King Dingo
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== Fun Facts == | == Fun Facts == | ||
=== Real-World References === | === Real-World References === | ||
| - | * The similarity between this game and [[Wikipedia:Donkey Kong|Donkey Kong]] is notable. | + | * The similarity between this game and [[Wikipedia:Donkey Kong|Donkey Kong]] is notable. It also appears to have similarities to Donkey Kong Jr. |
* The plot of this game parallels the highly publicized 1980 [[Wikipedia:Azaria Chamberlain disappearance|disappearance of Azaria Chamberlain]] in Australia's Northern Territory and the ensuing trial. The infant's parents, who were later convicted of her murder, infamously claimed that she had been dragged off by a [[Wikipedia:Dingo|dingo]]. The incident was later lampooned on the TV show [[Wikipedia:Seinfeld|Seinfeld]], spawning the briefly popular catchphrase, "Maybe the dingo ate your baby!" | * The plot of this game parallels the highly publicized 1980 [[Wikipedia:Azaria Chamberlain disappearance|disappearance of Azaria Chamberlain]] in Australia's Northern Territory and the ensuing trial. The infant's parents, who were later convicted of her murder, infamously claimed that she had been dragged off by a [[Wikipedia:Dingo|dingo]]. The incident was later lampooned on the TV show [[Wikipedia:Seinfeld|Seinfeld]], spawning the briefly popular catchphrase, "Maybe the dingo ate your baby!" | ||
[[Category:Videlectrix Games]] | [[Category:Videlectrix Games]] | ||
Revision as of 19:53, 19 January 2005
A game by Videlectrix that doesn't exist yet.
Developer's Description
A giant wild dog has kidnapped your mother-in-law. Wifey won't cook dinner until mother is safe. Explore the outback in this exotic adventure that boils down to winning or not having dinner!!
Fun Facts
Real-World References
- The similarity between this game and Donkey Kong is notable. It also appears to have similarities to Donkey Kong Jr.
- The plot of this game parallels the highly publicized 1980 disappearance of Azaria Chamberlain in Australia's Northern Territory and the ensuing trial. The infant's parents, who were later convicted of her murder, infamously claimed that she had been dragged off by a dingo. The incident was later lampooned on the TV show Seinfeld, spawning the briefly popular catchphrase, "Maybe the dingo ate your baby!"
