--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I’ve never met anyone who had a monkey…" description: "\"I’ve never met anyone who had a monkey for a friend before. (Maggie) I don’t know. I think those two guys you were with would qualify as primates, but ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6d4/sherrilyn-kenyon-25_friendship_i-ve-never-met-anyone-who-had-a-monkey-f_1061555.jpg" --- # I’ve never met anyone who had a monkey for a friend… ![“I’ve never met anyone who had a monkey for a friend before. (Maggie) I don’t know. I think those two guys you were with would qualify as primates, but then, that’s an insult to the primate and I don’t want Marvin to get pissed at me. He has higher sensibilities, you know? (Wren)” quote by Sherrilyn Kenyon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6d4/sherrilyn-kenyon-25_friendship_i-ve-never-met-anyone-who-had-a-monkey-f_1061555.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6d4/sherrilyn-kenyon-25_friendship_i-ve-never-met-anyone-who-had-a-monkey-f_1061555.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6d4/sherrilyn-kenyon-25_friendship_i-ve-never-met-anyone-who-had-a-monkey-f_1061555.jpg) > “I’ve never met anyone who had a monkey for a friend before. (Maggie) I don’t know. I think those two guys you were with would qualify as primates, but then, that’s an insult to the primate and I don’t want Marvin to get pissed at me. He has higher sensibilities, you know? (Wren)” [Sherrilyn Kenyon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sherrilyn-kenyon/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker humorously notes the rarity of having a monkey as a pet, highlighting social norms about acceptable animal companions. **In simple terms:** Monkeys are unusual pets. Key Takeaway Consider how societal expectations shape pet choices. Themes humor social norms animal companionship Mood playful lighthearted Type anecdotal humorous When to use this quote - family gatherings - pet ownership discussions - teaching empathy - media analysis Key Concepts anthropomorphism human-animal relationships Questions to Reflect On - What makes a pet socially acceptable? - How do cultural attitudes affect animal treatment? 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