The History of Diddy and Dixie Kong | Nintendo's Power Couple
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- čas přidán 13. 05. 2024
- Diddy and Dixie Kong are two major characters in the Donkey Kong franchise that came from the talented team at Rare, Ltd. Why did they design these characters and how did they end up starring in their own Donkey Kong Country games? Join me on this Origin Oracle as we explore the beginnings of one of Nintendo's few official couples, Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong.
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00:00 - Intro to Diddy Kong
01:07 - Diddy Kong's First Appearance - Donkey Kong Country
03:12 - Diddy was originally Donkey Kong Jr?
06:05 - Is Diddy the nephew of Donkey Kong?
07:40 - Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
09:53 - The Conception and Design of Dixie Kong
10:43 - Diddy's Kong Quest (continued)
12:47 - Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble
16:35 - The Development of Diddy Kong Racing
20:49 - Diddy Kong Racing Sequels?
22:19 - The Return of Diddy and Dixie Kong
23:44 - Super Mario Bros. Movie - Diddy and Dixie Cameo
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Sources:
Chris and Tim Stamper Interview - RarewareArchives - • Video
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DKC Exposed: The Making of Donkey Kong Country - Promotional VHS - DK Vine - • DKC Exposed: The Makin...
Diddy Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Gameplay - packattack04082 - • Donkey Kong Country 2:...
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie's Double Trouble Gameplay - LongplayArchive - • Longplay of Donkey Kon...
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Diddy Kong Pilot Playthrough Part 1 - Japancommercials4U2 • Diddy Kong Pilot Playt...
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Music:
Diddy Kong Racing - Jungle Falls
Donkey Kong Country 2 - Stickerbush Symphony
Donkey Kong 64 - Clumsy K. Lumsy
Donkey Kong Country - Aquatic Ambiance
Donkey Kong 64 - Cranky's Lab
Donkey Kong Country 2 - Snakey Chantey
Donkey Kong Country 2 - Hot Head Bop
Donkey Kong Country 2 - Forest Interlude
Donkey Kong Country - Bonus Room Blitz
Diddy Kong Racing - Hot Top Volcano
Diddy Kong Racing - Spacedust Alley, Star City
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze - Trunk Twister (Underwater)
Super Smash Bros. Brawl - Stickerbush Symphony - Hry
Tears of the Kingdom is around the corner so I might be a bit distracted this week.
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Apparently there was already a series of toys called Dinky Cars or something like that in the UK, and that was the reason why they couldn't use the name
Your humor is great, I laughed so hard at the Jordan clip 🤣
Dude I love this series to death, since I was in kindergarten, I love the characters, the theming, the design, and the music is amazing.
I’ve added your DK videos to my Ultimate Donkey Kong playlist! It contains all the Donkey Kong fan videos I could find. Check it out if you want!
Forest interlude is better than stickerbrush. Fight me😂
Dixie is one of Nintendo's most underutilized character. Diddy should already be in basically every Mario spinoff, but the fact that even he has to fight for a spot half the time means Dixie almost never even has a chance. Hopefully with the Mario Movie sort of reenforcing the Mario/DK universe connection, we'll see them use the Kongs more leniently in Mario games and spinoffs.
Dixie is a classic Nintendo All Star who had her own titular game, is a female character (that isn't just another princess), and has a unique ability. DK, Diddy, and Dixie need to be mainstays.
True crime that Diddy and Dixie aren't always alongside DK in mario spinoffs. I mean, if there was any other kong that deserved to be in smash, I'd definitely say it was Dixie.
While I agree that Dixie deserves WAY more love than she has gotten over the years, the fact that she is female should have absolutely zero influence over that. The fact that she is an awesome character should have all the influence over it. Her helicopter hair spin is god tier.
@@zedorian6547 While it hasn't been as much of an issue in recent years (with characters like Pauline, Birdo, and Toadette being common again), it was definitely a big deal that basically the only female representation in the Mario spinoffs until Rosalina were just Peach and Daisy. I was more just pointing out that they could've used her as a more flagship female rep, since I do think it's important. It's not the reason she should be featured more, but it would've been a good bonus in a time where female representation in games wasn't very good.
Yeah it always felt like she was everywhere growing up as far as mario spin offs go but looking back, it was only Hoops and Super Sluggers lol. Really head scratching.
@@zedorian6547 Ngl, I always preferred playing as Dixie than Diddy and Donkey
Diddy and Dixie were so cute in their Mario movie cameo!😊
Agree :3 ❤🩷 .
Chunky as well!
Who'd have thought that would be the big lug's first ever appearance in decades.
I didn't think they'd actually appear / have a spoken line but it made me so happy!!
