Tag: Willie B

World Cup matchday magic isn’t confined to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Across the city, a network of official partner pubs turns every game—including FIFA World Cup™ matches—into full-blown parties. These spots have big screens, buzzing crowds, and enough pints to fuel the chants and make strangers feel like family.

My editors explained they wanted a story about Willie B., the iconic gorilla at Zoo Atlanta, who was about to reach the age of 40. “We want it written in his voice,” one of them said. “You can make it funny. Have him go to the Cheetah Lounge thinking he can pick up female gorillas.”