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tholly
05-19-2004, 09:57 PM
Why is Donkey Kong called "Donkey" Kong if he is a monkey / gorilla / ape thing???


Someone just asked me this, and I didn't know....anyone have an answer??

Jasoco
05-19-2004, 10:04 PM
"Donkey's aren't Monkey's! Quit messing with my head!"

It stands for "Stupid Monkey". Donkey means Stupid. Kong means Monkey.

tholly
05-19-2004, 10:05 PM
thanks

sisko
05-19-2004, 10:11 PM
And for some reason, Nintendo chose not to use "Ass Monkey" LOL

*ahem*

Jasoco
05-19-2004, 10:15 PM
And for some reason, Nintendo chose not to use "Ass Monkey" LOL

*ahem*I NEVER THOUGHT OF THAT! LOL LOL LOL

Melf
05-20-2004, 03:14 AM
It stands for "Stupid Monkey". Donkey means Stupid. Kong means Monkey.

Actually, it's called Donkey Kong because Miyamoto wanted a word that meant stubborn and tenacious. He came up with Donkey.

Jasoco
05-20-2004, 03:45 AM
Stubborn, Stupid.. both start with S. Knew it was an S word. I guess it makes more sense now. LOL

MarioAllStar2600
05-20-2004, 09:32 AM
I heard it was just a bad case of engrish from (I think) VH1. But then again there idiots.

Mr. Smashy
05-20-2004, 06:21 PM
Haven't you ever heard the expression "stubborn as a mule"?

Mules are part donkey.

Jasoco
05-20-2004, 08:53 PM
I still can't get over that Ass Monkey joke. LOL

NE146
05-21-2004, 01:12 AM
I remember at the local Shakey's they had a Donkey King. LOL