What kind of wise words would the Jungle have for us? We decided to find out by playing #WisdomOfTheJungle
[The Story So Far: Every Wednesday at 12 noon South African time [6am EDT] an inspired and growing number of brilliant, creative and absolutely fun people from all around the world take part in what is called a Hashtag game. @AFrikkinHashtag [say it out loud] is South Africa’s #1 Hashtag game and is always a lot of fun. The F.L.O.P. [or Fish List Of Prizeworthyness] is the collection of some of the best tweets from each week’s game and is what all seriously comedic Hashtaggers aspire to…]
This time it was the brilliant @reesiepieces1 joining The UnNamed Ones as official co-host. Reesie is a really great hashtagger and we have had our eye on her for some time and so we were really stoked when she said she would play with us:
We sent out an invite:
And then waited for everyone to show up.
Starting with a few tweets of our own to, you know, get the ball rolling:
In our world it might be scissors… but in the Jungle it’s lethal fruit we need to be careful of: #WisdomOfTheJungle with @reesiepieces1
Join @BrettFishA and @reesiepieces1 as we try to impart and share some of our discovered #WisdomOfTheJungle on @HashtagRoundup
Playing cards with other animals is okay, but make sure none of them is a cheetah!
Reesie got quickly into the vibe:
#WisdomOfTheJungle
You're not Tarzan. Put your clothes back on.— Reesie (@reesiepieces1) February 22, 2017
And then of course, there were all of you… realising as always that with so many tweets being generated we are always going to miss some good ones, but these are the ones that we did get that make it on to the week’s Top Tweets list or is that F.L.O.P. Tweets list? It is… here is this week’s…
FISH LIST OF PRIZEWORTHYNESS [aka F.L.O.P.]
John kept it simple and probably pretty accurate:
LOOK OUT!#WisdomOfTheJungle
— John Lane (@JohnFPLane) February 22, 2017
While Jayme was the first of many to reference this classic:
The bare necessities of life will come to you#WisdomOfTheJungle pic.twitter.com/JgxnwWY7YY
— ❤️ Jayme Really (@JaymeMcKenna) February 22, 2017
DPR got lyrical on us:
#WisdomOfTheJungle Make sure to see the welcoming Committee pic.twitter.com/k9O8RzP7mS
— Dread Pirate Roberts (@Rkopala) February 22, 2017
While Dave seemed stuck in class:
#WisdomOfTheJungle if vine A leaves the mangrove tree at 4pm and vine B…wait, why are you beating me with that papaya
— Dave Lyon (@bonesnorkel) February 22, 2017
Toya spoke the truth:
You can't judge a Jungle Book by its' cover #WisdomOfTheJungle
— Toya (@Solely_Toya) February 22, 2017
While Sassy went the more unconventional route:
#WisdomOfTheJungle if you're being mauled to death by chimpanzees , play dead until you're dead, then play it by ear
— SassyFacts (@SassyFacts_1) February 22, 2017
Veldlot noticed a pattern:
#WisdomOfTheJungle strike a pose pic.twitter.com/xHo7zmZjo1
— VeldLot🌷 (@VeldLot) February 22, 2017
Brian snuck in for some cuteness points:
Do not use barbecue sauce as an aftershave lotion before walking through the jungle. #WisdomOfTheJungle @AFrikkinHashtag pic.twitter.com/cdykS02Fug
— Brian Plaideau (@PhunPhactory) February 22, 2017
Although Jos was hot on his tail:
Cats rule. pic.twitter.com/Fz47PBbEvQ
— Jos 💠 (@saverjoy) February 22, 2017
While Grendel was more concerned about the big game:
Keep away from the hungry hungry hippos #WisdomOfTheJungle
— Gretel Armstrong (@SugarGretel) February 22, 2017
Shea had more of a go with it vibe:
Guys, you're never gonna have Tarzan's abs, so just eat those cheeseburgers and be happy. 🍔😊🍔🤗#WisdomOfTheJungle pic.twitter.com/M1ekAp9Vzj
— Shea Browning (@SheaBrowning) February 22, 2017
While Rebel was not far off:
A giraffe will always stick its neck out for you. #WisdomOfTheJungle
— Rebel With A Cause (@tequilarebel) February 22, 2017
Geoff spoke profundity:
He who eats his friends dies alone. #WisdomOfTheJungle
— Geoff Clark (@geoffreyclark37) February 22, 2017
While Aricka’s was lost in translation:
Aaaaaah-ah-ah-ah-aaaaah-ah-ah-ahahhh!#WisdomOfTheJungle pic.twitter.com/2tsBkEkRaZ
— I'm Shucked! (@Aricka_Shuck) February 22, 2017
Toya was back and making a lot of sense:
If you can't eat 'em, join 'em #WisdomOfTheJungle
— Toya (@Solely_Toya) February 22, 2017
While John felt a little threatening:
Life is like a box of chocolates. Yours is about to be eaten.#WisdomOfTheJungle pic.twitter.com/xTvaiqED0J
— John Lane (@JohnFPLane) February 22, 2017
Hälsa knew what to be wary of:
If the animal is voiced by Jeremy Irons watch out.
— Hälsa Spöke (@smrzle) February 22, 2017
Joe was figuring out some things:
#WisdomOfTheJungle Killing 2 stones with one bird makes me realise stones are immortal.
