Animals in the jungle are in an uproar over a viral video of a lazy warthog who refuses to do any work. The footage posted online shows the idle hog lounging around while other animals like zebras and elephants scurry around him, toiling away in the heat.
There have been widespread calls among the animal community for the warthog to be dragged before the animal court of justice. The zebra community leader has even called for a boycott of the warthog's favorite mud bath spot until he starts putting his weight around like everyone else.
The elephant community has been hit hard by the warthog's lack of work ethic. They have been lumbering around all week, helping the lazy hog move his belongings from his old mudspot to his new one. They have been living off nothing but peanuts and sugar cane for days, all while Mr. Warthog put his feet up and polished off his favorite beetroot cake.
Many have called for the warthog to be sacked from his position as the official community ambassador for rhinos, a role he's held for years despite never showing up to an event or sending his apologies.
One member of the animal community, who wished to remain anonymous, said: "This whole situation is ridiculous. We work day and night to survive, but Mr. Warthog thinks he's above it all. He's been sitting on his behind while we bust ours, and that's simply unacceptable."
The warthog's defenders have been quick to speak out against the backlash, saying that he has been dealing with some personal issues lately and deserves some time to himself. Some have even suggested that he might be suffering from anxiety and depression, an ailment that affects many animals and humans alike in the jungle.
The other animals, however, are not convinced. They see no justification for the warthog's behavior, especially when everyone else has been pulling their weight double-time due to the fruits and vegetation being scarce lately.
The elephant community has shown remarkable restraint in the face of this injustice, given that they could have easily trampled the warthog and turned him into mincemeat. The zebras have been organizing peaceful protests, holding up signs that read "Work or leave" and "No more free rides".
It remains to be seen what will become of the warthog in the coming days, but one thing's for sure: the animal community will not be taking his laziness lying down. Perhaps there's a lesson to be learned here for all of us, that we should always put in an honest day's work, for our own good and the good of those around us.
