Gorilla Munchies

    By Marri jo

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    28 Aug, 2023

    The Gorilla family had a nightly tradition. Brother Gorilla, Sister Gorilla, Baby Gorilla, Mommy Gorilla, and Daddy Gorilla loved to stay awake late and have a special midnight snack.

    One evening, Daddy Gorilla suggested a quest for a new variety of midnight snack. Eager for the adventure, the Gorilla family agreed readily.

    Each Gorilla was to find a unique snack they’ve never tasted before. The one with the most delicious snack would be the winner.

    With a sense of adventure, Brother Gorilla climbed the tallest trees, searching for exotic fruits.

    Sister Gorilla, with her natural intelligence, opted to solve riddles that would lead her to hidden treats.

    Baby Gorilla, ever so curious, ventured to explore the tiny nooks and corners, unearthing delightful surprises.

    Mommy Gorilla, meanwhile, decided to use her nurturing instincts and prepare something delicious from ingredients already available.

    Daddy Gorilla, on the other hand, opted to use his strength to crack open the hard shells of some rare nuts.

    After hours of searching and gathering, each Gorilla returned home with their chosen midnight snack.

    Brother Gorilla brought back a fruit no one had seen before, shining with a vibrant pink color.

    Sister Gorilla had unravelled the riddles and found a stash of golden bananas, considered a rare delicacy.

    Baby Gorilla came back with a handful of glowing berries from a hidden corner of the jungle.

    Mommy Gorilla had whipped up a delightful mix of all the usual fruits, making it into a smooth, sweet paste.

    Daddy Gorilla returned with a handful of the most robust looking nuts.

    They all gathered together, and the tasting competition began. Every snack was special in its way, and choosing a winner was a daunting task.

    Brother Gorilla’s fruit was a burst of sweet and sour flavors, making everyone gasp in delight.

    The golden bananas that Sister Gorilla found were incredibly soft and sweet, melting in their mouths.

    Baby Gorilla’s glowing berries had a unique tangy taste that brought a twinkle in their eyes.

    Mommy Gorilla’s fruit paste was soothing and familiar, a comforting contrast to the unusual snacks.

    Daddy Gorilla’s robust nuts were hard on the outside but soft and tasty within, providing a nice crunch amongst the soft and juicy treats.

    After much laughter, debate, and more than a few snack swaps, the Gorilla family concluded that deciding a winner was impossible.

    Each snack was unique and delicious in its way, reflecting aspects of the Gorillas' personalities.

    They realized that the adventure, the excitement, and the shared moment of togetherness was the real prize.

    As the jungle began to glow with the first light of dawn, the Gorilla family snuggled together, with tummies full of delicious snacks.

    They had kept to their tradition, charged it with an adventure, and found a new appreciation for their midnight snack.

    And so, the sun rose to the sounds of happy, contented snores from the heart of the jungle, where the Gorilla family dreamt of more midnight adventures to come.