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Willy B Decoded

April 22, 2026 by Kelsi

Willy B is a creative spirit. You could even say innovative. Because of those qualities, he has absolutely no problem entertaining himself! Especially, if what he is doing is loud and slightly chaotic, it’s all the better for him. It’s just an environment he thrives in best. It would come to no surprise that when he keeps himself occupied, the games that he comes up with are just so Willy B coded: bouncy balls being thrown in all directions, boxes being dragged along the floor, slinkies being thrown around, or bouncing a giant tub again the wall. It’s just Willy B!

 

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  1. Mo says

    April 22, 2026 at 4:53 pm

    OMG! Title made me think he got sick and died (e.g., Code Blue…) Got notice of this when I was on another site, flew out and came here. So glad he’s ok and being quintessentially Willie B!

  2. Paulette Wrisley says

    April 22, 2026 at 4:58 pm

    that’s just MEAN what you just did to us with that title!!

  3. Susan says

    April 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm

    Oh boy! I thought the worst when I saw the subject if the email. I am glad that he is alright. He certainly has energy!

  4. Paulette Wrisley says

    April 22, 2026 at 5:06 pm

    could you maybe make a soundproof padded room for Willy B? Maybe just for a little while to give everybody else some sanity? Just kidding – not kidding. Bless his heart I do love him dearly, but lordy I can’t imagine living with him. I think beezus just wanted that ball so that Willy couldn’t have it.

    • Linda C says

      April 22, 2026 at 5:17 pm

      You read my mind, Paulette! :laughing:

  5. Tobin says

    April 22, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    After his morning workout, I hope Willy B. Chimpanzee was able to go exploring on his Brae on this Earth Day. As planets go, Orbus Terrarum is perfectly custom-made, right down to the most minute detail. Best of all, it is the sort of world which beholds such wonders as Beezie, Betsy, Bubba, Benny, and that new hep cat, Bruce.

  6. Kathleen says

    April 22, 2026 at 7:10 pm

    What I find so funny about Willy B is the way he plays with his wonky bounce ball. It has nothing to do with the fun of bouncing it off the wall or trying to catch it. Instead, it has everything to do with noise the ball makes as it bounces around the room. Noise is fun! Willy B appears as if he’s slightly worried the ball could make a crazy bounce that sends it flying directly at him so he turns his back to the open area where he tossed the ball and faces the wall!! He is such a character. And I adore him.

    • Karen says

      April 22, 2026 at 9:50 pm

      I saw it as a game of hide and seek.
      He throws the ball, hides his face so he doesnt see where it ends up and then goes looking for it

      • Kathleen says

        April 23, 2026 at 6:05 am

        I love this idea. If only we could really know what goes on inside that big handsome head of his!

  7. Kim F. says

    April 22, 2026 at 10:32 pm

    That Title! After seeing the blog title I’m assuming that was a typo? If so, proof read! The oh no! gasp of sadness, was not cool. … Glad Willy B is ok!

  8. gaynell says

    April 23, 2026 at 12:19 am

    To those who were worried about Willy B, the title says DECODED, not coded. What a self-sufficient, self-entertaining guy. Boxes and balls are all he needs for a fun day. Thanks, Kelsi.

    • Paulette Wrisley says

      April 23, 2026 at 1:37 am

      :see_no_evil: you’re right Gaynell!
      (if that emoji didn’t show up it was supposed to be that little monkey with his hands over his eyes in embarrassment). I suppose I just had a gut reaction and was blind thereafter.

    • Kathleen says

      April 23, 2026 at 6:10 am

      Yes, the blog website title reads “Willy B Decoded” but the blog email title reads “Willy B Coded”. This is why some readers were worried.

      • Paulette Wrisley says

        April 23, 2026 at 9:01 am

        oh good! Then I’m not a dunce!

  9. Judy says

    April 23, 2026 at 12:53 am

    Maybe Willy turns his back so that he can focus solely on the sounds his throw has made….. Just a thought. The look on Honey B’s face… like she’s rolling her eyes about him. Priceless

  10. Eli says

    April 23, 2026 at 2:53 am

    I bet Willy B would love a drum set.
    I bet his caregivers and the rest of the chimp house would not.

    • marianne says

      April 23, 2026 at 4:24 am

      Yes Eli, my thoughts exactly!!

  11. Susan Mason says

    April 23, 2026 at 6:22 am

    Who cannot love Willy B. I just love the way he throws the ball haphazardly and he feels that is so fun.
    He can always find inovative ways to have fun. Willy B can make anything fun. I love to see what he comes up with next. I could watch him all day. He can always make be laught so hard. Willy B is such a clown. A goofy funny boy!!!

  12. lisa says

    April 23, 2026 at 9:54 pm

    Is Willy B’s behavior at all due to stress and/or boredom?

  13. Adrienne says

    April 24, 2026 at 5:51 am

    Everyone loves Silly B.

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