I wanted Diddy and Dixie to go to Super Smash Bros. as a tag team, as originally planned. Aside from that, it is also true that they had too much hidden potential to surpass Donkey, and the shadow of Donkey could have faded.
When I heard that diddy was originally dk jr, I was convinced and surprised.
I can't believe I never thought of that. That would be so perfect to have them paired up like Ice Climbers.
Nintendo has the potential to create iconic characters, both men and women, but curiously most of them doesn't are officially a couple and when they are, or its not made entirely by them or just pretend it's ambiguous.
Diddy and Dixie are one of the most known power couples and one of my favorites, mostly because they are introduced as such.
Dixie is as important as Donkey and Diddy, so seeing that after years she is being reknown and playable is a good change.
Also, in the Super Mario Bros. Movie when Mario turns into Cat Mario, its seen how during the "Aww" scene, Dixie grabs Diddy's arms, while is just an effect of Cat Mario's cuteness, that was a sweet scene for me, like hinting they are a couple even in this new media.
This video really did justice to Diddy and Dixie's creation and story throughthe DK games, even adding extra details to the games they were in.
Diddy and Dixie are very sexy. 😏
To think we dodged the bullet in calling one of the most famous sidekicks in gaming and his girlfriend, Dinky and Dinkylinky. Thank God. Great job, TheMentok!
Ok, to solve the whole Diddy is DK's nephew mess, here's my theory:
Diddy being DK's nephew may refer to DK the first. The OG DK in the 80's. This makes sense as to why DK the 3rd, (DK Jr's Son) is Diddy's "cousin".
Diddy and Dixie have the best dynamic of any Nintendo couple. (Yes even more than Luigi and Daisy)
It helps that Diddy and Dixie are an actual confirmed couple unlike Luigi and Daisy lol
Well that’s not surprising, since most of the Luigi and daisy romance is just fans projecting their own fan fic onto them and considering it official
@@Albino_Basilisk Or Daisy Circut in Mario Kart Wii existing.
@@doctormodder Or Daisy's trophy description in Melee
Oh yes by far
Diddy is my favorite video game character ever. This is gonna be good!
As someone who never played DK, this whole time I assumed they were siblings 💀💀💀.
They still could be
I haven´t played the most recent DK games, but I am very fond of these characters from DKC 2 and DKC3. I loved this games so much, and specially Diddy and Dixie, their dynamic was the best. These are of my favorite characters of the games, they deserve more recognition.
I can´t choose a favorite song, they are all so good. I enjoyed a lot the song that plays in the vine levels, maybe that one but also all the rest.
Tropical Freeze is one of the most beautiful looking games I've ever seen. The flow is fast paced, and so fluid once you learned to "run" the levels. The graphics are so colorful and clean...the art is gorgeous...
I don't have a Switch, but my son does. DK Tropical Freeze is the best looking game on the Switch imo...
Nintendo Fans: Will you ever give us clear answers to our questions?
Nintendo: No
How can you be so prolific with such high quality? Astounding if you are a one man army, tbh
Ah man, thanks. 😁Still a one man army. It's a lot of work but fulfilling seeing everyone enjoy these videos.
I don't know why they couldn't use Dixie Kong in the Super Smash Bros games. She's very different from Diddy as a clone.
Stickerbrush symphony is my favorite DKC 2 track. Dixie is my favorite Kong and I loved learning more about her.
The edits between info is on point. Thank you for the laughs! 😂
Love when you do character voices😂 informative and entertaining video as usual! 🙌
Reading old stories thrown into instructions manuals at the last minute is my new favorite thing 😂
@@TheMentok read all the old manuals 😂 it's amazing!
Please cover the mangas as that’s uncharted territory for a lot of us! I’d love to know more about where Japan took these characters
Always looking forward to more Kong history. Diddy was genuinely my favorite character easily in this verse as a kid, any mario spin off he was in that I had, I always gravitated towards him. And much love to Dixie too, though was always more about that Tiny life. Their little family is interesting all on its own.
And yes, definitely down for you making a video on those comics, I've seen a couple videos dedicated to one comic each specifically, but I'm sure you'll go above and beyond and shed light on some ones I have yet to learn about. Especially that German(?) One with the alien looking kongs, already seems bananas.
Rare and Nintendo would have a collaboration together creating the sequel to Diddy Kong Racing!
Awesome deep dive. Loved Diddys kong quest back in the day but never really got into the 3rd one but I'm sure it was good. Looking forward to the next video
Of course I approve the check on the comics and mangas, always up to see the wild shenannigans artists like to do with videogame characters
I always love story time! Your delivery is always on point. Great video!
When it comes to Nintendo’s female cast Dixie is probably the most underrated being a full on video game heroine at a time where female hero’s had caveats (Peach only being playable in dreams and karts, and Samus having to hide her identity at first.) it’s so weird that she’s never been included in smash (I rather not have her tethered to Diddy, she deserves her own chance to stand out on her own.)
