A Monkeys Uncle Come From And What Does It Mean?
2006-11-12 07:28:56 · 5 answers · asked by MsElainious 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
the origin of this phrase has more to do with scientific inquiry than with a monkey being part of the family. In 1871 Darwin published the Decent of Man outlining his theory of evolution, sparking controversy that continues today. It seems Darwin’s scribblings not only added yet another excuse to snipe and name call, but also contributed to our English lexicon. I’ll be a monkey’s uncle was originally a sarcastic remark made by non-believers of Darwinism.
2006-11-13 04:55:41 · answer #1 · answered by Flint 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People used to say, I'm a monkey when they felt foolish about themselves.
Monkey's Uncle was just adapted because it rhymes (sort of).
2006-11-12 15:34:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because monkeys are funny animals and uncles are weird and crazy it's a way of saying you're funny, crazy, and weird in a good way
2006-11-12 15:55:07 · answer #3 · answered by ArmyWife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is just a thing that you say when you are very surprised at the turn of events. Don't know where it came from.
2006-11-12 16:54:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From someone who thought his (or her) father's brother was a chimp off the old block. It's all relative.
2006-11-12 18:12:48 · answer #5 · answered by pat z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