What if Harambe was Buried in Stephen King’s Pet Sematary? with Prime Mates

What if Harambe, the gorilla killed at Cincinnati Zoo in 2016, was buried in Stephen King’s Pet Sematary? That’s the absurd, hilarious, and surprisingly layered question at the heart of this chaotic crossover episode between *Primates* and *Plumbing the Death Star*. The hosts dive into the dark mythology of the Pet Sematary, where buried animals return with malevolent spirits, and apply it to Harambe’s controversial death—was he a killer or a protector? The conversation spirals into existential debates about animal intelligence, moral responsibility, and the ethics of zoo design, all while veering into surreal tangents about dim sims, jelly hot dogs, and the origin of the phrase 'hair of the dog.' The episode’s real punchline? That burying Harambe in the pet cemetery wouldn’t just resurrect him—it would turn him into a cult leader, a scam artist, and a symbol of vengeance against fence designers. The final verdict? It’s not a question of whether Harambe would come back evil—it’s a question of whether the world is ready for a gorilla with a grudge, a gift for gab, and a taste for scrambled eggs. The episode’s brilliance lies in its refusal to take anything seriously—even as it grapples with real trauma, animal rights, and the legacy of viral internet grief. The hosts use humor as a scalpel, dissecting the myth of Harambe’s 'evil' with the same care they’d use to analyze a bad dim sim.