Salty Joe

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Salty Joe is a red fox who serves fries at a stand named "Salty Joe's Fries" in Witchyworld in Banjo-Tooie. Similarly, a rhino named Big Al sells burgers at another stand. Despite similar roles, Salty Joe is never seen talking with Big Al.

In order to access his stand, Banjo and Kazooie must hit the switch behind it. Salty Joe is rude and dislikes customers because they "always want things". Due to the poor conditions of Witchyworld, he is not used to customers, which makes him unsure what to say when he gives someone some fries, and also implies that he only bids them well because such comes out of his paycheck. He always has to fry up more fries due to having only one customer. He also gets angry with Kazooie when the latter hints at an impending rush in response. If Banjo visits Salty Joe without Kazooie, he asks if he can be Banjo's sidekick; it is implied that Salty Joe asked this to escape his job.

Although Salty Joe is not as incompetent and unhygienic as Big Al, the origin of his food is as disgusting. Despite this, Salty Joe's Fries has a four star rating, over Big Al's Burgers' one star. A nearby Signpost describes his fries as "a limp, greasy, tasteless alternative to a decent meal". In the character parade, Salty Joe sneezes on the fries, much like Big Al coughs on his burgers.

In Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, a restaurant sign in Showdown Town reads "Salty Joe's Fish & Chips".

Quotes

(When the booth is opened):

  • Aw sheesh, someone found the switch...I hate customers, always wanting things!

(Meeting Joe for the first time):

  • Salty Joe: Hurry up and order, weirdos - I'm a busy guy!
  • Kazooie: So I see, we had to fight our way through this crowd of customers you have!
  • Salty Joe: Quite the comedian, huh? Now how about some of Salty Joe's limp, salty fries?

(If you decide to get fries):

  • Kazooie: Gimme some fries, Joe!
  • Salty Joe: Yeah, fries coming right up. Er, have a nice day, I guess.
  • Banjo: I knew he would say that!
  • Kazooie: Yep, me too.
  • Salty Joe: (gives the duo fries) Hmmm, I'd better start frying up some more 'cause I'm all out!
  • Kazooie: Yes, you'd better prepare for the impending rush...
  • Salty Joe: Why, you cheeky...

(If you decide to get fries only as Banjo):

  • Banjo: Gimme some fries, Joe!
  • Salty Joe: Yeah, fries coming right up. Er, have a nice day, I guess.
  • Banjo: Are you paid to say that?
  • Salty Joe: Errrm... Yes. (gives Banjo an order of fries)
  • Banjo: Thanks. I'll be off to continue on my exciting adventure now.
  • Salty Joe: Hey, do you need a sidekick? I got loads of cool moves.
  • Banjo: You have?
  • Salty Joe: Sure. How about the Salt Shaker Slap?
  • Banjo: Err...
  • Salty Joe: What about my Greasy Hand Grab?
  • Banjo: No.
  • Salty Joe: Er, and I can spit fries really far...
  • Banjo: See you later, Joe.

Trivia

  • Aside from the fact that Salty Joe sells fries, the term "salty" can refer to someone being bitter and antagonistic, which is fitting for Salty Joe's personality.