Omnibus Harambe (Entry 567.JM0506)
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Jun 27, 2024 The podcast explores the impact of Harambe's death, evolution of online culture post-2016 election, controversial shooting at Cincinnati Zoo, and the evolution of Harambe memes. It also delves into the relationship between Harambe, bananas, and Sapien .network, cultural significance of memes, and the symbol of Harambe in the digital world.
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Harambe's Background And Life
- Harambe was a Western lowland gorilla born in Texas and moved to Cincinnati Zoo at 15 for socialization with other gorillas.
- He weighed about 440 pounds and was described as a handsome silverback thriving in his enclosure.
Expert Support Framed The Decision
- Experts like Jane Goodall publicly supported the zoo's painful decision and emphasized unpredictable risk from great apes.
- Specialist opinion framed the killing as tragic but defensible because a gorilla could have killed the child at any moment.
How Social Media Amplified Outrage
- The Harambe video exploded online within 48 hours, drawing intense debate about parenting, zoos, and animal welfare.
- The episode exposed how quickly social media amplifies outrage into coordinated public pressure.