Mpox cases are on the rise in the U.S., increasing to almost double what they were at the same time last year, according to new CDC data.
      • @jeffwM
        14•9 months ago

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

        • rhythmisaprancer
          2•9 months ago

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

          • @jeffwM
            10•9 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•9 months ago

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

          • @RagingRobot
            3•9 months ago

            No you’re just being a silly monkey

    • @[email protected]
      8•9 months ago

      Because after swine flu, the CDC decided to stop naming diseases after animals. The pork industry got really fussy about it because sales dropped a lot.

  • @Buffman
    21•9 months ago

    M’pox Tips fedora