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In ''Donkey Kong Country'', Manky Kongs try to hurt [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] by throwing an endless supply of [[barrel]]s in their direction. Some Manky Kongs throw barrels more quickly than others. None of the Manky Kongs move around, but they do turn to face Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong's direction | In ''Donkey Kong Country'', Manky Kongs try to hurt [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] by throwing an endless supply of [[barrel]]s in their direction. Some Manky Kongs throw barrels more quickly than others. None of the Manky Kongs move around, but they do turn to face Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong's direction. Manky Kongs first appear in the level [[Orang-utan Gang]], where they appear standing on the treetops all throughout, and return in [[Ice Age Alley]], [[Oil Drum Alley]], [[Trick Track Trek]], [[Blackout Basement]], and [[Loopy Lights]]. Manky Kongs usually throw barrels from a height, effectively protecting them from the Kongs. Manky Kongs can be taken out from either being [[jump]]ed onto, rolling into, or having a [[Steel Keg]] thrown at it. In original {{wp|Western world|Western}} releases, a Manky Kong can be defeated from one hit, but in the Japanese version, it requires two hits. | ||
In the [[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)|Game Boy Color port]], the player can print a sticker of Manky holding the letter J from the [[nwiki:Game Boy Printer|Game Boy Printer]], from the selection menu's "ALPHABET" option of the PRINT sub-menu. Similarly, the [[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|Game Boy Advance port]] includes a [[photograph]] of a Manky Kong that can be obtained by throwing a Steel Keg at one. | In the [[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)|Game Boy Color port]], the player can print a sticker of Manky holding the letter J from the [[nwiki:Game Boy Printer|Game Boy Printer]], from the selection menu's "ALPHABET" option of the PRINT sub-menu. Similarly, the [[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|Game Boy Advance port]] includes a [[photograph]] of a Manky Kong that can be obtained by throwing a Steel Keg at one. | ||
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| Manky Kong | |
|---|---|
 Artwork of a Manky Kong from Donkey Kong Country | |
| First appearance | Donkey Kong Country (1994) |
| Latest appearance | Super Smash Bros. Brawl (sticker cameo) (2008) |
| Latest portrayal | Chris Sutherland (1994)[1] |
| Variant of | Kong |
Template:Quote2 Manky Kongs are Kong reject orangutans and enemies in Donkey Kong Country. Their name derives from the primarily-British slang term "manky", meaning "dirty", while also playing on the word's similarity to "monkey". However, due to word "manky" being regional slang, Nintendo Power explains it as seemingly derived from the words "mangy" and "skanky".[2][3] Manky's name refers to its ragged appearance, with bad teeth and unkempt fur that seems to be falling out in places, notably the head. Unlike most of the other Kongs, Manky Kongs are shown having four fingers and toes instead of five. Diddy Kong, as well as Dixie Kong, Chunky Kong, Lanky Kong and Tiny Kong also had this distinction prior to the Nintendo GameCube era.
History
Donkey Kong Country
In Donkey Kong Country, Manky Kongs try to hurt Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong by throwing an endless supply of barrels in their direction. Some Manky Kongs throw barrels more quickly than others. None of the Manky Kongs move around, but they do turn to face Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong's direction. Manky Kongs first appear in the level Orang-utan Gang, where they appear standing on the treetops all throughout, and return in Ice Age Alley, Oil Drum Alley, Trick Track Trek, Blackout Basement, and Loopy Lights. Manky Kongs usually throw barrels from a height, effectively protecting them from the Kongs. Manky Kongs can be taken out from either being jumped onto, rolling into, or having a Steel Keg thrown at it. In original Western releases, a Manky Kong can be defeated from one hit, but in the Japanese version, it requires two hits.
In the Game Boy Color port, the player can print a sticker of Manky holding the letter J from the Game Boy Printer, from the selection menu's "ALPHABET" option of the PRINT sub-menu. Similarly, the Game Boy Advance port includes a photograph of a Manky Kong that can be obtained by throwing a Steel Keg at one.
