dam, its sad that the last thing this bird said to its owner was "i luv u" because it was about to have surgery and its owner was leaving the room,so the bird said that line, and then was the FATAl surgery... :(
yeah dumbass but this bird actually learned english. i dont see no dog doing it. Also other parrots that talk are mimicing it they dont know what there saying.
neither are you dumbass. And no they are not learning english. There repeating what they hear. They dont know what it means. Yeah they are learning how to say the words but they dont know what it means. But this bird is different.
gcmsboy is just simply retarded. Pepperberg has already PROVEN that other birds are just as intelligent as Alex. His successor, Griffin, is incredibly intelligent at age 12 and has a pretty extensive vocab. By the way, Pepperberg bough Alex from a regular pet shop before his training began. The only reason he developed so well is because every day people would spend 10-12 hours working with him. It was pretty much like a standard job for Alex.
he probably does all the same tests and learns what to say when he sees each test. thats how parrots learn to talk, by associating a "word" or vocal sound with an object.
Oh, and by the way, kcfoxie, I think almost every one who has responded to this post has, has had, or has experience with parrots, and a lot of us understand the birds, so it's presumptuous of you to assume that you know better than me or anyone else.
he was heathy there but in all of the other videos his feathers are all messed up because they work him to hard. poor thing. all that happened because of all the publicity and all the people making him work to hard just for the money. though he is smart, very smart he still needs to be treated with more love, rather than treated as some sort of material object.
What you consider cruelty is somewhat skewed. Irene got him initially as a companion, and the study developed out of her own curiosity. I cannot believe that you would think she abused such an animal; and as an owner of one I know first hand what a hand-reared born in captivity bird is like. They can be difficult to work with; and the remarks that he asked to go back and was ignored... do you give a 5-year old chocolate every time it asks? Same rules apply in training a bird.
You misunderstood me. When I said I cannot believe that they treated him with cruelty what I was saying was that I DO NOT believe they treated him with cruelty, which was in response to someone who was saying, "The poor parrot" in reference to how hard he was worked.
No, many times, as it is said frequently in interviews, he plucked his feathers when Pepperburg left him, for whatever reason. Birds, whether treated "wrongly" or not, will pluck their feathers when they are missing someone.
And he stopped working when he wanted. Or, are you saying he's not intelligent enough to know when he's reached his limit?
Don't insult Alex after his passing, please. He was not treated wrongly in any way. And it is ignorant for you to say that he was.
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Shes a Psycho , We have african grey birds and they dont look that un healthy and pull there feathers out , Thats cruel , He was asking to go back and she said noo . NIGLECTION
I have an African Grey Parrot. And I know others who have the same breed of Parrot as I do. For some reason, the all pluck their feathers at some point. Maybe it's a phase? Apparently for my bird, it was an indication for a need of a mate. I can't explain the plucking phases though.
MuF123, you know nothing at all about parrots. Alex is an extremely well documented and famous research case. He's not a hoax as you claim, and what we see here is a small fraction of what he was capable of. He was able to do these sorts of identification tricks that no other species of animal has been able to. Monkeys, dolphins, you name it. There is a reason that Animal Planet's The Most Extreme named parrots the smartest animal.
Actually, scientists agree that humans and monkeys evolved from a common ancestor. This is based on more than comparative intelligence; apes have similar behaviors and physical appearance. Now we even know that we share most of our DNA with them as well.
Actually, the theory is that we evolved from apes, not monkeys. And that's not why we are assumed to be evolved from them, intelligence has nothing to do with it. It's the fact that our DNA is extremely similar to apes.
You know, in memory of Alex I might get myself an African Grey someday. I've had parakeets and cockatiels, but I've always wanted a bird like Alex. He just seems so lovable, which is a trait usually associated with dogs or other pets.
My heart is broken after hearing Alex died. I have 2 Congo African Greys, and Alex inspired me to teach them to speak. He will be missed! There certainly must be heaven for God's creatures, and I'm sure Alex is there!
African greys are wonderful birds. I have one and she is a wonderful companion. Alex was an amazing bird. I would have liked to have met him in person.
