Is There REALLY a "Donkey Kong Renaissance" in Smash Ultimate?

So apparently Donkey Kong has been more popular than EVER not just in Smash Ultimate, but Smash Bros as a whole? Yeah, as the proclaimed king of the Monke I'd like to contest that. I watched turndownforwalt's "The Donkey Kong Renaissance (in Smash Ultimate)" to see the history, rise, fall, and rise again of our favorite Monke in this game.
Original video by ‪@turndownforULT‬:
• The Donkey Kong Renais...
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[@evanhanson6924]

Literally yesterday two different DK players eliminated Muteace and Hurt

[@Mr.D0rAdE517]

Donkey Kong - Peach No Way.....

[@E_01]

Dude, this year alone has great wins for DK players. DK beat Light, Muteace, Hurt, spargo and theyre ALL different DK players its insane

[@drakejoshofficialyoutubech5569]

MairudonaH.O (the DK that beat Hurt) was shown at 11:28
Also he beat Akakikusu at that same tournament which is probably a win on a top 50 player. I say probably because I don't know how the rankings will turn out, but I feel like Akakikusu had a pretty good season considering he got 5th at Delta #8 and 13th at Kagaribi #12 and Genesis X.

[@Mr.Hampter5]

​@@drakejoshofficialyoutubech5569he will be top 30 at the worst IMO

[@domthebandit9366]

@@E_01 It makes me so happy to see that people are proving DK is viable. Chunky discovering an oos option for DK alone is insane.

[@nathanm6372]

I wouldn’t call it a renaissance. Just a tier-defiant pursuit of sauce

[@musicdev]

This is the most beautiful comment I’ve read all day

[@IAmGalaxian-bi6co]

10/10 comment would recommend

[@acannoli8287]

A truly inspired comment

[@nathanm6372]

I’m glad this comment I made in the doctor’s office resonated so much with my fellow simian enthusiasts 😂🤘🏻

[@loudcat9364]

Renaissauce

[@ooochoa]

The Dk Renaissance is happening both in Ultimate and Melee.

[@roryhadley3811]

it's the year of the monke

[@mrepicdood9953]

The apes move fast

[@DumpsterM0nkey6]

I said this in the chat when he watched this, but I think Marss should make it a sub goal to go all DK at a regional or monthly

[@Mazlow23]

If only 😢

[@realsenorbulldoza]

The mewtwo in S64 im pretty sure is from Smash Remix. Where they've added a bunch of unique characters

[@melikmourali2072]

2 soundtracks playing at once. What are you doing mr.editor ?

[@BloopityScorpit]

came here to say the same

[@MetalGearBepis]

its monke monday

[@Matpit18]

Okay, but where’s Marss’ credit for his Monke Monday influence?

[@chrisbuchina]

As a DK main, I hit subscribe at the end when you said DK fkun sucks.

[@MindonMars109]

Why are there like 3 back to back clips of Void get fucked up, what did he do😂

[@WaveisWack]

I still got the picture of Marss and gluto hitting the dk victory pose from kawai kon

[@produck11]

Remember when marss played smash? Those were fun times :c

[@axr1798]

Alredy seen it, but I'll see it again

[@connorhoward4831]

Didn’t see a comment on it so here it is. Mars beard is 🔥🔥🔥

[@notlucas6859]

15:57 words marked.

[@crimiusXIII]

Gluto was vicious as DK with you, just hunting bros down.

[@Lt31337Luca]

Iunno if you saw but broccokong Will has been streaming again for like a month

[@CommanderWaterSoul]

MONKE MONDAE!

[@Zymphoney]

mokney

[@elitecombine5373]

Marss what will it take for you to play DK in bracket?

[@Za_Phantom]

Yes.

[@N910GrapeApeDK]

There may be better DKs but Marss is connected with da monke

[@mrkrabsface]

Of course you posted this on Monday

[@termamonpiediepew]

Yes

[@cowblast_]

happening in melee too ngl an an unranked dk beat cody schwab (rank 1 player and fox main)

[@TSANOOvlogs]

Rewatching kawaii con double DR right now

[@Kahmie]

Yes his advantage state is booty but, played optimally, his offense is just so strong.

[@cxd1]

Low key not a DK renaissance. I think there’s a heavyweight/super heavyweight renaissance though.

[@slippy9197]

God I hope so

[@doritochip2760]

take up screen and mash buttons

[@megamonstudsttv5860]

spargo would have had to react in less than 70 milliseconds to not get grabbed. Not a lot of time lol

[@Rocco_lifts]

3 minutes ago is crime

[@Psytheslasher]

dk > bowser

[@Hit_Dude65-J.]

Balls

[@Melvonathan]

monke content :)

[@ScooterTheBoy]

missed opportunity to call it "the donky re-kong-issance"

[@Tactix_se]

balls

[@joshuawinestock9998]

What's lame about Falco?

[@marshalmiller1323]

Do is more relevant than pac man 😅

[@vobert]

no

[@JosepiThe13th]

Falco is cool. That's the correct opinion.

[@tloz171nfs]

He needs the cutscene combos to counteract his doodoo recovery and bad KO options after the opponent is past confirm range.

[@YiiijhvgEvolved]

The true first, not even 10s in, I don't wanna see replies saying I'm cringe because I am aware of this option

[@Popinazo]

So you just pick someone else's work, put a naked cutie in the corner and call it your video now? huh