WATCH: A monkey directs traffic
Let's be honest, traffic control never looked so entertaining...
Monkeys have long been the unofficial (and sometimes official) neighbourhood troublemakers, and we've witnessed their antics firsthand.
More often than not, these mischievous moments end with a funny story to share.
While their home invasions and food raids can cause chaos, there’s an undeniable charm in these primates that goes beyond the banana they stole or the glass they broke. It’s their natural knack for entertainment that keeps us coming back for more.
This time, a monkey, reportedly in Thailand, has caught our attention with its astonishingly human-like behaviour, leaving people both amazed and amused.
The primate was caught in a pose that made it look like he was directing traffic, arms raised and capturing the attention of passing motorists.
"Maybe this monkey is auditioning to be a crossing guard? Or could it be that the little critter is hitchhiking and is just trying to grab a ride? We also believe there is a good chance he might just be hungry and is hoping that someone in one of those cars will toss him some tasty snacks," an article on Yahoo speculated.
While the theory about his hunger makes sense, the entertainment factor is undeniable. If the motorists followed his "directions", this may have just been the most successful traffic control in history.
Of course, people were quick to share their views, with some suggesting that he was asking for snacks and not directing traffic.
Watch the entertaining clip below from Instagram.
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