kong's Shack]], where he sells snacks, skill spheres, support items, and spirits that are themed around transportation.

Funky Kong also appears in issue 14 of ''[[Super Mario-Kun]]''. He allows Mario, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, and Diddy Kong to ride the Funky Barrel.

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 [[Diddy Kong Pilot (2003)|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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==General information==
===Physical appearance===
{{quote2|I only added teeth, bandana and shades to the DK model back in '94, but I still get to claim Funky as mine 😁He looks much better [[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze|now]], btw.|''Donkey Kong Country'' character designer [[Steve Mayles]] on Funky's creation}}

Funky Kong has the same general build as fellow Kongs such as Donkey and Kiddy Kong, being both large and muscular. Funky's fur is generally light brown in color, though the shade of it varies in his appearances and artwork, being either light or dark. In all of his appearances, Funky wears a pair of sunglasses which conceal what his true eyes look like; however, in ''Donkey Kong Country'', Funky could be seen lifting his sunglasses and revealing a pair of eyes just like Donkey Kong's, and in ''Donkey Kong 64'', his sunglasses were transparent and tinted red, so his eyes were still visible. Funky's sunglasses were originally black in color in ''Donkey Kong Country'', but virtually all subsequent appearances depict as being purple tinted.

In ''Donkey Kong Country'', ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', and ''Donkey Kong Land 2'', Funky Kong's attire is essentially the same, with him wearing a red bandanna with white polka-dots, medals around his neck ("{{wp|Bling-bling|bling}}"), a purple swimsuit, and sandals.

''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 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!'', 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.

===Personality===
Funky Kong is a laid-back primate like Donkey Kong. According to his guide bio from ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' and as he himself states in the story from the manual of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', Funky Kong abhors adventuring, preferring to aid his friends through other means, such as through his shops and flight services. Funky is portrayed as bold and energetic, and often uses casual phrases in his speech (e.g. "[[Banana Juice|This. Stuff.]] Is. Awesome. I have no idea what it is, dude, but it tastes radical!"). Also, despite his dislike for adventuring, it seems that he is willing to adventure to help his friends, as he is a playable character in the [[Nintendo Switch]] version of ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''. Funky's hobbies include such things as surfing and tinkering with and building various machinery such as vehicles and weapons.

==Profiles and statistics==
{{main|List of Funky Kong profiles and statistics}}

===''[[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."''
*'''Jump:''' 2
*'''Attack:''' 4

===''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''===
{{DKBB character
|name=Funky Kong
|image=[[File:DKBBFunkyKongIcon.png]]
|rival=[[Kludge]]
|boost=1
|speed=5
|agility=1
|unlock=Win the [[Diamond Cup]] with a Kong.
}}

===''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''===
[[File:RosterFunkyKong.png|thumb|upright=1.1|Funky Kong's complete vehicle roster]]
*'''Size:''' Large
*Actual Bonuses
**'''Speed:''' +4
**'''Off-Road:''' +3
*'''Guide Bio:''' ''"This funky monkey doesn't like adventuring, so he's split his time between surfing, drumming, and learning some of the craziest kart shortcuts around!"''

==Quotes==
{{main|List of Funky Kong quotes}}
===''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''===
*"''Whoa, long time no see! Welcome to [[Funky's Fly 'n' Buy]]. Don't tell me you forgot your pal Funky Kong? I'm here to help ya on another epic adventure!''" (introducing himself when first entering [[Funky's Fly 'n' Buy|his shop]])
*"''Pitfalls got ya down? Way down? This balloon will really lift your spirits!''" (Selecting a Green Balloon)
*"''Feeling the need for some jet-powered action? Diddy's got the skills!''" (Selecting a Diddy Kong Barrel)
*"''Wanna get the jump on those frozen flipper-heads? Dixie's your dudette! (Selecting a Dixie Kong Barrel)
*"''Need a little extra spring in your step? Cranky's no spring chicken, but he sure is spry! (Selecting a Cranky Kong Barrel)
*"''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)
*"''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)
*"''Whoa, slow down there, dude! You're totally overloaded!''" (Trying to buy a Red Balloon when at maximum capacity)
*"''Whoa, dude, you've got all the toys there are! Hey, wanna do some trading later?''" (Trying to buy a figurine when the player has the whole collection)
*"''Remember to work with your buddies, Kong. A little extra help might be what ya need to find some cool hidden stuff!''" (Leaving the shop)
*"''Those Snowmads are a gnarly bunch! I hear they're enjoyin' your island. Go get 'em, DK!''" (Leaving the shop)
*"''Show those pesky penguins the radical righteousness of us supreme simians!''" (Leaving the shop)

