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[[File:Chaser.png|thumb|160px|Two '''Flapppers''' surrounding [[Diddy Kong]].]]
[[File:Chaser.png|thumb|160px|Two '''Flapppers''' surrounding [[Diddy Kong]].]]
'''Flappers'''<ref name="Shogakukan">[http://i.imgur.com/jLVkNr9.jpg ''Super Donkey Kong GB Shogakukan Guide Book'']</ref> are underwater foes that appear exclusively in ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''. They commonly dwell the second world, [[Kremlantis]], and return in numerous other underwater areas of the same game.  
'''Flappers'''<ref name="Shogakukan">[http://i.imgur.com/jLVkNr9.jpg ''Super Donkey Kong GB Shogakukan Guide Book'']</ref> are underwater, mussel-like foes that appear exclusively in ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''. They commonly dwell the second world, [[Kremlantis]], and return in numerous other underwater areas of the same game.  


When attacking, a Flapper will clap its mantle together and propel itself upwards. After it reaches a point high enough, it will slowly begin to sink. If a [[Kong]] touches this enemy while it is moving through the water, he gets injured and passes out. Flappers are often encountered in groups and swim in tight spaces to increase difficulty.
When attacking, a Flapper will clap its mantle together and propel itself upwards. After it reaches a point high enough, it will slowly begin to sink. If a [[Kong]] touches this enemy while it is moving through the water, he gets injured and passes out. Flappers are often encountered in groups and swim in tight spaces to increase difficulty.
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Revision as of 23:36, August 30, 2017

The title of this article is official, but it comes from a non-English source. If an acceptable English source is found, then the article should be moved to its appropriate title.

Two Flapppers surrounding Diddy Kong.

Flappers[1] are underwater, mussel-like foes that appear exclusively in Donkey Kong Land. They commonly dwell the second world, Kremlantis, and return in numerous other underwater areas of the same game.

When attacking, a Flapper will clap its mantle together and propel itself upwards. After it reaches a point high enough, it will slowly begin to sink. If a Kong touches this enemy while it is moving through the water, he gets injured and passes out. Flappers are often encountered in groups and swim in tight spaces to increase difficulty.

None of the English Donkey Kong Land-related material refer to Flappers as such or give them a proper name. However, they are repeatedly described as sea creatures in issue #74 of Nintendo Power[2][3]. This descriptor is not used for other acquatic enemies found in the game.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese フラッパー[1]
Furappā
Flapper

References

  1. ^ a b Super Donkey Kong GB Shogakukan Guide Book
  2. ^ "A sea creature chases you down into the depths when you swim for the letter 'K', but don't be intimidated— wait at the bottom of the pit until he slowly swims away." – page 18
  3. ^ "These sea creatures swim faster up than down." – page 19