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Moo Deng, a four-month-old pygmy hippopotamus, has gained international attention and has even been featured on the New York Times’ list of the “63 Most Stylish People of 2024.”
With her actions, Moo Deng has won over hearts all around the world. (Photo Credits: YouTube)
Moo Deng, a four-month-old Pygmy Hippopotamus, has emerged as one of 2024’s most engaging worldwide icons. Many have been amused, perplexed, and completely enchanted by Moo Deng’s quick ascent to stardom, which has included appearing in viral videos and being listed as one of the “63 Most Stylish People of 2024″ by The New York Times (NYT). The little hippo has won hearts all around the world by biting, squealing, or just being cute. She has become an unexpected symbol of fashion and uniqueness.
Moo Deng, born in early 2024, became famous almost instantly as social media videos of her mischievous activities went viral. She won over millions of admirers across continents with her expressions and seemingly endless energy. As her fame grew, Moo Deng came to represent happiness and spontaneity in a world of chaos.
Being listed among the most fashionable people in the New York Times’ annual list has only strengthened Moo Deng’s reputation as a cultural icon.
When the list was released on December 5, it included a wide range of names, from celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow to influencers like Campbell Puckett (who became well-known after her husband’s loving nickname for her, ‘Pookie,’ went viral), and even unusual selections like the Seine River in France and Ellie the Elephant, the mascot of New York City.
The New York Times defended Moo Deng’s inclusion on the list with a simple caption: “She bit. She screamed. She conquered hearts the world over.”
Although NYT fashion news editor Anthony Rotunno pointed out that the ranking is subjective, Moo Deng’s inclusion generated discussion on the internet.
Numerous internet users questioned how a baby hippo could be a symbol of elegance, while others welcomed the randomness of her choice, demonstrating once more how her allure cuts over traditional lines.
How did Moo Deng become so famous?
During the pandemic, Atthapon Nundee, a 31-year-old zookeeper at Thailand’s Khao Kheow Open Zoo, posted videos of every animal under his care on social media.
Tourists contributed to Moo Deng’s increased online popularity, but her vivacious personality was also a major factor in her prominence. “The moment I saw Moo-Deng born, I set a goal to make her famous, but I never expected it would spread abroad. I thought she could be famous in Thailand but not internationally,” Nundee said as quoted by The Guardian. He went on to say that Moo Deng’s playful disposition was a wonderful fit for her moniker, “bouncy.”
Moo Deng has transformed from a charming zoo attraction to a worldwide celebrity in a matter of months, igniting discussions about fashion, uniqueness, and the capricious nature of viral fame.
