Man-Animal War: Orangutans Playing Charades

BBC News is reporting that researchwer at St. Andrews University have discovered an advanced form of communication used by orangutans that resembles a game of charades. It is a skill which the researchers say all great apes may have and which may have developed millions of years ago. Read about it here.

Why should you be worried? Because "call and response" and a system of communication and intelligence gathering based on feedback is the foundation of a strategic military assault. Believe me, the great apes are only a few had gestures away from making war. I'll demonstrate:

Hand gesture:
"Stirring?"
Shake of the head.
"Fishing?"
Shake of the head.
"Movie?"
Nod yes.

Open palm:
"Five words?"
Nod yes.

Two fingers:
"Second word?"
Nod yes.

Circular hand gesture:
"Whole?"
Shake of the head.
"Circle?"
Shake of the head.
"Sphere?"
Getting warmer.
"Planet?"
Nod yes.

Open palm:
"Fifth word?"
Nod yes.

Finger to chest:
"Me?"
Shake of the head.
"You?"
Shake of the head.

Gesture to everyone:
"Us?"
Getting warmer.
"Apes?"
Nod yes.

"Blank Planet Blank Blank Apes"
"The Planet of the Apes!"

And ever so simply the war begins. Charlton heston showed us the aftermath. This is how it begins. You have been warned.