All articles tagged with #viral
A 7-month-old macaque named Punch at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan was rejected by his mother and raised by humans to rejoin his troop. He bonds with a stuffed Ikea orangutan toy and became a viral sensation; experts say the troop’s rough interactions are normal socialization rather than bullying, and Punch is gradually integrating into the group.
A seven-month-old macaque named Punch at Ichikawa City Zoo in Chiba, Japan, who was rejected by his mother, has become a worldwide online sensation as staff raise him and he struggles to join other monkeys. Viral videos show him clinging to a plush Ikea orangutan and facing social hurdles, prompting millions of views, online debates, and even involvement from PETA, while zookeepers say he’s safe and slowly integrating with the troop.
Punch-kun, a 6-month-old Japanese macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo near Tokyo, was abandoned by his mother and bonded with an IKEA Djungelskog orangutan plushie; the comfort toy aided his social reintegration and propelled him to internet stardom with millions of views, inspiring fan art and even a boost in Djungelskog sales, while zookeepers note his growing acceptance among peers and view him as a symbol of resilience and the power of connection.
A video of Comet, a vocal Golden Retriever from Michigan, shows her getting incredibly excited—tilting her head, barking loudly, and even bowing—when her owner simply mentions ‘Grandma,’ a moment that has gone viral as a heartwarming glimpse of a dog’s family bonds.
A six-month-old macaque named Punch-kun at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan has gone viral by dragging an oversized plush orangutan everywhere, drawing massive crowds as staff apologized for entrance delays; Punch-kun was abandoned at birth and hand-raised, and while he relies on the toy like a mother, caretakers say he is gradually bonding with other macaques.
Punch, a seven-month-old Japanese macaque who relied on a plush toy after his mother abandoned him, has begun bonding with his troop at Ichikawa City Zoo, grooming and playing with other young monkeys as zookeepers note he is integrating into the group.
An abandoned baby macaque named Punch-kun at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan finds comfort with a stuffed orangutan, drawing widespread online support as hand-rearing by staff continues and he gradually adapts to life with the troop, becoming a viral symbol of resilience for many internet users.
Two Golden Retriever siblings, Myles and Umi, who were separated early on, reunite in a heartwarming video showing shy greetings, synchronized glances, and a chaotic, affectionate play session in the living room that has fans calling it adorable and rare.
A Melbourne man who had been kicked out of a King Street strip club tried to swing a chair at a security guard but instead hit his nearby friend, sending him to the ground. The friend recovered with no major injuries, the incident wasn’t reported to police, and video of the moment circulated online, turning the mishap into a viral moment.
A Reddit thread recounts a Kroger checkout clash in which a 70-something woman tries to cut in line behind a millennial; the man ignores her by putting in AirPods and turning up his volume, calmly finishing his purchase while she loudly complains. The post sparked a viral discussion about entitlement and generational stereotypes, with many praising the muted, non-confrontational response as heroic and prompting broader debates about etiquette in busy stores.
An Instagram clip shows Hudson, a Golden Retriever, off the leash in snowy conditions: he stays close, smiles on cue, follows commands, loops around a tree and returns, attempts a bridge when space allows, and happily trots with a big stick, delighting viewers and earning treats.
A 94-year-old William Shatner was photographed eating a bowl of cereal while driving, a moment that quickly went viral after TMZ coverage; social media users joked about his age and appearance, with captions even speculating the cereal (likely Raisin Bran).
Sabrina Burlando, born with congenital ptosis that prevents blinking, underwent a 3-year surgery to blink using her eyebrow muscles. After years of insecurity influenced by online beauty standards, she shared her story on TikTok not to go viral but to help others feel understood. The overwhelmingly kind responses—including messages from families dealing with ptosis—encouraged her to embrace her uniqueness and keep sharing to support others facing the condition.
A Kenyan barber, Safari Martins, has gained fame on social media for using unconventional tools like a sharpened shovel to give haircuts, blending traditional African culture with modern content creation, and capitalizing on Kenya's booming social media scene, though he feels barbers are underpaid compared to other content creators.
LivingNoel Maguire, a 42-year NYC doorman, has gone viral on TikTok for his ongoing efforts to help the homeless through donations and outreach, including giving essentials from his car and volunteering weekly, driven by a genuine love for connecting with people.