Donkey Kong 64 launched for the Nintendo 64 in 1999, opening with the DK Rap introducing each playable Kong. The Donkey Kong verse highlights his coconut gun, with the famous line about firing in spurts becoming the most quoted part of his section. Composed by Grant Kirkhope, the song was earnest at release but later embraced online as campy Nintendo nostalgia. The longer clip spread through YouTube edits, Twitch streams, and meme remixes, where fans keep it alive as a shorthand for goofy confidence and retro gaming pride.