I admire your pragmatism, pg. I'm sure you're right; there's probably a nearly endless supply of fresh nipples for Koko, they just need to put out the call.
I'm surprised. I always thought Koko was just into the pussy.
Penny Patterson is a dangerous nutjob who turns gorillas into not-gorillas. It's 30 years too late to try and make this work acceptable, and within the realm of normal ape study.
Koko definitely has an understanding of language and communication between two people, sure. She can hold down her side of a conversation with any of her trainers.
The conversations are simple, obviously... probably along the lines of what you'd have with a 3 or 4 year old.
Or if Koko has a thing for the pussy as girl27 points out, this? See ... takes basic simple language commands, just as you would imagine a highly trained gorilla doing.
(I love that this is what I do with my Saturday nights.)
And before anyone else comments on this statement:
(I love that this is what I do with my Saturday nights.)
I meant that I blog about sex and gorillas. I have never and will never post or respond to a personal on craigslist. I will, however, read them from time to time.
Ahh Mitch! I never made the connection! Brilliant.
Profgrrrl - Sorry. Bad joke. Koko loves cats. She became famous in the 80s after having her picture on the cover of National Geographic. You probably know the shot - giant gorilla, holding a tiny tabby kitten. Koko called her All Ball.
Profgirrl, that last link was heartbreaking. I suppose most captive gorillas (and other animals, too) are desperate for sex and affection. Koko's just the only one who can express it verbally.
God help Koko's boyfriend, though. She's been wanting to have a baby for years. And if (as it would appear) she sees bananas and cock as the same thing... Penny had better call the zoo mobile in advance.
Y'know, I think bphd is the only one around here who has that kind of conversation with a 3 or 4 year old. And I can only assume that "All Ball" is just too easy for anyone to bother with....
Do you think Koko prefers "breasts" or "titties"?
Posted by Michael | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 6:02 PM
Koko's nipple fetish
heehee.
Posted by Michael | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 6:09 PM
If Koko indeed has a nipple fetish, is this something that should be encouraged?
And couldn't they put out a call for volunteers with nipples? I'm sure there are people out there who would be happy to oblige.
Posted by profgrrrrl | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 6:46 PM
I admire your pragmatism, pg. I'm sure you're right; there's probably a nearly endless supply of fresh nipples for Koko, they just need to put out the call.
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 6:54 PM
And then think of the marketing options.
"I showed my nipples to Koko" t-shirts, etc.
Posted by profgrrrrl | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 6:59 PM
"Koko loves my nips."
"Official Nipples of the Woodside Gorilla Foundation."
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 7:03 PM
Exactly. And the name Koko (with the 2 o's) has some really great logo potential.
Posted by profgrrrrl | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 7:05 PM
Genius. When life gives you lemons, make melons.
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 7:08 PM
Hee. Should we contact the Gorilla Foundation and try to sell them on our idea?
On another note, d'you think they need to be live nipples? If not, perhaps you could send some of your porn spam to Koko.
Posted by profgrrrrl | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 7:12 PM
wha? breast implants??
"kOkO says 'Two nonopposable thumbs up'"
Posted by Michael | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 7:13 PM
Oh, I'm pretty sure Penny Patterson will insist on live nipples.
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 7:14 PM
And Michael raises an important issue ... real or fake? I mean, yes, nipples are nipples BUT their overall context counts too.
Posted by profgrrrrl | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 7:26 PM
You asking me? No fakes. But the ape can talk. Ask the ape.
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 7:27 PM
I'm surprised. I always thought Koko was just into the pussy.
Penny Patterson is a dangerous nutjob who turns gorillas into not-gorillas. It's 30 years too late to try and make this work acceptable, and within the realm of normal ape study.
Summary: Koko wants the nip, she gets the nip.
Posted by girl27 | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 7:31 PM
Does Koko know words or not?
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 7:36 PM
I wasn't asking about you, but thanks for sharing your preference :)
So folks are showing Koko the pussy, too?
Maybe Koko should be looking (asking?) here. Seems there's something for everyone.
