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==History==
==History==
===''Donkey Kong Country'' / ''Donkey Kong Land'' series===
===''Donkey Kong'' franchise===
====''Donkey Kong Country''====
====Main series====
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', Diddy starts out as Donkey Kong's apprentice to guard the [[Banana Hoard]] until he is surprised by [[Klump]] with his half of [[Kremling Krew]] army, locked in a barrel and thrown into the foliage.<ref>"''Donkey Kong Country'' Instruction Booklet, Nintendo, 1994, p. 5 - "'''''IT WAS A DARK AND STORMY NITE...:''' Seconds later, the barrel flew through air, courtesy of Klump's army boot-assisted punt, and landed roughly in the jungle foliage.''"</ref> After being freed, Diddy partners with DK to retrieve the bananas and send the [[Kremling]]s off from [[Kong Island]] for good. The [[K. Rool]]'s defeated and the Kremling Krew was not only DK's strength, but also Diddy's intelligence that helped DK in the adventures.
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', Diddy starts out as Donkey Kong's apprentice to guard the [[Banana Hoard]] until he is surprised by [[Klump]] with his half of [[Kremling Krew]] army, locked in a barrel and thrown into the foliage.<ref>"''Donkey Kong Country'' Instruction Booklet, Nintendo, 1994, p. 5 - "'''''IT WAS A DARK AND STORMY NITE...:''' Seconds later, the barrel flew through air, courtesy of Klump's army boot-assisted punt, and landed roughly in the jungle foliage.''"</ref> After being freed, Diddy partners with DK to retrieve the bananas and send the [[Kremling]]s off from [[Kong Island]] for good. The [[K. Rool]]'s defeated and the Kremling Krew was not only DK's strength, but also Diddy's intelligence that helped DK in the adventures.


====''Donkey Kong Land''====
In ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'', returns as Donkey Kong's sidekick, this time to help him retrieve the Banana Hoard that is on K. Rool's hands.<ref>'''Cranky Kong''': ''I'll call old K. Rool and arrange everything. You'll wake up tomorrow without your bananas.''" - ''Donkey Kong Land'' Instruction Booklet, Nintendo, 1995, p. 3</ref>
In ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'', returns as Donkey Kong's sidekick, this time to help him retrieve the Banana Hoard that is on K. Rool's hands.<ref>'''Cranky Kong''': ''I'll call old K. Rool and arrange everything. You'll wake up tomorrow without your bananas.''" - ''Donkey Kong Land'' Instruction Booklet, Nintendo, 1995, p. 3</ref>


====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''/''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', Diddy and his girlfriend Dixie risk their lives in the enemy territory of [[Crocodile Isle]] to save his uncle DK.<ref>''Donkey Kong Land 2'' Instruction Booklet, Nintendo, 1996, p. 2 - "'''''INTRODUCTION:''' King K. Rool and his band of Kremlings apenapped Donkey Kong. They're demanding the Kongs to hand over the banana hoard for Donkey's safe return. Donkey Kong would have a fit if they lost the banana hoard again. So it's up to Diddy and Dixie Kong to save him. Help the two monkeys make their way through all the Kremlings and all the traps to find Donkey Kong.''"</ref> Diddy goes through a lot on the island until he is finally able to rescue Donkey Kong from K. Rool's hands. Later, Diddy and Dixie return to Crocodile Isle to face K. Rool again in the [[Lost World (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Lost World]] until he defeats him again and accidentally destroys the island. The plot is the same in ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''.<ref>''Donkey Kong Land 2'' Instruction Booklet, Nintendo, 1996, p. 2 - '''''INTRODUCTION:''' ''King K. Rool and his band of Kremlings apenapped Donkey Kong. They're demanding the Kongs to hand over the banana hoard for Donkey's safe return. Donkey Kong would have a fit if they lost the banana hoard again. So tt's up to diddy and Dixie Kong to save him. Help the two monkeys make their way through all the Kremlings and all the traps to find Donkey Kong.''"</ref>
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', Diddy and his girlfriend Dixie risk their lives in the enemy territory of [[Crocodile Isle]] to save his uncle DK. Diddy goes through a lot on the island until he is finally able to rescue Donkey Kong from K. Rool's hands. Later, Diddy and Dixie return to Crocodile Isle to face K. Rool again in the [[Lost World (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Lost World]] until he defeats him again and accidentally destroys the island. The plot is the same in ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''.<ref>''Donkey Kong Land 2'' Instruction Booklet, Nintendo, 1996, p. 2 - '''''INTRODUCTION:''' ''King K. Rool and his band of Kremlings apenapped Donkey Kong. They're demanding the Kongs to hand over the banana hoard for Donkey's safe return. Donkey Kong would have a fit if they lost the banana hoard again. So tt's up to diddy and Dixie Kong to save him. Help the two monkeys make their way through all the Kremlings and all the traps to find Donkey Kong.''"</ref>


====''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''====
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'', Diddy along with DK went explore the islands until they are captured by K. Rool and used to power KAOS.<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' Instruction Booklet, Nintendo, 1996, p. 4 - "'''''TROUBLE AGAIN!:''' "Gone exploring the islands with DK," it read.''"</ref> After Dixie and [[Kiddy Kong|Kiddy]] defeat K. Rool in the [[Kastle KAOS|lab]], Diddy along with DK emerge from KAOS' shell regaining consciousness.
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'', Diddy along with DK went explore the islands until they are captured by K. Rool and used to power KAOS.<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' Instruction Booklet, Nintendo, 1996, p. 4 - "'''''TROUBLE AGAIN!:''' "Gone exploring the islands with DK," it read.''"</ref> After Dixie and [[Kiddy Kong|Kiddy]] defeat K. Rool in the [[Kastle KAOS|lab]], Diddy along with DK emerge from KAOS' shell regaining consciousness.


====''Donkey Kong Country Returns''====
In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', Diddy was the first Kong to be imprisoned by the Kremling Krew until he was saved by DK in [[Jungle Japes]] when he activated 3 [[Target Switch]]s opening his captivity. All of his color-coded items are red, he attacks with Chimpy Charge, he gets the Peanut Popgun, his instrument is a guitar, his barrel power is Rocketbarrel Boost and his pad is Simian Spring. Diddy is the first to battle [[Dogadon]], he fights him by throwing [[TNT Barrel]]s making him simply plummet from the lava. In the round 2, he defeats K. Rool where he had to use his jet and use his peanut gun to shoot the double targets in one of the 4 spotlights to make the same fall on the head in the Kremling king 4 times.
 
In ''[[DK: King of Swing]]'', Diddy can be chosen in the adventure mode when collecting the 24 [[DK Medal]]s in the same mode with Donkey Kong. As playable in the Jungle Jam, his '''Jump''' is 4 out of 5 and '''Attack''' is 2 out of 5.
 
In ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'', Diddy was a great help to DK launching him, hitting high objects and reaching regions where he can't reach. Diddy also requires the use of three things, such as: hammer, feathers and torch. In Booster Battle, Diddy is the last adversary.
 
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'', Diddy is the first to learn of the theft of the Banana Hoard by the animals that were hypnotized by [[Tiki Tak Tribe]] and tries to chase them to retrieve it. However, Diddy is trapped in a barrel again and accompanies Donkey Kong on another mission to retrieve the bananas again. In the end, he and Donkey Kong manage to destroy the tribe and recover the bananas.
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'', Diddy is the first to learn of the theft of the Banana Hoard by the animals that were hypnotized by [[Tiki Tak Tribe]] and tries to chase them to retrieve it. However, Diddy is trapped in a barrel again and accompanies Donkey Kong on another mission to retrieve the bananas again. In the end, he and Donkey Kong manage to destroy the tribe and recover the bananas.


====''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze''====
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'', Diddy was the first to be found by DK on [[Mangrove Cove]] when he and other Kongs were driven off from own island by the [[Snowmad]]s during the DK's birthday party. He comes back with his Rocketbarrel Boost, uses his old Peanut Popgun when he's separated, enemies are turned into red Extra-Life Balloons using '''Kong POW''' along with DK and has his own barrel with the initials '''''DD'''''. After [[Lord Fredrik]]'s expulsion, Diddy joined the victory band in which he plays two congas with two bongos hanging from them.
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'', Diddy was the first to be found by DK on [[Mangrove Cove]] when he and other Kongs were driven off from own island by the [[Snowmad]]s during the DK's birthday party. He comes back with his Rocketbarrel Boost, uses his old Peanut Popgun when he's separated, enemies are turned into red Extra-Life Balloons using '''Kong POW''' along with DK and has his own barrel with the initials '''''DD'''''. After [[Lord Fredrik]]'s expulsion, Diddy joined the victory band in which he plays two congas with two bongos hanging from them.


