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|image=[[File:Mr Fit.png|200px]]<br>Artwork of Mr. Fit from ''Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts''
|image=[[File:Mr Fit.png|200px]]<br>Artwork of Mr. Fit from ''Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts''
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|game=''[[Banjo-Tooie]]<br>[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]''
|game=''[[Banjo-Tooie]]<br>[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts|Nuts & Bolts]]''
|world='''''Banjo-Tooie''''':<br>[[Cloud Cuckooland]]<br>'''''Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts''''':<br>[[Showdown Town]]<br>[[Nutty Acres]]<br>[[Banjoland]]<br>[[Jiggoseum]]
|world='''''Banjo-Tooie''''':<br>[[Cloud Cuckooland]]<br>'''''Nuts & Bolts''''':<br>[[Showdown Town]]<br>[[Nutty Acres]]<br>[[Banjoland]]<br>[[Jiggoseum]]<br>[[L.O.G.'s Lost Challenges]]
|icon=[[File:BT XBLA Mr Fit icon.png|''Banjo-Tooie'' (XBLA)]]
|icon=[[File:BT XBLA Mr Fit icon.png|''Banjo-Tooie'' (XBLA)]]
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{{quote|Intimidated by my physique? It took me years of training to look like this!|Mr. Fit|[[Banjo-Tooie]]}}
{{quote|Intimidated by my physique? It took me years of training to look like this!|Mr. Fit|[[Banjo-Tooie]]}}
'''Mr. Fit''' is a gray aardvark and a supporting character in the ''[[Banjo-Kazooie (series)|Banjo-Kazooie]]'' series. He is a parody of [[wikipedia:Derrick Evans (fitness instructor)|Mr. Motivator]], a Jamaican-born British fitness instructor.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Ghoulyboy/status/1052642159730421760?s=20 Tweet by Gregg Mayles (Ghoulyboy)]</ref>
'''Mr. Fit''' is a recurring character in the ''[[Banjo-Kazooie (series)|Banjo-Kazooie]]'' series.


==History==
==Characteristics==
Mr. Fit is a gray aardvark who is a parody of [[wikipedia:Derrick Evans (fitness instructor)|Mr. Motivator]], a Jamaican-born British fitness instructor.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Ghoulyboy/status/1052642159730421760 Gregg Mayles on Twitter: "@Rare_Gamer @rare_fanatic Jinjnator was inspired by the Terminator. As was Mingy Jongo. Mr. Fit was a parody of Mr. Motivator" / Twitter] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220110200151/https://twitter.com/Ghoulyboy/status/1052642159730421760 archive.org])</ref> The logo of [[Rare Ltd.]] can be spotted on the sole of Mr. Fit's shoes in ''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]''.
 
==Biography==
===''Banjo-Tooie''===
===''Banjo-Tooie''===
In ''[[Banjo-Tooie]]'', Mr. Fit can be encountered in [[Cloud Cuckooland]], where he challenges [[Banjo]] and [[Kazooie]] to three "events" and says that, if they win, he will give them his "[[Jiggy|fitness gold medal]]." The first challenge is to jump over Mr. Fit's best score in a a tall bar, which can be done by using the [[Springy Step Shoes]].
In ''[[Banjo-Tooie]]'', his first appearance, Mr. Fit can be encountered in [[Cloud Cuckooland]], where he challenges [[Banjo]] and [[Kazooie]] to the "Cuckoo Olympics"<ref>"''Win the Cuckoo Olympics''" —Cloud Cuckooland Jiggy Tips menu, ''[[Banjo-Tooie (Xbox Live Arcade)|Banjo-Tooie]]''</ref>, a collection of three events and says that, if they win, he will give them his "[[Jiggy|fitness gold medal]]." The first challenge is to jump over Mr. Fit's best score in a a tall bar, which can be done by using the [[Springy Step Shoes]].


In the event 2, Mr. Fit challenges the duo to sack race over a "thorny course." To win it, Banjo needs to [[Split-Up]] and use the [[Sack Pack]]. While the easiest way to reach the finish line first is to take the shortcut, winning through the main path is still possible.
In the event 2, Mr. Fit challenges the duo to sack race over a "thorny course." To win it, Banjo needs to [[Split-Up]] and use the [[Sack Pack]]. While the easiest way to reach the finish line first is to take the shortcut, winning through the main path is still possible.


