Two sue over gorilla breast fetish

From correspondents in San FranciscoFebruary 20, 2005

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TWO American women sacked from their jobs caring for a "talking" gorilla are suing their ex-employer for allegedly ordering them to bare their breasts to the nipple-obsessed simian.The former employees claim in their bizarre lawsuit that they were told to display their breasts in order to bond with, Koko, a 33-year-old female gorilla famed for her ability to "speak" sign language.
Nancy Alperin and Kendra Keller launched legal action against the Gorilla Foundation, based in Woodside, near San Francisco, and its president, Francine "Penny" Patterson, earlier this week, according to several local newspapers.
Ms Patterson told Ms Alperin several times last year that "exposing one's breasts to Koko was a normal component to developing a personal bond with the gorilla", the suit alleges, according to the San Jose Mercury News.

"On at least two incidents in mid-to-late June 2004, Patterson intensely pressured Keller to expose herself to Koko while they were working outside where other employees could potentially view Keller's naked body," the suit states.
"On one such occasion, Patterson said, 'Koko, you see my nipples all the time. You are probably bored with my nipples. You need to see new nipples. I will turn my back so Kendra can show you her nipples'," the suit adds.

The women say they never did undress for the voyeuristic gorilla.