Wise is a musical genius & I will be including his pieces in my wedding :x
Definitely cover the Kong Kontent in an upcoming video, these are great and provide a wealth of knowledge I didn't realize was even out there.
Ooh two chars in one! Sounds like a pretty good deal 👍👍
Thanks! I figured these two were the best choice for one video
I REALLY love the sound effects you add to these videos. It's really freaking funny dude. I'm enjoying your content by the way, keep it up.
Great coverage on Diddy!❤ Good video overall.👍 On a side note; and I have no evidence, as a theory I think either Funky Kong or POSSIBLY Swankey adopted Diddy into the Kong family and; if other theories are true, if Donkey Kong, Funky Kong, and Swanky are all brothers than Diddy COULD be a nephew of sorts to Donkey Kong. Also Donkey Kong is a third who didn't have a father figure; Jr. is considered to be Donkey Kong's dad, but grows up to be the mysterious "Fedora Kong" whom was assumed to be killed in a war with the Kitters, so maybe he takes Diddy under his wing, so he has a strong male role model. I think maybe Swanky is his never around kinda deadbeat father. This is kinda messed up, but makes sense. What do you think?🤔
DK: hey my little buddy and dixie
Mario: Mama Mia it's Diddy
Luigi: and dixie
I have fond memories playing dkc2 with my brother (he was always diddy and I was dixie)
She's my favourite nintendo character of all time and it sucks we don't see more of her.
Hm, this was interesting, i would like to see you cover the comics.
Also, i think i would like to see Dixie have a Game with Tiny at some point, i wonder how that would be in this day and age?
This is my favorite couple of all time!
Awesome video man these 2 are honestly my favorite video game couple from Nintendo and my favorite kongs
Also my favorite song from DKC 2 is welcome to crocodile isle
I don't know if it was the case anywhere else in the world, but I remember a Donkey Kong Pilot on the GBA. Look a lot like the image you're showing, but with only Kongs in it (as far as I know) and the plane being the only vehicle. Oh, and while Diddy is still playable, Donkey is the star this time around, obviously.
That doesn't make your video any less good, (and it is extremely good, by the way. Like always.)
Speaking of spectacularly good video, I would love one about those Donkey Kong comics.
Always love your vids, homie! Makes me wanna make some vids of my own again 😤😤😤
For the longest time, I didn't even know there was a space world in Diddy Kong Racing, because... well, I never managed to beat Wizpig. I probably stopped bothering to try, since I assumed the game would be over after that anyway. Oh well.
Nicely done video, either way. The ending part I had to skip because I didn't want to risk any potential spoilers for the Mario movie.
Holy fuck that DK3 ad just unlocked a core memory
i always thought they where all family lol
Nintendo has done a poor job when it comes to specifying family over the years 😂
@@TheMentok and a poor job taking care of his fans
TALKING ABOUT THE PEAK MONKEY COUPLE DIDDY KONG AND DIXIE KONG LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
love this series. treats characters like theyre tangible people of history
👍💯 I don't know about anyone else out there but I very much enjoy these deep dive Analyze videos
6:54
Cool video I also hope we get a Tiny Kong video too
Yes, please made a video about the comics. I recently found out there's a Diddy Kong Racing comic, but I don't know if it's been translated.
I always thought Diddy was Donkeys son and their surname was Kong.
my favorite song in diddy kong quest is the song that plays in mine levels
The Dixie edits are so funny dude keep it up
Yes! DEFINITELY cover that other monkey content!🐒 Great video!👍
Bold of you to assume that my favorite banger is Forest Interlude, because you're actually right.
Mentok is my goat knows that Forest Interlude is the best track
🙌🏽
I probably already saw all content about DK series, but I still come for more, in part my bad memory makes it feel like new somehow, but most important is cuz I like to return to monkey
dixie is best kong
I kinda want to put Tiny Kong just above Dixie if for no other reason than she says "WHEEEEEE" whenever she uses her helicopter hair twirl.
Imagien oif they made a game where both Mario and DK are kidnapped and Lugi and Diddy rescues them
That’s be crasy
Isn't that chunky next to Diddy in the movie?
Those comics look wild. Do it
amazing video
My favorite DKC2 track? That's a tough choice between Jib Jig, Hot-Head Bop, Disco Train, and Rambi. Diddy Kong Racing was so good. I have a Jungle Green N64 too.
Forest Interlude, Stickerbush Symphony and Hot-Head Bop are my tops but almost every track is a banger.
I'm loving your dedication to the Supaa Mario Burozaa bit
If you're gonna cover all of the other Kongs in one video, I'm guessing that means that you're gonna give K. Rool (and the Kremlings) his own video?
