When life gives you lemons...

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** Why does Alex honk? **
When I got Alex as a baby, he would bob his head and squeak. I would bob my head and squeak back at him and say “hello Alex!” Eventually, he started to mimic me mimicking him, and over time it just got more and more exaggerated until it became the honk you see today.
** What is he saying before the honk? **
Technically, he’s saying “hello Alex.” But it’s also a bit of “hello Dommi” for his son Dominic, and a bunch of other names of other birds I’ve owned. Because Alex has spent most of his life with lots of other birds, they would tend to teach each other to talk rather than listen to me, so he’s never been very good at speaking clearly.
** Is Alex Lonely? **
I often get comments from people who feel sorry for Alex because they think he only has plush toys for company. He actually lives with another real bird, Dominic, who is also his son! I used to have a whole aviary of cockatiels but had to say goodbye to most of them when I moved into an apartment. Dominic had been living with a friend for a while but came back to keep his dad company when Alex’s mate, Tina, sadly passed away in 2016.
** Thinking of getting your own cockatiel? **
I know Alex is cute and we all love to see him honk, but keep in mind that parrots are a big responsibility and require special care. Alex himself is almost 20 years old. That’s a lot of time, money, noise and poop! It’s important to do your research and think very carefully about whether a pet bird is right for you, and whether it’s right for the bird!

[@snowmenot]

I feel like honking is the answer to all of life’s questions

[@nonisrfdfefbu3nonis335]

indeed too yeah I know right

[@madameghostie]

Especially in NYC.

[@itsbabi8430]

A message😂

[@claudiaGonzalez-vj5lx]

that's because it is

[@Skyrunner210]

I swear, Dominic always finds a way to photobomb Alex’s videos. 😆

[@crispyleaves123]

Agreed

[@carlosgil7098]

Agreed

[@julieeales]

😂😂

[@kristinbagani2811]

It’s like he’s saying, “I refuse to let you make a video without me in it, Mother!”

[@Terratomere]

photobomb dom

[@stefanbesendorfer1323]

I love Dominics cameos. He's like a little feathered Stan Lee.

[@DaWhiteWolffie]

You win the internets.

[@troxycat]

Best comment I've seen on anything all day.

[@procold4962]

stan lee died ;-;

[@quentincasort9640]

@@procold4962 his spirit now lives on through dominic

[@AlexTheHonkingBird]

For some reason the sound came out lopsided on this one. If you can't hear anything, try your other earphone! And yes, Alex had a bit of dried bird dust in one nostril after a shower but it's not blocked.

[@TheOfficialSethos]

Don't worry, my left ear enjoyed it immensely

[@CherryBlossomey]

thank you!

[@defneavci9286]

Alex The Honking Bird hahahhaha

[@gladysgempesaw2932]

lol

[@crispyleaves123]

I heard it just fine

[@louiseischeese6077]

Domonic always cracks me up when he vid bombs 😂

[@louiseischeese6077]

Mohamed Redha the one who randomly walks past 😂

[@parrot_crystal]

1:27 Dominic : "oh hey dad"

[@CenturianEagle]

Lesly vanessa he seems to walk by Alex when he’s honking in the same way Stan from South Park walks by his dad (randy) when he’s doing something weird, like when randy had his junk in the microwave and stan walks by and randy is like “can I get a beer Stan? (Stan keeps walking by without acknowledging) ....Stan?”

[@parrot_crystal]

what?

[@elliusagi]

Exactly! Sometimes the father-son -relationship is complicated. Luckily Alex is not doing same things as Randy, THAT would be horrifying! And luckily Alex is a bird :DD

[@CenturianEagle]

Lesly vanessa lol well obviously you don’t watch South Park so you don’t get it. For anyone that doesn’t know what I’m talking about type in “randy marsh some of his best moments” on KZbin. There’s a quick clip that shows a good example of what I was talking about. Lol really reminded me of it cuz Stan and Dominic were both walking left and Alex and randy are like in the same spot too (I think)

[@CenturianEagle]

ElliUsagi lmao

[@krisandrapereira2128]

When life gives you lemons... Make a cockatiel (cocktail)

[@savannahlevy97]

Krisandra Pereira *underrated comment award*

[@AlexandraStubbs]

That was clever!

[@genevievesteenhoek3408]

Krisandra Pereira this deserves more likes

[@pamelaj.betz-baron2420]

LOL

[@Paradee477]

10/10 comedy! You should start a comedy career :)

[@FaceParrot]

When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade! Make life take the lemons back! Get MAD! I DONT WANT YOUR DAMN LEMONS WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO WITH THESE?!

[@trevorhensley3185]

FaceParrot DEMAND TO SEE LIFE'S MANAGER

[@Torgo1969]

Well stated, Cave!

