Funky Kong

Funky Kong is one of the Kongs featured in the Donkey Kong franchise. He first appeared in Donkey Kong Country. In the first two Donkey Kong Country games, Funky Kong allowed players to travel to any world they had previously visited. In Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!, Funky runs a boat rental service that has to be utilized in order to advance in the game. In Donkey Kong 64, Funky Kong ran an armory shop that allowed the Kongs to purchase weapons and upgrades from. Ever the jack-of-all-trades, this has made Funky an entertainer, mechanic, surfer, and salesman.
==Appearances==
===Donkey Kong 64===
Funky Kong reappears in Donkey Kong 64 as a major ally to the Kongs. Unlike any of his previous appearances in the Donkey Kong Country series, Funky Kong in this game runs an armory known as Funky's Armory and has more of a military-like appearance instead of his usual "surfer dude" or mechanic gimmicks. Funky Kong sells the Kongs their various of weapons and ammo that is required in the game. He can also refill their ammos anytime if they are low free of charge. Funky also offers several upgrades, namely an increased ammo belt, homing ammo, and even a sniper mode that is required to hit targets from a fair distance away. During the end moments of the game after K. Rool has been defeated by the Kongs, Funky was the one to deliver the finishing blow onto K. Rool while the latter was distracted by Candy Kong by launching a giant boot onto K. Rool. During the end credits of the game, Funky can be seen dancing on a high ledge.
===Mario Kart Wii===
This is the first appearance of Funky Kong in a Mario Kart game, let alone the Mario franchise in general. Funky Kong is a large type character and must be unlocked by unlocking four Expert Staff Ghost data in Time Trials. He has a speed bonus of 4, which makes him a very popular character to use in time trials with fast heavy bikes. He is considered as the best character to pick among fans in combination with the Flame Runner as he has the greatest speed stat when in a wheelie.
Funky has his own Battle Stage named Funky Stadium. The big barrel monitor above in the center of the stadium shows his icon.
====Staff Ghost Tracks====
*GCN DK Mountain
=== Mario Super Sluggers ===
Funky Kong is an unlockable playable team player in Mario Super Sluggers, where he has good batting and decent fielding skills, while lacking in pitching and running skills. He is the only Kong in the game who bats with his right hand, while fielding with his left hand. He has good chemistry with all the Kongs and bad chemistry with the Kremlings. He is unlocked after he joins the player in Challenge Mode.
===Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (+Funky mode)===
In the first game, without Funky mode, Funky Kong owned his own shop named Funky's Fly 'n' Buy, where he sold useful items to the Kongs, such as balloons.
In the Nintendo Switch version, Funky Kong is the star of Funky Mode, in which is an easy pick good for beginners or players who want to relax while playing, as he is the most versatile and easiest choice to play the game, as he can double jump, hover, and has five hearts. Along with him he carries his trusty surfboard.
=== Mario Kart Tour ===
Funky Kong returns in Mario Kart Tour as a High-End driver, being made available on May 20, 2020. He was part of the first week's spotlight of the Jungle Tour, alongside the Bolt Buggy and the Banana Wingtip. Funky also returned as part of the 2nd week spotlight of the 2020 Los Angeles Tour. Starting with the 2021 Cat Tour, he is now a regular High-End driver, and starting with the Bowser vs. DK Tour, he has his own self-named cup. Funky Kong's special item is the Banana Barrels, which is shared with Diddy Kong.
=== The Super Mario Bros. Movie ===
Funky Kong is scheduled to reappear in the The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
=== Mario Kart 8 Deluxe ===
Funky Kong is set to be added to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in Wave 6 of the Booster Course Pass, returning from Mario Kart Tour. Funky was added on November 9 2023
==Trivia==
* In Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, he rides on top of a flying surfboard, much like Silver Surfer from Marvel's Fantastic Four.
==Gallery==
File:Funky Artwork - Donkey Kong Country.png|Funky Kong from Donkey Kong Country
File:Funky Kong Artwork - Donkey Kong Country 2.png|Funky Kong from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
File:Funky Artwork - Donkey Kong Country 3.png|Funky Kong from Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
File:FunkyDK64.jpg|Funky Kong from Donkey Kong 64
File:Funkyscreen.png|Funky Kong from Donkey Kong 64
File:FunkyKong-1.jpg|Funky Kong from the Donkey Kong Country animated series
File:Funky Artwork - King of Swing.png|Funky Kong from DK: King of Swing
File:Funkydk3.png|Funky Kong from Donkey Konga 3
File:FunkyKongBarrels.jpg|Funky Kong from Donkey Konga 3
File:Funky Kong trophy SSBB.png|A trophy of Funky Kong from Super Smash Bros. Brawl
File:MKWiiFunky.png|Funky Kong with his kart in Mario Kart Wii
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