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  • @jeffwM
    14•6 months ago

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

    • rhythmisaprancer
      2•6 months ago

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

      • @jeffwM
        10•6 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
        5•6 months ago

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

      • @RagingRobot
        3•6 months ago

        No you’re just being a silly monkey