POV The Bird Trains You

Apollo the Talking African Grey Parrot reveals all!
Learn how YOU can earn a pistash in this instructional, educational video.
Apollo is our 2 1/2 year-old African Grey parrot we've had since December 2020.
Founder of Shrock and renowned GLASS connoisseur.
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[@matthewaldana7661]

I love how Apollo repeatedly says “cork” each time more aggressively.

[@MadSpectre47]

Eventually he'll say WHAT DOIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING and break the birbinternet

[@wayverleesoulsong]

@@MadSpectre47nice Hamlet reference 😂😂

[@diodebridge]

I think he just likes the way it sounds 🥰

[@jinxeywastaken]

bro knows what hes doing

[@darkwolf9536]

-TOUCH PURPLE- _TOUCH PURPLE_ *TOUCH PURPLE* 🔫 *_TOUCH PURPLE_* *_-TOUCH PURPLE-_*

[@yaboigamerdouji7573]

I love how he’s practicing. And asking about his pistachios

[@Pharozos]

Priorities are clearly in order.

[@corneliahanimann2173]

My bird starts practicing his speech when I leave thebroom and go to the bathroom or when I put a blanket over his cage. He often starts saying words that he is too shy to say when I'm around until he thinks he's saying them well enough to say them to me. I assume Apollo is doing the same.

[@cloudshifter]

1:10 I love how he even goes to lenghts to explain the concept of "Shrock"

[@CooperDooper38]

Understand understand Understand understand Understand understand The concept of SHROCK _UH_

[@JaQba91]

@@CooperDooper38 Yo, make a song - it would be hit of Internet 2023’

[@Rutherford_Inchworm_III]

Part of this is that he doesn't understand the concept of spoken language - only humans understand that. He knows loose associations between sounds and objects. If he can "improve" them, he will. Hence Shrock and (more recently) Sock. Obviously, being a verbal animal, he's going to enjoy making certain sounds more than others. They simply feel good to say.

[@phillemon7664]

@@CooperDooper38Jet Set Radio reference, nice

[@casperes0912]

@@Rutherford_Inchworm_III yes. But I would argue a human understanding of language is also just associations but turned to 11

[@YuBeace]

I love how parrots are simultaniously intelligent enough to know what they’re saying, yet still so birb they will just randomly toss out words they feel like. And as an autist who loves vocal stimming, I feel this.

[@yoshijb9428]

Forgive my rudeness. What the fuck is an autsist.

[@YuBeace]

@@yoshijb9428 An autist is a person with autism. Not that far fetched, really.

[@yoshijb9428]

That makes sense, and that's what i assumed. Just wasn't sure. Sounded almost like some uwu shit. Like you were trying to say artist.(autist). Lol

[@YuBeace]

@@yoshijb9428 OK that’s new. LOL

[@mjangelvortex]

The word "cork" is fun to say.

[@Luna-Starfrost]

Therapist: Shrock isn't real he can't hurt you. Shrock:

[@madameghostie]

Quoth the raven; “shrock”

Quoth the parrot.

[@JaQba91]

😂😂😂

[@sleepysombre4307]

@ people who correct others when everyone already knew what they meant

[@aarepelaa1142]

My phones screen is broken with a blue line going through it, it was in the way in a way it made me read therapist as The rapist lol.

[@ArrowXskyReborn]

I respect Apollo's dedication to his craft

[@lubnah3521]

Hahaha, you think that was his choice.

[@KaraZiasapiens]

@@lubnah3521 Yeah. He's dedicated to pistash.

[@jaimezimmerman1670]

I appreciate your joke even if others do not!😂

[@LordExetior]

I find it funny how the only word this bird cannot verbally replicate is “plastic”, meanwhile he is able to replicate human speech almost perfectly when saying anything else lol

[@123cleatus]

Perhaps, he is making a choice not to say it right. My parrot would definitely do this, 😂!