===''Diddy Kong Racing'' series===
====Spin-off====
====''Diddy Kong Racing''====
In ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'', Diddy had to help his neighbor [[Timber]] to drive [[Wizpig]] off [[Timber Island|his island]] in a race. So he calls two members of [[Kong Family]] for help. He and the racers (including [[Krunch]]) went through each location with circuits to drive Wizpig off the island. As a playable character, his '''Acceleration''' & '''Turning''' are 3 out of 5 and '''Top Speed''' is 2 out of 5.
In ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'', Diddy had to help his neighbor [[Timber]] to drive [[Wizpig]] off [[Timber Island|his island]] in a race. So he calls two members of [[Kong Family]] for help. He and the racers (including [[Krunch]]) went through each location with circuits to drive Wizpig off the island. As a playable character, his '''Acceleration''' & '''Turning''' are 3 out of 5 and '''Top Speed''' is 2 out of 5.


===''Donkey Kong 64''===
In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', Diddy was the first Kong to be imprisoned by the Kremling Krew until he was saved by DK in [[Jungle Japes]] when he activated 3 [[Target Switch]]s opening his captivity. All of his color-coded items are red, he attacks with Chimpy Charge, he gets the Peanut Popgun, his instrument is a guitar, his barrel power is Rocketbarrel Boost and his pad is Simian Spring. Diddy is the first to battle [[Dogadon]], he fights him by throwing [[TNT Barrel]]s making him simply plummet from the lava. In the round 2, he defeats K. Rool where he had to use his jet and use his peanut gun to shoot the double targets in one of the 4 spotlights to make the same fall on the head in the Kremling king 4 times.
===''Donkey Konga'' series===
In the ''[[Donkey Konga (series)|Donkey Konga]]'' series, Diddy features his performances in the magic bongos as the second playable character and also as bad target in '''Bash K. Rool''' (in the 1st ''Donkey Konga'' only).
In the ''[[Donkey Konga (series)|Donkey Konga]]'' series, Diddy features his performances in the magic bongos as the second playable character and also as bad target in '''Bash K. Rool''' (in the 1st ''Donkey Konga'' only).


===''DK'' series===
====''DK: King of Swing''====
In ''[[DK: King of Swing]]'', Diddy can be chosen in the adventure mode when collecting the 24 [[DK Medal]]s in the same mode with Donkey Kong. As playable in the Jungle Jam, his '''Jump''' is 4 out of 5 and '''Attack''' is 2 out of 5.
====''DK: Jungle Climber''====
In ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'', Diddy was a great help to DK launching him, hitting high objects and reaching regions where he can't reach. Diddy also requires the use of three things, such as: hammer, feathers and torch. In Booster Battle, Diddy is the last adversary.
===''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''===
In ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'', Diddy is second playable character from selection in which his '''Boost''' is 3 out of 5, '''Speed''' is 2 out of 5 and '''Agility''' is 4 out of 5. His counterpart is the [[Kip]].
In ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'', Diddy is second playable character from selection in which his '''Boost''' is 3 out of 5, '''Speed''' is 2 out of 5 and '''Agility''' is 4 out of 5. His counterpart is the [[Kip]].
===''Mario'' franchise===
===''Super Smash Bros.'' franchise===
==Appearances in other media==
In the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]], Diddy Kong is the deuteragonist where he is accompanied to the DK in order to protect [[Crystal Coconut]] from K. Rool and his army.


===Media===
In ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', Diddy is only seen in the audience along with Dixie Kong and [[Chunky Kong]] where he watches the fight between Mario and Donkey Kong.
In the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]], Diddy Kong is the deuteragonist where he is accompanied to the DK in order to protect [[Crystal Coconut]] from K. Rool and his army.


==Quotes==
==Quotes==
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