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'''Cranky Kong''' is a [[Kong]] who is depicted as a paternal figure to [[Donkey Kong]], though [[#Identity confusion|their exact relation varies]]. He is characterized by frequently breaking the [[fourth wall]] and constantly complaining and rambling (especially in [[Rare]]-made games), although he proves to be a helpful sage in many situations, having been shown to possess much knowledge about the current location and its history and secrets.<ref>{{cite|quote=Have you been to see my husband Cranky? He complains a little, but he does know everything about this island.|author=Wrinkly Kong|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''|publisher=Nintendo|date=1995}}</ref><ref>{{cite|quote=Even old Cranky Kong is getting in on the entrepreneurial spirit. He’s opened a Monkey Museum where inquisitive monkeys can go to learn about the lore of Crocodile Isle. Prepare to pay to get the best hints!|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' instruction booklet|date=1995|page=26|pulisher=Nintendo of America|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite|quote=Rumor has it—and it might just be simian senility—that Cranky Kong covered all the levels and found everything in five hours and fifteen minutes!|author=Owsen, Dan, Terry Munson, and Paul Shinoda|title=''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble'' Player's Guide|page=4|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en|date=1996}}</ref> | '''Cranky Kong''' is a [[Kong]] who is depicted as a paternal figure to [[Donkey Kong]], though [[#Identity confusion|their exact relation varies]]. He is characterized by frequently breaking the [[fourth wall]] and constantly complaining and rambling (especially in [[Rare]]-made games), although he proves to be a helpful sage in many situations, having been shown to possess much knowledge about the current location and its history and secrets.<ref>{{cite|quote=Have you been to see my husband Cranky? He complains a little, but he does know everything about this island.|author=Wrinkly Kong|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''|publisher=Nintendo|date=1995}}</ref><ref>{{cite|quote=Even old Cranky Kong is getting in on the entrepreneurial spirit. He’s opened a Monkey Museum where inquisitive monkeys can go to learn about the lore of Crocodile Isle. Prepare to pay to get the best hints!|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' instruction booklet|date=1995|page=26|pulisher=Nintendo of America|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite|quote=Rumor has it—and it might just be simian senility—that Cranky Kong covered all the levels and found everything in five hours and fifteen minutes!|author=Owsen, Dan, Terry Munson, and Paul Shinoda|title=''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble'' Player's Guide|page=4|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en|date=1996}}</ref> | ||
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Cranky was also a main character on the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'']] television series produced by [[Nelvana]] and [[Nintendo]], where he was voiced by [[Aron Tager]]. Here, Cranky was as grouchy and bitter as he was in the games, while also being far less arrogant and not breaking the fourth wall nearly as often. The white hair he has in the games is replaced by large white eyebrows, though he still has his beard. In addition, his sweater-vest is now a bluish-gray, and he sometimes appears without his cane, unlike in the games. | Cranky was also a main character on the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'']] television series produced by [[Nelvana]] and [[Nintendo]], where he was voiced by [[Aron Tager]]. Here, Cranky was as grouchy and bitter as he was in the games, while also being far less arrogant and not breaking the fourth wall nearly as often. The white hair he has in the games is replaced by large white eyebrows, though he still has his beard. In addition, his sweater-vest is now a bluish-gray, and he sometimes appears without his cane, unlike in the games. | ||
On the show, instead of living in a cabin on the ground like in the games, Cranky instead lives in a cabin on a tree-top village, similar to ones seen in the area [[Vine Valley (world)|Vine Valley]] from the ''Donkey Kong Country'' game, which doubles as a shelter for the [[Crystal Coconut]]. On the show, Cranky was also shown to be adept at potion-making and magic, a trait later carried over into the games. In one episode | On the show, instead of living in a cabin on the ground like in the games, Cranky instead lives in a cabin on a tree-top village, similar to ones seen in the area [[Vine Valley (world)|Vine Valley]] from the ''Donkey Kong Country'' game, which doubles as a shelter for the [[Crystal Coconut]]. On the show, Cranky was also shown to be adept at potion-making and magic, a trait later carried over into the games. In one episode, it is revealed that he was once best friends with King K. Rool until the crocodile cheated during a bet, which turned their friendship into a bitter rivalry. | ||
===''Donkey Kong 64''=== | ===''Donkey Kong 64''=== | ||
