• @jeffwM
      link
      149 months ago

      In case anyone needs it spelled out, its because racists use “monkey” as a slur

      • rhythmisaprancer
        link
        fedilink
        29 months ago

        Serious question - sometimes I say things like “they’re being a silly monkey.” Do I need to stop?

        • @jeffwM
          link
          109 months ago

          Do you say that towards a group of Black people? Then yeah, probably.

          Do you say it to a bunch of kids acting silly? Then no, you’re probably good

        • Flying Squid
          link
          59 months ago

          That depends. Are you saying it to a monkey made of socks? Those are definitely silly monkeys.

        • @RagingRobot
          link
          39 months ago

          No you’re just being a silly monkey