February 5, 2007: Japanese throw beans at gorilla - Page 2

Flint · 02-05-2007, 03:02 PM

I really dislike zoos, and whenever I have been, I remember how the animals were exhibiting these bizarre behaviors as a result of being so unnaturally confined and ƒucked with. I'm not sure how you could enjoy seeing a trapped, living thing, pacing around it's tiny quarters, obviously distressed and hopeless. That being said... what appears to be happening in this photo is a few people making a feeble attempt to toss some beans over a high wall, and the gorilla doesn't even notice. I'm sure he has greater issues to contend with on a daily basis than a few beans, landing somewhat near him.

glatt · 02-05-2007, 03:03 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if the gorilla is annoyed by it, and I wouldn't want to be in a zoo if I was a gorilla. I also feel sorry for the gorilla, but I don't think it's being abused here.

Happy Monkey · 02-05-2007, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by glatt

It probably lasted for several seconds. Maybe a minute. I don't know for certain, and am just guessing, but based on the expressions on their faces, it looks like they are all enjoying a moment of bean throwing.

Those zoo visitors are enjoying a moment. The question is whether it continues throughout the day as other zoo visitors go through.

But, as a spring-welcoming ceremony, I think it's safe to say that even if it's "twelve hours a day", it's not "every day".

glatt · 02-05-2007, 03:06 PM

It's also worth pointing out that this picture is totally taken from the gorilla's perspective, as these crazy humans are trying to hit it with beans. It's composed to encourage us to identify with the gorilla.

02-05-2007, 03:11 PM

Some zoos are important and save animals from extension and threats.
Some zoos are torture holes. I have seen both.
I have worked with the Tampa (Lowry Park) zoos insect department. I miss my scorpions, but I cannot take care of them any longer... that was a hard day.

Shawnee123 · 02-05-2007, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Gorilla Blaine

It doesn't take much to see that the problems of three little Japs don't amount to a hill of beans in this crazy world.

monster · 02-05-2007, 04:57 PM

Gorillas, beans, poached ....it's not Friday already is it?

SydneyBoy · 02-05-2007, 05:01 PM

Hey... that gorilla's got arms. If he's pissed off with the beans being thrown he can throw them back.

Or go and give a big blowfish on the window. With his hairy bum.

Cloud · 02-05-2007, 09:45 PM

better than the gorilla throwing shit at you

Scriveyn · 02-06-2007, 01:43 AM

Just you wait until the beanstalks grow and gorilla Jack climbs out ...

funkykule · 02-06-2007, 08:48 AM

Zoos suck. I'm with RK in that I'm delighted about conservation etc. but I hate the "just for show" aspect of them. I also dislike circus for that reason. The worst is the elephants, they are so intelligent and you can see they fucking hate it.

CharlieG · 02-06-2007, 10:33 AM

Can NOT resist any longer

Cool Beans.....

Sheldonrs · 02-06-2007, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by CharlieG

Can NOT resist any longer

Cool Beans.....

lol!!!

Actually, the beans look kind of old. I think they might be has beans.

Shawnee123 · 02-06-2007, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Sheldonrs

lol!!!

Actually, the beans look kind of old. I think they might be has beans.

Needed that laugh today, Sheldon! :p

Spexxvet · 02-06-2007, 10:51 AM

Bean there, done that, because I am a human bean.

02-05-2007, 03:02 PM	#16
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	I really dislike zoos, and whenever I have been, I remember how the animals were exhibiting these bizarre behaviors as a result of being so unnaturally confined and ƒucked with. I'm not sure how you could enjoy seeing a trapped, living thing, pacing around it's tiny quarters, obviously distressed and hopeless. That being said... what appears to be happening in this photo is a few people making a feeble attempt to toss some beans over a high wall, and the gorilla doesn't even notice. I'm sure he has greater issues to contend with on a daily basis than a few beans, landing somewhat near him. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio** Last edited by Flint; 02-05-2007 at 11:06 PM.

02-05-2007, 04:57 PM	#22
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Gorillas, beans, poached ....it's not Friday already is it? __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

02-05-2007, 05:01 PM	#23
SydneyBoy Pithy Euphemist Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19	Hey... that gorilla's got arms. If he's pissed off with the beans being thrown he can throw them back. Or go and give a big blowfish on the window. With his hairy bum. __________________ At night rave near the guard's compartment naked with a blue light.

02-06-2007, 10:51 AM	#30
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	Bean there, done that, because I am a human bean. __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

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02-05-2007, 03:03 PM	#17
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I wouldn't be surprised if the gorilla is annoyed by it, and I wouldn't want to be in a zoo if I was a gorilla. I also feel sorry for the gorilla, but I don't think it's being abused here.

02-05-2007, 03:06 PM	#19
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	It's also worth pointing out that this picture is totally taken from the gorilla's perspective, as these crazy humans are trying to hit it with beans. It's composed to encourage us to identify with the gorilla.

02-05-2007, 03:11 PM	#20
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	Some zoos are important and save animals from extension and threats. Some zoos are torture holes. I have seen both. I have worked with the Tampa (Lowry Park) zoos insect department. I miss my scorpions, but I cannot take care of them any longer... that was a hard day.

02-05-2007, 09:45 PM	#24
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	better than the gorilla throwing shit at you

02-06-2007, 01:43 AM	#25
Scriveyn amnesic-confabulatory opsimath Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Between my ears Posts: 739	Just you wait until the beanstalks grow and gorilla Jack climbs out ...

02-06-2007, 08:48 AM	#26
funkykule professional bowler Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 134	Zoos suck. I'm with RK in that I'm delighted about conservation etc. but I hate the "just for show" aspect of them. I also dislike circus for that reason. The worst is the elephants, they are so intelligent and you can see they fucking hate it.

02-06-2007, 10:33 AM	#27
CharlieG Hoodoo Guru Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 301	Can NOT resist any longer Cool Beans.....

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