I was not referring to the gorilla's intentions, but if you read the wordage in the article it refers to the women calling the gorilla a "hunk" or a hunky pin up with rippling muscles. who is looking at them with brooding sexual good looks. No, the gorilla is begging for treats, but the writer of the article implies that the women are relating sexually to the animal. Unfortunately male gorillas have been known to attempt assault on female zoo keepers, so the women had better keep their imagination to themselves. Or perhaps the writer of the article is just reflecting his interest in the gorilla. That is the problem when people write articles about animals as if they were human with human intelligence and emotions. Yes, the gorilla is an excellent example of an adult male silverback and hopefully will produce well for the zoo, but to describe him in human terms is absurd, but anthropomorphizing animals is a common human fault.

Oh, I know you weren't referencing the gorilla, but your crack, sorry N.P., about morals, just rubbed me the wrong way. I didn't feel you were echoing the writer's thoughts when you made that comment, but your own. Maybe, I just got up on the wrong side of the bed and read something into what you said that wasn't there. However, I must say I don't know any women who 'ought to keep their imaginations to themselves" or on the remotest chance I do? They are wise enough to keep those thoughts to themselves. :wink: