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Gay Little Monkey Boy At Apple Store refers to an image of a child in a tight monkey costume using a display iPhone at an Apple Store, standing with one leg straight and one bent at the knee, foot on top of the other, in what's considered a "gay" stance.
For example, on September 23rd, Redditor weedIizard posted a photoshop to /r/traves replacing the monkey boy with a Minecraft character in a monkey skin (shown below).
On October 20th, YouTuber chickenbootsauce posted a video of an original song loosely about the gay little monkey boy image using the little monkey image (shown below).
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The gay little monkey is no exception—it’s playful, relatable, and a little bit rebellious.
Risks and Considerations: Viral Fame Isn’t Always Easy
While the meme is fun, it’s important to consider the welfare of animals involved in viral content. This quirky term has sparked curiosity, confusion, and even laughter across social media platforms.
Whether it’s the mysterious gay little monkey at the Apple Store or the viral gay little monkey meme, people just can’t seem to get enough of it.
In this article, we’ll dive deep into the origins, cultural impact, and the viral nature of the gay little monkey from the Apple Store phenomenon.
The song was originally posted to SoundCloud by Moe Lester and features Keeyoki and Nate, but was removed according to the upload's description.
Gay little monkey
He lookin’ kinda fresh
he lookin’ kinda funky
On January 13th, 2020, Instagram user jacks_spam_n_such posted a version replacing the boy with Kanbaru from the animeBakemonogatari, gaining over 800 likes in just under two years (shown below, left).
On April 9th, Redditor Chaz4220 posted a photoshop to /r/jschlatt putting the boy in a Gamestop, gaining over 190 upvotes in just under two years (shown below, right).
The meme persisted into 2021, continuing to inspire new variants. Why is it called the gay little monkey?
The phrase is part of the meme’s humorous captioning style, reflecting the monkey’s cheeky and carefree behavior, not a literal description.