The phrase “Punch the Monkey” took on new meaning as people searched for updates and shared reactions across platforms. In response to the sheer volume of interest and the flood of heart and care emojis connected to the story, Google added a simple interactive tribute: when you enter the phrase into its search bar, hearts rain down across the results page, often punctuated by small monkey‑themed icons.

Source: Punch February 27, 2026 13:41 UTC