Author: Dave December 3, 2007

I admit, it’s no feat of intellect to defeat me in a competitive round of Mr. Elephant’s Matching Game, but can we not cater to this stereotype any longer? I thought we got past all this already?

According to Tetsuro Matsuzawa of Kyoto University:

“young chimpanzees at the age of 5 — have a better performance in a memory task than humans”

This may be an accurate statement when compared to some of us, myself included, who spend their entire lives glued to a mind numbing LCD screen flickering subliminal messages around the clock, but I’d like to see Ayumu remember how many times he’s been told not to fling his poo at passersby when these tests are over. And why are we researching such a thing to begin with? Am I seeing signs that the big companies are looking into our nearest cousins in the animal kingdom as possible replacements for my rich internet wonders? I wouldn’t put it past them.

Looking for a management position?

Well, if ever I need an office administrator with a greater memory than my own, at least I have starting point now if moneys an issue. I’m sure Ayumu and I could spend hours playing Mr. Elephant’s Matching Game and he’d probably work for peanuts!

But before I add to yet another stereotype, let me remind you that not all chimps are as bright as Ayumu, there are still some who prefer the lime light.