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{{italic title|Rabbit (''Donkey Kong 64'')}}
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[[Image:Fast Rabbit.png|thumb|The Rabbit, freed from the [[TNT Barrel]].]]
|image=[[File:Fast Rabbit.png|200px]]<br>Screenshot from ''Donkey Kong 64''
The '''Rabbit'''<ref>Prima's Official Strategy Guide to ''Donkey Kong 64'' (approved by Nintendo)</ref> is a [[rabbit]] from ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' that lives in the carrot-shaped house in [[Fungi Forest]]. He apparently heard from somewhere that [[Lanky Kong]] is very fast, so he challenged him to a race for a [[Golden Banana]]. In the first race, he was easily beaten by Lanky at his normal speed. However, after Lanky won, the Rabbit refused to give him the banana. Instead, he tells Lanky to come back and to accept the "consolation prize," which is three blue [[Banana Coin]]s.  
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' ([[List of games by date#1999|1999]])  
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{{quote|Yawn... Hey, [[Lanky Kong|Lanky]], I've heard you're a bit of a mover. How about a good old-fashioned running race around my obstacle course? First back here wins the [[Golden Banana|trophy]]!|[[Rabbit (character)|Rabbit]]|[[Donkey Kong 64]]}}
The '''Rabbit''',<ref>{{cite|isbn=1-56686-909-9|author=Bogenn, Tim, and Ken Schmidt|title=''Donkey Kong 64'' Official Strategy Guide|page=100 and 101|date=1999|publisher=Bradygames|language=en-us}}</ref><ref name=Prima>{{cite|author=Barton, Jeff, Mario De Govia, and Donato Tica|title=''Donkey Kong 64'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide|page=106 and 125|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|date=December 1, 1999|isbn=0-7615-2279-4|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|archive=web.archive.org/web/20000229124838/http://www.nintendo.com/n64/donkeykong64/fungi.html|title=''Donkey Kong 64'' Banana Guide|publisher=Nintendo.com|language=en-us|accessdate=June 2, 2024}}</ref> also known as '''Mr. Rabbit''',<ref name=Prima/> '''Fast Rabbit''',<ref>{{cite|author=Lockhart, Ryan|publisher=Versus Books|language=en-us|title=''Donkey Kong 64'' Official Perfect Guide|page=71|date=1999|quote=The first time you race this speedy bunny you should be able to win no real problems (follow the arrows for the location of the next checkpoint), but after he rests a bit, Fast Rabbit will present more of a challenge.}}</ref> or '''Speedy Bunny''',<ref>{{cite|author=Lockhart, Ryan|language=en-us|publisher=Versus Books|title=''Donkey Kong 64'' Official Perfect Guide|page=85|date=1999|quote=Now that Diddy has complete his #5 Golden Banana, you can get into the Kong’s Igloo with Chunky. Once inside, you’ll see a familiar face... Remember this annoying guy? So, his Grandfather can run faster than you, huh? It doesn’t look like he’s running anywhere now, being strapped up to that TNT Barrel and all. Well then, I guess we can just leave. Heh. But, if you want all the Golden Bananas, you’ll have to rescue the Speedy Rabbit, and you’ll have to do it quickly.}}</ref> is a character in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' who lives in the carrot-shaped house in [[Fungi Forest]]. The Rabbit can first be raced after [[Lanky Kong]] wakes him using [[Trombone Tremor]]. The Rabbit wishes to race Lanky since he heard Lanky is a fast racer. The Rabbit races Lanky twice. The Rabbit does not give Lanky the Golden Banana if he wins the first race, but instead gives him a "consolation prize" of three blue [[Banana Coin]]s. The Rabbit is much faster in the second race, so Lanky is required to use [[OrangStand Sprint]] to have a chance at winning. Though the Rabbit cries about losing, he gives the Golden Banana to Lanky. In both races, the Rabbit will instantly defeat the [[Klump]] if their paths collide; however, the Rabbit cannot defeat the [[Kasplat]], and his pathway during the race may be blocked by it, slowing him down. Later on, [[Chunky Kong]] finds the Rabbit tied to a [[TNT Barrel]] in an igloo at [[Crystal Caves]], and the Rabbit can be freed after defeating every [[flame (Donkey Kong 64)|flame]], earning Chunky another Golden Banana.


