 paperduck
Male, 18-29, Midwest US
 981 Posts
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Monday, September 17, 2012 11:47:23 PM
just make sure there isn't an alpha male, all well fed, not in heat, their young offspring isn't around, and there is a dart gun on hand. |
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 adamslily
Female, 13-17, Southern US
29 Posts
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Monday, September 17, 2012 10:11:33 PM
looks like fantastic parenting to me. |
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 NNoamfer
Male, 13-17, Asia
992 Posts
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Monday, September 17, 2012 9:42:34 PM
Even if that gorilla was stressed, I do not believe it would ever hurt a child, because they have the ability to understand it is a child, and not a full grown human. Especially if it's a female. |
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NNoamfer
Male, 13-17, Asia
992 Posts
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Monday, September 17, 2012 9:39:01 PM
If you actually knew about gorillas, and didn't fall to stupid misconceptions, you would know that this is not bad parenting, but awesome parenting.
I would dare say, that gorillas are more emotionally intelligent and more caring and loving than any human on earth.
Watch these:
Koko the gorilla and her fallen kitten.
Michael the gorilla recalls the moment of his mothers death.
Those gorillas have been taught to communicate with humans through basic sign language. The video of Michael telling the story of his mother's death, is something I wish everybody could see. |
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 patchgrabber
Male, 30-39, Canada
5252 Posts
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Monday, September 17, 2012 1:39:10 PM
Letting this kid play with the gorillas is no worse than letting your kids play with dogs. No difference.
Except for that whole "domestication" thing. |
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 spanerbulb
Male, 30-39, Europe
889 Posts
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Monday, September 17, 2012 1:28:42 PM
Silly. |
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 Pinkminx22
Female, 18-29, Midwest US
712 Posts
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Monday, September 17, 2012 1:12:02 PM
As sweet as this video was, I still would not let my child play with a gorilla.. |
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 lauriloo
Female, 40-49, Midwest US
785 Posts
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Monday, September 17, 2012 12:17:09 PM
Personally, I wouldn't let a kid play with gorillas unless they grew up together. But there is probably a big difference between gorillas maintained in a low stress environment with a lot of physical and mental stimulation and gorillas kept in a tight cage by an irresponsible private owner. |
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 edana42
Female, 40-49, Eastern US
2341 Posts
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Monday, September 17, 2012 11:49:02 AM
apparently the gorilla has not been exposed to luggage by American Tourister |
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edana42
Female, 40-49, Eastern US
2341 Posts
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Monday, September 17, 2012 11:48:19 AM
@ lazthehun
you are a sick SOB. |
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edana42
Female, 40-49, Eastern US
2341 Posts
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Monday, September 17, 2012 11:46:20 AM
apparently the gorilla has not been exposed to luggage by American Tourister |
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 imnakdjumpme
Male, 18-29, Western US
595 Posts
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Monday, September 17, 2012 11:35:59 AM
Lazthehun, a gorilla is way more powerful than any dog. Also, there are animals that can be domesticated, such as dogs, and their are animals that can be trained, but never domesticated. Which means there is a lot more inherent risk when playing with a gorilla, than with a dog. |
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 auburnjunky
Male, 30-39, Southern US
8666 Posts
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Monday, September 17, 2012 11:35:45 AM
This was 20 years ago when people weren't freaking out about every little thing! |
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LordJim
Male, 50-59, Europe
2401 Posts
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Monday, September 17, 2012 11:26:55 AM
stagefreak
To be fair Aspinall (who was an 'eccentric') financed the zoo from his gambling operations and was convinced that keepers and animals needed a close bond. As a result there were a lot of incidents but he always maintained that it was a high-risk job and that staff accepted that. No more high-risk than, say, trawlerman.
But the gorillas were not life-threatening here. Unlike the tigers, the elephants and one mean bastard of a chimp. |
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 bluevayero
Male, 18-29, Europe
191 Posts
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Monday, September 17, 2012 11:25:44 AM
just because the human race is now..inhuman, savage and without any limits, it doesn't mean beasts are such beasts. i would be scared to let my child play with gorillas while watching, but i would be a lot more scared to leave it with another human being i dont know |
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 lazthehun
Male, 18-29, Europe
25 Posts
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Monday, September 17, 2012 11:24:58 AM
I think it's awesome. That kid didn't grow up to be a wuss, like most people these days. Letting this kid play with the gorillas is no worse than letting your kids play with dogs. No difference. The only difference is your prejudice: dogs=good, not dogs=bad. |
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tedgp
Male, 30-39, Europe
2923 Posts
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Monday, September 17, 2012 11:08:25 AM
This was 20 years ago when health and safety were pretty much unknown. |
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 stagefreak
Male, 18-29, Southern US
362 Posts
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Monday, September 17, 2012 10:58:52 AM
it's nice to see an organization who places a kid in danger just to bring in some money. |
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LordJim
Male, 50-59, Europe
2401 Posts
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Monday, September 17, 2012 10:53:18 AM
That zoo has had an extraordinary number of fatalities among keepers and visitors. But none by gorillas. |
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 panth753
Female, 18-29, Midwest US
8124 Posts
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Monday, September 17, 2012 10:23:45 AM
I want to see the part where the ape rips the kid apart. |
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 danagamer
Male, 30-39, Western US
444 Posts
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Monday, September 17, 2012 10:06:23 AM
awww...until the gorilla rips his face off.
Than it's awww... & cool! |
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 kitteh9lives
Female, 40-49, Eastern US
975 Posts
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Monday, September 17, 2012 9:52:48 AM
Link: 18 Month Old Baby Plays With Gorillas [Rate Link] - Is it inspirational and beautiful or simply bad parenting to allow your 18 month old play with gorillas? |
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