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I'll be a monkey's uncle

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meantolearn  +  680279 Thu, 26 Feb 09 08:50 AM
I'll be a monkey's uncle.

1. Does it mean I'll be very surprised?
2. Does anyone know its origin? Or please give some explanations.

Thanks
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I think; therefore I am.
cbsteh  +  680288 Thu, 26 Feb 09 09:05 AM
Yes, it means that. The origin is explained here: http://animal.discovery.com/games/pigs/previous/monkeysuncleanswer.html

Chris
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ktsxanhbiec, 272 days ago
Great website ! thank you Christ ! Yes
cbsteh, 272 days ago
ktsxanhbiec
“Great website ! thank you Christ ! Yes
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Er, it's just "Chris".

ktsxanhbiec, 272 days ago
oops, sorry ! typo ! Stick out tongue
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