[@AuburnInAutumn]

Birds have very complex voice boxes like humans do but their tongues and suction isn’t powerful enough to pronounce S sounds, it’s quite a struggle really.

[@victorvdm1]

@@AuburnInAutumnyou do realise that he pronounces the S on PlaSk… Actually he ignores the T

[@sylviahoffman9440]

I love him practicing his pronunciations, especially his own self praise "good bird" 🐦

[@kriscanmanifest]

It’s not just Apollo answering that makes this hilarious, it’s the editing 😂

[@SuperShawol33]

I couldn't breathe I was laughing so hard. The editing was top tier 🤣🤣

[@foxxie_gal87]

I love it

[@yvonnemarshall6424]

Love Love love soooo funny ❤️🎸🎸🎸keep on Rocking

[@JexxiMae]

The WHAT'S THIS red laser eyes 😂

[@raccoonwithnoquestion6548]

Thb this bird sounds like its having a mental brake down.

[@simplycinclair8979]

Can we mention how good of keepers these two are of their birbs?

[@spiritmatter1553]

He’s a well cared for and enriched birb. 🏆

[@AE-or7xd]

No 🗿

[@mischiefthedegenerateratto7464]

@@AE-or7xd one asked you we know

[@thou_dog]

I always like to say "keeper" rather than "owner", because while they're legally property, I'm not comfortable saying a creature with the intelligence of a human child is "owned". Sounds creepy.

[@mayedalshamsi]

@@thou_dog - I'm the opposite. I enjoy the indirect reminders of the superiority of the human race. Being able to own members of different species is empowering. What other animal does that?

[@SweeneyJ23]

1:20 is the best shrock, the pause so dalton can properly execute the fade-in shrock, then the high pitch, exclaimed 'SHROCK!' I'm convinced this bird fully understands comedic timing more than humans 🤣

[@KareemPlayzYT]

Also 1:29

[@romanxxxxyoutube]

He said ass

[@purpledargon9028]

It seems like apollo is studying questions so he can get more **pistash**

[@arthurmorais8911]

😂

[@kylecooper4743]

Priorities

[@omiai]

Brilliant xD I love how often he tries to say plastic but just can't quite manage it. But he tries so hard!

[@spiritmatter1553]

Dedication!

[@Im_SSJay]

PLASK!

[@batfurs3001]

And cor-K Trying to get that pronunciation juuuust right

[@JaQba91]

@@batfurs3001 Maybe just wanna say Corgi or Corki.

[@JaQba91]

Apollo’s trying is just hard as shrock.

[@nevenasterikova3335]

The way he says cork and proceeds with more aggressive tone untill he arrives at cor-K cracks me up.😆❤️

[@haruokumura4271]

The way he says Shrock is perfect. He sounds like a friend telling you an inside joke.

[@skeetermccleeter]

I love when he says pistah but his pitch goes up like he's asking a question.

[@chaoskiller6084]

Parrots often mimic the tone of voice that you use when saying certain words or phrases, rather than just the words, which is adorable to me

[@JoshO423]

This is the villain origin story, where he begins to have a meltdown after realising his position in life. Internal Apollo: “Why are we here? Were we made just to suffer…without pistash?!”

[@jayt8124]

What is life.. made of?

[@ghostlander1602]

G L A S S

[@Significantharrassment]

@@jayt8124 life is made of Shrock

[@RavenOnATree]

@@jayt8124 Glass

[@TheTwistedTraceur]

he's really testing his voice and the difference in the words, its so precious

[@PFbigfan447]

Channel went from wholesome bird and owner having an epic bond together while learning colors and materials, to an absolute MEME channel. and its GLORIOUS!!

[@Armando_Aranda]

The owners don’t even have to ask him what’s this made of. He can do it on his own.

[@margonemczyk2543]

The editing of this video is so funny I couldn't stop laughing till the end 😹

[@tube-watcher]

Same my stomach is killing me 🤣

[@gretelmolgora5688]

Tori’s work!

