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*Though Ludicolo is an English Pokémon, in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] it says ''Amigo'' as two of its comments. | *Though Ludicolo is an English Pokémon, in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] it says ''Amigo'' as two of its comments. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Ludicolo is probably based on a {{wp|bongos|bongo}} drummer. | Ludicolo is probably based on a {{wp|bongos|bongo}} drummer or a giant pineapple. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Ludicolo's name may be a combination of ''ridiculous'', ''ludicrous'', and ''loco'', the {{wp|Spanish (language)|Spanish}} word for crazy. Its Japanese name may be a combination of ルンルン ''runrun'', happy or bouncy, and ''pappa'', which may be the sound of a rapid drumbeat. It could also be a combination of ''{{wp|Rumba (dance)|rumba}}'' and ''{{wp|Kappa (folklore)|kappa}}''. | Ludicolo's name may be a combination of ''ridiculous'', ''ludicrous'', and ''loco'', the {{wp|Spanish (language)|Spanish}} word for crazy. Its Japanese name may be a combination of ルンルン ''runrun'', happy or bouncy, and ''pappa'', which may be the sound of a rapid drumbeat. It could also be a combination of ''{{wp|Rumba (dance)|rumba}}'' and ''{{wp|Kappa (folklore)|kappa}}''. | ||