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"'''Raiders of the Lost Banana'''" is the sixth episode of the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]]. It was the forth episode to air in North America. The episode stars [[Donkey Kong]], who visits the Temple of [[Inka Dinka Doo]], where he foolishly touches a [[Golden Banana]]. Unfortunately for him and the inhabitants of [[Kongo Bongo Island]], the banana has a curse upon it and wreaks havoc for anybody possessing it.  
"'''Raiders of the Lost Banana'''" is the sixth episode of the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]]. It was the forth episode to air in North America. The episode stars [[Donkey Kong]], who visits the Temple of [[Inka Dinka Doo]], where he foolishly touches a [[Golden Banana]]. Unfortunately for him and the inhabitants of [[Kongo Bongo Island]], the banana has a curse upon it and wreaks havoc for anybody possessing it.  


==Plot synopsis==
==Plot Synopsis==
The episode begins in [[King K. Rool|King K. Rool's]] hideout, where [[Polly Roger]] is seen annoying the [[Kremling]]s, including [[General Klump]]. Klump advises King K. Rool not to trust him, but the crocodile believes that the parrot will help him conquer Kongo Bongo Island. King K. Rool Evilly tells the bird to steal the [[Crystal Coconut]], so he heads off to [[Cranky's Cabin]].
The episode begins in [[King K. Rool|King K. Rool's]] hideout, where [[Polly Roger]] is seen annoying the [[Kremling]]s, including [[General Klump]]. Klump advises King K. Rool not to trust him, but the crocodile believes that the parrot will help him conquer Kongo Bongo Island. King K. Rool Evilly tells the bird to steal the [[Crystal Coconut]], so he heads off to [[Cranky's Cabin]].


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At the end of the episode, a short cut is seen of the Inka Dinka Doo idol saying "Inka Dinka...Doomed" and then laughing.
At the end of the episode, a short cut is seen of the Inka Dinka Doo idol saying "Inka Dinka...Doomed" and then laughing.


==Featured songs==
==Lyrics==
*'''''The Curse of the Golden Banana''''' (sung by [[Donkey Kong]], [[Cranky Kong]], and [[Diddy Kong]])
*"'''''{{conjecturaltext|The Curse of the Golden Banana|song}}'''''"<br>(Sung by [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Cranky Kong]])
<blockquote>
CRANKY:<br>
''See here, look what you've done now!<br>You have brought the wrath of Inka Dinka Doo on down!''


Cranky Kong:<br>''See here, look what you've done now!<br>You have brought the wrath of Inka Dinka Doo on down!''
DK:<br>
''How can such a pretty thing as this<br>Make things really go amiss?<br>All I want is Candy's kiss''


Donkey Kong:<br>''How can such a pretty thing as this<br>Make things really go amiss?<br>All I want is Candy's kiss''
CRANKY:<br>
''You're a fool, can't you see that there's a curse?<br>Put the Banana back or things are gonna get much worse!''


''(short instrumental)''
DK:<br>
''What's with all the worry?<br>Can't you see I'm in a hurry?<br>It's the perfect gift for our anniversary''


Cranky Kong:<br>''You're a fool, can't you see that there's a curse?<br>Put that banana back or things are gonna get much worse!''
CRANKY:<br>
''The curse will bring the destruction of the entire island<br>And there'll be no bananas left for you to eat!


Donkey Kong:<br>''What's with all the worry?<br>Can't you see I'm in a hurry?<br>It's the perfect gift for our anniversary''
DK:<br>
''No bananas?!


Cranky Kong: (spoken)<br>The curse will bring the destruction of the entire island, and there'll be no bananas left for you to eat!
BOTH:<br>''
It's the curse of the Golden Banana<br>The curse of the Golden Banana<br>The curse of the Golden Banana<br>The curse of the Golden Banana!''
</blockquote>
*"'''''{{conjecturaltext|Our Love is Stronger Than a Golden Banana|song}}'''''"<br>(Sung by [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Candy Kong|Candy]])
<blockquote>
CANDY:<br>
''When I see a smile on your hairy face<br>I know there's no other ape that could take your place


Donkey Kong: (spoken)<br>No bananas?!
DK:<br>
''I can't believe you feel the way that you do<br>Your love is like a dream come true


All:<br>''It's the curse of the golden banana,<br>The curse of the golden banana,<br>The curse of the golden banana,<br>The curse of the golden banana!''
CANDY:<br>
''You are the sunlight warmin' up my day<br>Take my hand and everything's OK


DK:<br>
''I see bananas when I look in your eyes<br>I'd shower you with coconut cream pies


*'''''Our Love is Stronger Than a Golden Banana''''' (sung by [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Candy Kong|Candy]])
''A love like ours don't grow on trees


Candy:<br>''When I see a smile on your hairy face,<br>I know there's no other ape that could take your place''
CANDY:<br>
''Our love is like a summer breeze


Donkey Kong:<br>''I can't believe you feel the way that you do<br>Your love is like a dream come true''
DK:<br>
''Can't you see we're meant to be?


Candy:<br>''You are the sunlight warmin' up my day<br>Take my hand and everything's OK''
Both:<br>''Our love is stronger than a Golden Banana<br>Our love is stronger than a Golden Banana<br>Stronger than a Golden Banana
</blockquote>


Donkey Kong:<br>''I see bananas when I look in your eyes<br>I'd shower you with coconut cream pies<br>A love like ours don't grow on trees''
==Trivia==
 
*The title of the episode is based on the ''[[wikipedia:Indiana Jones|Indiana Jones]]'' movie ''[[wikipedia:Raiders of the Lost Ark|Raiders of the Lost Ark]]''. The episode also shares a similar title with an episode of the earlier animated series ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'', "[[Raiders of the Lost Mushroom]]."
Candy:<br>''Our love is like a summer breeze''
*In 2014 the song 'Our Love is Stronger Than a Golden Banana' became a minor internet meme.
 
**The song is also one of the few instances of Richard Yearwood, Donkey Kong's speaking voice actor, providing the singing vocals instead of Sterling Jarvis.
Donkey Kong:<br>''Can't you see we're meant to be?''
 
Both:<br>''Our love is stronger than a golden banana<br>Our love is stronger than a golden banana<br>''
 
''(short instrumental)''
 
Both:<br>''Stronger than a golden banana''


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|SpaM=The Hunters of the Lost Banana}}
|SpaM=The Hunters of the Lost Banana}}


==Trivia==
*The title of the episode is based on the ''[[wikipedia:Indiana Jones|Indiana Jones]]'' movie ''[[wikipedia:Raiders of the Lost Ark|Raiders of the Lost Ark]]''. The episode also shares a similar title with an episode of the earlier animated series ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'', "[[Raiders of the Lost Mushroom]]."
*In 2014 the song 'Our Love is Stronger Than a Golden Banana' became a minor internet meme.
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