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In August 2020, the zoo received five abandoned African grey parrots from their owner. Unexpectedly, these parrots gained a notorious reputation for swearing and even directing offensive language towards visitors. It's scary how easy it is to pick up bad habits—three of the parrots in the zoo were influenced and joined the ranks of the eight swearing parrots.
Ironically, despite their misbehavior, these parrots became unexpectedly popular among visitors. The zoo, however, was troubled by this situation and even placed disclaimers outside the parrot enclosures, stating, "We are not responsible for what you hear." In an effort to correct the eight parrots' bad habits, the zoo came up with a plan called the "Reformation Plan," which involved placing them with 92 well-behaved parrots. The idea was to teach them through communal living.
This strategy, however, posed a significant risk. The 92 parrots might end up becoming swearing parrots too, resulting in "100 swearing parrots"! The zoo prepared for the worst. After a month of the experiment, what were the results? Surprisingly, the method worked! Some of the parrots that previously enjoyed swearing showed noticeable improvement, with one even switching to singing "We Wish You a Merry Christmas."
The zoo director mentioned that the frequency of swearing among these parrots has decreased, and they now produce sounds resembling microwave ovens or air fryers. "Although it is still in the early stages, it's a good start," said the director. However, he revealed that one parrot persistently sang "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" during February, showing that singing this song in that month was no longer appropriate. |
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Post time 11-3-2024 20:39:21