Google’s whimsical ‘Punch the Monkey’ animation charms Internet, 7.6 million likes and rising
Google has joined the celebration of the Internet's new favourite star – Punch the monkey. The numbers speak for themselves — the "Punch" phenomenon has reached staggering heights, with 7.6 million and counting likes on the Google animation alone. Check out Google's ‘Punch the Monkey’ animation:View full Image Google's ‘Punch the Monkey’ animationWhat is Punch the Monkey’s story? Why did Punch's mother abandon him? Zookeeper Kosuke Shikano thinks Punch's mother abandoned him because of the extreme heat in July when she gave birth.
Source: Punch February 26, 2026 05:21 UTC
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