Marco de Pollo
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Marco de Pollo is a national championship plank diver. Guybrush meets him during his search for the Ultimate Insult on Jambalaya Island. A brilliant diver and swimmer, he used to get teased by the kids when he was younger. They would chant his name in an odd singsong sort of way. His infamous name was given to him by his father, Count Francisco Alvarez De Pollo, during his "lighter moments".
Guybrush must challenged and beat him in a plan diving competition to get the Golden Man trophy which becomes part of an Ultimate Insult talisman.
Name
Marco's name, Pollo is the Spanish for chicken. At some point in their conversation, Guybrush calls him a chicken. Also, his name is a reference to the game "Marco Polo" usually played in a swimming pool. It is a form of tag but one where the "it" is blindfolded so he can't see those who he must tag. However, if he shouts "Marco" the other players must shout out "Polo", giving the one who is "it" a chance to sense where the players are.
Marco Polo was a famous explorer, allegedly one of the first Europeans to visit China.
