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[[Rareware]] created the Cranky Kong character as an older version of the original [[Donkey Kong]] from the earlier ''Donkey Kong'' games, but his exact relation to the current Donkey Kong has been disputed. However, Cranky Kong being Donkey Kong's grandfather was the consistent backstory throughout the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] [[Donkey Kong Country (series)|series]]. While this was not explicitly stated in the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|television series]], he acted as a father figure and [[Message in a Bottle Show|once said]] that he considered DK like a son. Rare seemingly started to retcon this in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', in which Cranky Kong consistently addressed him as "son" | [[Rareware]] created the Cranky Kong character as an older version of the original [[Donkey Kong]] from the earlier ''Donkey Kong'' games, but his exact relation to the current Donkey Kong has been disputed. However, Cranky Kong being Donkey Kong's grandfather was the consistent backstory throughout the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] [[Donkey Kong Country (series)|series]]. While this was not explicitly stated in the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|television series]], he acted as a father figure and [[Message in a Bottle Show|once said]] that he considered DK like a son. Rare seemingly started to retcon this in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', in which Cranky Kong consistently addressed him as "son," implying a more direct parental role. In Rare Scribes, it was explained to the writer's knowledge that their Donkey Kong was intended to be an adult [[Donkey Kong Jr.]], and requested players to completely ignore instances where Cranky was stated to be his grandfather. Fans have since been split on whether or not to take this statement seriously, although two other Nintendo of Europe websites for the [[Game Boy Advance|GBA]] re-release of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' supported this idea. Closer inspection reveals there may have been conflicting evidence among the developers from the beginning, as a promotional video exclusively for [[Nintendo Power]] subscribers named ''Donkey Kong Country: Exposed'' called Cranky Kong his "dad or grandfather." | ||
After Rare left Nintendo, Donkey Kong's nature was left open for some time. Both official bios for ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' have stated that the Donkey Kong in the arcade is the Donkey Kong today, and ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' was advertised by stating that Donkey Kong was Mario's oldest rival. However, this was contradicted, although vaguely, by ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'', which attributed [[Pauline]]'s kidnapping to "his ancestor, the original Donkey Kong". Subsequently, ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]'' implied that Donkey Kong met Pauline for the first time and became smitten at first sight. Text for the additional content in the GBA re-releases suggested an unclear familial connection; for example, in the ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' enhanced port, Cranky claims in his [[Cranky's Dojo|dojo]] that his first starring role would be called "Cranky Kong Country". ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' sticks with the story that the original Donkey Kong is the current Donkey Kong's grandfather. As of [[Retro Studios]]' ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'', the position of Cranky Kong as the grandfather of the modern Donkey Kong has been reaffirmed. | After Rare left Nintendo, Donkey Kong's nature was left open for some time. Both official bios for ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' have stated that the Donkey Kong in the arcade is the Donkey Kong today, and ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' was advertised by stating that Donkey Kong was Mario's oldest rival. However, this was contradicted, although vaguely, by ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'', which attributed [[Pauline]]'s kidnapping to "his ancestor, the original Donkey Kong". Subsequently, ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]'' implied that Donkey Kong met Pauline for the first time and became smitten at first sight. Text for the additional content in the GBA re-releases suggested an unclear familial connection; for example, in the ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' enhanced port, Cranky claims in his [[Cranky's Dojo|dojo]] that his first starring role would be called "Cranky Kong Country". ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' sticks with the story that the original Donkey Kong is the current Donkey Kong's grandfather. As of [[Retro Studios]]' ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'', the position of Cranky Kong as the grandfather of the modern Donkey Kong has been reaffirmed. | ||