Harts' Baboon Clips and Popularity

G.K. and Vikki Hart, a husband and wife team, are known for their expressive baboon stock photos. These images, initially created for fun, gained unexpected popularity online, illustrating human emotions in humorous ways. The baboons appeared in media, including a Steve Carell movie, and went viral on social media platforms like Tumblr and Twitter. The Harts prepared extensively for the shoot, creating props and capturing spontaneous moments. Despite owning the copyright, they are relaxed about unlicensed use, valuing the joy their work brings. The video also acknowledges Melvin Backman and features additional baboon footage.

Who are G.K. and Vikki Hart?

• A pair of wildlife conservationists

• A comedy sketch duo

• A famous movie director duo

• A husband and wife stock photography team

What was the internet like 13 years ago when the baboon clips were filmed?

• It was primarily used for online shopping.

• It was mostly text-based with no images.

• It had animated gifs, but they were quite different from today's.

• It was dominated by social media platforms like Twitter and Reddit.

What is one reason the Harts' animal images are popular worldwide?

• They are exclusive to a specific region.

• They are universally appealing.

• They are only used in scientific research.

• They are part of a popular video game.

What unexpected event occurred during the filming of the baboon clips?

• A baboon improvised by eating paper.

• A baboon danced to music.

• A baboon painted a picture.

• A baboon started typing on a laptop.

How do the Harts feel about the unlicensed use of their baboon clips?

• They are planning to sue for copyright infringement.

• They are very strict about copyright.

• They are relaxed and enjoy making people laugh.

• They have never noticed the unlicensed use.