Posted by profgrrrrl | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 7:39 PM
Is it just a coincidence that the funny craigslist ads are on "I Like Monkeys?" Huh?
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 7:43 PM
Koko definitely has an understanding of language and communication between two people, sure. She can hold down her side of a conversation with any of her trainers.
The conversations are simple, obviously... probably along the lines of what you'd have with a 3 or 4 year old.
Posted by girl27 | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 7:44 PM
The lemons into melons line? Pure gold. I mean it's the tits.
I think Koko's Nipple Fetish was a late 70's glam prog band. They had a big influence on Jane's Addiction.
Posted by Mitch Mills | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 7:45 PM
Nothing is a coincidence. Ever.
Do you think there's any chance that this might actually be Koko looking for some action? (disguising self as human male to explain the hair factor?)
Posted by profgrrrrl | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 7:46 PM
Koko's Nipple Fetish
I'm so tempted to rename the blog.
The conversations are simple, obviously... probably along the lines of what you'd have with a 3 or 4 year old.
She should totally be blogging here.
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 7:47 PM
Or if Koko has a thing for the pussy as girl27 points out, this? See ... takes basic simple language commands, just as you would imagine a highly trained gorilla doing.
(I love that this is what I do with my Saturday nights.)
Posted by profgrrrrl | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 7:48 PM
Hey, Koko's not kinky, she just "probably" needs to see some new nipples. Don't we all?
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 7:49 PM
And before anyone else comments on this statement:
(I love that this is what I do with my Saturday nights.)
I meant that I blog about sex and gorillas. I have never and will never post or respond to a personal on craigslist. I will, however, read them from time to time.
Posted by profgrrrrl | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 7:50 PM
Hey, if everyone knew about gorillas and nipples, they'd be here.
I read the Craigslist personals regularly. I think I've even blogged a few.
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 7:51 PM
Ahh Mitch! I never made the connection! Brilliant.
Profgrrrl - Sorry. Bad joke. Koko loves cats. She became famous in the 80s after having her picture on the cover of National Geographic. You probably know the shot - giant gorilla, holding a tiny tabby kitten. Koko called her All Ball.
Posted by girl27 | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 7:52 PM
Ah, no need to be sorry, girl27. You provided several moments of amusement.
But indeed, there is Koko's kitten. And I actually have a book about Koko on my shelf.
And anyway, Koko seems to have a boyfriend.
Posted by profgrrrrl | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 7:56 PM
Profgirrl, that last link was heartbreaking. I suppose most captive gorillas (and other animals, too) are desperate for sex and affection. Koko's just the only one who can express it verbally.
God help Koko's boyfriend, though. She's been wanting to have a baby for years. And if (as it would appear) she sees bananas and cock as the same thing... Penny had better call the zoo mobile in advance.
Posted by girl27 | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 8:09 PM
While we're linking to stuff, I'll not-link to Barbet Schroeder's documentary on Koko: A Talking Gorilla.
Great, great film. Put it on your Netflix.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076278/
Posted by Anonymous | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 8:16 PM
she sees bananas and cock as the same thing
I hope gorillas don't do oral.
Posted by Michael | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 8:25 PM
Alright. So most gorillas are smarter than me.
I was whooshed. Big time. Like Koko knows the word for Towel Boy. I mean, really!
Posted by girl27 | Link to this comment | 02-19-05 8:31 PM
Y'know, I think bphd is the only one around here who has that kind of conversation with a 3 or 4 year old. And I can only assume that "All Ball" is just too easy for anyone to bother with....
Posted by Matt Weiner | Link to this comment | 02-20-05 2:08 PM
And All Ball had eight, EIGHT, nipples!
Posted by Mitch Mills | Link to this comment | 02-20-05 2:48 PM
'The conversations are simple, obviously... probably along the lines of what you'd have with a 3 or 4 year old.'
that is way too old to breast-feed
Posted by bryan | Link to this comment | 02-20-05 3:05 PM
Is koko going to mate with her new boyfriend and what is his name?
Posted by Tina | Link to this comment | 12- 1-05 2:03 PM