Ask the experimenters why they experiment on animals, and the answer is: "Because the animals are like us." Ask the experimenters why it is morally okay to experiment on animals, and the answer is: "Because the animals are not like us." Animal experimentation rests on a logical contradiction. ~Charles R. Magel
God loved the birds and invented trees. Man loved the birds and invented cages. ~Jacques Deval, Afin de vivre bel et bien
The use of "like us" is ambiguous; the term does not refer to the same thing in each case, therefore the whole quote is fallacious. An easy fallacy. Duh.
I loved the above hyme that we used to sing in school.
When l heard about Alex, the hyme was repeating in my mind....Alex was a wonderful bird and l loved reseaching on him because he was truely unique and gifted.....Alex will stay special in peoples hearts....
Only get one if you really do your research. Birds are a HUGE commitment. I have a green cheek conure and have previously owned budgies and cockatiels, all are quite a bit of work, time and research in order to be happy and for you to be happy.
Birds are not an acessory or party trick they are independant living flock animals who must have social connection or they can literaly go crazy.
My bad, Alex was born 1976,I thought they said 1973, and ofcourse on my last text message, I then said I was born 1974, which I was :). Yes this was a gifted bird, will be missed :(.
yes , hes the real deal. i used to have an african grey myself and he was capable of understanding a lot of things, african greys are well known for understanding and conversating vs other parrots who just learn to mock.
Here's an easier way to find the video. Go to PBS dot org and do a search "alex the gray parrot" then look for and click on "PBS-Scientific American Frontiers:Pet Tech:Watch Online". It's the third video down. It starts out with dogs, but Alex shows up halfway through the video.
Go to the PBS dot org website and look up Alex on the watchonline section. It's really good! It's the third video down. It starts out talking about dogs, but they talk about Alex halfway through the video. It's really good!
This is a quote from wikipedia and CNN, so I think this is actually how the dialogue went:
According to Dr. Pepperberg, the final time she saw Alex on Thursday September 6. They went through their goodnight routine in which she told him it was time to go in the cage. She recalls that Alex said "You be good. I love you." She responded, "I love you, too." He said "You'll be in tomorrow," and she responded, "Yes, I'll be in tomorrow."
How sad. He will be greatly missed. He is so sweet. We are all devastated. His loss is met with more grief than the loss of most human celebrities I know, because he is so much more important and intelligent.
Very true. I think that quote is right, but I wish I knew for sure. I've seen different versions. He worked hard to say those words. We should quote Alex correctly! :-) I also wish that there were more videos of him on YouTube, but that might be a copywright issue.
No no, my bastard comment was in reply to the guy mocking Alex's death, sorry for any confusion! I am DEEPLY DEEPLY saddened by this little guy's death, may he rest in peace!
RIP Alex. He wasn't a little guy... he was older than me. I can't possibly begin to imagine what it is like to lose your beloved pet after THIRTY years of his companionship.
Why is this always said with such surprise? Of course animals think. They're constantly making decisions based on information available to them. What was special about Alex was his ability to communicate his thoughts, giving us insight into how his mind works. Rest in peace, little guy.
Are you retarded? NO he said color moron.. the bird once made up a name one time.. he had only seen green apples and was asked what a red apple was and he said a cherry-apple.. now that is thinking
oops yes she did tell him sorry... I looked again you were correct... but then it's for the camera. I saw a full program on alex and he does think.. I think she could be leading him for the camera. 3 things were different size, color and mater. so what one first? color as she mouthed. Sorry about that comment blue. I guess I'm a bit touchy today :O
Can you ticle?? LOOOOLL
Hovofull 2 months ago
Moja papuga też nazywa się Alex, ale to nimfa.
Fuch0000 6 months ago
good
ambarawio 10 months ago
;s
piktsvaiks 1 year ago
fake
MustNotRead 1 year ago
@MustNotRead
is not fake stupid, that parrot is smarter than you idiot
YAMU7AMMAD 1 year ago 3
Parrots are gonna take over the world! becuz humans tought them sooo well that there gonna yet again RULE THE WORLD!
AZ093059 1 year ago 4
حلاته
TheSweet00000 1 year ago
polacy potrafia nauczyc papugi slowa kurwa :D
Demonhonh 1 year ago
アレックスは鳥の能力の可能性を広げてくれましたね！
yokop00064 1 year ago
widziałem taką papugę w kakadu :D
Pszczulek95 1 year ago
Such a smart parrot!
ToyRobot13 1 year ago
R.I.P. :(((
ixonixas 1 year ago
cute
pirdzius2 1 year ago
Alex umarł nagle 6 września 2007 ;)
A papuga była super mądra :D
przemos55 2 years ago
for blue blocks? :D whatever...
verteXval 2 years ago
Go Vegan !
VeGaNiSaToR 2 years ago
@VeGaNiSaToR Go die !
Trebgah 1 year ago
szkoda, że niedawno ( w zeszłym roku czy w tym roku) zmarł.
Marzus88 2 years ago 2
jebana!
dobryknife 2 years ago
"me tickle" ^^
noraui 2 years ago
i think that was the cutest thing i have ever seen :)
ha2152 2 years ago
Ta papuga jest nie do uwierzenia! Zajebista jest!
Druget9 2 years ago 4
me tickle
valkarie456 2 years ago
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i think that was the cutest thing i have ever seen :)
ha2152 2 years ago
Showah!
Atma505 2 years ago
That is just such a cute video!
sparkldog 2 years ago
what the hell, to have an animal asking for things...that is incredible
plaguemann 2 years ago
[*]
kamurrumak 2 years ago
screw me sideways and upside down! :D
miloo111 2 years ago
ASTOUNDING!
Neal21289 2 years ago
dam, its sad that the last thing this bird said to its owner was "i luv u" because it was about to have surgery and its owner was leaving the room,so the bird said that line, and then was the FATAl surgery... :(
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TheGreenCheekConure 2 years ago
i love this parrot ,he was genius,i felt bad when i knew he has died :(
BinTeLKuwaiT 2 years ago
every body dies my world
tehzeebs82 2 years ago
sadly yes :(
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Very smart parrot !
metroformax 2 years ago
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My grey doesn't like Obama. Everytime I ask him what he thinks of Obama,He say's "NIGGA-PAH-LEEZE !
demmylowther 3 years ago
ata your in loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Xhareena 3 years ago
haha the narrator acts like this is the only animal that can think. Surprise, all animals think.
A lot of parrots could be as capable as this one of they were trained.
Animals survive and make their own societies.. they must know something.
emulator900 3 years ago
yeah dumbass but this bird actually learned english. i dont see no dog doing it. Also other parrots that talk are mimicing it they dont know what there saying.
gcmsboy1234 2 years ago
gcmsboy1234:
Cats and dogs learn english all the time you mentally challenged sack of donkey shit.
They can understand what you're saying a lot of the time. But they don't have the vocal capacity to repeat your words back to you.
Also you don't know how much a parrot can or can't understand.
You're not a parrot psychic. Bitch.
emulator900 2 years ago
neither are you dumbass. And no they are not learning english. There repeating what they hear. They dont know what it means. Yeah they are learning how to say the words but they dont know what it means. But this bird is different.
gcmsboy1234 2 years ago
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You're a dumb stupid cockfag. Fuck you.
If this bird can understand what english words mean, so can other birds.
emulator900 2 years ago
gcmsboy is just simply retarded. Pepperberg has already PROVEN that other birds are just as intelligent as Alex. His successor, Griffin, is incredibly intelligent at age 12 and has a pretty extensive vocab. By the way, Pepperberg bough Alex from a regular pet shop before his training began. The only reason he developed so well is because every day people would spend 10-12 hours working with him. It was pretty much like a standard job for Alex.
ericjeffers 2 years ago
he probably does all the same tests and learns what to say when he sees each test. thats how parrots learn to talk, by associating a "word" or vocal sound with an object.
mcgradis 3 years ago
That's what people do too. 0_o
juketsushitame 3 years ago
lol, exactly
Funkdefence 3 years ago
Oh, and by the way, kcfoxie, I think almost every one who has responded to this post has, has had, or has experience with parrots, and a lot of us understand the birds, so it's presumptuous of you to assume that you know better than me or anyone else.
atoosas 3 years ago
raeviliss
the parrot is smarter than you dammit!!!!
11yearoldboy 3 years ago
That parrot is smarter than you, idiot.
