Nintendo has ensured that one of the most enduringly humorous moments in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is preserved in its remake: the comically slow scoot of King Zora.
The Zora monarch, primarily serving as an obstacle before a key dungeon, moves at an incredibly leisurely pace to grant Link passage. This deliberate physical comedy has long been a source of amusement and a meme within the Zelda community. The remake seemingly doubles down on this joke, with King Zora moving just as slowly, if not slower, than in the original N64 release.
This decision highlights Nintendo's commitment to retaining the quirky charm and humor that made Ocarina of Time a landmark title. The contrast between Link's world-saving quest and such mundane, yet hilarious, NPC interactions is a defining characteristic of the game, and its inclusion in the remake underscores the developers' attention to what made the original special, alongside its epic scope.