Zany Tumblr Thread Declares: "Coconut is a Mammal" - A Journey Through Internet Humor

Avery Emberly

Updated Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

In the ever-creative world of Tumblr, a screenshot of a humorous thread has captured the attention and laughter of many. The image, which showcases multiple users contributing to a comedic conversation, has gone viral, proving once again that the internet remains a treasure trove of wit and absurdity.

It all begins with a statement that is as bewildering as it is funny: "Mammals both produce milk and have hair. Ergo, a coconut is a mammal." This declaration by user **just-shower-thoughts** sets the tone for the hilarity that follows.

**maliwanhellfires** chimes in, acknowledging the facetious nature of the original post but also pointing out a genuine scientific issue with morphology-based phylogeny. The thread takes off from there, with users diving into both scientific tangents and comedic exchanges.

**castiel-for-king** and **sonneillonv** engage in a whispering side conversation, with **sonneillonv** humorously critiquing humanity's ability to quantify and categorize natural phenomena. The phrase "consider the coconut" by **nonlinear-nonsubjective** becomes a recurring theme, drawing laughter and repeated mentions throughout the thread.

The humor doesn't stop there. **bemusedlybespectacled** reminisces about Plato's definition of humans as "featherless bipeds" and how Diogenes humorously countered this by presenting a plucked chicken as a "man." This historical anecdote is brought to life with a modern twist, making it relatable and zany.

User **dovewithscales** brings the conversation back to the animal kingdom, suggesting that the platypus was a divine joke by the gods, a concept that is elaborated on by **messy-scandinoodle**. The gods, including Zeus, Hades, Athena, Hermes, and Poseidon, are humorously depicted as creating the platypus while under the influence, adding poison, extra senses, and aquatic traits to this already bizarre creature.

Other users like **baaaaaaaaaaaaaaa** and **virtuous-thing** add to the comedic journey, with the latter emphasizing the importance of respecting every reblog, turning the thread into a collective experience of amusement and camaraderie.

This Tumblr thread is a perfect example of how internet communities can come together to create something uniquely entertaining. From scientific discussions to mythological humor, the thread covers a wide range of topics, all while keeping the audience engaged and laughing.

For those interested in exploring the full conversation, the original image can be found on Imgur under the title "It's my cake day! Have one of my early favorites." This journey through the absurdities of internet humor is a delightful way to spend one's time, offering laughs and insights in equal measure.

So next time someone suggests that "a coconut is a mammal," just remember to consider the coconut—and enjoy the ride.

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Top Comments from Imgur

nosnowyno

Coconuts contain juice, not milk

TheHuntedSnark

It's like one of these infomercials where they keep piling on absurd bonuses, and you keep shaking your head at the growing absurdity, until you realize you are holding your credit card and are about to call the number flashing on the screen.

DrasticB******

I know that a platypus sweats out its milk. Do they not have n*****s?

SpiteLip

They also made the platypus glow under UV light.

CoachMcgurl

I feel like Australia was where they put everything that Zeus ever drunk conceived.

AwareWayes

Consider the coconut. Consider the trees

thedarkdesert

If there's any Greek god or goddess that invented the platypus, it's 100% Echidna. And then she'd be tickled pink that people named it's closest living relative after her.

AndrewBrandon

QI - there is no such thing as a fish https://youtu.be/uhwcEvMJz1Y?si=oPPi-Ma2dz_tV0jU

baldricka

"Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?"

SonnyVab****

No such thing as a fish

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