Memes
#IkeaMonkey meme goes viral
People are having endless amounts of fun with the news that a monkey was spotted running and screaming around an Ikea in North York, wearing a faux shearling coat. In tweets, silly new Ikea slogans, and Photoshopped pictures, it's the water cooler topic of the day in Toronto.
"If the #Ikeamonkey had hoped to stock up on Billy bookcases or Swedish meatballs, its plans were thwarted" bit.ly/TWpCZD- This is the photo that has gone viral in the GTA and around the world:
"Animal Services identified the monkey as a rhesus macaque, an Asian species that is prohibited in Ontario. The monkeys are known for their ability to live in diverse habitats — although Canadian winters obviously require a warm coat.
"The owner of the primate turned himself in to Animal Services just after 5 p.m. He was charged with owning a prohibited animal, an offence that carries a $200 fine."
- A monkey in a coat at Ikea? Let the one-liners and Photoshopping begin!
Well-dressed monkey follows up IKEA trip with visit to top of Toronto landmark. http://pic.twitter.com/xaoK0LKC
We're all going to feel really horrible when they determine it's just a really ugly toddler. #ikeamonkey
If Ikea has any business sense at all, it'll be rushing sheepskin coat-wearing toy monkeys to its outlets by Christmas. #Ikeamonkey- New image of #ikeamonkey. I knew I recognized him from somewhere. twitpic.com/bkls2s
No hockey, Raptors stink, and it's Monday. Maybe this will help: #Ikeamonkey http://pic.twitter.com/32vjQjA0
After all, that couple in Toronto have a pet monkey #IkeaMonkey. Therefore a giraffe is totally reasonable.- VIDEO: If the Ikea monkey had a soundtrack, would it be this?
- The Ikea monkey makes it down to City Hall...
Well-dressed monkey does an important job at City Hall. http://pic.twitter.com/MXkf9hgZ
