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'''Kongs''' are sapient non-human primates that make up much of the cast of the ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' franchise, with [[Donkey Kong|the eponymous character]] himself being one. They are capable of things such as speech and building houses, and typically wear clothing, though the amount varies drastically with the individual, with Donkey Kong himself only wearing a tie, while many others wear full outfits. They seem to be native to [[Donkey Kong Island]], and 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. | '''Kongs''' are sapient non-human primates that make up much of the cast of the ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' franchise, with [[Donkey Kong|the eponymous character]] himself being one. They are capable of things such as speech and building houses, and typically wear clothing, though the amount varies drastically with the individual, with Donkey Kong himself only wearing a tie, while many others wear full outfits. They seem to be native to [[Donkey Kong Island]], and 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. | ||
The '''Kong Family''' is 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)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]] series of video games, members of the Kong Family are either playable characters or supporting characters that aid the main heroes on their journey. 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 objects around [[DK Jungle]]. 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)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]] in general instead of just the Kong Family members (since [[King K. Rool]] and [[Klaptrap]]s also use it). | The '''Kong Family'''<ref>'''Cranky's words''': "''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 Kong's Quest'' Instruction Booklet, Nintendo, 1995, p. 16</ref><ref>''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' Instruction Booklet, Nintendo, 1995, p. 21</ref><ref>''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' Instruction Booklet, Nintendo, 1995, p. 24</ref><ref>''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble'' Instruction Booklet, Nintendo, 1995, p. 14</ref> is 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)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]] series of video games, members of the Kong Family are either playable characters or supporting characters that aid the main heroes on their journey. 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 objects around [[DK Jungle]]. 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)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]] in general instead of just the Kong Family members (since [[King K. Rool]] and [[Klaptrap]]s also use it). | ||
In the ''[[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' cartoon, they are never referred to as "Kongs" outside of their individual names. Instead, generic names of various real-life types of primates, such as "monkeys," "chimps," and "gorillas" 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 non-Kongs, such as [[Cranky Kong]] using it for [[Krusha (character)|Krusha]] in [[From Zero to Hero]]. | In the ''[[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' cartoon, they are never referred to as "Kongs" outside of their individual names. Instead, generic names of various real-life types of primates, such as "monkeys," "chimps," and "gorillas" 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 non-Kongs, such as [[Cranky Kong]] using it for [[Krusha (character)|Krusha]] in [[From Zero to Hero]]. | ||