Did Sakurai make tribute to Lanky Kong in pallet swap?

[JabbatheHutt]

DK is orange with a blue tie.

Look at the Orange shade:

Reminiscent of:

 

[MTHunter]

No that's SSJ Dong

 

[Kit Cal-N]

Donkey Blonde.

 

[Twewy]

But I doubt it. HE isn't blonde.

 

[TeamFlareZakk]

Super Saiyan Donkey Kong?

You're too slow!

Now Donkey show you!

That's impossible, please don't hurt me, I'll be good!

Banana Slamma!

 

[Twewy]

...Uh, yeah. Sure.