Do you think Koko prefers "breasts" or "titties"?
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.
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.
And then think of the marketing options.
"I showed my nipples to Koko" t-shirts, etc.
"Koko loves my nips."
"Official Nipples of the Woodside Gorilla Foundation."
Exactly. And the name Koko (with the 2 o's) has some really great logo potential.
Genius. When life gives you lemons, make melons.
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.
wha? breast implants??
"kOkO says 'Two nonopposable thumbs up'"
Oh, I'm pretty sure Penny Patterson will insist on live nipples.
And Michael raises an important issue ... real or fake? I mean, yes, nipples are nipples BUT their overall context counts too.
You asking me? No fakes. But the ape can talk. Ask the ape.
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.
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.
Is it just a coincidence that the funny craigslist ads are on "I Like Monkeys?" Huh?
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.
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.
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?)
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.
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.)
Hey, Koko's not kinky, she just "probably" needs to see some new nipples. Don't we all?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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/
she sees bananas and cock as the same thing
I hope gorillas don't do oral.
Alright. So most gorillas are smarter than me.
I was whooshed. Big time. Like Koko knows the word for Towel Boy. I mean, really!
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....
And All Ball had eight, EIGHT, nipples!
'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
Is koko going to mate with her new boyfriend and what is his name?