King Dedede

King Dedede is a major character in the Kirby franchise, serving as its main antagonist in its early years before redeeming himself as a protagonist in later games. He still has plenty of untapped potential to not only cement himself as one of the series' most iconic characters, but also as a prominent sillyman.
==Basic Information==
King Dedede is well-known as the self-proclaimed king of Dreamland. He first appears in Kirby's Dream Land, where he steals all of Dreamland's food. After being beaten by Kirby, his animosity towards Kirby has progressively changed from being a selfish, jerkish anti-hero to embracing the responsibilities and duties of his kingly status.
==Archetypes==
===Anthro===
He's a penguin.
===Goober/Gentle Giant===
He's one big, loveable buffoon. And yes, he looks chubby, but all that weight packs a LOT of muscle, enough for him to carry a giant wooden mallet that, according to Solid Snake's codec conversations, is strong and heavy enough to level an entire building, and yet he carries it around with minimal effort. And hoo boy, if that wasn't enough, he got jacked up with roids... TWICE.
===Chaoslord===
By default, Dedede is a goofy Club Penguin-looking character with immaculate facial expressions to boot, and even then, this has been amplified in Right Back at Ya!, just from his voice and personality combined. No wonder he's the subject of many memes!
===Cosmic===
By technicality, as the Kirby franchise has frequently played around with space aesthetics, most commonly stars, which are usually seen when Dedede lands from a "Super Dedede Jump".
===Distinctive Voice===
Once you hear Ted Lewis's performance as him in Kirby: Right Back at Ya, you cannot go back. Everything, from the Carolina/Texas/Cajun/Virginia accent mix to his laugh, is simply iconic.
===Fan Disservice===
There's his unique crouch in Super Smash Brothers where he rests seductively on one arm with his feet crossed. There's also a scene in the anime where he stars in a commercial taking a bubble bath.
===Well-Dressed===
He's got a red, royal robe with his symbol on the back.
===Quotable Catchphrase===
"I NEED A MONSTA TO CLOBBA THAT THERE KIRBY!!"
===Theme Song===
His theme song hasn't changed one bit throughout all 30 years of the Kirby franchise aside from a small, yet cool bit at the start that was implemented from Star Allies onwards. THAT'S HOW MUCH IT BANGS.
==Fanon==
So why do people like King Dedede exactly? In short, King Dedede is adored by many not just for how he goes about his role as a central antagonist, but also for how he progresses throughout the games. One could even say that the Kirby series is a story about how strong friendship really is, and while Kirby is the embodiment of friendship, Dedede is symbolic of how powerful friendship and kindness is. And even while he's a noble hero nowadays, he still has just enough style to keep being the king of the show.
Other than his genuinely amazing growth throughout the games, he's also one hell of a meme machine thanks to how fun he is to see in action overall.
==External Links==
*King Dedede on the Sexypedia Wiki.
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Category:Sillyman
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