Medieval Crowd Watches a Man

people in 14th century watching a man getting skinned alive

A close-up video of a black macaque stares into the camera, slowly changing expressions and opening its mouth as if reacting to a horrifying public execution. The caption jokes that medieval spectators would calmly watch a man being skinned alive, while the macaque’s oddly amused, deadpan reaction makes the cruelty absurd; the cheerful Christmas song “Nå Kommer Snart Julenissen” by DJ Heine intensifies the contrast and punchline.

♪ DJ Heine — Nå Kommer Snart Julenissen

• @afrosidemoon / 54898 2023-02-27