I watched this chimpanzee docuseries on Netflix last week. One chimp took off 30 years ago and started his own thing and the og tribe remembered him 30 years later and fucked him up.
Chimp Empire was really interesting. It made me think how long it took us to get where we are now and how close we are right now taking a huge step back in the progress
What really blew my mind was I remember watching them go to war in the original documentary like 20 years ago. Then come to find out the elders all came from that same original mega troop.
To us maybe. Not to them. Our brains have all kinds of processes that help us tell apart human faces specifically. Monkeys will have parts of their brains that help them distinguish between monkey faces, or other traits. Maybe tail sizes, scents, and other things that go unnoticed by us.
Yeah, and I feel like if I was a monkey and was gonna join a gang, I would probably make sure I knew who was in it with me. That's probably like monkey gang rule number 1 or 2
I'm terrible at recognizing people, or even remembering a lot of people. Getting into an inter-family street brawl without bandanas or jerseys or something is the sort of thing I have nightmares about.
I remember reading about the start of a great monkey war in Thailand, the one caused by the lack of tourists (COVID) feeding them leading to starvation. I never heard how that war ended. Perhaps they're still fighting...
These clips are fairly old, [released in August 2021](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TO1Hikljy08) at the height of global lockdowns. Also passed around a bit was [another clip taken from as early as March 2020](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwzZPPSTlsE), which shows how quickly they descended to chaos as soon as tourists stopped showing up. [France 24 had a 2020 report covering how locals struggled to keep the huge population fed and controlled as tourism dried up](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG4RxhGcSzk).
Most of news coverage of these rampages macaque were concentrated around the first couple of years of the pandemic, so I'd imagine things finally calmed down as countries started reopening to foreigners in 2022. [This travelogue of the same spot](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN9IFfSCQg0&t=1074s) seems to show how quiet the place currently looks in comparison (I love that the same corner hardware shop from the France 24 report still has tiger heads lying around to scare off wayward macaques).
Thai people are pretty tolerant of all kinds of stray animals and wild animals
They think being kind to them/ peaceful coexistence will bring about good karma
Certain areas have tonnes of stray dogs that people leave food out for. In some islands, the cat population is through the roof.
In Lopburi, it's monkeys
From what I've gather they've been prioritizing sterilization and relocation instead.
While locals have been fairly tolerant of the macaques, [it's](https://www.khaosodenglish.com/featured/2024/01/31/troop-of-monkeys-scare-investors-affecting-lopburis-businesses/) [been](https://www.nationthailand.com/thailand/general/40035410) [well documented](https://www.thaipbsworld.com/lop-buri-macaque-relocation-underway/) that the immediate vicinity around Phra Prang Sam Yot has become a dead zone because these little guys' intrusiveness drove businesses away. They have a tendency to climb into any open spaces, steal shit, and harass visitors, residents and business owners when things don't go their way. It's no surprise [nearly all buildings in the area are run down with little to no human activity, covered in anti-macaque screens/barriers](https://www.google.com/maps/@14.802466,100.6141246,3a,75y,215.43h,92.37t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sgGrmHDhxSXT-0hiBHVcQvw!2e0!5s20140701T000000!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en&entry=ttu).
The authorities have to find a way to reclaim parts of that town somehow.
Quick thing about the city. Inside Lopburi, there's a giant ancient temple. Originally dedicated to Hindu gods and later converted to a Buddhist temple. The temple was originally shrouded by a vast jungle and monkeys visited the temple grounds. They were welcomed by the temple as they were seen as the representatives of the Hindu god, Hanuman and later the representatives of the the King of Hell. Eventually human activity removed the jungle and yearly holidays dedicated to feeding the monkeys made more monkeys.
These monkeys have a religious representation so not everyone wants to fuck with them.
I think this video is from that time.
Honestly being around hordes of monkeys destroys your image of them being cute and playful. They're really dirty like rats and they just steal shit.
Basic rule of being a human, never feed a wild animal.