In the third and last event, Mr. Fit challenges the two to a footrace. Due to his great speed, Kazooie needs to Split-Up and wear the [[Turbo Trainers]] in order to win (although using the SUPERBANJO cheat code is also possible). After reaching the finish before him, Mr. Fit will claim he "can't believe [he] was beaten by a bag of feathers" and give the duo his medal. After that, he says he will go to the gym to train for the next season.
In the third and last event, Mr. Fit challenges the two to a footrace. As he is very fast, Kazooie needs to Split-Up and wear the [[Turbo Trainers]] in order to win (although using the SUPERBANJO [[cheat code]] is also possible). Once the race is won, Mr. Fit will claim he "can't believe [he] was beaten by a bag of feathers" and give the duo his medal, then go to the gym to train for the next season.
 
===''Nuts & Bolts''===
In ''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]'', Mr. Fit reappears with a much bigger role than previously, hosting challenges in various worlds. In [[Showdown Town]], he can be found running through the city in a set path. In the instances that he stops, Mr. Fit will offer the duo a [[Trapdoor Tower]] combination in order to get enough money to "buy new sneakers."


===''Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts''===
In [[Nutty Acres]], Mr. Fit plays "The Other Farmhand." In Act 4, he hosts the challenge "Fighting Fit," where asks to be escorted while he jogs around the island. In Act 5, he hosts the challenge "Farmhand of the Year," where Banjo and Kazooie need to collect many coconuts. In Act 6, he hosts the challenge "Makin' Waves," where he hosts a water race against the farm's staff.
In ''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]'', Mr. Fit reappears with a much bigger role than previously, hosting challenges in various worlds. In [[Showdown Town]], he can be found running through the city in a set path. In the instances that he stops, Mr. Fit will offer the duo a Trapdoor Tower combination in order to get enough money to "buy new sneakers."


In [[Nutty Acres]], Mr. Fit acts as "The Other Farmhand," a mechanic at the farm, and hosts challenges in Acts 4, 5 and 6. In the first one, he asks the duo to escort him while he jogs around the island. The second one involves him challenging Banjo and Kazooie in a game where the one who collects more coconuts wins. In his final challenge, Mr. Fit hosts a race underwater against all of the farm's staff.
In [[Banjoland]], Mr. Fit plays "The Meet 'n' Greeter." In Act 2, he hosts the challenge "The Referee's An Aardvark," where Banjo and Kazooie need to get the footballs inside the [[Targitzan]] exhibit in the goal. In Act 3, he hosts the challenge "Get Protected," where he needs the museum's security cameras to be turned on as [[Klungo]] forgot to do that when leaving. In Act 5, he hosts the challenge "Checkpoint Charlies," where Banjo and Kazooie need to drive the [[List of Nuts & Bolts pre-made vehicles #L.O.G.'s choices|L.O.G. Gobi]] around the Game World. In Act 6, he hosts the challenge "Baa For the Course," where the duo needs to play a round of "sheep golf" to remove an [[Inflatable Sheep]] from Banjoland.  


In [[Banjoland]], Mr. Fit plays "The Meet 'N' Greeter," hosting challenges in Acts 2, 3, 5 and 6. In the first one, he challenges the two to a game where they have to kick soccer balls into a goal. In the second one, he asks for them to turn on the security cameras due to the fact [[Klungo]] forgot to do that when leaving. In the third one, he requests that Banjo and Kazooie drive the [[List of Nuts & Bolts pre-made vehicles #L.O.G.'s choices|L.O.G. Gobi]] around the museum. In his final challenge, he asks for the bear and bird to play a round of "sheep golf" to remove an [[Inflatable Sheep]] that strayed into Banjoland.  
In [[Jiggoseum]], Mr. Fit plays "The Perky Challenger." In Act 1, he hosts the challenge "Unhappy Landings," where Banjo and Kazooie must beat his "long jump challenge." In Act 3, he hosts the challenge "Brown Bears Can't Jump," where a number of basketballs need to be thrown through a giant hoop.


In [[Jiggoseum]], Mr. Fit takes the role of "The Perky Challenger," hosting challenges in Acts 1 and 3. In the first one, he challenges the duo to a "long jump challenge." Later, he asks them to shoot basketballs through a hoop.
In [[L.O.G.'s Lost Challenges]], Mr. Fit plays "The High-Tech Infiltrator." In Act 1, he hosts the challenge "Hoop Scoop," where Banjo and Kazooie need to carry a basketball through various hoops in order to beat his high score.


