King Dingo
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* 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. | ||
| - | * 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, a conviction that was subsequently overturned, 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 Australian Baby Death case was also portrayed in the movie "A Cry in the Dark", starring Sam Neill and Meryl Streep. It is probably from that movie that Elaine had heard her famous quote. | *The Australian Baby Death case was also portrayed in the movie "A Cry in the Dark", starring Sam Neill and Meryl Streep. It is probably from that movie that Elaine had heard her famous quote. | ||
[[Category:Videlectrix Games]] | [[Category:Videlectrix Games]] | ||
Revision as of 14:31, 20 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.
- 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, a conviction that was subsequently overturned, 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!"
- The Australian Baby Death case was also portrayed in the movie "A Cry in the Dark", starring Sam Neill and Meryl Streep. It is probably from that movie that Elaine had heard her famous quote.