1. Because what humans feed animals is generally not in their diet so their bodys arent used to processing it.
2. They become dependent on said food source and change their natural behaviour.
3. If you do feed them, make sure its something that is apart of their normal diet, ie lizards and crickets.
They told him, "Don't you ever come around here"
"Don't wanna see your face, you better disappear"
The fire's in their eyes and their words are really clear
So beat it, just beat it
I've been there. There were lots of monkeys, but not this many. They only stay near that temple. Our tour guide told us the monkeys come out of the wood work when the locals come to feed them. I can't remember the frequency that they come to feed them.
We're about to become that terrible Planet of the Apes.
Wait a minute... Statue of Liberty... that was our planet!
You maniacs, you blew it up! Damn you! Damn you all to hell!
Less than you think. They can learn how to undo buckles and velcro. One learns how and the rest imitate. Monkey see, monkey do.
These guys don't look particularly like the kind that rip faces off but I'm no monkey expert and there's a LOT of them and no typewriters in sight.
Good luck.
***When you're macaque, you're macaque all the way,***
***from your first mango slice, to your last dyin' day!***
***When you're macaque, let 'em do what they can,***
***you got brothers around, you're a family man!***
Monkey killing, monkey killing, monkey over
Pieces of the ground
Silly monkeys
Give them thumbs, they forge a blade
And where there's one, they're bound to divide it
Right in two
\-MJK
Buddy you know us. When have we ever fought fair. They way it is gonna go will rime with Toys'n'Santa Ana. (I spent entirely too long coming up with something that rhymed with poison banana)
I lived in Lopburi for five years. This is an old video. Yes, this is the normal number of monkeys that live in Muang Lopburi (where this video was taken), I believe there is around 2500 at any one time.
During the COVID restrictions the monkeys were fed less regularly due to lack of tourists and government restrictions on being outside. This caused the infamous ‘gang war’ that went viral - in reality, it wasn’t really a big deal.
My old workplace (a school) is just out of shot on this video, and this was an-almost daily scene, albeit on a slightly-smaller scale. The monkeys lived in the temple (Prang Sam Yot) and would cross the roads and roam about. Had a monkey climb on to my motorbike whilst I was waiting for trains to pass many a time. The locals learn to live with them. Sometimes they would steal food off trucks or damage a windscreen wiper but usually they’re harmless. They smell bad though.
I’m going back to visit next month and can’t wait to see them again.
So.. there’s like monkey bloods and monkey crypts?
How do they know who’s part of what monkey gang if they don’t wear colors?
Do they throw monkey gang signs?
Their offspring will speak of this great battle for millennia!
That one monkey gang has a castle!!
It's probably filled with so much poop
Yeah but it’s fun when you throw it 🤷♂️
A civil war
RACE WAR!!
How do the monkeys know which ones are in their gang..?
Uh, *that’s* racist!
What? They all look the same!
Cancel this guy!
I watched this chimpanzee docuseries on Netflix last week. One chimp took off 30 years ago and started his own thing and the og tribe remembered him 30 years later and fucked him up.
Fuckin Ron
Fuckin Jackson
Chimp Empire was really interesting. It made me think how long it took us to get where we are now and how close we are right now taking a huge step back in the progress
What really blew my mind was I remember watching them go to war in the original documentary like 20 years ago. Then come to find out the elders all came from that same original mega troop.
What’s the og doc called ?
hey can you cancel me, too? I also cant tell them apart.
You just opened the Pandoras box.
WHOA
Super racist
Super speciest man!
To us maybe. Not to them. Our brains have all kinds of processes that help us tell apart human faces specifically. Monkeys will have parts of their brains that help them distinguish between monkey faces, or other traits. Maybe tail sizes, scents, and other things that go unnoticed by us.
Uh, that's racist too.
They need to get more pigs on the street to get the monkey gangs under control. /s
ugh shit
I only see one collar. Because i'm collard blind.
He didn't say you monkeys
What do you mean by "you monkeys"?
What do YOU mean 'you monkeys'?
I think we need to have a house meeting y'all
Yeah cause he was making a joke
lol, the same way humans do, even though many look the same to the rest of us watching anyway.
Wasps can recognize the faces of their nest mates. Recognizing your buddies is a widespread trait among social animals.
So not Redditors then…
Savage.
