Donkey Kong has been a mainstay in the Mario series for a long time. The name was first given to the devastating ape in the original Donkey Kong arcade game (who we know as Cranky Kong), but the Donkey Kong we know and love is the son of Donkey Kong Jr.
This dashing tie-wearing ape has been around since the Rareware era Donkey Kong Country, and he’s fought the Kremlings, defended the bananas, and played some sports with his grandfather’s opponents occasionally since. But it seems that DK’s family also enjoys a trip.
In an officially licensed workbook from the fast-food chain Burger King and Nintendo from 2002, the curious question of where Donkey Kong was born. The options may not be what you expect, and are much closer to home. But for us at Nintendo Life, Burger King and Nintendo point very near home is the birthplace of Donkey Kong.
Does it sound like Donkey Kong might just enjoy tea and scones – or perhaps some banana bread? The UK wasn’t the first place we guessed, but that flashy tie clear give it away, right?
However, the second part of the answer is what gets us. Donkey Kong was born in the United Kingdom, but now he lives on Donkey Kong Island. This means that the events of Donkey Kong Country happened in this world. The book series includes events that happened.
We’re a bit silly here, of course, but it’s interesting to think about why Nintendo and Burger King chose the UK as the birthplace of the apes for this activity book. Well, if he wants to visit again, we’ll greet him with open arms at Nintendo Life Towers!
You can find the whole page with some similar questions on the Super Mario Wiki – where you can find out why Wario doesn’t like Mario and confirm whether Yoshi is a lizard or a dinosaur. Wait…
What do you think of this revelation? Do you remember this activity book? Let us know!
