Donkey Kong and the Damsel in No Distress Whatsoever

It doesn’t seem terribly productive to read anything into old arcade cabinet art, but that’s not exactly a look of horror on Pauline’s face as she’s being kidnapped, is it?

Also, based on her tongue, she may be ill. Also, based on this take on Donkey Kong, I’m wondering if he could be a blood relation to John C. Reilly.

The various Kongs, previously:

• Jessica Lange and King Dong
• Donkey Kong’s suggestive jar
• The Perils of Pauline and Donkey Kong’s non-callback
• Vogue meets King Kong, controversy ensues
• The best dance track about King Kong you will hear today