Caitlin Cassidy
Education reporter who narrates the episode's main story, reporting from the field about the viral Punch the monkey story and her experience buying an IKEA Jungelskog toy.
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Feb 28, 2026 • 6min
The Sunday read: a day with Punch the monkey’s Djungelskog toy
Caitlin Cassidy, an education reporter who chased the viral Punch the monkey story, narrates her rush to buy IKEA’s Djungelskog orangutan plush. She describes viral footage, resale frenzy and her emotional reaction when handed the toy. She reflects on colleagues’ responses, the sadness beneath the cute clips and questions about zoo care and anthropomorphism.
