I've heard this many times but I just guess at what it means. Does anyone know? Is is funny because it's confusing? Or is it an insult, like saying your sister had a monkey for a baby?
2007-07-21 12:27:37 · 5 answers · asked by LG 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
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.
This is my help from Washington, D.C. USA.
2007-07-21 12:39:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Its supposed to be used in place of i'll be darned.
2007-07-21 19:35:12 · answer #2 · answered by queen462606 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i have...but im not sure what it really means either but im i know its not an insult
2007-07-21 19:35:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DC Bob nailed it.
2007-07-21 19:46:16 · answer #4 · answered by Smarter than the average bear 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
'thumbs up' to DC - he's got the message !!
2007-07-21 21:38:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