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Every generation has its archetypes. There is the hero, the ingenue, the it-girl, etc., etc.
It’s not often that one generation’s starlet encompasses everything an icon can be. Our generation has been #blessed with the culmination of each of these and she is a hippo. Her name is Fiona and she resides on a throne in the Cincinnati Zoo, which isn’t exactly well-known for its proper treatment of animals. Consider Fiona its (and our) savior.
Fiona was born premature, a rare breed who wasn’t expected to survive. Despite the odds, Fiona didn’t just survive, she thrived.
Now we’re all lucky to have Fiona in our lives as a wise, sage being, a princess, a success story and the sister we’ve always wanted. Fiona is pure, positive and kind.
It’s not hard to feel for Fiona and empathize with her on a level that can only be described as instinctual. Here are 10 times we felt with Fiona. As you read, please play Mariah Carey’s “Hero” softly in the background.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IA3ZvCkRkQ
1. When she basically expressed exactly how we all feel heading to the beach for vacation…
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2. When she gave us an all-knowing look as though she was saying, “I told you so…”
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3. When she was highly skeptical of her surroundings like me seeing drunk people at a party…
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4. When she just had to let it all out…
https://www.instagram.com/p/BUuQpPzB59F/?taken-by=cincinnatizoo&hl=en
5. When she had some abandonment issues to mend…
https://twitter.com/MADBLACKTHOT/status/885199793802412033
6. When she was surrounded by supportive, adoring friends…
Fiona the hippo: *exists*
Me: I would die for you— rock lobster (@anna_breadstick) June 28, 2017
7. When she faced a new day with a smile…
https://twitter.com/umslaylor/status/880073830689120259
8. When she forged an incredible bond with her mother…
We don't know if Bibi knows Fiona is HER baby, but she knows she's A baby! Relive the baby hippo's cutest moments: https://t.co/TMcmdomGGX pic.twitter.com/5pSR9CAWvj
— WLWT (@WLWT) June 23, 2017
9. When she brought people together…
https://twitter.com/_drewki/status/877979679105269760
10. When she wasn’t scared to show off her beach body…
remember when Fiona the hippo invented the body positivity movement bc me too https://t.co/aUKgDALoFt
— mother mallory (@malloryofficia1) June 22, 2017
