http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/donkeykong Questions tagged with 'donkeykong' at Ask MetaFilter. Thu, 30 Mar 2006 08:26:56 -0800 Thu, 30 Mar 2006 08:26:56 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/35374/Getting%2Dit%2Don%2Dlike%2DDonkey%2DKong What is the origin of the phrase "It's on like Donkey Kong"? The phrase seems to have been popularised by the film American Wedding. Does anyone know of an earlier usage? I don't imagine the OED will be covering this anytime soon. tag:ask.metafilter.com,2006:site.35374 Thu, 30 Mar 2006 08:26:56 -0800 donkeykong etymology roofus