Marek Posted October 21, 2004 There's a zillion and a half studios named after monkeys. And then there's all these games with monkey in their titles, like Super Monkey Ball, Monkey Island, SkullMonkeys, Pinky Monkey Town, Monkey Puncher and of course Burning Monkey Solitaire. Not to mention half the shareware games in the world that feature monkeys. I mean, come on. I don't think monkeys are actually that interesting and/or hilarious. What do you say? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattsius Posted October 21, 2004 I protest! I want an "Other" choice. EDIT: I voted "No" though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ysbreker Posted October 21, 2004 this is another difficult poll. I'd vote no! if you're talking about the monkeys in systemshock2 then they're fucking scary. but are monkey's funny otherwise? I don't know... Oh and why was this post deleted the last time I posted it? or did something mysterious happen to this thread? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marek Posted October 21, 2004 I had to re-post it because something was wrong with the poll, shhh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted October 21, 2004 I voted yes because I've been indoctrinated by gajillions of adventuregames that monkeys are both helpful and funny. Strange thing is, whenever I'm in the zoo I don't give a joink. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intrepid Homoludens Posted October 21, 2004 Monkeys are in and of themselves neutral, but ulitmately rendered 'interesting', 'cute', 'funny'....or merely 'endearing' in general by the culture of humans. That many developers and games have monkeys as nomenclature, mascot, or character is more an indication of their projections on the monkey, the responibility is on them to justify or at the very least explain their position of such sentiments. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattsius Posted October 21, 2004 I'll take your word for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Posted October 21, 2004 I think it's pretty dumb that monkeys have become the de facto "hilarious animal" when they're not in actuality very funny, but are rather scary as shit. It seems like whenever someone wants to get a cheap laugh they can simply throw in some kind of monkey reference and inevitably someone will think it's funny for some reason. (LAME) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marek Posted October 21, 2004 Whenever there's meerkats on National Geographic or Animal Planet I just have to watch. They're fucking comedy. As for monkeys ... way overrated. You said it Chris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Posted October 21, 2004 Yes, like pirates. But the thing about monkeys is that they've been overplayed beyond any remaining shred of amusement to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erkki Posted October 21, 2004 Why don't you have a monkey smiley? I voted yes before reading the question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Posted October 21, 2004 Because we're awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erkki Posted October 21, 2004 But the thumbs are kind of like MONKEY thumbs. And that would sound much better than Idle Thumbs. You should really consider changing the name of this site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intrepid Homoludens Posted October 21, 2004 WWW.IDLEERKKITHEMONKEY.NET Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Posted October 21, 2004 But the thumbs are kind of like MONKEY thumbs. And that would sound much better than Idle Thumbs. You should really consider changing the name of this site. Over my dead fucking body. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intrepid Homoludens Posted October 21, 2004 www.over_my_dead_fucking_body.com? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erkki Posted October 21, 2004 I bet monkeys could post working links, like http://www.overmydeadbody.com/ Spider monkeys have no thumbs on their hands. [edit]If you won't have a monkey smiliee, at least you should have an OverMyDeadBody smiliee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindset Posted October 22, 2004 I want a helper monkey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tanukitsune Posted October 22, 2004 Monkey Magic! The Monkees! The only thing cooler than a monkey is a NINJA monkey, or a pirate monkey.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jen Posted October 22, 2004 Monkeys fling poop. Funny? Only if I'm not the target! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twilo Posted October 22, 2004 I think it's pretty dumb that monkeys have become the de facto "hilarious animal" According to Scurvy Dogs (comic) "Pirates are the new monkeys" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryam BaCo Posted October 25, 2004 of course they are! look: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OftenK Posted October 25, 2004 Speaking of monkeys, I had no idea Chimpanzees ate monkeys. Like, hunted them down and ripped them apart and chewed on their innards. I thought chimps ate...leaves. And nuts. But not monkeys. Also, I voted "no". Monkeys are not so great. Always going around, getting eaten by chimps. Stupid monkeys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites