It's 100% genuine.
I've a cousin that has an African Grey, and some of the shit that comes out of his beak is unreal. They're highly intelligent too, so it's not like everything they repeat is just random. They know what you're saying, and what its about.
I've got an African Grey (shared custody with the ex
) and shes brilliant. She says "Gol Gol Gol" and "Gol for Liverpool" for years now. I never actually tried to teach her she just repeats what she hears, and the more drama involved the likely she will repeat it. so when i freak out when we score, thats what she took on board.
"What the fuck-BAD DOG"...that must have been the wife
Its hilarious, she'll play back some of your weaker moments pitch perfect weeks or months later, and you go "omg do i really sound like that what a childish behavior". She gives you the good stuff too though "Hi Baby (huge kissing sound)" "Good Giiiiirl"
edit-another one i remember she got Milan (baros) dog to sit and go down, hes old and blind now and he was bashing around a little too close for her comfort and she told him "Milo-Sit-DOWN" in exactly my voice and the befuddled old man did it. I laughed till i cried even though it was a bit sad really, it only worked because he couldn't see. Still, thats how smart they are thats 100% true story.
