In 2018, music channel brentalfloss released a parody of the DK Rap titled "DK RAP 2018 ("Where Are They Now?")" which depicts the Kongs after the events of Donkey Kong 64. YouTuber SGNRyan posted a video in which every noun in the rap is replaced by the word "coconut gun." Another YouTuber, Snooplax uploaded a video in which every model from the rap is replaced with a different model from the game. The line has become popularized by YouTuber SiIvaGunner who posted a video called "DK Rap (Unused Version)" which specifically parodies the line. If he shoots ya, it's gonna hurt!" The line was named the fourth worst game line ever in the January 2002 issue of Electronic Gaming Monthly. The Coconut Gun is a weapon used by Donkey Kong in the game, which is described in the rap saying, "His coconut gun can fire in spurts. On September 6th, Tumblr user nicocw posted a photoshopped image of Lanky Kong in front of an inspirational quote background reciting his verse in the "Donkey Kong Rap," which gained over 4,500 notes in three weeks (shown below). On August 14th, 2014 a 4chan user coined the term "Lankyposting" in a thread about the video game character. The practice itself began as a way of satirizing fan hype for potential playable characters in the Super Smash Brothers series by requesting that the supporting character should be included on the roster of the fourth installment. Lankyposting, also known as HE, refers to the practice of posting images of Lanky Kong, a character from the 1999 video game Donkey Kong 64. At the time of its release, the song had received a mixed to negative reception with people considering it one of the worst songs in gaming history. It was written by game composer Grant Kirkhope and was performed by George Andreas and Chris Sutherland. The song plays in the introductory cinematic of the game and describes the five playable Kongs: Donkey Kong, Tiny Kong, Lanky Kong, Diddy Kong, and Chunky Kong. The song debuted in Donkey Kong 64 which was originally released for the Nintendo 64 on November 22nd, 1999. The DK Rap or Donkey Kong Rap is a song from the Nintendo 64 video game Donkey Kong 64 which has gained an ironic following because of many of its lyrics that have appeared in several memes and parodies. Dk rap, coconut gun, he has no style, donkey kong, donkey kong 64, diddy kong, grant kirkhope, george andreas, chris sutherland, sgnryan, snooplax, nicocw, silvagunner, brentalfloss
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