eosmhdo 1,879 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Maybe that's what ref Clattenburg was trying to tell Mikel and he was picked up wrong. Sorry to put in here but everyone seems to be using this phrase and I would love to know what it actually means.Does anyone know? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 i think it stems from a time when cavemen used to have monkeys climing on their backs to pick insects and suchlike out of the cavemans hair and this made hunting very difficult for the cavemen, so when the monkeys finaly ate all the bugs up and went somewhere else it made life alot easier, hence get the monkey off your back Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eosmhdo 1,879 Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 i think it stems from a time when cavemen used to have monkeys climing on their backs to pick insects and suchlike out of the cavemans hair and this made hunting very difficult for the cavemen, so when the monkeys finaly ate all the bugs up and went somewhere else it made life alot easier, hence get the monkey off your back It's not just the elephants that's stoned me thinks lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 It's not just the elephants that's stoned me thinks lol :lol: perhaps the elephants got a cheeky monkey on his back too Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 i think it stems from a time when cavemen used to have monkeys climing on their backs to pick insects and suchlike out of the cavemans hair and this made hunting very difficult for the cavemen, so when the monkeys finaly ate all the bugs up and went somewhere else it made life alot easier, hence get the monkey off your back Brilliant!! I almost thought you were serious there for a minute Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Brilliant!! I almost thought you were serious there for a minute I am, saw it on a David Attenborough program Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eosmhdo 1,879 Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 :lol: perhaps the elephants got a cheeky monkey on his back too I actually started believing your version initially then thought, hold on this is total cock ha ha.It is the only answer so far so it is credible for that you must be congratulated mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon-the-Stripe 2,459 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 :lol: perhaps the elephants got a cheeky monkey on his back too That's cool bro Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I actually started believing your version initially then thought, hold on this is total cock ha ha.It is the only answer so far so it is credible for that you must be congratulated mate.To be fair, it's actually far more convincing than the main google-resultant thoeries about 60s drug use, and is a sign of a wonderfully fecund imagination Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I actually started believing your version initially then thought, hold on this is total cock ha ha.It is the only answer so far so it is credible for that you must be congratulated mate. cheers bud, maybe i can get my awnser in to wiki, they believe anything Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 i think it stems from a time when cavemen used to have monkeys climing on their backs to pick insects and suchlike out of the cavemans hair and this made hunting very difficult for the cavemen, so when the monkeys finaly ate all the bugs up and went somewhere else it made life alot easier, hence get the monkey off your back So what's your take on "got a lion in my pocket"? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eosmhdo 1,879 Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 So what's your take on "got a lion in my pocket"?I am married mate. Lucky if I still have a lining in my pocket Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 So what's your take on "got a lion in my pocket"?Perhaps it comes from the popular chocolate lion bar, where young ladys would ask their lover 'is that a lion in your pocket or are you just pleased to see me?' Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Perhaps it comes from the popular chocolate lion bar, where young ladys would ask their lover 'is that a lion in your pocket or are you just pleased to see me?' Is that a lion - no it's a tellin' the truth.I'll get me coat - fuck where did that lion come from?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Is that a lion - no it's a tellin' the truth.I'll get me coat - fuck where did that lion come from??Who knows, elephants, monkeys, lions all we need is a panda now, oh wait...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Its to do with junkies getting smack to stop them from rattling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Its to do with junkies getting smack to stop them from rattling.Nah mate - definitely cavemen and ticks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Nah mate - definitely cavemen and ticks.To be fair, that is a more beliveable explination. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 To be fair, that is a more beliveable explination.I know. I scoffed at first, but I can't find a better explanation. Elephant Stoned is a sage indeed Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZed 4,559 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I always thought it came from the same root as “cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey”. The brass monkey in question being a brass triangle that held cannon balls in place and in freezing weather the brass would shrink and the cannon balls would fall off and start rolling around the deck of the ship. Running around the ship (doing laps) with the Brass Monkey on your back was a navel (on board ship) punishment, so getting the monkey off your back meant the punishment was finished. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
broxi74 127 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I am married mate. Lucky if I still have a lining in my pocket Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelee66 233 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Elephants Stoned has just become the Yoda of The Bears Den.From this day forth, he is our font for knowledge. :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Bear 285 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Derives from the clingy nature of a monkey I believe, so some one with a monkey on their back is carrying a burden, brass monkey is believed to have been the term for the holder for cannon balls, in cold weather it would contract, the balls would no longer fit and fall off,More useless info.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Elephants Stoned has just become the Yoda of The Bears Den.From this day forth, he is our font for knowledge. :-)It be the knowedge that you seek, the force is wise young jedi, use it you must Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Derives from the clingy nature of a monkey I believe, so some one with a monkey on their back is carrying a burden, brass monkey is believed to have been the term for the holder for cannon balls, in cold weather it would contract, the balls would no longer fit and fall off,More useless info....Keep it coming, i feel a 20 pager here Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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