Comments on: Careerbuilder.com Recruits Monkeys for Marketing

By: J. Howard

J. Howard — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:21:29 +0000

If you idiots don’t think performing chimps are abused, read the undercover investigation about one of Hollywood’s most famous chimp trainers, who settled a lawsuit by sending his chimps to a sanctuary and promising never to work with apes again. It only takes a little homework to learn the truth. http://www.cbc.ca/fifth/cruelcamera/baeckler.html

Why do you think some adults chimps become killers?

By: Nation Of The Apes « ChenZhen’s Chamber

Nation Of The Apes « ChenZhen’s Chamber — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:29:49 +0000

[...] Co. (the ad team) thought this idea was a winner, I suppose. (They did claim the top spot in “The Funniest Commercials of 2005.”, although PETA, predictably, wasn’t thrilled about [...]

By: Duncan’s TV Adland Update

Duncan’s TV Adland Update — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:56:09 +0000

[...] Careerbuilder.com – Monkeys An office worker is driven to looking for a new job by the antics of the monkeys he works with. [...]

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 10:17:09 +0000

All chimpanzees that are used in entertainment were taken from their mothers shortly after birth and raised in isolation, usually in small cages. Chimps are the smartest animals besides humans. To deprive them of their mothers, and also contact with other chimps, through no fault of their own, is a terrible thing, and it leads to mental distress and resignation.

What people think is a chimpanzee “smile” is actually a fear grimace. When chimps are happy they open their mouths wide and take very short grunts. When they are scared, they keep a closed mouth and show their teeth. In the wild fear grimaces are observed during fatal skirmishes with neighboring groups, and during agressive encounters within a group, usually by individuals being physically punished by more dominant animals. The chimpanzees in this commercial are terrified, probably of the trainers who are on the set with them.

People like Bill Zearfoss are the chimps biggest enemy. They believe, like most people, that chimps exist only to make humans laugh. As long as people believe this, and there is demand for it, the entertainment industry will continue to keep these intelligent beings as slaves.

By: John

John — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 15:26:52 +0000

Where can I view the Craig Helmholz who hosts ‘Monkeys’ as a 5.1 mb quicktime file?

I clicked on it but it won’t open. Any other alternatives? John

By: Bill Zearfoss

Bill Zearfoss — Sun, 20 May 2007 01:43:55 +0000

The Career Builder Chimp Commercials are TRUE ART WORK, I don’t believe these animals are mistreated in any way.They appear to BE HAPPIER THAN MOST HUMANS I KNOW!!!!! If they were in the jungle they could get killed by poachers or whatever, if they were being mistreated I would oppose THAT VERY FORCEFIULLY!! Enjoy the commercials, God created the chimps for our pleasure and to be our friends, Remember God created ALL THINGS, including the chimp commercials, laugh and enjoy because if you can’t laugh at these, you need to lighten up. Laughter is THE BEST MEDICINE AROUND. GOD BLESS THE CHIMPS THEY ARE FABULOUS!!!!!!!!! Bill Zearfoss

By: mel

mel — Wed, 02 May 2007 10:56:56 +0000

This is just sick i cant believe you published it or let the people do it

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 22:17:58 +0000

I’ve never seen an abused child in family court that “appeared to be mistreated.” The beatings and mistreatment that the Careerbuilder apes have endured all happened off-camera, prior to the commercials, and the decades that these chimpanzees will spend in isolation and neglect once they reach puberty and can no longer be safely managed speak louder than the hysterical laughter of football fans. Let’s try to remember that people used to laugh at lynchings believing that some people had no feelings based on their outward appearance. It’s about time Careerbuilder dumped this tired “monkey” concept and tried to be creative in its advertising.

By: Denise

Denise — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 04:30:31 +0000

These are hysterical. I applaud PETA for their organization, but feel it should focus their efforts on baby seals, or furs. These monkeys don’t appear to be mistreated…they have better suits than my husband. Seriously, I don’t think any animal should be mistreated, but I also believe God put things on this earth to make us laugh, and monkeys were one of them. (p.s. These meetings are JUST like corporate America…I love it!)

By: THOMAS SMITH

THOMAS SMITH — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 04:49:52 +0000

THESE ARE THE BEST ADS OUT THERE. IF I NEEDED A JOB I WOULD USE YOUR SERVICE. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

TOM