[@Gummy_Pop.]

"Shrrrock...maper"

[@EsteemedReptile]

Thankyou Apollo. I am now intimately familiar with glass, cork, metal, corn, Shrock, and pistash. I shall be recommending your seminar to my friends.

[@Executable_file]

This video was indeed very helpful

[@sleepybirdcitrine501]

1:24 this is my favorite part, I really like the way he says, "good bird!" So cute ☺️

[@Nn-3]

I like how when he says "pistash" he reaches out with his talon

[@aprilchiginsky7560]

Almost choked drinking a glass of water when Shrock popped up hahaha so funny!!

[@greed94]

Pour fresh water

[@missmichelle06]

@@greed94 *pour water*

[@randallmokjialung3592]

g l a s s

[@lordassface8810]

@@randallmokjialung3592 g l a s k

[@istiompaxindica9676]

touch purple? cork

[@MaleficArken]

Bro I wasnt even 3 seconds in and the freaking SHROCK gets me. LMFAO.

[@agent26105]

0:31 I can hear the effort of him trying to say plastic

[@MasterYota1]

Sounds like he is practicing his lessons with mom and dad. So cool.

[@crimsondynamo615]

The fact he holds out his foot as if holding a pistash or the item he’s asking is just funny

[@jordanestrommer]

He's giving away all your training secrets!! 😂❤️

[@thou_dog]

If this is just Apollo talking to himself, it really sounds like he's just practicing his lines. Which makes sense - we hear the same in other vocal learners, including other parrots, songbirds like canaries and zebra finches, and of course small humans learning a language for the first time. They practice sounds and even talk to themselves, or in songbirds they practice motifs, and it seems to help them develop mastery of their performance. Super cool video, best regards to Apollo, his keepers, and all the other birds they care for.

[@sebastienbolduc5654]

NASA, "Huston to Apollo. You may exit the Lunar Lander." Apollo, "What's this made of?" (tap) "Rock, rooock, shrock." NASA, "Now remember, in case of an emergency push the red button." Apollo, "Touch purple. Touch purple. Touch purple." NASA, "Nooo!!!" Apollo, "Good job. Earn a pistash."

[@Stoy-boy]

Please do a compilation of him saying colors. I can't get enough of "orin". 😄

[@spiritmatter1553]

You can check out Einstein the AG in Texas. He says ORAN 🍊 quite a lot.

[@Stoy-boy]

@@spiritmatter1553 "Eat your corn, sweetie." 😄 Thank you. I am actually obsessed with Einstein. That's why I was amazed when I found out that Apollo pronounces "orange" in the same way. 🧡

[@electricsunshine646]

I've been stuck on PURPLE for the last 3 days

[@Stoy-boy]

@@electricsunshine646 The way he says "purple" is cute too. 😄

[@user-xy6bc7tb1q]

@@Stoy-boy You think if the birds met they would talk in english? Apollo: “What color?” Einstein: “Oran!” *Apollo falls of the chair* Gizmo: “Ah damn it!” 😂

[@cxh1225]

Love how he anunciates cork. Sounds like he's trying to learn plastic as well.

[@HailSatanLLC]

Now I am familiar with metal, glass, corks, shrock, and touching purple. Thanks Apollo.

[@leilaclarridge5807]

As it does happen, I have a purple plastic water bottle next to me, along with a glass candlestick holder and a metal fork. It's not immediately in arm's reach, but I also have sheets of cork in my room, rocks for my aquariums, and a basil plant.

[@IchiEyes]

0:57 He is no longer asking 🔫🦜

[@peaches8705]

I’m so glad I found Apollo!!!!

[@Muneeza_04]

Yah same me too😊

[@feliciagaffney1998]

Definitely my favorite parrot on YT! 💜

[@21sandwich21]

I love when he says GLASS

[@Blaze00XD]

0:51 “what’s this made of? *Glass.. Metal”*

[@spiritmatter1553]

Bless his little heart, so diligently practicing his consonants! PLaSS!