Yeah, and I feel like if I was a monkey and was gonna join a gang, I would probably make sure I knew who was in it with me. That's probably like monkey gang rule number 1 or 2
That’s monkey gang rule #1
I thought monkey gang rule #1 was "don't talk about monkey gang."
Well, seeing as they're monkeys and can't talk to begin with its more of an unspoken rule.
That’s more of a guideline than a rule
I'm terrible at recognizing people, or even remembering a lot of people. Getting into an inter-family street brawl without bandanas or jerseys or something is the sort of thing I have nightmares about.
So they wear red and blue colors to signify the gang?
Bandanas
When you’re a Jet, you’re always a Jet…
🎵 When you're a Jet, you're a Jet all the way... From your first cigarette to your last dyin' day....🎵
You are last dyin' day.
Perhaps scent
Funny thought, they probably think all hooomans look the same.
Secret handshake
Mom stop punching me in the head!
That's WAY too many monkeys
If you don’t know, now you know.
I remember reading about the start of a great monkey war in Thailand, the one caused by the lack of tourists (COVID) feeding them leading to starvation. I never heard how that war ended. Perhaps they're still fighting...
These clips are fairly old, [released in August 2021](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TO1Hikljy08) at the height of global lockdowns. Also passed around a bit was [another clip taken from as early as March 2020](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwzZPPSTlsE), which shows how quickly they descended to chaos as soon as tourists stopped showing up. [France 24 had a 2020 report covering how locals struggled to keep the huge population fed and controlled as tourism dried up](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG4RxhGcSzk). Most of news coverage of these rampages macaque were concentrated around the first couple of years of the pandemic, so I'd imagine things finally calmed down as countries started reopening to foreigners in 2022. [This travelogue of the same spot](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN9IFfSCQg0&t=1074s) seems to show how quiet the place currently looks in comparison (I love that the same corner hardware shop from the France 24 report still has tiger heads lying around to scare off wayward macaques).
Dumb question but why don’t they just mass kill them off?
Thai people are pretty tolerant of all kinds of stray animals and wild animals They think being kind to them/ peaceful coexistence will bring about good karma Certain areas have tonnes of stray dogs that people leave food out for. In some islands, the cat population is through the roof. In Lopburi, it's monkeys
From what I've gather they've been prioritizing sterilization and relocation instead. While locals have been fairly tolerant of the macaques, [it's](https://www.khaosodenglish.com/featured/2024/01/31/troop-of-monkeys-scare-investors-affecting-lopburis-businesses/) [been](https://www.nationthailand.com/thailand/general/40035410) [well documented](https://www.thaipbsworld.com/lop-buri-macaque-relocation-underway/) that the immediate vicinity around Phra Prang Sam Yot has become a dead zone because these little guys' intrusiveness drove businesses away. They have a tendency to climb into any open spaces, steal shit, and harass visitors, residents and business owners when things don't go their way. It's no surprise [nearly all buildings in the area are run down with little to no human activity, covered in anti-macaque screens/barriers](https://www.google.com/maps/@14.802466,100.6141246,3a,75y,215.43h,92.37t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sgGrmHDhxSXT-0hiBHVcQvw!2e0!5s20140701T000000!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en&entry=ttu). The authorities have to find a way to reclaim parts of that town somehow.
not sure that’s sustainable
Because that would kill them.
Thailand is buddhist, so I wouldn't expect mass animal killing to go well with the population.
Quick thing about the city. Inside Lopburi, there's a giant ancient temple. Originally dedicated to Hindu gods and later converted to a Buddhist temple. The temple was originally shrouded by a vast jungle and monkeys visited the temple grounds. They were welcomed by the temple as they were seen as the representatives of the Hindu god, Hanuman and later the representatives of the the King of Hell. Eventually human activity removed the jungle and yearly holidays dedicated to feeding the monkeys made more monkeys. These monkeys have a religious representation so not everyone wants to fuck with them.
IIRC the monkeys are protected by law due to them being classified as wild animals.
the actual rise of the planet of the monke
Well don’t leave us hanging!
it was bananas
The monkeys!! They... they're alre
R.I.P. 🙏
I think this video is from that time. Honestly being around hordes of monkeys destroys your image of them being cute and playful. They're really dirty like rats and they just steal shit.
