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Pizza-loving parrot perfects Domino's ad yodel - securing discount for proud owner

This pizza-loving parrot has learned to mimic the yodel from the Domino's TV advert - with her pitch-perfect performance earning her proud owner a discount on her next order.

Claire McCarthy filmed 'mouthy' African Grey Ruby calling out 'Domino-hoo-hoo' from the ads that show customers yodelling to each other to signal that they want to order from the pizza chain.

After sharing Ruby's new talent on social media to friends' delight, the warehouse worker then contacted Domino's.

The pizza chain appeared to give the tribute their seal of approval by offering the 49-year-old a 50% off voucher that she's yet to cash in.

Claire has had Ruby and her brother Grey since they were six weeks old but admits that Ruby is far more outspoken than her sibling.

Claire, from Bexley, Greater London, said: "Ruby is the one who learnt the Domino's yodel - Grey doesn't talk very much.

The Domino's yodel isn't the only jingle Ruby has perfected, also copying the McDonald's whistle while she will also break out in a rendition of 'You're Beautiful' by James Blunt (Kennedy News and Media)

"Ruby sings a few other little songs. She heard the Domino's one and within two days, she'd learnt it.

"She's very mouthy - you can have a row with her. It's funny because Grey barely even talks. The only thing he does shout is 'come on!'

"Ruby is definitely the mouthier of the two. I sent the video to Domino's and they contacted me to give me a 50% off voucher.

"They really enjoyed it. They messaged straight away and I've got a cheaper pizza out of it. I've not ordered one yet, but I have until the end of August."

According to Claire, boisterous Ruby is constantly picking up jingles and expressions, as she's also taken to 'chatting' to Amazon's cloud-based voice service Alexa.

Claire said: "Ruby picks a lot of stuff up. At the moment, all she's saying is 'Alexa', and I've set the Alexa to say 'Hi Ruby' back.

Ruby is known to annoy brother Grey, who McCarthy says is much quieter, by singing 'Grey loves his mummy' while Grey only really says 'Come on' (Kennedy News and Media)

"She'll sing that James Blunt song 'You're beautiful'.

"She's not really learning any new adverts at the minute. They'll both whistle the McDonald's music - then she'll sing 'Grey loves his mummy', which he hates."

A spokesperson for Domino's said: "The Domino's yodel has been a smash hit since it launched last summer and we love hearing the great and good use it get their mates together to order a pizza.

"This is definitely the first of our feathered friends we’ve seen doing a yodel and huge thanks to Claire for sharing it with us. We hope you enjoyed your piping hot thank you pizza!"

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