I learned about mechanics working on cars... i am now about to gradute with a BS in Mechanical Engineering... i am offended by the use and general concept that people who work on cars are "grease monkeys"... these days most people can't even check the oil in their car... am i justified in this?
2006-07-01 18:30:44 · 20 answers · asked by Jesters Deadd 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I think the word "Monkey" is the offending word. Why don't you tell people who use the word "Grease Monkey"..."Haven't you heard, the term for us is "Auto Man( or something else you like to be called) get with the program."
2006-07-01 18:46:06 · answer #1 · answered by nannygoat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I grew up on a dairy. We did everything for ourselves, including vehicle repairs. Does the term grease monkey offend me? H##$% NO! To me it means that a person is actually capable of fixing things. Today's "mechanics" are actually technicians, or more precisely, computer technicians and trouble shooters. Most "mechanics today would not know how to change a Bendix...that's a starter drive for those of you who don't know. Most "mechanics" today, could not change the brushes in an alternator or change the diode pack in one. Nothing against them; they are paid to perform and to perform, you must get the job done quickly. This is known as parts changing. I fault the businesses for this. The techs are good, but they should be allowed to truly fix things...The term grease monkey is a term of endearment. That is what's wrong with this world today. Everyone is so caught up in what others think, they fail to perform to their full potential.
2006-07-08 17:30:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are looking for something to offend you, and you have, of course, found it.
Quit worrying about the small stuff. Grow up. Get a life.
I hope this offends you too. You need to learn that not everything in this world is going to meet your standards. Either accept that or spend your life being offended. I do not care which you chose!
2006-07-01 19:14:22 · answer #3 · answered by fire4511 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 deep breaths.........................
The (pardon the phrase) Yahoos who refer to us as "Grease Monkeys" , hail us as "Heroes, Thank You Thank You Thank You" when we get their incredibly (and increasingly) complex vehicle systems running and purring again.
You are about to be a member of an elite cadre: People Who Really (No Sh*t, REALLY) Know About Cars. Congratulations. You will be lionized in a very short time.
"Grease Monkey"? Water off a duck's back (to mix animal metaphores).
I cannot resist: That BS you are earning is your ticket to a satisfying life........No BS!
2006-07-01 19:13:06 · answer #4 · answered by d_cider1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you shouldn't be offended, it is just a term used to refer to a mechanic. It's only an expression, you shouldn't let it bother you. Good luck..
2006-07-01 18:32:26 · answer #5 · answered by heidielizabeth69 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went by one of those hippy section even as i became 16, I used to positioned on madly brightly colored clothing and 70s type earrings and paint my fingernails all diverse shades. even as i became 17 I went by a goth section, all heavy black eyeliner, black nailvarnish and donning a lot of black and pink and listening to extra gothy type music. Then I went by a chunk of merely wanting to be diverse, so I merely wore somewhat weird and wonderful clothing, customised a great number of my clothing, wore blue mascara and stripy tights etc. by utilizing the time i became 18, i'd learnt to in person-friendly words be myself and positioned on in spite of i wanted and what I felt gentle with. Now I merely kinda stick with the gang, yet I in person-friendly words purchase the stuff that really matches me and that i opt to characteristic my own twist to issues. i imagine that is noticeably time-honored for youths to flow by diverse stages - that is merely area of researching who you're. :]
2016-10-14 01:21:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You are an egotist whom is probably coming out of some left wing school where you have been brain washed to their raciest intolerant ways.
2006-07-01 18:38:40 · answer #7 · answered by Dusty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell no!!! Because when it comes down to fixing there car or truck when it breaks down and they do not know anything about it ....there coming to you to be the hero(superman) to save the day
2006-07-02 04:20:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't offend me-I like monkeys!
2006-07-01 18:32:24 · answer #9 · answered by ontheroadagainwithoutyou 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No i'm not offended by it and i check and change my oil and oil filter by myself
2006-07-01 18:34:16 · answer #10 · answered by THEBurgerKing 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