[@ctobree5252]

He’s trying so pronounce “Plastic”

[@grandaltis]

he understands the power of Ş̴̨̢̧͓̬̫͓̰̼̫̼͇͇̦̠̟̞̹̦̮̫̘͎̣̹̮̤̝̫̹̪̥̣̰͍̻̪̬͙̺̻͎̦̘̟͈͔̌̊͜͜͜͝H̴̢̛̖̲͓̤̠̺̪̩̪͔̯̫̣̞̳͖̤̠͍͕̦͉̑͑͐͌̔̉͒͊̌̀̈́̂̈́̀̽͑̍̋̔͛͗̌̐̎̈́̔͛͑̏̊́̇̀̈́͗̋͒̂̚͘̚̕̕͜͜͜͠͝ͅͅR̸̨̧̡̞̖̩̹͚̰͔̱̲͈͍̖̬̠̬͈̭͚̲͓̘̗̟͉͉̦͖̜̭̩̩̼͍̩͚͓̞̯̱͙̠͈̩̺̱̈́̀͐̃̏͐̂͊̒̓̓͒͒̊̄̇̀̓̓̉̏̿͌͆͌̍̂̊̈͂̍̎͗̈́̊̽̚͝ͅO̴̡̨̢͚̟̼͚̝͕͓̳͖̖͍͈͈̖̱͙͉͙̥̤̳̙̜̺̗̜̻̭̻͓͓̘̮̜̞̮̘͇̠̰̻͖͔̮̼̥͎̖̩͉̘̮̫̭̮͈̬̓̀̌̿͌͛̔̇͒̎͂̉̋͜ͅC̵̞̺̬̖̠̗͖̱̤͙̫̳͍̻̜̲̤̋̄̍́͜͜͜Ǩ̸̢̢̢̡̡̛͎̙̞̳̠͉̱̻̩̝̦̦͍̲̺͓͙͇̬̦̫̥̱͉͖̳̮̰͕̹̝̰̝̹͓̹̤̹̭̠̼͋͗͗͐̓̓̑̂͑̄̆̉̊̾͗͌̏̋̓̇̄̑̒̀̏́̾̍̋̄͂͛̏̈́͗͗́́͂͌̾͂̾̕̚̚̕͜͜͠͠͝

[@bishophoffman7939]

This man's sounds like a my inner monologue

[@Xianthus]

I think at 1:45 where the captions are “good ??” Apollo might be saying “good Tori”, mimicking when Dalton uses the model/rival training technique with Tori and praises her for “getting things right”

[@mf5375]

he says "metal" so cute. Also, Im a pretty big fan of shrock myself.

[@Muneeza_04]

I love this parrot so much♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@themosaicshow]

0:26 good bird! :)

[@broglee9110]

It's so amazing to me how he separates the sounds within the words rather than just thinking of the whole word as a sound

[@AyAy008]

0:32 The Gumi camera angle

[@Muneeza_04]

Love ur editing skills btw... Especially at 1:36😂😂😂😂🙏

[@ursapolsty7]

You mean 1:35

[@BigSleepy985]

I just love how Apollo says cork like an irate customer

[@XxBelle21Xx]

Oh my goodness this made me laugh so much honestly! The editing. 😆 “SHRRROCK” Ahhh Apollo ahahaha 😍

[@Iivaitte]

This gives me great insight how hard he is trying to understand plastic.

[@gir489returns2]

It sounds like he's going insane from all the commands you're giving him.

[@casualvandal7208]

The editing on this make it so much better

[@LeBatteur]

I have a blanket with purple on it so I touched it every time he said “touch purple”. He really is training me.

[@suedavis7451]

Cork, cork, cork, what’s this made of? Good bird, want a pistash? Glass, metal, cork, cork…his little bird mind is learning. He’s just precious. Touch cork.

