Updated on November 5, 2015
FUN MEASURERS ADVISE PARKSPLUG: TIME-HONORED “BARREL OF MONKEYS” SCALE IS OBSOLETE
The National Society of Fun Measurers told Parksplug yesterday that the phrase, “More fun that a barrel of monkeys,” is out of date and should no longer be used. That, after the moronic automotive blog used the line to describe a stint behind the wheel of a Hayabusa-engined Borgward Isabella.
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| Fun Measurer Yeti Bowel III |
According to veteran fun measurer Yeti Bowel III, there are several problems with the barrel of monkeys phrase. “First, even though they might look like they’re having fun, monkeys, particularly the younger ones, don’t really like being inside a barrel. It’s a new generation and they’re different from their parents and grandparents.” Furthermore, “PETA gets all pissed off anymore whenever anybody even jokes about sticking a monkey in a barrel,” said Bowel.
Asked what sort of measurement might replace the barrel of monkeys benchmark, Bowel replied, “Nobody knows. Maybe some sort of digital fun meter.” His voice cracking, he added, “I’ll sure miss those monkeys, though.”
