TIL about the naming of Nintendo's character Kirby. In 1982, Universal sued Nintendo claiming Donkey Kong was illegally based on King Kong. Attorney John Kirby fought won the case for Nintendo and they, in thanks for the help provided, named their (then) next character in honor to him.


TIL about the naming of Nintendo's character Kirby. In 1982, Universal sued Nintendo claiming Donkey Kong was illegally based on King Kong. Attorney John Kirby fought won the case for Nintendo and they, in thanks for the help provided, named their (then) next character in honor to him. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Kirby_(attorney) oldoseamap June 28, 2019 at 03:11PM

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