Thailand’s beloved superstar baby hippo, Moo Deng has made a prediction for the 2024 US presidential election.
According to the four-month-old pigmy hippo, former President Donald Trump is set to make a comeback and reclaim the White House, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris.
Moo Deng, who has captured the hearts of internet users worldwide, gained fame for her endearing behavior at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi, Thailand. The adorable hippo quickly became a meme sensation and inspired a range of merchandise. Now, in an unexpected twist, Moo Deng has ventured into the world of political predictions.
In a video posted by the zoo, Moo Deng was presented with two dishes of carved fruit—each adorned with the name of one of the presidential candidates. The hippo eagerly chose the dish with Trump’s name, a moment that has since gone viral online.
While Moo Deng’s clairvoyant skills are still untested, her prediction has made waves, particularly in the U.S. Comedian Bowen Yang even portrayed her in a "Saturday Night Live" sketch, further cementing her pop culture status.
In an unofficial poll conducted by "The Tonight Show", Moo Deng triumphed over both Trump and Harris, receiving an impressive 93% of the vote, a playful indication of her widespread popularity.
The idea of animals predicting major events is not entirely new. Moo Deng joins the ranks of other famous animal soothsayers, including Paul the Octopus, who correctly predicted the outcomes of eight matches in the 2010 World Cup. Whether Moo Deng’s prediction holds any weight remains to be seen, but for now, she continues to charm fans and spark discussions worldwide.
