In all the furore over whether the late Mr. Jackson was bald/emaciated/drugged up to the eyeballs or healthy/hirsute/full of life and vitality nobody has given a thought to poor Bubbles, Michaels former pet chimp, whom he used to dress identically to himself and carry around when he was out and about on the ratch.
But then the news came that Bubbles would not be invited to the funeral because he was too violent, and possibly because he is now 26 years old and lives at a chimp sanctuary in Florida.

Keepers at the sanctuary said that they hadn't even told Bubbles about his former master's untimely death yet as they didn't want to upset him.

Boggartblog managed to get a reporter over to the sanctuary in time to record Bubbles' reaction to the news which has devastated so many sad bastards who need to get a life.

A large open area, enclosed, not with wire or walls, but natural barriers such as moats and streams.
The grounds are grassed and planted; shrubs, bushes, trees all provide an authentic looking habitat for the residents of this sanctuary.
Amongst the foliage one can glimpse chimps, happily sitting in groups, playing on the jungle gyms, finding the peanut butter hidden in the bamboo canes, or simply lying on their backs, contentedly scratching their tummies as the enjoy the afternoon sunshine.

But not all the rescued chimps, and many of the residents here come from the horrendous background of research laborities, or worse still, the NASA space programme, have been able to revert to their natural behaviour.
One such chimp is Bubbles.
Bubbles was kept as a pet but treated like a human.
He ate food at table, he was clothed, he wore nappies, he was taken to theatres and parties. In short he was treated like a human child.
But unfortunately Bubbles began to develop anti-social tendencies and was reluctantly handed over to the Chimp sanctuary here in Florida.
Bubbles does not live outside like the other chimps, he has a large, well appointed suite within the facility, boasting it's own kitchen, where his personal chef prepares haute cuisine menus.
Bubbles likes to listen to the music on his Bang and Olufsen state of the art sound system.
He also enjoys painting, and such activities serve to keep him calm and rational.
Today however, the carers face a difficult task. They have to break the news to Bubbles that his former owner, the man who acted as parent to this poor chimp, has died.
We wait outside as the carer enters the room. At 26 years old and weighing in at 140 pounds, Bubbles is no lightweight and if he flies into one of his uncontrollable rages it is best not to be too close.
Bubbles is sitting in an armchair, peeling bananas with his toes.
The carer sits down opposite him. He leans close.
Bubbles barely acknowledges his presence.
The carer clears his throat and begins to speak, softly.
Gently imparting the tragic news.
He sits back and waits for the reaction.

Bubbbles continues peeling bananas with his toes and seems not the slightest bit bothered.

Well what did you expect, he's a fuckin' chimp!!!

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