Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Shabani (gorilla)

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The result was keep. (non-admin closure) Spirit of Eagle (talk) 06:06, 16 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Shabani (gorilla)

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I don't know whether this is some hoax or not. I don't believe that these sources establish notability for this gorilla who seems to be the subject of momentary internet fame. And the implication that women find a gorilla "sexy" is tabloidish, offensive and unsubstantiated. Liz ^{Read! Talk!} 05:02, 9 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Keep did you even check the sources? This is not momentary fame, the gorilla has been steadily popular for the past two years to the point they are selling chocolates shaped after him. Women finding him sexy is not unsubstantiated, it is supported by actual claims and the zoo itself reporting higher female patronage during his stay. He trends on Japanese media to the point of it inspiring news coverage. So much so that this has spawned western coverage as well. Nikki Glaser has also mentioned finding him attractive on her talk show. I do not see what is offensive about this, that sounds racist against non-hominid simians. Ranze (talk) 06:50, 9 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
- — Note to closing admin: Ranze (talk • contribs) is the creator of the page that is the subject of this XfD.
Keep As bizarre as this is, there is certainly plenty of references to indicate notability. It would seem, he is one sexy, notable, gorilla. Deathlibrarian (talk) 11:22, 9 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of Animal-related deletion discussions. Shawn in Montreal (talk) 17:17, 9 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of Japan-related deletion discussions. Shawn in Montreal (talk) 17:17, 9 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of Popular culture-related deletion discussions. Shawn in Montreal (talk) 17:17, 9 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Keep – Meets GNG. For what it's worth, WP:BLP1E does not apply to gorillas! North America¹⁰⁰⁰ 19:13, 9 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of Organisms-related deletion discussions. North America¹⁰⁰⁰ 19:14, 9 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Keep It's absurd but not a WP:HOAX. Strangely passes WP:GNG.LM2000 (talk) 05:20, 10 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Keep. Passes WP:GNG and the sources are adequate. SW3 5DL (talk) 04:01, 12 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Keep as WP:GNG is easily met referencing reliable sources. Sam Sailor ^Talk! 17:27, 12 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Keep, notability demonstrated by sources. Everyking (talk) 06:42, 14 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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