Chimps With Grass in Ears and Billionaires With 'Mar-a-Lago Faces': What's the Connection?

2025-08-27 12:00:28.404

Zambian chimpanzees have been observed inserting grass in their ears and sticks in their anuses, a trend scientists attribute to social conformity. This behavior is strangely mirrored by a trend among wealthy individuals, particularly those associated with Donald Trump, who are undergoing extensive cosmetic surgery to achieve a specific look dubbed the 'Mar-a-Lago face.' This look, characterized by exaggerated features like large lips and jaws, is seen as a status symbol, signaling wealth and belonging to a specific in-group. The article suggests that the desire for this look is driven by Trump's emphasis on appearance and an ironic adherence to traditional gender norms, even while opposing transgender rights. The author uses the chimpanzee behavior as a satirical comparison to highlight the absurdity of the cosmetic surgery trend among the wealthy.