Koko the Gorilla became a global icon through her incredible ability to communicate using American Sign Language. In internet culture, memes featuring Koko often lean into her emotional depth, such as her famous bond with her kitten, All Ball, or her heartfelt interactions with celebrities. A viral video depicting a supposed 'last message' to humanity sparked a massive wave of memes where Koko’s signing is translated to either offer profound wisdom or deliver humorous critiques of human behavior. The template is widely used to express sincerity, environmental concern, or to provide a gentle, animal-eye view of the world's many absurdities.