Current:Home > MyStop What You're Doing—Moo Deng Just Dropped Her First Single -LondonCapital
Stop What You're Doing—Moo Deng Just Dropped Her First Single
View
Date:2025-04-19 00:12:58
Moo Deng knows what her fans want.
A song available in four languages, right? Well, that's what the internet's favorite baby pygmy hippo released on YouTube Nov. 13.
The 50-second catchy tune "Moodeng Moodeng" repeats her name several times before highlighting her relationship with her mom Jona from her perspective. "Mommy Mommy, Play with me," the song continues in English. "Please Mommy, Come play with me / Bounce with me, Mom."
A video of the 4-month-old animal tripping in her habitat at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand plays on a loop alongside the lyrics. The song—which is also available in Thai, Chinese and Japanese—was written and produced by Mueanphet Ammara and released by one of Thailand's biggest music companies, GMM Music.
The baby hippo, whose name roughly translates to "bouncy pig," has stolen hearts with her silly demeanor after going viral on social media in September. While her presence online has made her internet royalty, she's also made her name at the zoo, with spectators from around the world visiting to meet her.
And the facility has also taken advantage of her newfound stardom by stocking merchandise adorned with her face and including her in advertisements for clothing and bakeries. Sephora Thailand also spotlighted the baby animal, whose cheeks are rosy pink, to advertise their blush collections.
"The hottest trend right now has to be Moo Deng," the company wrote on Instagram in September, translated from Thai. "The super cute hippo who creates legends every day. With soft pink cheeks, Sephora doesn't miss out on introducing a famous blush that gives a super cute look like this."
Bowen Yang even paid homage to Moo Deng during an episode of Saturday Night Live in September, dressed as the animal while making callbacks to Chappell Roan's recent stance on boundaries with the public.
"Reminder: women owe you nothing," Bowen said during the Weekend Update sketch in a full Moo Deng costume. "When I'm in my enclosure, tripping over stuff, biting my trainer's knee, I'm at work, that is the project. Do not yell my name or expect a photo just because I'm your parasocial bestie or because you appreciate my talent."
He also made a callback to the "Hot To Go" singer with her famous line, noting, "I'm your favorite hippos' favorite hippo."
After all, Chappell and Moo Deng seemed to be skyrocketing to fame simultaneously.
"Leave her alone," Bowen added. "Let her take as much time as she needs for her mental health. We both deserve patience and grace, so stop harassing her and stop throwing shellfish at her…This is what society does: It puts young women on pedestals, only to knock them down with shellfish."
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (45)
Related
- Buckingham Palace staff under investigation for 'bar brawl'
- Gunmen in Ecuador fire shots on live TV as country hit by series of violent attacks
- Security of Georgia's Dominion voting machines put on trial
- YouTuber Trisha Paytas Reveals Sex of Baby No. 2 With Husband Moses Hacmon
- Skins Game to make return to Thanksgiving week with a modern look
- Wink Martindale's status with Giants in limbo: What we know after reports of blow-up
- Boston reaches $2.4 million settlement with female police commander over gender discrimination case
- Ranking NFL's six* open head coaching jobs from best to worst after Titans fire Mike Vrabel
- Woman dies after Singapore family of 3 gets into accident in Taiwan
- Tickets to see Iowa's Caitlin Clark are going for more than $1,000. What would you pay?
Ranking
- Whoopi Goldberg is delightfully vile as Miss Hannigan in ‘Annie’ stage return
- Bachelor Host Jesse Palmer and Wife Emely Fardo Welcome First Baby
- ‘Obamacare’ sign-ups surge to 20 million, days before open enrollment closes
- Former Delaware officer asks court to reverse convictions for lying to investigators after shooting
- 'Most Whopper
- Aaron Rodgers Will No Longer Appear on The Pat McAfee Show After Jimmy Kimmel Controversy
- Experts explain health concerns about micro- and nanoplastics in water. Can you avoid them?
- If Pat McAfee is really Aaron Rodgers' friend, he'll drop him from his show
Recommendation
NHL in ASL returns, delivering American Sign Language analysis for Deaf community at Winter Classic
Tickets to see Iowa's Caitlin Clark are going for more than $1,000. What would you pay?
Acupuncture is used to treat many conditions. Is weight loss one?
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith Defends Taylor Swift Amid Criticism Over Her Presence at NFL Games
Federal court filings allege official committed perjury in lawsuit tied to Louisiana grain terminal
Germany approves the export of air-defense missiles to Saudi Arabia, underlining a softer approach
Like Pete Rose, Barry Bonds and Lance Armstrong, Aaron Rodgers trashes his legacy
Blackhawks' Connor Bedard has surgery on fractured jaw. How does that affect rookie race?