Help spread a little kindness every day, here and there. Meet Manosaurus. Learn the words to “Happy Holiday, Humans” and sing along!
Growing up in Lake Zurich, the duo known as Manosaurus, a Chicago indie band, always has lived in the Chicago area. (Photo courtesy Manosaurus)
Watch Manosaurus at The Bean & in the Chicago Loop
Chicago indie-rock duo Manosaurus, known for performing in dinosaur masks,
has released a new holiday song and video titled “Happy Holiday Humans,” a heartfelt,
humorous and ultimately hopeful message told from the perspective of two alien dinosaurs
trying to make sense of humanity.
Filmed entirely in Millennium Park and the Loop, the video captures genuine moments of
connection between the band and real Chicagoans. Strangers embrace, families share
smiles, and passersby open up to two prehistoric visitors spreading warmth on an
unseasonably warm November day.
The song begins with the dinosaurs observing humanity’s flaws, from conflict to indifference, but takes a hopeful turn, imagining a future where people “dance in the streets, help those in need, and live with empathy.”
“Even from behind the dinosaur heads, you can feel when people open up,” says
Jimmy from Manosaurus. “Chicago has had a tough year, especially in the press,
but when we filmed this, all we found was kindness everywhere.”
The project highlights a side of Chicago that isn’t often seen in national headlines: a resilient city where everyday people are still willing to hug a stranger, share a moment, and choose kindness.
Brief about MANOSAURUS
Manosaurus is a Chicago-based indie rock band that performs in dinosaur masks, blending
heartfelt songwriting with lighthearted, character-driven performance. Their work often
explores humanity from an outsider perspective: part comedy, part commentary, all heart.
And then there’s Naperville!
Colleen Casey painted her artistic creation as an homage to her father, Dan Casey. The mural is displayed on the back exterior of Blooming Color in Naperville. (PN File Photo)
Since 2011, Kindness in Naperville has been an initiative promoted by PN. “KIN” was designed by Tom Tortorish to promote good-natured civility.
Happy Thanksgiving with season’s greetings now through the New Year!
Editor’s Note / On Thurs., Nov. 20, PN received an email that said, “We just released a holiday song and video called ‘Happy Holiday Humans,’ and given Positively Naperville’s focus on community spirit and positivity, I thought it might be a great fit for your readers.
“Thank you for your time, and Happy Holidays from two very confused dinosaurs trying their best to understand humans.
“Warm regards,
Jimmy from Manosaurus”