Later, after Lanky got the Orangstand Sprint ability from [[Cranky Kong]], the Rabbit challenged him to a rematch. The Rabbit was much faster, so Lanky had a much tougher time in beating him. However, Lanky beat the Rabbit in the end, and the Rabbit gave Lanky his much-deserved Golden Banana.
== Quotes ==
*"''Pant... Not bad for a lumbering ape. I wasn't really trying, so you can't have the trophy yet. But I need to get my breath back before we race for the big one. So take this consolation prize and I'll see you later.''" - The Rabbit losing the first race
*"''I'm ready for you this time. Lanky! Make it two out of two. And I'll hand over my trophy.''" - The Rabbit at the start of the second race
*"''Gasp... Pant... Wheeze. You sure are one mean monkey mover. Lanky! I'll hand you the trophy.''" - The Rabbit losing the second race
*"''Man. That's so funny! My grandpa could run faster than you!''" - The Rabbit winning any race
*"''Gee. Thanks Chunky! Don't worry about me now. I've got things well under control!''" - The Rabbit being rescued


Later in [[Crystal Caves]], [[Chunky Kong]] found the Rabbit tied to a [[TNT Barrel]] in an igloo. After Chunky saved the Rabbit from [[Fireball (Donkey Kong 64)|Fireballs]] that tried to set off the barrel, he was rewarded with a Golden Banana.
==Names in other languages==
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{{foreign names
|Jap=ウサギ<ref>{{cite|title=「ドンキーコング64任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (''Donkey Kong 64 Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook'')|page=87 and 105|language=ja|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]}}</ref>
|JapR=Usagi
|JapM=Rabbit
}}
 
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Latest revision as of 14:58, June 2, 2024

Rabbit
Racing Rabbit
Screenshot from Donkey Kong 64
Species Rabbit
First appearance Donkey Kong 64 (1999)
“Yawn... Hey, Lanky, I've heard you're a bit of a mover. How about a good old-fashioned running race around my obstacle course? First back here wins the trophy!”
Rabbit, Donkey Kong 64

The Rabbit,[1][2][3] also known as Mr. Rabbit,[2] Fast Rabbit,[4] or Speedy Bunny,[5] is a character in Donkey Kong 64 who lives in the carrot-shaped house in Fungi Forest. The Rabbit can first be raced after Lanky Kong wakes him using Trombone Tremor. The Rabbit wishes to race Lanky since he heard Lanky is a fast racer. The Rabbit races Lanky twice. The Rabbit does not give Lanky the Golden Banana if he wins the first race, but instead gives him a "consolation prize" of three blue Banana Coins. The Rabbit is much faster in the second race, so Lanky is required to use OrangStand Sprint to have a chance at winning. Though the Rabbit cries about losing, he gives the Golden Banana to Lanky. In both races, the Rabbit will instantly defeat the Klump if their paths collide; however, the Rabbit cannot defeat the Kasplat, and his pathway during the race may be blocked by it, slowing him down. Later on, Chunky Kong finds the Rabbit tied to a TNT Barrel in an igloo at Crystal Caves, and the Rabbit can be freed after defeating every flame, earning Chunky another Golden Banana.

QuotesEdit

  • "Pant... Not bad for a lumbering ape. I wasn't really trying, so you can't have the trophy yet. But I need to get my breath back before we race for the big one. So take this consolation prize and I'll see you later." - The Rabbit losing the first race
  • "I'm ready for you this time. Lanky! Make it two out of two. And I'll hand over my trophy." - The Rabbit at the start of the second race
  • "Gasp... Pant... Wheeze. You sure are one mean monkey mover. Lanky! I'll hand you the trophy." - The Rabbit losing the second race
  • "Man. That's so funny! My grandpa could run faster than you!" - The Rabbit winning any race
  • "Gee. Thanks Chunky! Don't worry about me now. I've got things well under control!" - The Rabbit being rescued

Names in other languagesEdit

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ウサギ[6]
Usagi
Rabbit

ReferencesEdit

  1. ^ Bogenn, Tim, and Ken Schmidt (1999). Donkey Kong 64 Official Strategy Guide. Bradygames (American English). ISBN 1-56686-909-9. Page 100 and 101.
  2. ^ a b Barton, Jeff, Mario De Govia, and Donato Tica (December 1, 1999). Donkey Kong 64 Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Prima Games (American English). ISBN 0-7615-2279-4. Page 106 and 125.
  3. ^ Donkey Kong 64 Banana Guide. Nintendo.com (American English). Archived February 29, 2000, 12:48:38 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  4. ^ "The first time you race this speedy bunny you should be able to win no real problems (follow the arrows for the location of the next checkpoint), but after he rests a bit, Fast Rabbit will present more of a challenge." – Lockhart, Ryan (1999). Donkey Kong 64 Official Perfect Guide. Versus Books (American English). Page 71.
  5. ^ "Now that Diddy has complete his #5 Golden Banana, you can get into the Kong’s Igloo with Chunky. Once inside, you’ll see a familiar face... Remember this annoying guy? So, his Grandfather can run faster than you, huh? It doesn’t look like he’s running anywhere now, being strapped up to that TNT Barrel and all. Well then, I guess we can just leave. Heh. But, if you want all the Golden Bananas, you’ll have to rescue the Speedy Rabbit, and you’ll have to do it quickly." – Lockhart, Ryan (1999). Donkey Kong 64 Official Perfect Guide. Versus Books (American English). Page 85.
  6. ^ 「ドンキーコング64任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (Donkey Kong 64 Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook). Shogakukan (Japanese). Page 87 and 105.