Best Couple!
Nice origins of Link teaser btw
For a Donkey Kong movie, Tom Holland and Zendaya would be my choice to voice Diddy and Dixie
Zendaya voicing DIXIE Kong? Yeah why not😅
They made a donkey kong County comic i never knew that!! I would love to see a video on that
I'd guess Dinky was legally turned down due to Dinky Toys, a long running toy manufacturer in the UK owned by Mattel by the time of this game's release.
The castle theme is my favorite on DKC2
"Tell me your favorite DK2 song, and why it's Forest Interlude."
A: Forest Interlude, because it's Forest Interlude. Obviously.
Stickerbush Symphony is by far my favorite DKC2 soundtrack song.
3:09 i understand you, Mentok. Amy does have three beautiful arcs of hair on her forehead
15:59 I actually found DKC3 to be the easiest game to collect everything in. The only reason I've actually seen the final ending of DKC2 while playing on the Super Nintendo was because of a secret I learned about in the late 2000s from a CZcams video that point out a way to have every Krem coin in the game so therefore I was able to unlock all the bonus levels and then still beat Captain K Rool. But in DKC3 I was actually able to complete everything in the game and collect all the DK coins and bonus coins and banana birds without needing to look anything up. I actually find it a lot more easier to find the bonus rooms and the DK coins in the game compared to previous DKC games.
If I have to be honest, I like the Diddy X Dixie ship a little more than Luigi X Daisy, though that's close second. It's just really cute, y'know?
I know of the PERFECT voice for Dixoe. Angelica Pickles herself, Cheryl Chase!
10:29 I’m crying WHAT 😭
I’m always excited to report these kind of facts 😭
Just subbed specifically for the Nintendo Land love
Wait, so Cranky Kong was the one fighting Mario over Pauline?! Holy
You make really good videos thanks man
I liked Dixie Kong a lot in DKC2 & 3. She was more fun to play as because of her spin, but I don't know I was a big fan of her. I'm so glad they had her in the 2nd and 3rd game. I didn't think back then "Oh man what a FORCED female character!", nope she was a good addition and it didn't need to be brought up that she was a female addition. She worked perfectly as an added character with cool moves. I remember before 5th grade I would play DKC2 in the morning haha...man the good ol' days.
Fwiw, "dinky" can mean small, but sometimes is used as a term for a penis. That MIGHT be a reason it got shot down as a name.
"Roolbotnik" 🤣
The stars of my favorite platformer of all time
Nintendo land was the first ever video game I played and the second video game I played was donkey Kong country tropical freeze
Movie Diddy sounds like animated series
David Wise is such a genius.
Cool video.
The sudden japanese pronounciation of the super mario bros always gets me
he's been doing this for a while now , since people in the comments talkin about Bros.
Yes plss cover those donkey kong manga plus w wizkid duit reference
Chris and Tim Stamper .. Hell Yeah
My Boy and My Girl!
Banjo! It’s you
@@TheMentok GUH-HUH!
definitely need the conker and banjo background videos
i don't know the source but diddy kong racing was allegedly supposed to spin off games for every one of the major characters, banjo and conker being the first, and timber owning the island.
Imagine just the entire dixie part he just talk about the defense of Chickamauga
Just out of curiosity, was that last scene a reference to the Earthbound game over screen?
DiddyxDixie is one of my favorite videogame couples. Other video game couples I like are MarioxPeach, LuigixDaisy, ConkerxBerri, RaymanxLy, DKxCandy, and more.
THIS WAS GREAT ALL FACTS .. DK COMIC REVIEW
10:29
Quick we need a name for our female character
*dickylicky*
Imagine my shock when I found out that Tiny Kong was Dixie's younger sister. If Tiny Kong, knowing her current design, is Dixie's younger sister...then how old does that make Dixie herself?
I approve of masking a vid on he comics
wait, theyre not siblings? i assumed that for like 20 years 💀
I don't understand how dixie still hasn't made it into smash and mk8 deluxe yet. She's my favourite nintendo character and nintendo hard ignores her, despite the fact she's a kickass female in a small lineup of nintendo female characters and isn't a princess.
My favorite song from dk country 2 is GBA stickerbrush symphony
I hope that when Nintendo makes the Donkey Kong Country movie, they keep DK and Diddy best friends and not Uncle and nephew. I like Diddy and DK’s relationship as buddies. One of my favorite moments between them is when they made their potion drink and they sing Zing Zang Zote song in the Donkey Kong Country cartoon.
@TheMentok My favorite Donkey Kong Country 2 Diddy Kong Quest music and level is Hot Head Bop the first lava level 😎🤟🏿
Was that Zelda snippet a Mentok easter egg?!?