[@oktober510]

OMG, love him!!! Sounds like he got stuck on repeat, just like mine does somedays. Just the same words over and over 🤭❤

[@cgaming1107]

Its so endlessly entertaining watching him practice his concepts. Its so cool he is reinforcing the concepts you are teaching him on his own.

[@Catherinzsl]

Oh my goodness - epic editing. Please give yourself a pistash - you've earned it. Have three pistash.

[@bigpaybackstl1109]

Plas-maper made me laugh so hard lol

[@hydrashade1851]

i was not expecting to laugh so much at “shrock” oh my god

[@viperforty8450]

Everyone just is adored by the birb But SHROCK

[@greatPretender79]

He murders me... S S H H R O C K

[@Lyrakrosis]

I've watched this several times over now and laugh each time. I love him.

[@mr.alphagamerextreme9951]

I swear Apollo is gonna make a english speaking class for birds

[@Bottle-OBill]

Therapist: "Shrock can't hurt you" Apollo: "SHROCK"

[@melstiller8561]

What a precious and very smart parrot!

[@Scarletdex8299]

22th century humor

[@xxCrimsonSpiritxx]

It's like he's mocking his trainers in frustration and defiance xD

[@The.Mountain.Flower]

I feel like "cork" is just his favorite word

[@sonnyseabury4051]

Y'all are so blessed to have such a hilarious, highly intelligent, loving bird like Apollo. African Greys have always been my favorites, along with both Timna and Congo African Greys, as well as Cockatiels, Cockatoos, and Caiques. God Bless!

[@Stoy-boy]

I love how you have edited this 😄👍🏼

[@TenshiLove5]

He even mimes hitting the item to hear it sound on the wall XD such a cutie

[@invisibleaccount9284]

I love how he kept trying to say plastic and then just gave up and changed his mind to “mmm… paper!”

[@leeci33]

ShROCK with the pic of Dwayne Johnson cracked me up. 😂😂 Black Adam was AWESOME btw.

[@veryberry39]

The "SHROCK"s were killing me, and I don't know if it was him saying it, the image popping up, or both. 🤣

[@Chaogod1233]

People always telling me to go touch grass but finally Apollo tells what makes sense and to go touch purple.

[@MegaMewow]

Omg this is the best. I love how he sounds like both of you mushed together and how he's always practicing! The cutest

[@peaches8705]

I would die for this birb

[@dedmos]

I love how he said "What's this?" "Good Bird!" "Good Job!" "Hey Apollo" so many times Apollo became the trainer

[@Demonetization_Symbol]

I like how he mimics you.

[@theburger_king]

Bruh he’s mocking you XD

[@harrimat100]

This was the hardest one minute and fifty-three seconds I had to survive. I was dying.

[@austintreacy3212]

The tumbnails always make me smile. And obviously the genius of apollo😂

[@quotient1685]

I half expected him to say "Touch Grass" throughout this

[@LooneyTombs]

He's so freaking awesome. I love how he is copying everything and rehearses it.

[@DanielledeVreede]

He's almost mastered plastic! Great job, Apollo!

[@zillahhall4443]

He even has your accent brilliant !

[@CalicoBrry]

I love his obsession with the color purple in the beginning 😂

[@Lolidkbruh]

0:05 that’s number jacks one

[@ThatgeekNolan]

It is literally impossible for me to be in a bad mood while watching Apollo ❤

[@lyva]

My new favourite video on the internet

[@marybethmooney7490]

He is PRECIOUS 🦜!!

[@Mystic12321]

The editing in this video is phenomenal 😂 made my day

[@mign2818]

Love how he pronounces purple.

[@hogrider5151]

You can see him gaining consciousness then loosing it again

[@mariedenoyer2173]

Absolutely one of the funniest things I ever saw! I've been following Apollo and friends for quite a while and this was just hysterical! Oh my God I laughed tears!

[@justb4769]

This is hilarious 😂!! I bet this is what they hear all the time. He tries so hard !

[@greatPretender79]

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