'I Like Them Big, I Like Them Chunky': Cheeky Hippo Memes to Get You Through the Week

Jesse Kessenheimer • Writer and Editor

Aug 27, 2022 11:00 AM EDT

Moto Moto from Madagascar certainly had one thing right: We DO like 'em big, chunky, and plumpy.

It's easy to forget that hippos are the most deadly land animal in the world. With their sweet little eyes and massive bodies, it's natural to assume they hippos are soft and lovable beasts. Sure, they are certainly lovable, but all of their mass is muscle, not fat. They can reach speeds up to 40mph and have tusks– literal tusks –for crushing things.

However, hippos are also cute AF, so as long as you're not stomping around African riverbeds, you can enjoy a hippo from a safe distance and check out some adorable river loafs from behind your computer screen.

These silly looking safari animals are potato-shaped, stumpy looking, and purple. It's tough not to be amused by their general antics, awkwardness, and quirky flickering ears. Here's a homage to the most handsome 2 ton beast on this planet: The Hippo.

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