Koko 1971 - 2018

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Why it worked

The video leverages the emotional connection many people have with Koko the gorilla and the universal theme of environmental protection. By attributing a poignant message about nature to Koko, it taps into empathy and a sense of urgency, making the message more impactful.

Summary

This video is a tribute to Koko the gorilla, who passed away in 2018. It uses her supposed communication to convey a message about protecting the Earth and its inhabitants. The video highlights Koko's love for nature and her distress over human mistreatment of the planet.

Structure

1Introduction of Koko and her passing
2Koko's expression of love for nature
3Koko's warning about human actions
4Koko's sadness and plea for Earth
5Call to protect and help Earth
6Concluding message of thanks

On-screen text

Koko 1971 - 2018 Remembering Koko the gorilla, who was warning us.. I am Gorilla... ... I am flowers, ... I am flowers, animals... ... I am Nature. Man Man Koko love. Earth Earth Koko love. But Man But Man stupid... ... Stupid! Koko sorry... ... Koko cry. Time hurry! Fix Fix Earth! Fix Earth! Help Fix Earth! Help Earth! Hurry! Protect Earth... ... Nature ... Nature see you. Thank you.

Original caption

Meet Koko the gorilla, who died in 2018. Koko learnt sign language to communicate with humans, in this video, she expresses her love for our home! (Earth) but she leaves us with a warning… to protect and love our home the way she does… Why do we abuse the Earth when it gives us life… See how upset she was… it’s their home too.