Merry Maggie

Merry Maggie Malpass is presumed to be a toad and stands as the companion of Jolly Roger at his bustling inn. Upon Banjo and Kazooie’s initial encounter with the mayor Jolly Roger, they are informed that Maggie has mysteriously disappeared. Jolly Roger implores the duo to embark on a mission to locate her, emphasizing the urgency as she is needed to assist him during the lively happy hour at the inn. In terms of design, Maggie presents a striking contrast to her partner Jolly Roger. While he is characterized by a slight and skinny male physique, Maggie exudes strength with her robust and strongly built female frame. Banjo and Kazooie’s quest entails tracking down the Big Fish in the lagoon, using Grenade Eggs to knock out its teeth. Once successful, they gain access to the interior, where they uncover Merry Maggie’s predicament. She recounts a mishap involving the Big Fish knocking her off Blubber’s wave racer, leading to her inadvertent ingestion by the gargantuan creature. Upon informing Merry Maggie that she can now escape, she swiftly retreats to the safety of the inn. For their valiant rescue, Banjo and Kazooie must return to the inn and claim their reward, a valuable Jiggy, from the grateful Jolly. Merry Maggie, now found behind the bar, engages in a tranquil moment, brushing her hair. The origins of Merry Maggie Malpass’s name are speculated to pay homage to Steve Malpass, a member of Rareware who later voiced Fox McCloud in Super Smash Bros. Melee and Star Fox Adventures. An intriguing detail surfaces in the Sea Bottom, where the initials S. Malpass can be discerned on one of the lockers. During a conversation with Maggie Malpass, the witty Kazooie makes a reference to the game show “The Price is Right”. Interestingly, if the brown bear Banjo ventures into the dialogue alone, he takes on the task of mentioning it. Notably, there’s a hypothesis surrounding Maggie’s identity, suggesting that she might be a transgender female or a drag queen, supported by her distinctive low-toned speaking voice. Furthermore, Maggie Malpass makes a cameo appearance in the sequel game Banjo-Kazooie Nuts & Bolts, with her name adorning a sign for Merry Maggie’s Baggies.