#HippoSwipeRight
Last year, Fiona, a little baby hippo in a zoo in America, became a hit online.
She was part of Cincinnati Zoo and, over the last few months, ended up featuring on their social media accounts quite a lot.
As a result, she won legions of fan – including another hippo, it seems.
Timothy, a hippo from the San Antonia Zoo, reached out on Twitter to try and win over Fiona.
Dear Fiona,
My name is Timothy. I have seen you on the internet at the @CincinnatiZoo & you are the most beautiful hippo I have ever seen! Perhaps we can meet someday and be boyfriend and girlfriend? I am single and available. #HippoSwipeRight #TeamFiona
Sincerely,
Timothy pic.twitter.com/jaUoNZdbFg— San Antonio Zoological Society 🦍 (@SanAntonioZoo) March 8, 2018
He said:
“Dear Fiona, My name is Timothy.
“I have seen you on the internet at the
@CincinnatiZoo & you are the most beautiful hippo I have ever seen!“Perhaps we can meet someday and be boyfriend and girlfriend?
And social media users were quick to rally behind Timothy.
Omg Fiona and Timothy are gonna get together and it's gonna be beautiful pic.twitter.com/s2zPiUj4V9
— @purebredgay.bsky.social (@PureBredGay) March 10, 2018
https://twitter.com/georgehef/status/972175839273062401
https://twitter.com/tj_hardy5/status/972282929664667649
This is the cutest thing I have ever seen. Rooting for y’all 100% #TeamFiona #TeamTimothy pic.twitter.com/hNgH7rIu4u
— m (@riah_l) March 10, 2018
Dear Timothy. You are almost as adorable as Fiona, and your face looks very kissable. I think there's a chance. #LoveWins
— Sko Hayes (@skohayes) March 10, 2018
Timothy’s got game…https://t.co/jejPuT2lfg
— JudgeYouHarshly 💙 🇺🇦 (@JudgeYouHarshly) March 11, 2018
But others thought Timothy should take it slower, getting to know Fiona better first.
https://twitter.com/AcornPark/status/972559229964955650
You are very cute, Timothy, but slow down and get to know each other before you go all in. Ladies will like your confidence, but respect your patience 💞 (and how do I have no hippo Emoji?!)
— Nasty Woman: Hillary was right 💛 (@MedusaResists) March 10, 2018
i think we're all gonna have to have a lone talk with timothy about his intentions with our girl
— emily (@twerkaholic3000) March 10, 2018
The Cincinnati Zoo soon responded on Fiona’s behalf, warning Timothy that dating an internet famous hippopotamus doesn’t come without some difficulties.
Fiona thinks you’re cute too, but it’s what’s on the inside that counts! Your DNA will decide if you’re the one for our little diva. Any potential mate would have to be ok w/ taking a back seat. Are you ok w/paparazzi? Most importantly, are you willing to relocate to Cincinnati? https://t.co/7XFCiYnyz7
— Cincinnati Zoo (@CincinnatiZoo) March 9, 2018
The zoo wrote back:
“Fiona thinks you’re cute too, but it’s what’s on the inside that counts!
“Your DNA will decide if you’re the one for our little diva. Any potential mate would have to be ok w/ taking a back seat.
“Are you ok w/paparazzi? Most importantly, are you willing to relocate to Cincinnati?”
There’s been no word from Timothy or the San Antonio Zoo just yet – but we hope these two can work it out!