Super Mario Kodansha manga
A singular Manky Kong appears as a secondary antagonist in the Donkey Kong Country arc of the Super Mario Kodansha manga. Exiled in the past by the Kongs from Donkey Kong Island, he drifted in the ocean until he was picked up by the Gangplank Galleon. Wanting revenge, he allies himself with the Kremlings and guides them in their invasion of Donkey Kong Island. He sporadically appears in some chapters to stop the heroes' progress or taunt them, but he is ultimately defeated alongside King K. Rool.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Manky Kong is a collectible sticker in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. In The Subspace Emissary, the sticker is only usable by Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong, and it boosts the strength of arm attacks by 10 points.
Profiles and statistics
Donkey Kong Country
- SNES Instruction booklet (page 29): These Kong reject orangutans do know how to roll out the barrel!
- SNES Player's Guide (page 16): Manky Kong is really mad. Probably because he was never accepted as part of the Kong group. The word "manky" seems to be derived from the words "mangy" and "skanky." It's certainly befitting for such an unsightly ape. Every time that you come across Manky Kong, you'll need to take immediate action. He has a never-ending supply of barrels and he's not shy about throwing them at you. Generally, Manky Kong will toss three barrels quickly, pause, and then start throwing them again. Use that pause to your advantage and move in on him!
- Nintendo Power vol. 65 (page 20): This orangutan wanted to be a hero like Donkey Kong, but he got caught up in the thrill of barrel throwing and hasn't been able to let it go. As you approach Manky, hop over each of the barrels he heaves, then stomp him after clearing the final barrel.
- Nintendo Power vol. 66 (page 17): A cross between mangy and skanky, Manky Kong hucks barrels for a living.
- GBA Player's Guide (page 15): No one really knows why Manky Kong dislikes Donkey, Diddy and the whole Kong Krew so much, but he's one mean orangutan. With his unlimited supply of barrels and bad attitude, Manky Kong is a pesk foe.
- GBA Player's Guide (page 15): Manky Kong appears in many of Kong Island's areas, but he only knows how to do one thing-throw barrels. Chances are, you'll see barrels come rolling down a hill at you before you'll see Manky thowing them. Hop over the barrels and jump on Manky Kong's head to defeat him. You can also give him a taste of his own medicine by tossing a barrel his way.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
| Sticker Manky Kong | ||
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| Artwork from: Donkey Kong Country | ||
| Effects in The Subspace Emissary: [Arm] - Attack +10 | ||
| Usable by: Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong | ||
Gallery
- For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Manky Kong.
Donkey Kong Country
Donkey Kong Country
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | マンキーコング[?] Mankī kongu |
Manky Kong | |
| French | Manky Kong[?] | - | |
| Italian | Manky Kong[?] | - | |
| Spanish | Manky Kong[?] | - |
References
- ^ David Wise on Twitter (retrieved on January 10, 2019)
- ^ Nintendo Power Volume 66, page 17. "A cross between mangy and skanky, Manky Kong hucks barrels for a living."
- ^ M. Arakawa. Donkey Kong Country Player's Guide. Page 16.
| Kongs | |
|---|---|
| Kong characters | |
| Baby Kong • Bink • Bluster Kong (Leo Luster) • Candy Clone • Candy Kong • Chunky Kong • Cranky Kong (Young) • Cranky Kong's great grandfather • Diddy Kong • Dixie Kong • Donkey Kong (Baby, Robot) • Donkey Kong Jr. • Dread Kong • Driver • Eddie • Funky Kong • Ghastly King • Karate Kong • Kiddy Kong • Kong Fu • Lanky Kong • Mecha Donkey Kong • Mini Donkey Kong (Game & Watch) • Monkey Kong • Ninja Kong • Rabbid Cranky • Rabbid Kong (Mega) • Ringo • Snow Kong • Sumo Kong • Super Kong • Swanky Kong • Tiny Kong • Uncle Kong • Wrinkly Kong | |
| Kong species | |
| Chained Kong • Cyber Kong • Guerrilla • Helper Monkey • Kong • Manky Kong • Mini Diddy Kong • Mini Donkey Kong (toy) • Ninjape • Snow Ucky Kong • Uckykong | |
| Donkey Kong's robots | |
| Cannon Kong • Capture Kong • Catapult Kong • Circus Kong • Cool Kong • Crash Kong • Kongā | |
| Kong groups | |
| Donkey Kong's robots • Kong (boss group) • Kong Family | |
