A Sort of Gorilla Version of “om nom nom”

May 3, 2016 8:44 AM

Gorillas appear to express their delight with good food by humming little songs. “They don’t sing the same song over and over,” says Luef. “It seems like they are composing their little food songs.” The sound clip here should definitely be played at your next dinner party. If you prefer more formal research and information, it's all here: Food-Associated Calling in Gorillas (Gorilla g. gorilla) in the Wild.
posted by VioletU (12 comments total)

That is adorable.
posted by rabbitrabbit at 8:50 AM on May 3, 2016

Q: What is a gorilla's favorite cookie?
A: Chocolate chimp!
*hum nom hum nom hum nom*

I'm not even sorry, not even a little bit.
posted by Fizz at 8:53 AM on May 3, 2016 [2 favorites]

The comments on the soundcloud links are awesome.
posted by rtha at 8:54 AM on May 3, 2016 [2 favorites]

So, what you're saying is that gorillas:

-love Mr. Rogers
-write adorable humming songs about their snacks?

Those two qualities combine to equal "ideal roommate/bff".
posted by a fiendish thingy at 8:55 AM on May 3, 2016 [2 favorites]

Move over, Burundi Black, I have some new basslines to sample...
posted by Smart Dalek at 9:13 AM on May 3, 2016

I have always found the Scientific name for Gorilla, Gorilla Gorilla Gorilla, funny. I imagine a Gorilla get-together; where they are being introduced to each other saying "Gorilla Gorilla Gorilla, please let me introduce you to Gorilla Gorilla Gorilla".

Then again, maybe I am weird.
posted by indianbadger1 at 9:16 AM on May 3, 2016 [2 favorites]

I totally do this. If it's really good, I will also dance in my chair.

If it's especially good, I'll hum and dance in my chair.
posted by Celsius1414 at 9:18 AM on May 3, 2016 [1 favorite]

If it's especially good, I'll hum and dance in my chair.

Me too! My husband calls it my "happy food dance!"
posted by cooker girl at 9:21 AM on May 3, 2016 [2 favorites]

"Gorilla Gorilla Gorilla, please let me introduce you to Gorilla Gorilla Gorilla".

Gorilla Gorilla Gorilla Gorilla Gorilla Gorilla Gorilla buffalo.
posted by Greg_Ace at 11:00 AM on May 3, 2016 [4 favorites]

Gorilla Gorilla - the 1990 demo tape.
posted by Zack_Replica at 11:34 AM on May 3, 2016

I love this.
posted by kyrademon at 10:03 AM on May 4, 2016

It's sorta drift, but this seems related.
posted by uberchet at 11:43 AM on May 9, 2016