— Joe (@PhantomNuts) February 22, 2017
DPR was back with some Pun Points:
#WisdomOfTheJungle Try not to get too trunk. pic.twitter.com/WhDfMNhbjD
— Dread Pirate Roberts (@Rkopala) February 22, 2017
While Jen reminded us of this classic:
Nobody puts Mowgli in the corner.
#WisdomOfTheJungle— Jenbo 🤦🏻♀️ (@QueenJenbo) February 22, 2017
Michael made some sense:
@AFrikkinHashtag @KeshaTedder #WisdomOfTheJungle Don't use the Jungle Gym. You'll be too exhausted to run when something wants to eat you.
— Michael is muttering (@mlreed1956) February 22, 2017
And Kyle with another good warning:
#WisdomOfTheJungle
Don't eat the yellow popcorn pic.twitter.com/qQLGv5NagD— D O C (@tombstone352) February 22, 2017
Mr Paul had his eye on the cycle:
You are lunch to somebody #WisdomOfTheJungle
— Mr Paul (@CnstantGardener) February 22, 2017
Piter was feeling a little lenient:
#WisdomOfTheJungle the five-seconds rule should be incremented to five hours
— Piter Rivero (@Maiden747En) February 22, 2017
Andrew was doing some couples therapy:
(Tarzan doing his yell) : Ahh ahh ahh ahh ah ahh ahh
Jane : See I told you you needed something on your feet
— Andrew (@1andrewfenton) February 22, 2017
While Akil was deeply philosophical:
#WisdomOfTheJungle Don't assume that the loudest animal has the most dangerous bite. Underestimation has caused many to lose great battles
— Akil Stokes (@AkilStokesRTM) February 22, 2017
Póg Mo Thóin went there:
Don't get LOST #WisdomOfTheJungle pic.twitter.com/5KiLUgVZ0w
— Póg Mo Thóin (@sjenken) February 22, 2017
While Tom dived deep:
#WisdomOfTheJungle
Only if we understand, will we care. Only if we care, will we help. Only if we help shall all be saved.-Jane Goodall pic.twitter.com/HFw9As8bvD
— Tom Malvaso (@TomMalvaso) February 22, 2017
David updated us:
#WisdomOfTheJungle Tarzan will need to walk everywhere now…since there's no more Vine!
— David Flett (@David_Flett) February 22, 2017
While Helen spoke Proverbial things:
Not every gorilla has a silverback lining #WisdomOfTheJungle
— Helen o_O (@ItsHelenT) February 22, 2017
Lisa was all about the distinction:
#WisdomOfTheJungle
Girls need to know how to both purr and roar…
The wisdom lies in knowing when to do the right one— lisa a (@triqu3tra) February 22, 2017
Jamie brought so many levels:
This is not the Amazon you're looking for #WisdomOfTheJungle
— Jamie Hogan (@FCTwenteBenson) February 22, 2017
While Digrat was trying to stay positive:
#WisdomOfTheJungle Don't be a touCAN'T, be a touCAN!
— digrat (@digrat) February 22, 2017
Banks seemed to be speaking from experience:
Always remain alert; something is always lurking… #WednesdayWisdom #WisdomOfTheJungle
— 👑 Banks Bvhks (@bvhks) February 22, 2017
While JJ seemed resigned:
Be patient, public transportation can be unreliable! #WisdomOfTheJungle pic.twitter.com/4lDOEQSheX
— Jaguarjin (@jaguarjin) February 22, 2017
With Veldlot bringing in the king puns:
#WisdomOfTheJungle don't say no, say yes I shere khan !!! pic.twitter.com/TD2w21RfXs
— VeldLot🌷 (@VeldLot) February 22, 2017
Which brings us to the tweets that fought their way to the top of this week’s pile making them this week’s…
F.L.O.P FIVE
[5] Cake My Day reminding us to look before we leap um climb?
Consider your choices wisely, not everything is a good fit for you.#WisdomOfTheJungle pic.twitter.com/wz2GAM38MD
— Cake My Day (@SpotTheMisteak) February 22, 2017
[4] Solitary Beast reminding us to never forget our roots:
Always seek the wisdom of the ages, but look at the world through the eyes of a child #WisdomOfTheJungle pic.twitter.com/w1ky3CPLVF
— Solitary Beast 👑 (@brandonreinz) February 22, 2017
[3] Craig bringing a reality check:
#WisdomOfTheJungle pic.twitter.com/OPpBeGeAtx
— Craig (@craigoOZ) February 22, 2017
[2] JS an even starker reality check:
#WisdomOfTheJungle Beware of the most dangerous animal of 'em all #Human.
— J̋͐̇̇͑ͭ́͊̈̉̅̽̑͆S̐̈́̏͋ (@_sandhumrt) February 22, 2017
[1] While this week’s number one scoring massive over-the-tree Misdirection points was Cooking Gal with this peach which could more be said to be Wisdom of the Jung-le:
#WisdomOfTheJungle
Who looks outside, dreams;
Who looks inside, wakes.
– Carl Jung— 1cookinggal 🌻 (@1cookinggal) February 22, 2017
Much thanks everyone – i hope you had as much fun playing the game as we did hosting it… looking forward to seeing you all next Wednesday as we continue with our mission to keep the WIT in the Twitterer… [while avoiding the TWIT as much as possible!]
Keep it real and family and until next time…
Brett “Fish” Anderson and No_bob [the world’s most famous stuffed dolphin]
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