Friday, March 6, 2015

Macaca Mulatta

"I knew this monkey, back ten years ago or so," Rhesus said. "He was one of those Macaca mulattas. He was always going around without covering his red rump."
"That's vulgar," Mandrillus declared, "and unsanitary - it's a public health hazard."
"Yes, I agree" Rhesus said. "But, it was kind of funny because he was always complaining about being discriminated against - people looking at him funny, having a hard time getting a job, and police harassing him all the time. Anyway, one day he had to go to court and the judge declared that he was in contempt unless he covered up."
"Ha! And did he?" asked Mandrillus.
"No! He made a big stink about it, saying it was a violation of his rights. The judge refused to hear his case saying that there is a law that states that anyone appearing before the court has to be 'suitably dressed'. The judge told him to cover his rump or consult a lawyer."
"So, what did he do?" Mandrillus asked.
"Well, he didn't have money for a lawyer, so the judge adjourned his case indefinitely," Rhesus explained. "Eventually, after more than a year of legal limbo, his residency expired and he was sent back home."
"I hate those extremist freaks. If they come to this country, they need to follow the rules of this country," Mandrillus declared angrily, flaring the blue ridges of his muzzle.
"I don't know, Mandrillus," Rhesus said, staring at the bright colors. "The blue and red on your face are pretty disturbing. What if the judge told you that you had to cover your face?"
"That's different - it's normal to show the face," Mandrillus replied.
"Normal for you, and for me, but it's also normal for Macacas to show their red rumps," Rhesus said.
"That's not true," Mandrillus retorted. "It's only the extremist that show their rumps these days!"
"And it's only the extremist who wear cowboy boots, heavy make-up, or three-piece suits and ties," Rhesus said. "Are you going to make them dress like a model from Safari Nation or hold them in contempt of court?"
"No. That's true; you have a point: I hate cowboy boots," Mandrillus laughed. "Any monkey would have to be an extremist to wear cowboy boots - they are so uncomfortable! But I wouldn't require them to take them off in court."

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