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'''Tawks''' is a character appearing exclusively in the [[Nintendo Switch]] version of ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''. He resembles a {{wp|scarlet macaw}} donning a pair of shades and a {{wp|cockatoo}} crest, similar to a mohawk. He replaces [[Funky Kong]] as the shopkeeper of [[Funky's Fly 'n' Buy]] during the Funky mode. While similar in appearance and name to [[Squawks the Parrot]], Tawks adopts many of Funky Kong's mannerisms and quotes in an attempt to impersonate him, aided by his cheerful and energetic tone. He offers Funky a discount for all items present in the shop, on account that they are being sold to the shop owner.<ref>Shannon Grixti (March 31, 2018). [https://press-start.com.au/news/nintendo/2018/03/31/heres-first-donkey-kong-country-tropical-freeze-footage-nintendo-switch/ Here’s The First ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'' Footage On Nintendo Switch]. ''Press-Start.'' Retrieved April 5, 2018.</ref><ref>GameXplain (April 5, 2018). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBpLEyr_zyI Who Replaces Funky Kong When Shopping in ''DKC: Tropical Freeze'' for Switch? + World 1-2 Gameplay (PAX)]. YouTube. Retrieved April 5, 2018.</ref> His name may be a pun on "talks," in order to continue the vocalization-based theme naming with Squawks and [[Screech]]. | '''Tawks''' is a character appearing exclusively in the [[Nintendo Switch]] version of ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''. He resembles a {{wp|scarlet macaw}} donning a pair of shades and a {{wp|cockatoo}} crest, similar to a mohawk. He replaces [[Funky Kong]] as the shopkeeper of [[Funky's Fly 'n' Buy]] during the Funky mode. While similar in appearance and name to [[Squawks the Parrot]], Tawks adopts many of Funky Kong's mannerisms and quotes in an attempt to impersonate him, aided by his cheerful and energetic tone. He offers Funky a discount for all items present in the shop, on account that they are being sold to the shop owner.<ref>Shannon Grixti (March 31, 2018). [https://press-start.com.au/news/nintendo/2018/03/31/heres-first-donkey-kong-country-tropical-freeze-footage-nintendo-switch/ Here’s The First ''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze'' Footage On Nintendo Switch]. ''Press-Start.'' Retrieved April 5, 2018.</ref><ref>GameXplain (April 5, 2018). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBpLEyr_zyI Who Replaces Funky Kong When Shopping in ''DKC: Tropical Freeze'' for Switch? + World 1-2 Gameplay (PAX)]. YouTube. Retrieved April 5, 2018.</ref> His name may be a pun on "talks," in order to continue the vocalization-based theme naming with Squawks and [[Screech]]. | ||
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==Trivia== | |||
*When the player exits the shop as Funky Kong, Tawks will sometimes say, "Give 'em the old banana slamma, dude!", a reference to [[Donkey Kong]]'s catchphrase in the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' animated series]].<ref>Nintendo Life. (April 25, 2018). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_yaJjLiS_8 Weird Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Switch TV Show Easter Egg]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved April 25, 2018.</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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- “How's my Funky impression? Honestly, I think it's pretty swell! No one'll know the difference while you're sweeping up the Snowmads!”
- —Tawks, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Tawks is a character appearing exclusively in the Nintendo Switch version of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. He resembles a scarlet macaw donning a pair of shades and a cockatoo crest, similar to a mohawk. He replaces Funky Kong as the shopkeeper of Funky's Fly 'n' Buy during the Funky mode. While similar in appearance and name to Squawks the Parrot, Tawks adopts many of Funky Kong's mannerisms and quotes in an attempt to impersonate him, aided by his cheerful and energetic tone. He offers Funky a discount for all items present in the shop, on account that they are being sold to the shop owner.[1][2] His name may be a pun on "talks," in order to continue the vocalization-based theme naming with Squawks and Screech.
Trivia
- When the player exits the shop as Funky Kong, Tawks will sometimes say, "Give 'em the old banana slamma, dude!", a reference to Donkey Kong's catchphrase in the Donkey Kong Country animated series.[3]
References
- ^ Shannon Grixti (March 31, 2018). Here’s The First Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Footage On Nintendo Switch. Press-Start. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
- ^ GameXplain (April 5, 2018). Who Replaces Funky Kong When Shopping in DKC: Tropical Freeze for Switch? + World 1-2 Gameplay (PAX). YouTube. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
- ^ Nintendo Life. (April 25, 2018). Weird Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Switch TV Show Easter Egg. YouTube. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