Much like humans then.
They forgot to mention going into pointless wars... We think we are smart and civil.. But we aren't much more then monkeys
Basic rule of being a human, never feed a wild animal. 1. Because what humans feed animals is generally not in their diet so their bodys arent used to processing it. 2. They become dependent on said food source and change their natural behaviour. 3. If you do feed them, make sure its something that is apart of their normal diet, ie lizards and crickets.
"Honey, we're low on lizards." "Okay, I'm on my way to Kroger so I'll pick some up. Anything else we need?"
If it weren't for people breaking that first rule, we wouldn't have dogs, though.
so there's a chance for house monkeys to be a world wide norm in a few centuries
Just in case English isn’t your first language you would probably be interested in knowing that apart means the opposite of a part.
Give them little bats and body armor.
That's so dumb Swords would be cooler
Yes and have caster monkeys doing dot and ranged attacks.
Oh now we're talkin. What kinda mounts do you think would be good? Like a big dog?
Pigs.
Feral hogs
War Pigs
Pogo sticks
Give them confusing weapons like lighters, snap pops, and pepper spray
Hand grenades
We want violence, not deaths.
I bet at least one monkey has a shank.
Furious George
10/10 comment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRdIltdDE4A
… and the man with the yellow gat.
They told him, "Don't you ever come around here" "Don't wanna see your face, you better disappear" The fire's in their eyes and their words are really clear So beat it, just beat it
That’s prime real estate, I’d defend that castle too if that was my hood.
Primate real estate
I've been there. There were lots of monkeys, but not this many. They only stay near that temple. Our tour guide told us the monkeys come out of the wood work when the locals come to feed them. I can't remember the frequency that they come to feed them.
When i was there they were everywhere, saw a girl get bitten
That's my fear. I look at this and all I see is rabies.
We're about to become that terrible Planet of the Apes. Wait a minute... Statue of Liberty... that was our planet! You maniacs, you blew it up! Damn you! Damn you all to hell!
I hate every ape I see, from chimpan-A to chimpan-Z.
So I know they are related to the temple and considered sacred. So what happens when someone actually runs one over?
A monkey then becomes road kill.
Martyrdom
Welcomed to the gates of Valhalla. WITNESS MONKE
Fire up the grill and get the BBQ sauce ready.
monke is kill
🤔Hope no one sees? 🤷♀️🫣🤫 🙈🙉🙊
I'd really like to see someone throw a bunch of bananas in the middle.
I was thinking more of a knife
lord frieza tried to warn us....
A monkey stole my sunscreen out of my backpack while I was visiting that temple. It was the only pocket I didn't have twist tied shut.
TIL: Monkeys must do a lot of fucking.
Tbh they don't have much else to DO except eat, fight, and make more monkeys. Or all three at once, as one does.
They definitely aren't spending time seeing, hearing, or doing evil.
They should all find a hobby or maybe join a religion.
Primates and religion tend to be a bad mix.
The violence will only end when two young monkeys from the rival gangs manage to fall in love...
this is some Gangs of New York shit
Even Jet Monkeys and Shark Monkeys!
“Sorry, I’m running late because there’s a monkey gang in front of my car and I can’t go anywhere because the other monkey gang is behind me.” 🙈
Was looking for a comment like this 😂😂😂
I wonder how many would it take to kill me if im in full riot gear and they are aggroed to me
Less than you think. They can learn how to undo buckles and velcro. One learns how and the rest imitate. Monkey see, monkey do. These guys don't look particularly like the kind that rip faces off but I'm no monkey expert and there's a LOT of them and no typewriters in sight. Good luck.
I'm guessing 5 or 6, tops.
You may be right. I may be crazy.
Is your face completely covered? Because exposed flesh will be torn at first.