[@atrane365]

MAKE LIFE RUE THE DAY IT THOUGHT IT COULD GIVE CAVE JOHNSON LEMONS!

[@rollothecat2010]

No, no, Alex's advice, when life gives you lemons, is that you sing your own honk song. This soothing song removes the bitterness from the lemon. Dominic photo bombs are optional. (You need to have a cockateil named Dominic. A pet dog named Dominic may be substituted for the cockateil.)

[@ChaosRayZero]

Oh, so is _that_ what the honking translates to?

[@Max-vz5le]

When life gives you birbs.. you make some honkinade.

[@ericcorwin7018]

I don't want to eat birbs! (esesially tute ones!)

[@yourinsecurities2261]

Eric Corwin tame

[@norraguldheden]

BIRDS, not birbs.

[@yourinsecurities2261]

norraguldheden who cares

[@reubenna]

@@norraguldheden no it's BIRB T^T

[@judyb4155]

Beeping AND Honking! You are spoiling us Alex! Also love Dominic’s walk by cameo.

[@rollothecat2010]

Favorite parts: 1. when Alex looks right into the camera while honking (he's honking for the camera as well as the lemon). 2. when Flash Dominic zips by in the foreground.

[@marlamitchell4348]

That is so funny! It was like Alex forgot what he was doing and when his son Dominic photo bombs he goes quiet!! Lol! So cute! 😄😚❤️❤️

[@Derfy_Derf]

So honk at my life's problems? I would damage my vocal chords if I tried to get them all.

[@elliusagi]

Sometimes honking is the solution. Certainly not working always like hoped but atleast it helps you to get better mood.

[@audreyn1996]

clorox bleach holy crap

[@farukburakkocer2923]

What a cute and nice birdie. You are so lucky.

[@kattriella1331]

This was how I found this channel initially . . . Farewell, Alex. Fly high, little friend.

[@abigailh.30]

Oh my god I love him

[@VolkeSpy]

I love it when Dominic crosses screen! So funny

[@bahtois4741]

Alex is very thoughtful

[@CenturianEagle]

Bahtois he’s like a bird philosopher. Socratiels

[@bandersnatch2874]

You won't need to add sugar to that lemon -- the Honk gives it all the sweetness it will need

[@MidwestSirenProductions]

*insert Cave Johnson quote here*

[@darkstars13]

I adore your birds! So funny and adorable.

[@rachelhardy2957]

Awwww he wanted the lemon to preen him! 😂❤ I can't get enough of this cute birbie!

[@actuallybingbing]

That little squeak at the start is actually adorable

[@tabbiethecat]

"thoughtful beeping" made me laugh so hard!! it's so adorable

[@teo5339]

Instructions unclear. birb ended up inside of lemon

[@TheChaosDragoness]

I just can't be sad when I see Alex.

[@thecockatielbrothers7885]

Such a beautifil lemon! ;*

[@lilywoodrow7881]

"When life gives you lemons..." "I complain about the lemons!"

[@moriottotry]

He really likes your lemon

[@mintyfresh2281]

Such wholesome content. Truly a shining beacon of hope in these dark times

[@_depression_1458]

I love Alex and Dominic so much 😂❤️

[@DumbCommentary4You]

Alex is Mlem'n at the Lemon.

[@crowNus_]

Listening this with headphones is *HONKING* amazing

[@Bulls_Aye]

Great advice, thank you!

[@halu959986]

Oh my god the captions make this so much funnier than it has any right to be! Absolutely love it; love the birds, keep up the good work!

[@CUBEoneVX]

My left ear feels honked at....

[@MaverickScythe]

The lemon has been vanquished!

[@elytra0110]

Why this bird is *honking* xD how *cute* !

[@dovlacro6382]

Alex is wondering: "How is fat this lutino bird".

[@evelynhoward9279]

Lol

[@hm096]

You make Leninade.

[@totallynotrussianspy708]

G O D’s 2nd Account since my old one got terminated SOYYYYYYZ NERUSHIIIIIMIIIY HOOOOONKING SVOBOOODNY

[@hm096]

Дарвин Япошка cheeki breeki

[@a.a.5771]

Thank you Alex, for showing us that all of life's problems can be solved with honks. And lol Dominic always makes the cutest cameos!

[@legallytired110]

When life gives you lemons, dont make limonade, MAKE LIFE TAKE LEMONS BACK

[@nancydarling4918]

Cut birdie. Thanks for filming.

[@mrargosthesmartone6945]

When life gives you lemons, just honk away, and love Alex. 😊

[@birdyboyzcookie375]

Such a cute little tune he's whistling they're for a sec. Love the text there. It actually sounds like he's saying "oh right the lemon!" And the Dominic racing across the screen! Brilliant!

