Pauline
| Pauline | |
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| Full name | Mayor Pauline |
| Species | Human |
| Residence | New Donk City |
Pauline is the current mayor of New Donk City and Mario’s ex-girlfriend.
History
Donkey Kong
Pauline was kidnapped by Donkey Kong (now known as Cranky Kong), a Kong owned by her then-boyfriend, Mario.[1] [2] Donkey Kong took Pauline up to the top of a construction site in New Donk City.[3] Mario eventually reached the top of the construction site, defeated Donkey Kong and rescued Pauline.[4]
Mario Vs Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!
Mario and Pauline opened a new theme park called Mini Land, and gave a free Mini Pauline toy to the first 100 guests. Donkey Kong arrived at the park, only to find out that he was the 101st guest. Furious, he kidnapped the real Pauline and runs off with her.[5] After chasing Donkey Kong through all of Mini Land's attractions, Mario rescued Pauline at the Final Ferris Wheel.[6]
Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move
Mario Vs Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars
Super Mario Odyssey
Mario Tennis Aces
Pauline's first tennis tournament was in Mario Tennis Aces, where she wore a sleeveless red outfit with a skirt, a yellow wristband, and black and white sneakers. [7]
Mario Kart Tour
Pauline took part in the Mario Kart Tour Grand Prix.
Personality
Relationships
Mario
Mario and Pauline had a romantic relationship while Mario still lived in New Donk City. When Mario got sent to the Mushroom Kingdom, however, they slowly started growing apart, and Mario fell in love with Princess Peach. Despite breaking up, they are still on good terms with each other.
Cranky Kong
Being her kidnapper, Cranky Kong (named Donkey Kong at the time) and Pauline did not seem to have a good relationship during the events of Donkey Kong. It is unknown where they currently stand, as they have not interacted since.
Donkey Kong
Physical Appearance
Abilities
- ↑ [1] Nintendo Classic Mini: NES special interview – Volume 1: Donkey Kong. Retrieved December 13, 2021
- ↑ [2] Exclusive Interview with Donkey Kong Creator Shigeru Miyamoto. Retrieved December 13, 2021
- ↑ [3] Donkey Kong (NES) Playthrough - NintendoComplete. Retrieved December 9, 2021
- ↑ [4] Donkey Kong (NES) Playthrough - NintendoComplete. Retrieved December 9, 2021
- ↑ [5] Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem (2010) 100% Longplay. Retrieved December 9, 2021
- ↑ [6] Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem (2010) 100% Longplay. Retrieved December 9, 2021
- ↑ [7] Mario Tennis Aces - Pauline Gameplay (Zone Shot, Winning + losing Animations, etc.). Retrieved December 13, 2021
