Top 5 Rare Rabbits (We Love to Hate)

by Lerako on Apr 10th, 2012

If you’ve been keen to read these lists as they’re posted in timely fashion, then this appropriately themed list will see you just finishing Easter, otherwise you’re some sort of archival stalker. Nonetheless, Rare isn’t so brash to neglect the holidays, nor the iconic characters that have been paired with the event, which in this case scrutinizes their usage of cute widdle bunnies in their titles of yesteryear. Rather than send you all in a diabetic coma however, which you’ll be no doubt close to with Easter sweets coursing through your veins, we’ve decided instead to focus on the Rare Rabbits that for some reason or another, just rub us the wrong way. While they’ve found themselves far from the dark side, we’d still see ourselves gritting our teeth with bitter resentment should they show up at our door instead of the Easter Bunny. Perhaps even grabbing them by their soft long ears, and smashing their lovable furry faces into a counter-top for a lengthy period … These are the Top 5 Rare Rabbits (That We Love To Hate).

 

#5. PEPPY HARE – STARFOX ADVENTURES

Forever immortalizing the term, “Do a barrel roll!” Peppy Hare lends himself well to the Starfox Team where his flying skill and knowledge in enemy aircraft truly shine, making him a valuable asset to any mission. Perhaps this is why taking him out of the cockpit and into a recliner for the events of Starfox Adventures begs the question why the sly fox still keeps him around. Sure, his sage advice and maps help out in a pinch, but when he isn’t giving Fox helpful information, he’s griping for him to turn his radio down and generally acting like a geriatric who’s seen brighter days – like Cranky Kong! Pair this with long winded spiels about upcoming missions that will remind you of your own grandfather, and you’ll have Fox drifting off to sleep to crash land his Arwing in no time!

 

#4. BUNNYCOMB BUNNIES – VIVA PIÑATA

With an overly cutesy and telling title, the Bunnycomb is just what you’d expect from this resident piñata that’s found rather low on the unforgiving foodchain. If it weren’t bad enough that it’s hunted by Preztails and Mallowolves looking for a small snack, we’d be rather guilty ourselves if we didn’t admit to having a bit of a sweet tooth when discussing this bite sized bunny. Easter naturally brings about images of chocolate and rabbits, so how are we to resist cracking this piñata over our knees and salvaging the chocolaty goodies from its innards. Sure, if you’ve been lulled into its deceptive loving innocence like our girlfriends, than you might take issue. How about that for an unsavory fellow? Has our girlfriends angry at our insensitivity, and we miss out on a meal!

 

#3. SKIVVY RABBITS – BANJO-TOOIE

The Skivvy Rabbits of Banjo-Tooie have somehow found themselves employed to toil in the awful conditions at Grunty Industries, and what’s worse than forced indentured servitude is that they’ve got their clothes a bit mucky in the process, the horror! Rather than doing anything productive in their current state however, the Skivvy six will stand on the offside, having a bit of a whinge at the state of their coveralls. With a little help from Mumbo the shaman, Banjo and Kazooie will be tasked with tracking down each of the Skivvy six inside the elaborate industry as a Washing Machine and sending their clothes through a spin cycle. Try that on your mother and see if she carts up the Washing Machine up the stairs to bring to you when your clothes need laundering…

 

#2. ROGER RABBIT – WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT?

Who Framed Roger Rabbit? tells the tale of an overworked detective trying his best to cling onto the remaining scraps of sanity he has left while partnered with a rambunctious and absolutely irritating cartoon rabbit that is sure to send him over the edge, at least that’s the story you’ll get if you talk to Bob Hoskins about it. Tasked with clearing Roger Rabbits good name, detective Valiant will have to lead the boisterous bunny through town, searching for clues, dealing with the Weasel gang and collecting an assortment of gag items along the way. At least there’s a bit of solace for players sympathetic with Valiant, as you can change a powerful punch and wallop poor Roger in the noggin, or lead him into oncoming traffic to squish him flat. He just won’t ever leave!

 

#1. HARE-RACING RABBIT MARATHON – DONKEY KONG 64

“Let sleeping dogs lie” is an adage that perhaps transcends the animal kingdom, as you’ll find this racing rabbit snoozing in Fungi Forest for Donkey Kong 64. If you can manage to wake him you’ll find yourself ready for a race through a track of hurdles with the blur of a bunny. Winning the race the first time will result in a few pitiful coins, and a segue to a much more challenging race that promises a real reward. Losing either challenge will result in some condescending sneering before he continues napping. Whether this rabbit irks you with his showy backwards running as you struggle to keep up, or his taunting jeers of “Come on!” throughout, it’s little wonder the rabbit later found himself strapped to a large barrel of TNT inside Crystal Caves.

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