Delegates Go Bananas About New Holiday

By Brady Hood

In May of 2016, following a child falling into the enclosure, the western lowland gorilla Harambe was shot and killed by the Cincinnati Zoo response team. Following this event, Harambe became a nationally loved phenomenon for digital humor and animal rights. After a push for bipartisanship and men’s mental health from the Governor, a bill was proposed to dedicate June 16th as “Harambe Unity Day.”

“The purpose of Harambe Unity Day is to showcase the unity of Buckeye Boys State,” said Nationalist Liaison Kyler Lunsford of Zulch City.

He emphasized “channeling the spirit of Harambe.” Chief of Staff Saul Rosales added, “[Harambe Unity Day is] bridging the divides of chaos.”

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Events of Harambe Unity Day are being decided upon by a committee chaired by the Lt. Governor,” said Rosales. He emphasized that it is “a special committee.”

This committee is working toward incorporating the first Harambe Unity Day celebration as part of the afternoon festivities.

Speeches on the subjects of unity and men’s mental health are planned for the celebration. Rosales continues, “The Harambe Unity Festival will also feature two keynote addresses on preserving this state’s beautiful environment and fully facing the epidemic of crises in the field of men’s mental health.”

Rosales said “Harambe is a token we’ve all loved and laughed at during our youth.” Executive Secretary William Kohut added, “We all think of laughing and good times when we think of Harambe, despite the prior tragedy.”

The government believes Harambe can give the citizens of American Legion Buckeye Boys State a symbol to all unite under and a happy face to promote well being. The Governor’s office has labeled Harambe as a light for bipartisanship and male mental health.

To celebrate the proposed holiday, the committee suggested a fun fest along with keynote speeches about the values instilled by Harambe.

The meaning of Harambe could change, and it is our decision if we will keep laughing or start caring.