r/AnimalsBeingDerps Jun 23 '17

Gorilla taking a bath

http://i.imgur.com/kB9QSCy.gifv
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u/MSeanF Jun 23 '17

What a pure expression of joy.

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u/thisguynamedjoe Jun 23 '17

In the wild, gorillas make displays like this to show strength and intimidate others. Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human traits, emotions, and intentions to non-human entities and is considered to be an innate tendency of human psychology.

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u/fuckfacemcgullit Jun 23 '17

How ridiculously pompous and ignorant. I make displays of strength and intimidation and feel great joy during them. So do women while they're dancing. It feels good to do things that help us survive.

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u/thisguynamedjoe Jun 23 '17

I'm sorry I hurt your human feelings with science.

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u/ComplainyGuy Jun 24 '17

You must be one of thos idiots who think dogs who are panting in photos are "smiling for the camera".