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|notable=[[Bink]] (originally)<br>[[Candy Kong]]<br>[[Chunky Kong]]<br>[[Cranky Kong]]<br>[[Diddy Kong]]<br>[[Dixie Kong]]<br>[[Donkey Kong]]<br>[[Funky Kong]]<br>[[Kiddy Kong]]<br>[[Lanky Kong]]<br>[[Swanky Kong]]<br>[[Tiny Kong]]<br>[[Wrinkly Kong]] | |notable=[[Bink]] (originally)<br>[[Candy Kong]]<br>[[Chunky Kong]]<br>[[Cranky Kong]]<br>[[Diddy Kong]]<br>[[Dixie Kong]]<br>[[Donkey Kong]]<br>[[Funky Kong]]<br>[[Kiddy Kong]]<br>[[Lanky Kong]]<br>[[Swanky Kong]]<br>[[Tiny Kong]]<br>[[Wrinkly Kong]] | ||
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'''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. | '''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 are not all directly related to one another. Kongs can resemble any number of real-life primates, with Donkey Kong, [[Funky Kong]], and several others being gorillas; [[Diddy Kong]] being a monkey; [[Dixie Kong]] and [[Tiny Kong]] being chimpanzees; and [[Lanky Kong]] being an orangutan. | ||
In the ''Donkey Kong Country'' cartoon and ''[[Saturday Supercade]]'', Kongs are never referred to as such outside their individual names. Instead, generic names of various real-life types of primates, such as "monkeys", "chimps", "gorillas", and "apes", are used fairly interchangeably to describe them. 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]]". | |||
The word "Kong" is a Japanese slang word for "gorilla. | 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''' | 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><ref>''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' Instruction Booklet, Nintendo, 1995, p. 21</ref> (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). | ||
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===Names in other languages=== | ===Names in other languages=== | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
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**[[Baby Donkey Kong]] — The younger version of Donkey Kong in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''. | **[[Baby Donkey Kong]] — The younger version of Donkey Kong in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''. | ||
**[[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 | |||
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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*[[Chunky Kong]] — Kiddy Kong's older brother, Dixie and Tiny Kong's cousin. | *[[Chunky Kong]] — Kiddy Kong's older brother, Dixie and Tiny Kong's cousin. | ||
*[[Kiddy Kong]] — Chunky Kong's younger brother, Dixie and Tiny Kong's cousin. | *[[Kiddy Kong]] — Chunky Kong's younger brother, Dixie and Tiny Kong's cousin. | ||
===Close friends=== | |||
*[[Candy Kong]] — Donkey Kong's rumored girlfriend. | |||
*[[Diddy Kong]] — Donkey Kong's sidekick and Dixie Kong's boyfriend. | |||
*[[Funky Kong]] — Donkey Kong's friend. | |||
===Other members=== | ===Other members=== | ||
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*[[Bluster Kong]] — A rich arrogant Kong that runs [[Bluster Barrelworks]] on Kongo Bongo Island. | *[[Bluster Kong]] — A rich arrogant Kong that runs [[Bluster Barrelworks]] on Kongo Bongo Island. | ||
**[[Leo Luster]] — Bluster's alter-ego from the [[Hunka Hunka Burnin' Bluster]] episode of the ''Donkey Kong Country'' television series. | **[[Leo Luster]] — Bluster's alter-ego from the [[Hunka Hunka Burnin' Bluster]] episode of the ''Donkey Kong Country'' television series. | ||
*The [[Driver (The Super Mario Bros. Movie)|driver]] — A Kong that takes [[Mario]], [[Princess Peach]], and [[Toad]] to Cranky Kong's lair in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''. | |||
*The [[ | |||
*[[Eddie the Mean Old Yeti]] — A Kong that lives in the mountains of Kongo Bongo Island. | *[[Eddie the Mean Old Yeti]] — A Kong that lives in the mountains of Kongo Bongo Island. | ||
*[[Donkey Kong Jr.|Junior (II)]] — A pink variant of Donkey Kong Jr. | *[[Donkey Kong Jr.|Junior (II)]] — A pink variant of Donkey Kong Jr. | ||
*[[Kong Fu (character)|Kong Fu]] — A Kong that challenges Donkey Kong in the television show. | *[[Kong Fu (character)|Kong Fu]] — A Kong that challenges Donkey Kong in the television show. | ||
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*[[Super Kong]] — A powerful version of Donkey Kong that appears to help the player get through levels. Super Kong also has the ability to get a white-furred Diddy Kong as a partner. | *[[Super Kong]] — A powerful version of Donkey Kong that appears to help the player get through levels. Super Kong also has the ability to get a white-furred Diddy Kong as a partner. | ||
*[[Swanky Kong]] — A Kong that hosts a game show and is very fashionable. | *[[Swanky Kong]] — A Kong that hosts a game show and is very fashionable. | ||
*Poppa — An implied Kong who is the father of | *Poppa — An implied Kong who is the father of Sonny who disappeared. | ||
*[[Uncle Kong]] — A Kong similar in appearance to Bluster described as "Diddy's uncle" who gives various tips in JK Voice's ''Super Donkey Kong 2: Dixie & Diddy'' strategy book. | *[[Uncle Kong]] — A Kong similar in appearance to Bluster described as "Diddy's uncle" who gives various tips in JK Voice's ''Super Donkey Kong 2: Dixie & Diddy'' strategy book. | ||
*Various generic, unnamed Kong characters seen at the starting line of [[DK Jungle (Mario Kart Arcade GP DX)|DK Jungle]] and [[Bananan Labyrinth]] in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''. | *Various generic, unnamed Kong characters seen at the starting line of [[DK Jungle (Mario Kart Arcade GP DX)|DK Jungle]] and [[Bananan Labyrinth]] in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''. | ||
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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]] — A [[monkey robot]] from the [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series]]. | ||
*[[Capture Kong]] — | *[[Capture Kong]] — A monkey robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series. | ||
*[[Catapult Kong]] — | *[[Catapult Kong]] — A monkey robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series. | ||
*[[Circus Kong]] — | *[[Circus Kong]] — A monkey robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series. | ||
*[[Cool Kong]] — | *[[Cool Kong]] — A monkey robot from the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series. | ||
*[[Crash Kong]] — | *[[Crash Kong]] — A monkey 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]] — A monkey 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. | ||
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*[[List of Donkey Kong Jungle Beat pre-release and unused content|An unnamed Kong]] with dark fur and glowing red eyes. He was replaced by Dread Kong in the final game. — ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'' | *[[List of Donkey Kong Jungle Beat pre-release and unused content|An unnamed Kong]] with dark fur and glowing red eyes. He was replaced by Dread Kong in the final game. — ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'' | ||
*The [[Helper Monkey]]s from an [[List of Donkey Kong Jungle Beat pre-release and unused content|earlier build]]. — ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'' | *The [[Helper Monkey]]s from an [[List of Donkey Kong Jungle Beat pre-release and unused content|earlier build]]. — ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'' | ||
*{{media link|DKP - Redneck Kong Screenshot.png|Redneck Kong}}, also known as "Crappy Kong". He was replaced by Candy Kong in the later build. — ''[[ | *{{media link|DKP - Redneck Kong Screenshot.png|Redneck Kong}}, also known as "Crappy Kong". He was replaced by Candy Kong in the later build. — ''[[Diddy Kong Pilot]]'' | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