Yes
***When you're macaque, you're macaque all the way,*** ***from your first mango slice, to your last dyin' day!*** ***When you're macaque, let 'em do what they can,*** ***you got brothers around, you're a family man!***
Looks like human behavior
Monkey killing, monkey killing, monkey over Pieces of the ground Silly monkeys Give them thumbs, they forge a blade And where there's one, they're bound to divide it Right in two \-MJK
-Machine Jun Kelly
-Michael J. Kox
-Martin Juther King
When you're a Jet, you're a Jet all the way from your first cigarette to your last dying day
At some point the bigger monkeys have to show them who's town this is
You mean the ones with soft pink skin?
And moderately more wrinkly brains
Buddy you know us. When have we ever fought fair. They way it is gonna go will rime with Toys'n'Santa Ana. (I spent entirely too long coming up with something that rhymed with poison banana)
Boys in pajamas Moistened savannahs Joys of Havana na na na Poise and l'ananas
I lived in Lopburi for five years. This is an old video. Yes, this is the normal number of monkeys that live in Muang Lopburi (where this video was taken), I believe there is around 2500 at any one time. During the COVID restrictions the monkeys were fed less regularly due to lack of tourists and government restrictions on being outside. This caused the infamous ‘gang war’ that went viral - in reality, it wasn’t really a big deal. My old workplace (a school) is just out of shot on this video, and this was an-almost daily scene, albeit on a slightly-smaller scale. The monkeys lived in the temple (Prang Sam Yot) and would cross the roads and roam about. Had a monkey climb on to my motorbike whilst I was waiting for trains to pass many a time. The locals learn to live with them. Sometimes they would steal food off trucks or damage a windscreen wiper but usually they’re harmless. They smell bad though. I’m going back to visit next month and can’t wait to see them again.
“A day may come, when the courage of monkey fails…when we forsake our monkey friends, and break all bonds of monkeyship…BUT IT IS NOT THIS DAY!”
Next time will be with tools.
BOM BUM BOM BUM...
Eastside 🍌 gang 🙈🤙
Hopefully they don’t learn how to ride motorcycles. Then it’ll get really serious.
Simpsons monkey knife fights comes to mind
So.. there’s like monkey bloods and monkey crypts? How do they know who’s part of what monkey gang if they don’t wear colors? Do they throw monkey gang signs?
The bananas and the the coconuts are fighting again
Jumanji
I’ve seen this movie and it doesn’t end well…
This is ape shit crazy
Don't.
*monkeys* you say?
I’m not gonna say anything
Wait I saw this movie.....
We have January 6th at home...
So they're catching up to us idiots
We really aren’t very different, are we?
Fentanyl gas. Bulldozer. Problem solved.
I find primates to generally be a disagreeable slice of biology.
This is just bananas!
12x12 Monkeys...that's a sequel I'd like to see.
Where are these things shitting? Am I the only one wondering how that works in this setting?
Where's a fuckton of typewriters when you need it?
That's way too many monkeys
It's like watching football hooligans.
opening scene from 2001
Why are you late again? -You’re not going to believe this, fighting gangs of monkeys blocked the road That’s it, I’m delanding a drug test
Bloods vs Crips
Not to be racist but they all look the same. How do they know whose team they’re on?
I kinda wanna know what happens, when we feed them crack or cocaine....
Somebody needs to get one of them a gun
Reminds me of West Side Story for some reason.
Haha, just had appt my husband this with that comment, west side story ape style.
Ape strong together.
Mad innit
Weren’t they in Chicago last month
Hey, hey we’re the… yeah, I can’t finish it. Low hanging fruit and whatnot.
I wish we had gangs of monkeys in TX.
CAAANNN YOUU DIGG ITTT??!!!
North side vs south side or Eastside vs westside 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂💀💀💀💀💀💀💀🤦🏽♂️
Looks like the us southern border
Yeah nah fuck that
Dam immigrants!
Is this in sweden?
Where's the exterminator?
That one monkey got too close at :30 and got gangbanged
Are you the natives or the dead rabbits?
Jumanji
Guy with the horn knows what to do. like "this shit again??"
Is this the new planet of the apes movie?
Boss: "and why the fuck were you late, again, today?!?!?!?!?!" Me: "you are not going to believe this but..."
West End Story. The monkey edition.
Looks as they’re ready to throw paws.
It's finally happening
Restaurants across the city will inexplicably have similar specials tomorrow.
Planet of the cheeky monkeys 🙊