235T1NGR4Y23 3 years ago 35
im sad he's dead
kklloyd12345 3 years ago 22
keychain! What I wouldn't give to have an Alex.
atoosas 3 years ago
hehe... :)
anime483 3 years ago
Showaaaaa : )
bekahbiotch 3 years ago
Showaaaaa : )
bekahbiotch 3 years ago
i have seen this video on tv , many years ago. This is the reason why i got a parrot too.
They are really clever animals..with many emotions..
Agree with valadus!!
fifa222swe 3 years ago
he was heathy there but in all of the other videos his feathers are all messed up because they work him to hard. poor thing. all that happened because of all the publicity and all the people making him work to hard just for the money. though he is smart, very smart he still needs to be treated with more love, rather than treated as some sort of material object.
pythontricker 3 years ago
I can't believe that they treated him with cruelty.
atoosas 3 years ago
What you consider cruelty is somewhat skewed. Irene got him initially as a companion, and the study developed out of her own curiosity. I cannot believe that you would think she abused such an animal; and as an owner of one I know first hand what a hand-reared born in captivity bird is like. They can be difficult to work with; and the remarks that he asked to go back and was ignored... do you give a 5-year old chocolate every time it asks? Same rules apply in training a bird.
kcfoxie 3 years ago
You misunderstood me. When I said I cannot believe that they treated him with cruelty what I was saying was that I DO NOT believe they treated him with cruelty, which was in response to someone who was saying, "The poor parrot" in reference to how hard he was worked.
atoosas 3 years ago
I am sorry i did misunderstand. as you can see we think alike regarding the treatment that alex got when he was alive.
kcfoxie 3 years ago
No, many times, as it is said frequently in interviews, he plucked his feathers when Pepperburg left him, for whatever reason. Birds, whether treated "wrongly" or not, will pluck their feathers when they are missing someone.
And he stopped working when he wanted. Or, are you saying he's not intelligent enough to know when he's reached his limit?
Don't insult Alex after his passing, please. He was not treated wrongly in any way. And it is ignorant for you to say that he was.
YourEverydayMistake 3 years ago
::::::::D
LonleyCookie 3 years ago
........mam takiego Alexsa w domu tylko nazywa sie Lucky,jest wspanialy;)!!!!
malwa25 3 years ago
Awesome
darois 3 years ago
davvero fantastico il suo alex,ma come ha fatto a insegnargli tutte queste,ciao
dandyoo7 3 years ago
davvero fantastico il suo alex,ma come ha fatto a insegnargli tutte queste,ciao
dandyoo7 3 years ago
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Shes a Psycho , We have african grey birds and they dont look that un healthy and pull there feathers out , Thats cruel , He was asking to go back and she said noo . NIGLECTION
khloie2k7 3 years ago
I have an African Grey Parrot. And I know others who have the same breed of Parrot as I do. For some reason, the all pluck their feathers at some point. Maybe it's a phase? Apparently for my bird, it was an indication for a need of a mate. I can't explain the plucking phases though.
DrewJ16 3 years ago
how come he has a new york accent
intelite 4 years ago
Alex you may rest in peace, we'll miss you.
kelotz08 4 years ago 4
amazing... so good ! Alex is so intelligent !
LittleMissPerfect08 4 years ago 4
it's funny. the evolutionist are sayin we evolved from monkeys cause monkeys are smart. and parrots are just as smart. it's wierd
goanna92 4 years ago 3
no. only Darwin says we evolved from apes
mabdewn 4 years ago
he isnt smart, he just learned when they show him keys he have to say "color" and then "green".
MuF123 4 years ago
Except they show him being asked several different questions about the keys. He could also tell them which was bigger, what they were made of, etc.
ebsmrtgrl 4 years ago 3
MuF123, you know nothing at all about parrots. Alex is an extremely well documented and famous research case. He's not a hoax as you claim, and what we see here is a small fraction of what he was capable of. He was able to do these sorts of identification tricks that no other species of animal has been able to. Monkeys, dolphins, you name it. There is a reason that Animal Planet's The Most Extreme named parrots the smartest animal.
Veladus 3 years ago 3
Actually, scientists agree that humans and monkeys evolved from a common ancestor. This is based on more than comparative intelligence; apes have similar behaviors and physical appearance. Now we even know that we share most of our DNA with them as well.
ebsmrtgrl 4 years ago
Actually, the theory is that we evolved from apes, not monkeys. And that's not why we are assumed to be evolved from them, intelligence has nothing to do with it. It's the fact that our DNA is extremely similar to apes.
