Link? That isn't a hat.
Toon Link (Called Link I if you pirated Mario in the Land of Shaming) is a warrior who was alive in both BC and AD, but not at the same time. He was the Link that was alive when Hyrule was first being founded by King Dinner. Toon Link was King Dinner's "helper" because Dinner was not right in the head. Toon Link was also the commander of the military (King Dinner chose him over the Gum he had considered), and the King's royal adviser.
History[]
Toon Link was born 33 BC. He was born to two elves that lived in the North. This was back when ancient guys ruled the lands. Toon Link often hung out at the beach. So, when Dinner emerged from the water, they argued about whether or not Toon Link was a pony. They agreed to disagree, and became friends.
After Hyrule was created, Toon Link became the royal adviser, leader of the military, and about as in charge as you can be without actually being king. Toon Link also helped King Dinner tell the difference between Regular Juice and Death Juice, show him how to kill monsters without sticking a sword in himself, and even how to use the bathroom properly.
Toon Link died during the year XI AD. He was killed by King Dinner after Toon Link smacked him and said "Bad king! Quit being such a moron! You don't have toes you idiot!" King Dinner drowned him, and Ton Link was buried. A zombie climbed out, and people thought this was Toon Link for several years, but it turns out it was just King Dinner wearing a mask.