Zoo offers video of elephants pooping on ex's name for Valentine's Day: 'Name a turn after a turd!'
Just got your heart broken? This gift might be RELEPHANT...
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If you've just gone through a breakup, Valentine's Day might not be a day you want to celebrate. And if you're still getting over an ex-partner/lover/situationship/sneaky link who's just a complete turd (and convinced you're never ever ever getting back together), The Memphis Zoo in Tennessee is offering a cathartic way to release them.
The zoo's Valentine's Day promotion says for just $10, you can send a video of an elephant pooping in honour (or dishonour) of your ex.
“Got an ex that deserves a stinkin' surprise? This Valentine's, let an elephant do the talking. Or maybe you've found the one and want to send them something adorable? Our red pandas have you covered," the zoo says on its website.
"Name a turd after a turd," read the ad on Instagram.
The zoo has also extended this offer to include more than an ex-lover to 'annoying neighbours, overbearing mothers-in-law, or nasty coworkers'.
But that's not all!
With the doo-doo dumping, you'll get a digital thank-you card and a copy of the stinky video to share. At the end of the campaign, the zoo will reveal the most popular names it received.
Participation in this Valentine's Day campaign not only offers you closure and some emotional release, if you need it, but it also supports the care and conservation of over 3,500 animals at Memphis Zoo.
Your identity as the person asking for a doo doo will remain confidential, the zoo added.
If that’s not your thing, there’s a second option: a video of a panda eating a grape, although, many feel this is too cute of an option.
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