YourEverydayMistake 3 years ago
You know, in memory of Alex I might get myself an African Grey someday. I've had parakeets and cockatiels, but I've always wanted a bird like Alex. He just seems so lovable, which is a trait usually associated with dogs or other pets.
odiedude 4 years ago 6
crazy
glaked23 4 years ago
neet
defenderoftruth 4 years ago
awoant to downlod tis video
alra7el10 4 years ago
What a cute little baby birdy.
wsmith68 4 years ago 2
i miss that bird..to bad he died
Valon 4 years ago
My heart is broken after hearing Alex died. I have 2 Congo African Greys, and Alex inspired me to teach them to speak. He will be missed! There certainly must be heaven for God's creatures, and I'm sure Alex is there!
kmoots 4 years ago 3
aww, i loved him, its so sad that he died.
strethy 4 years ago
African greys are wonderful birds. I have one and she is a wonderful companion. Alex was an amazing bird. I would have liked to have met him in person.
msteeleart 4 years ago
Ask the experimenters why they experiment on animals, and the answer is: "Because the animals are like us." Ask the experimenters why it is morally okay to experiment on animals, and the answer is: "Because the animals are not like us." Animal experimentation rests on a logical contradiction. ~Charles R. Magel
God loved the birds and invented trees. Man loved the birds and invented cages. ~Jacques Deval, Afin de vivre bel et bien
frezkita 4 years ago
Wrong. Two different questions, two different answers. Charles Magel is a moron.
To illustrate, you can ask men this question:
Men, why do you fuck women instead of birds, or frogs, or spiders?
The answer is: "Because the animals are like us".
But if you ask:
Men, why do you fuck women instead of men?
The answer will be: "Because women are not like us".
Two different questions, two different answers.
dudodideda 4 years ago
frezkita:
The use of "like us" is ambiguous; the term does not refer to the same thing in each case, therefore the whole quote is fallacious. An easy fallacy. Duh.
God invented man who invented cages.
wsmith68 4 years ago
aww he died... that's so sad
Greendayrocks789 4 years ago
You be good. See you tomorrow. I love you.
brunlapin 4 years ago
hes awesome.
goldenage 4 years ago
"All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
all things wise and wonderful,
the Lord God made them all".
I loved the above hyme that we used to sing in school.
When l heard about Alex, the hyme was repeating in my mind....Alex was a wonderful bird and l loved reseaching on him because he was truely unique and gifted.....Alex will stay special in peoples hearts....
amymint5 4 years ago
Alex was amazing I only wish I had heard about him sooner. Now, I gotta find me an African Parrot!!!!
jansydmom 4 years ago
Only get one if you really do your research. Birds are a HUGE commitment. I have a green cheek conure and have previously owned budgies and cockatiels, all are quite a bit of work, time and research in order to be happy and for you to be happy.
Birds are not an acessory or party trick they are independant living flock animals who must have social connection or they can literaly go crazy.
mraeanne 4 years ago
Alex died last september 7. Even he said "goodbye". See the news...
psaavedrat 4 years ago
My bad, Alex was born 1976,I thought they said 1973, and ofcourse on my last text message, I then said I was born 1974, which I was :). Yes this was a gifted bird, will be missed :(.
vox2007 4 years ago
rest in peace Alex
thepowerofnow 4 years ago
It is so sad that such a wonderful animal can leave us
all of a sudden. I am so depressed, he was a true gift to the world. I hope people support his owner's
research with the talented friends of Alex( Arthur
and Griffin).I am sure Alex is in heaven, rest in peace our dear friend.
quelita28 4 years ago
Rest in peace Alex. You´ll always be a wonderful bird.
Nathaliespe 4 years ago
Rest in Peace Alex. Maybe we'll have a conversation someday. :)
Huberoo 4 years ago
bye alex T_T
DeepBlueJSB 4 years ago
good bird good life...hope your sailing the wild blue yonder of the nether-world
sunshooter13 4 years ago
Sleep well Alex
davedelbecq 4 years ago
r i p alex..gud nite,b gud.:)
bonkz17 4 years ago
Just found out about him completely today. Him being like that changes alot. Peace for Alex.
