The internet is getting emotional over a sweet Japanese macaque. In the digital space, things like this often hit the headlines because of the emotional story they carry. In this case as well, Punch the monkey’s story left people feeling for him, and people are not able to stop talking about the sweet one. A few days ago, a penguin video went viral, and now it’s the Japanese macaque and his orange plushie, who, in a way, mirrored relatable stuff, be it related to abandonment, being left out, which became a huge right-struck-at-right place moment, making it viral content.
Who is Punch the Monkey? Going viral on social media, carrying a huge orange plushie
On social media, a monkey, who has been named Punch the monkey, is going viral, wherein he can be seen carrying an orange-coloured plushie with him everywhere. The monkey was relatable to everyone, given to his need for company as he was seen clinging to the orange plushie. For those who don’t know, Punch the Monkey is named Panchi-Kum, and he was born in July 2025. The monkey, who stays at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, was abandoned by his mother when he was just 6 months old.
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