In the [[L.O.G.'s Lost Challenges]] DLC, Mr. Fit portrays "The High-Tech Infiltrator," where his only challenge is a game where Banjo and Kazooie need to get a basketball through various hoops in order to beat his high score.
==Flavor text==
*'''''Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts'' manual profile:''' "''This fellow is a hard one to find — he never stays in one place for long! if you can find him, he might offer some very helpful information.''"


==Gallery==
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==Names in other languages==
==Nomenclature==
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==Trivia==
*The logo of [[Rare Ltd.]] can be spotted on the sole of Mr. Fit's shoe.
*It is possible to fall off an edge in-between Mr. Fit's events in ''Banjo-Tooie''.


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Latest revision as of 19:10, December 10, 2023

“Intimidated by my physique? It took me years of training to look like this!”
Mr. Fit, Banjo-Tooie

Mr. Fit is a recurring character in the Banjo-Kazooie series.

Characteristics[edit]

Mr. Fit is a gray aardvark who is a parody of Mr. Motivator, a Jamaican-born British fitness instructor.[1] The logo of Rare Ltd. can be spotted on the sole of Mr. Fit's shoes in Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts.

Biography[edit]

Banjo-Tooie[edit]

In Banjo-Tooie, his first appearance, Mr. Fit can be encountered in Cloud Cuckooland, where he challenges Banjo and Kazooie to the "Cuckoo Olympics"[2], a collection of three events and says that, if they win, he will give them his "fitness gold medal." The first challenge is to jump over Mr. Fit's best score in a a tall bar, which can be done by using the Springy Step Shoes.

In the event 2, Mr. Fit challenges the duo to sack race over a "thorny course." To win it, Banjo needs to Split-Up and use the Sack Pack. While the easiest way to reach the finish line first is to take the shortcut, winning through the main path is still possible.

In the third and last event, Mr. Fit challenges the two to a footrace. As he is very fast, Kazooie needs to Split-Up and wear the Turbo Trainers in order to win (although using the SUPERBANJO cheat code is also possible). Once the race is won, Mr. Fit will claim he "can't believe [he] was beaten by a bag of feathers" and give the duo his medal, then go to the gym to train for the next season.

Nuts & Bolts[edit]

In Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, Mr. Fit reappears with a much bigger role than previously, hosting challenges in various worlds. In Showdown Town, he can be found running through the city in a set path. In the instances that he stops, Mr. Fit will offer the duo a Trapdoor Tower combination in order to get enough money to "buy new sneakers."

In Nutty Acres, Mr. Fit plays "The Other Farmhand." In Act 4, he hosts the challenge "Fighting Fit," where asks to be escorted while he jogs around the island. In Act 5, he hosts the challenge "Farmhand of the Year," where Banjo and Kazooie need to collect many coconuts. In Act 6, he hosts the challenge "Makin' Waves," where he hosts a water race against the farm's staff.

In Banjoland, Mr. Fit plays "The Meet 'n' Greeter." In Act 2, he hosts the challenge "The Referee's An Aardvark," where Banjo and Kazooie need to get the footballs inside the Targitzan exhibit in the goal. In Act 3, he hosts the challenge "Get Protected," where he needs the museum's security cameras to be turned on as Klungo forgot to do that when leaving. In Act 5, he hosts the challenge "Checkpoint Charlies," where Banjo and Kazooie need to drive the L.O.G. Gobi around the Game World. In Act 6, he hosts the challenge "Baa For the Course," where the duo needs to play a round of "sheep golf" to remove an Inflatable Sheep from Banjoland.

In Jiggoseum, Mr. Fit plays "The Perky Challenger." In Act 1, he hosts the challenge "Unhappy Landings," where Banjo and Kazooie must beat his "long jump challenge." In Act 3, he hosts the challenge "Brown Bears Can't Jump," where a number of basketballs need to be thrown through a giant hoop.

In L.O.G.'s Lost Challenges, Mr. Fit plays "The High-Tech Infiltrator." In Act 1, he hosts the challenge "Hoop Scoop," where Banjo and Kazooie need to carry a basketball through various hoops in order to beat his high score.

Flavor text[edit]

  • Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts manual profile: "This fellow is a hard one to find — he never stays in one place for long! if you can find him, he might offer some very helpful information."

Gallery[edit]

Nomenclature[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ミスター フィット Mr. Fit
Spanish Sr. Enforma Mr. Fit

References[edit]