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MowCowWhoHow III

(2,103 posts) Mon Aug 22, 2016, 12:51 PM Aug 2016

Harambe the gorilla: Cincinnati Zoo 'not amused' by memes

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Source: BBC

A zoo in Cincinnati, Ohio, says it is "not amused" by the numerous memes and petitions created after one of its gorillas was shot dead.

Staff killed Harambe in May after he grabbed a three-year-old boy who got into his enclosure.

Since then he has become a favourite subject of jokers, satirists and campaigners.

Responding, Cincinnati Zoo said the constant mentions were making it difficult for staff to move on.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-37154912

I'm sure a heartfelt request will shutdown Harambe memes.

Or maybe not:

13:36 EST - 22 Aug 2016
The National Hurricane Center confirms it will not rename tropical storm Hermine to tropical storm Harambe.
https://twitter.com/pzf/status/767777373622267904

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Harambe the gorilla: Cincinnati Zoo 'not amused' by memes (Original Post) MowCowWhoHow III Aug 2016 OP

Not to mention the racism. n/t backscatter712 Aug 2016 #1

I was "not amused" that they killed the gorilla maxsolomon Aug 2016 #2

+1 NaturalHigh Aug 2016 #3

Trite internet memes are obviously the best way to honor this magnificent animal Orrex Aug 2016 #7

Well maybe they should have had a "safe space" for the gorilla snooper2 Aug 2016 #4

Replace "not amused" by "heartbroken" truthisfreedom Aug 2016 #5

I'm pretty sure Harambe wasn't amused by it either. underpants Aug 2016 #6

That's one way to extend a memes lifespan Islandurp Aug 2016 #8

backscatter712

(26,355 posts)

1. Not to mention the racism. n/t

Reply to MowCowWhoHow III (Original post)

Mon Aug 22, 2016, 01:14 PM

Aug 2016

maxsolomon

(33,252 posts)

2. I was "not amused" that they killed the gorilla

Reply to MowCowWhoHow III (Original post)

Mon Aug 22, 2016, 01:20 PM

Aug 2016

I was "not amused" that the human apes watching the scene unfold couldn't shut their traps and avoid agitating Harambe.

I was "not amused" at the 4-year old boy, either.

We all have to tolerate things we don't like, Cincy Zoo.