TequilaKG 4 years ago
Such a wonderful bird. Rest in peace Alex.
Gilhaney 4 years ago
Rest in peace Alex... You were one of a kind. We will miss you! :'(
Mikkimrado 4 years ago
sounds like a voice-over lol. is he really talking?
cymer00 4 years ago
yes , hes the real deal. i used to have an african grey myself and he was capable of understanding a lot of things, african greys are well known for understanding and conversating vs other parrots who just learn to mock.
buddyholly78 4 years ago
I was born may 1974, did'nt realise he was around in 1973, wow. Sad to see he passed away. From us all in South Georgia, will miss you.
vox2007 4 years ago
r.i.p. this bird is smarter than your average American
boxingfan86 4 years ago
Yes, he is smarter than your average American. For example, he did not vote for Bush.
wsmith68 4 years ago
I did'nt either lol :)
vox2007 4 years ago
RIP Alex your God send!
AlexandraLara 4 years ago
So sad... RIP! He was smarter than most humans...
boydigital 4 years ago
Goodbye buddy
dwimalu 4 years ago
Rest in Peace Alecks...
plugg2006 4 years ago
I love this bird!
jasontsui 4 years ago
poor alex. died :( i bet they forced him to learn all that shit. those bastards.
lickmyclitoff 4 years ago
@Lick who says "poor alex. died :( i bet they forced him to learn all that shit. those bastards. "
What an ignorant statement!!
manifest 4 years ago 2
Thats pretty awesome. Nice video on yahoo. Cute little guy.
straightflushnuts 4 years ago
What a great loss.
hellorak 4 years ago
rip i was touched when i heard about him dieing
tigran323 4 years ago
I will pour a 40 out for this bird. RIP.
Lobstermagnet5 4 years ago
RIP buddy
kfmushroom 4 years ago
For a parrot that should have lived 50 years at least they need to find out what happened. RIP little buddy.
firemanstud1981 4 years ago
farewell great bird!
alvarojunior 4 years ago
We'll miss him. What a brilliant guy. Thanks to him lots of people realized birds aren't stupid.
ThyGoddess 4 years ago
R.I.P. Alex - the Einstein of birds
billionaire18 4 years ago
Aww I'm heartbroken. I'll miss Alex!
JavaJulie 4 years ago
What a sad loss. Alex 1973 - sep6 2007.......R.I.P You beautiful, clever little bird
parrotpoo 4 years ago 3
best. bird. ever.
SAOldbill 4 years ago
Here's an easier way to find the video. Go to PBS dot org and do a search "alex the gray parrot" then look for and click on "PBS-Scientific American Frontiers:Pet Tech:Watch Online". It's the third video down. It starts out with dogs, but Alex shows up halfway through the video.
waterwiggler 4 years ago 2
Go to the PBS dot org website and look up Alex on the watchonline section. It's really good! It's the third video down. It starts out talking about dogs, but they talk about Alex halfway through the video. It's really good!
waterwiggler 4 years ago
R.I.P. sweet bird
zophi 4 years ago
I'm going to miss Alex.
kaji240 4 years ago
Wow.. Can you imagine? If he was smarter, We could askhim a favor to ask other parrots that We wanna know. Like, Do Parrots have a name?
lsg967 4 years ago
Noooo
ASSEMblerEX 4 years ago
R.I.P. Alex
theguzmans 4 years ago
What a loss. Long may you fly, Alex.
spppring 4 years ago
r.i.p. alex...
viperphantom 4 years ago
"Be good, see you tommorow; I love you." --Alex, the night he died.
Poor little baby. Goodbye, sweetie.
wsmith68 4 years ago 2
Actually, his owner said that to him. He actual words were "You'll be in tomorrow."
