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I suppose “monkey see monkey do” works just as well, if you’re looking for an alternative metaphor. The phrase doesn’t refer to any human at all so there’s also
by DowsingSpoon 2y ago
I suppose “monkey see monkey do” works just as well, if you’re looking for an alternative metaphor. The phrase doesn’t refer to any human at all so there’s also the benefit that its use can’t possibly offend, or risk the appearance of offense.
- collingreen 2y agoExcept the people you're calling monkeys I guess, which also has a couple layers of feeling like a bully baked in.
- DowsingSpoon 2y agoBest stick with “cargo cult” then! No, but seriously, that’s a good point.