Not trying to be funny or anything with this question, I GENUINELY would like to understand:

Where did the hype for K. Rool come from?

I have been playing Donkey Kong games since the 80's. I even own like 98% of the DK games. I own the DVD of the show. I LOVED the DK Country series a LOT. I have a love for the DK franchise in general as you can tell. I know it's just me and my opinion, which is why I'll greatly respect yours, but I have NEVER thought K. Rool would be a good fit in Smash. I wouldn't even know what type of moves he'd have outside of jumping on you and MAYBE shooting canon balls.. lol. IF you can help steer me in the direction of trying to understand. Was it a rumor that got bigger or what in the world happened to make a LOT of gamers want K. Rool? lol