[@carolemouallem2558]

When life throws you lemons, just honk it out! He's so darn cute. My female (also a cockatiel) stops and listens to Alex honking, so it must mean something to tiels.

[@allthatjazza451]

I think that every single video you’ve uploaded is now in my favourites playlist

[@adonizzthetitan]

**Dominic passing by**

[@LouieG88]

I love this channel! Your birds are so cute!!

[@brettswann3299]

I heccin love this guy !!! ..... And Doms ubiquitous photobomb. 😂😂😂

[@Scyclo]

I love the Dominic text blurbs xD

[@katiemclam6926]

Haha..beeping and thinking " To honk or not to honk, that is the question.." 👍

[@mariaarakat8823]

Don’t mind the audio but man the message is what I needed. I needed this. After a two rough weeks I needed this. Thank you and Alex and Dom 🌷🌸❤️

[@square64]

Give the lemons back and invent combustible lemons..

[@crashtheoner]

Alex is Best Birb

[@metalloidlyrics9690]

I love the way he shakes his head while honking

[@GlitchBytes]

I TEARED UP THIS WAS SO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FAVORITED! This is the cutest thing since Pusheen. PLEASE MAKE A BOOK!

[@cheriedame1573]

OMG that Dominic he always manages to get in the video. LMAO. Great video as always much love 🐦🐦

[@Madam_Satan]

I was just about to go buy some lemons myself, but I had to watch the lemon honks before leaving!

[@Majotsukai]

When Alex arrives, you know shit’s about to get lit.

[@Bluwails]

I live when Dominic photobombs

[@wheelsautobot2412]

OMG, I love these birds. I'm glad I'm going to get one.

[@taylorkassel1289]

Love it when Dom photo bombs! Sooooooo cute!

[@binglesnort]

I love how he turns his head as he honks! Also, where the heck did they learn the screm song?

[@dragonempress8367]

Why is the Lemon so perfectly round?

[@smol_chilli_pepper]

You can see the honking comes from deep within and he just cant help but let it out

[@Eric4bz]

My left ear liked this honking.

[@EclecticGreyWitch]

Next time I get lemons, I'm going to honk at them! I trust Alex's advice!

[@cseale83]

This is absolutely adorable you see this is why I want a bird

[@theenginetheyusedtocallgri6268]

*cave Johnson here*

[@Speck04]

...You give it to a honking birb

[@cookiestudios7442]

When life gives you lemons, alex honks at them!

[@sarahreid6360]

Such a happy fluff ball🥰🦜❤️

[@sunshine_1122]

I love this bird like crazy ❤️❤️❤️

[@hassanaz1411]

" Demand to see life's manager. What am i supposed to do with these? "

[@jackirichard414]

Is it really a lemon Alex! Honnnnkkkkk honnnnkkkkkk honnnkkkkkkkkkkk

[@TurtleTopian]

*my true spirit animal*

[@kenzopika_0094]

You Make A Lemonade.

[@camgood2437]

That was so awesome! Good advice!

[@shadow106t7]

You give it to a cockatiel

[@arpandey7043]

How adorable the lemon is

[@andreeapopescu2171]

This channel deserves so much more appreciation, I swear Alex's beautiful honk and Dominic's song are too pure for this world Thank you for making our days better! ❤️

[@stonedsavage7814]

so honking is the solution to all of our problems? i should have seen this earlier in my life!

[@sydneykendall7125]

This one strikes me especially funny. I wonder why Alex feels the desire to honk at a thing? What makes him tick that way? It's so cute and funny and delightful, but it also stirs up my curiosity.

[@nimabegum7244]

This channel is self aware and it's beautiful.

[@TinySwanGrandAdventures]

For some reason I feel like his honking was the tamed down version of Cave Johnson's lemon rant. 😆😆

[@juxtra6113]

Honk at *lemonk.*

[@reginnna]

I love the subtitles 😂😂😂

[@firozshams3093]

I don't even like birds that much but I'm breaking the replay button. What is this sorcery!

[@julieeales]

Love it when he's preparing to honk 😄😄

[@CTuBXyuc]

When your life is your owner

[@MrTheil]

Lemon friend

[@julieeales]

Love the way he warms up 😂😂😂😂😂

[@KentuckyWallChicken]

You make Honkenade

[@Omnishredder]

The lemon... Not as stronk as conk...*bites lemon* AAAAAHHHHHH!!! this honking thing bites back

[@minyolo]

This makes me miss my bird

[@Zazsuran]

I *always* laugh when Dominic video bombs 😂😂😂

[@3dsandsma5h16]

*Honk till ur DEAD*

[@Tusskie]

Lol both can honk and both can do the screen song. They're sharing secrets

[@ralucaleo]

🐦+🍋=💚