===''[[Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle]]''===
*''"Just surfing the wind currents, dudes. Nothing to get uptight about. Stay mellow, stay cool."''
*''"That used to be the biggest city on [[Donkey Kong Island]]. It's called [[Big Ape City]]."''
*''"I don't go looking for trouble, and most of the time it doesn't come looking for me."''

==Portrayals==
*[[Damon D'Oliveira]] - ''[[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' television series
*[[Toshihide Tsuchiya]] (2007-present)

==List of appearances==
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!width=40%|Title
!width=25%|Description
!width=15%|Release date
!width=20%|System/format
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''
|Non-playable character
|1994
|[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''
|Non-playable character
|1995
|Super Nintendo Entertainment System
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''
|Non-playable character
|1996
|[[Game Boy]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''
|Non-playable character
|1996
|Super Nintendo Entertainment System
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
|Non-playable character
|1999
|[[Nintendo 64]]
|-
|''[[Picross NP]] Vol. 8''
|Cameo
|Japan:<br>June 1, 2000
|[[Super Nintendo]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)|Donkey Kong Country]]''
|Non-playable character
|2000
|[[Game Boy Color]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country]]''
|Non-playable character
|2003
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 2]]''
|Non-playable character
|2004
|Game Boy Advance
|-
|''[[Donkey Konga 2]]''
|Non-playable character
|2004
|[[Nintendo GameCube]]
|-
|''[[DK: King of Swing]]''
|Playable character in Jungle Jam mode
|2005
|Game Boy Advance
|-
|''[[Donkey Konga 3 JP]]''
|Playable character
|2005
|Nintendo GameCube
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 3]]''
|Non-playable character
|2005
|Game Boy Advance
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]
|Unlockable playable character
|2007
|[[Wii]]
|-
|''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'' 
|Playable in VS mode
|2007
|[[Nintendo DS]]
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|Cameo as a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] and [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]]
|2008
|Wii
|-
|''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''
|Unlockable playable character
|2008
|Wii
|-
|''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''
|Unlockable playable character 
|2008
|Wii
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''
|Non-playable character 
|2014
|[[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]]
|2014
|[[Nintendo 3DS]] / Wii U
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch)|Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''
|Playable character
|2018
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|Cameo as a [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]]
|2018
|Nintendo Switch
|-
|''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''
|Playable character (requires update)
|2020 ([[Jungle Tour]])
|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
|}

==Gallery==
{{main-gallery|Funky Kong}}
<gallery>
Funky Kong surfboarding DKC artwork.jpg|''Donkey Kong Country''
FunkyKongDK64.png|''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
Funkydk3.png|''[[Donkey Konga 3 JP]]''
Funky Kong DKKoS art.jpg|''[[DK: King of Swing]]''
Funky Kong - DK Jungle Climber.png|''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]''
DKCTF Funky Kong Artwork.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''<br>([[Nintendo Switch]])
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=ファンキーコング
|JapR=Fankī Kongu
|JapM=Funky Kong
|ChiS=酷喜刚
|ChiSR=Kùxǐ Gāng
|ChiSM=From 酷 (Cool) and 森喜(刚/剛) (Donkey Kong)
|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
|Ita=Funky Kong
|Kor=펑키 콩
|KorR=Peongki Kong
|KorM=Funky Kong
|Por=Funky Kong
|Rus=Фанки Конг
|RusR=Fanki Kong
|RusM=Transliteration of the English name, Funky Kong
|Spa=Funky Kong
}}

==Trivia==
*"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 #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.
*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.

==References==
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