But still. So sad. Bye Alex, we luves you.
devimelete 4 years ago 3
Sorry for the misquote, devi. And thanks for the correction. What a special little guy he was.
wsmith68 4 years ago
This is a quote from wikipedia and CNN, so I think this is actually how the dialogue went:
According to Dr. Pepperberg, the final time she saw Alex on Thursday September 6. They went through their goodnight routine in which she told him it was time to go in the cage. She recalls that Alex said "You be good. I love you." She responded, "I love you, too." He said "You'll be in tomorrow," and she responded, "Yes, I'll be in tomorrow."
waterwiggler 4 years ago
How sad. He will be greatly missed. He is so sweet. We are all devastated. His loss is met with more grief than the loss of most human celebrities I know, because he is so much more important and intelligent.
dudodideda 4 years ago
Very true. I think that quote is right, but I wish I knew for sure. I've seen different versions. He worked hard to say those words. We should quote Alex correctly! :-) I also wish that there were more videos of him on YouTube, but that might be a copywright issue.
waterwiggler 4 years ago
May there be an endless supply of green grapes where you are now, Alex! My sympathies to those who loved him and cared for him for 31 years!
waterwiggler 4 years ago 4
how come there's not more Alex videos online?
pikeal 4 years ago 2
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"Hi, I'm Alex the parrot, and I'm dead now. Fuck, they relentlessly probed and tested me, 8 to 12 hours a day, every day!! It was torture, man!"
georgebushisawesome 4 years ago
Bastard.
Nickthebassist01 4 years ago
No no, my bastard comment was in reply to the guy mocking Alex's death, sorry for any confusion! I am DEEPLY DEEPLY saddened by this little guy's death, may he rest in peace!
Nickthebassist01 4 years ago 6
R.I.P. Alex...
Loserbait 4 years ago
what's different, alex?
Rarrrrt! I'm dead!
RIP Alex :(
naultaug 4 years ago
fuck dude.. hes so cute. i recently just got an african grey RIP little boy
ANARCHYxD 4 years ago 2
rip, little baby.
crowamonghens 4 years ago
RIP Alex. He wasn't a little guy... he was older than me. I can't possibly begin to imagine what it is like to lose your beloved pet after THIRTY years of his companionship.
PBDPBD 4 years ago
RIP little guy :(
latinanerd 4 years ago
Fly free Alex, you taught us a lot about the incredible African Grey. May your legacy continue!
trizi01 4 years ago
"Alex is actually THINKING!"
Why is this always said with such surprise? Of course animals think. They're constantly making decisions based on information available to them. What was special about Alex was his ability to communicate his thoughts, giving us insight into how his mind works. Rest in peace, little guy.
clawedfrog84 4 years ago 5
Fly free buddy!!! Fly Free!!!! Thank you for all that you've brought to the avian world. We know so much more because of you!!!
greyburd1 4 years ago 3
RIP :(
cynaru1234 4 years ago
Sorry to have heard about him after he died.
bowlingballout 4 years ago
He was a special being a true animal ambassador. He will be greatly missed.
cryztalvisions 4 years ago
May Alex fly free knowing that he helped the world understand that parrots are thinking, sentient beings deserving of our respect and love.
The world is a sad place today in sharing his loss. But a brighter one for him and Irene doing what they did for the community.
MY thoughts and love are with all who mourn the passing of this incredible grey bird.
Tookimom 4 years ago 3
Truly amazing bond between Irene and Alex. We should all hope to be as 'in touch' with the animals in our lives.
kataniacaliente 4 years ago
I am sorry Little Guy May your New Life at the Bridge
be Peacefull Forever Please wait For us All
REST IN PEACE LITTLE ONE WE ALL LOVE AND MISS YOU
Dimitri
Dimigrey 4 years ago
Did the lady say "color", like a ventriloquist, for him?
ImaginationBlue 4 years ago
Are you retarded? NO he said color moron.. the bird once made up a name one time.. he had only seen green apples and was asked what a red apple was and he said a cherry-apple.. now that is thinking
abram730 4 years ago
oops yes she did tell him sorry... I looked again you were correct... but then it's for the camera. I saw a full program on alex and he does think.. I think she could be leading him for the camera. 3 things were different size, color and mater. so what one first? color as she mouthed. Sorry about that comment blue. I guess I'm a bit touchy today :O
abram730 4 years ago
I hope for his sake that they wont overhumanize him.He is definitely better off without the complications of the depressive human world.
Howhowhowdy 4 years ago
I agree but with an IQ of 77 he could be a better president..JK
abram730 4 years ago 5
That bird is amazing!
hksherra 4 years ago 2