If you thought cats were the most comical and mischievous of creatures, think again. The penguins at the National Aquarium of New Zealand just might take the cake for their impish acts. After the workers had had enough of the penguins misbehaving, they decided to start a monthly tradition of publicly awarding the “naughty” and “nice” penguins of the month. The latest winners became the source of hilarious tweets and memes of people deciding to “cancel Mr. Mac.”
Shocking, we know! Stealing fish from his blind girlfriend?! Not cool Mr. Mac, not cool.
Popularizing The Penguin’s Bad Behavior
The tweet shared by @puppy_eggs criticizing Mr. Mac’s devious exploits gained over 334k likes! However, this is not the first time the penguins have become famous for their devilish acts. Back in June 2017, someone shared the first “naughty and nice” penguins which became shared throughout the internet. However, unbeknownst to most, this wasn’t a one time award. The nicest and naughtiest penguins are actually awarded every month at the aquarium!
So. Y'all remember this picture, right? It's adorable, charing and all over the shop since it first appeared in June last year. Well, there's more. Thing is, the National Aquarium of New Zealand has done it, as advertised, EVERY MONTH since then and, folks, it's a ride. Strap in. pic.twitter.com/FgQ7NBpGUB
— Jonny?! (@jonnywaistcoat) July 19, 2018
The Funniest Crimes Of The Penguins
Each month the Aquarium shares the awards for the naughtiest and nicest penguins on the Aquarium’s Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts. The following are some of our favorite “crimes” over the past few years.
To be honest, we all are guilty of being a Mo on the weekends.
Turns out there are even Casanovas in the Animal Kingdom! Whereas Dora, we totally feel you.
We are laughing just at the thought of Dave pecking at this poor visitor. Should have shaved for the occasion!
A Happy (Feet) Ending
Although this might change your thoughts on penguins (wait, they’re not like the singing and dancing creatures from “Happy Feet”?), it ultimately goes to show animals have just as much of a personality as humans do. We can only be thankful that our own employers don’t have the same “naughty” tradition!
Photos: Instagram National Aquarium of New Zealand @nationalaquariumnz