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A tiny abandoned macaque, a worn plush orangutan, and millions of people who couldn’t look away. In this episode, we unravel how Punch — the baby monkey from a Japanese zoo — transformed from a lonely outcast into the internet’s most beloved symbol of resilience. This is the story that made the world stop scrolling… and start feeling.
By Les ChelleA tiny abandoned macaque, a worn plush orangutan, and millions of people who couldn’t look away. In this episode, we unravel how Punch — the baby monkey from a Japanese zoo — transformed from a lonely outcast into the internet’s most beloved symbol of resilience. This is the story that made the world stop scrolling… and start feeling.