'''Pauline''' was kidnapped by both the [[Cranky Kong|original Donkey Kong]] in the Arcade, and Game & Watch games, and the current Donkey Kong in the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series. The original Donkey Kong's motive was unclear but it is widely speculated the reason was revenge against MarioJumpman for not being a good pet owner, while the current Donkey Kong had three different variations of the kidnapping. In ''March of the Minis'', it was due to his perceived rejection of his feelings in favor of Mario, and took Pauline away to shower her with gifts. In ''Minis March Again!'', Donkey Kong appears to have kidnapped Pauline due to theme park tickets being sold out. In ''Mini-Land Mayhem!'', Donkey Kong just missed having the free [[Mini Pauline]] that was given to the first 100 guests of the theme park, so he takes the real Pauline instead. Although the current Donkey Kong has ultimately proven to have harmless intentions, Mario still assumes the worst when his brash temper acts up and causes him to take her away somewhere. Despite this, Pauline and Donkey Kong remain on friendly terms, and Pauline is generally key to soothing his anger issues.
