Cranky
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- Donkey Kong 64 had a few nods to the Donkey Kong Country CGI cartoon (namely, the existence of Crystal Coconuts, Cranky being a mad scientist, and Klaptraps having dentures).
Source: Canon Immigrant / Video Games -
Cranky Kong's role as mad scientist also originated from the show.
Source: Video Game / Donkey Kong 64 -
Mad Scientist: Cranky Kong makes all the weird potions the Kongs use for their special moves.
Source: Video Game / Donkey Kong 64
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