Missing Monkey (looks like Olsen Twin)
The Tailspinning into Tomorrow Livejournal has posted a picture of a flyer put up by someone searching for their missing monkey. Here's the text of the flyer:Missing Monkey
Last seen in diaper carrying blue 'blankie'
looks like Olsen twin (circa 1985 Full House baby)
Responds to nickname 'F123'
If found call: *******
Monkey is NOT trustworthy
Last seen in diaper carrying blue 'blankie'
looks like Olsen twin (circa 1985 Full House baby)
Responds to nickname 'F123'
If found call: *******
Monkey is NOT trustworthy
I like how they specify that the monkey isn't trustworthy. But I'm wondering if the flyer might be an example of the classic weird-missing-pet phone prank. An earlier example of this I recorded was A Cat Named Killer. Here's the prank: put out an ad or flyer listing a weird pet as missing; include your friend's phone number as the contact; wait for your friend to gets hundreds of bizarre phone calls.
Listed in chronological order. Newest comments at the end.
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Considering that the Olsen Twins weren't born until June, 1986, I'd say it's a hoax. Hey, somedamnbody has to keep track of these things.
Posted by Hairy Houdini on Fri Jan 21, 2005 at 08:41 AM
What kind of person names their monkey 'F123'?
Posted by Ashley Pomeroy in Location, location on Fri Jan 21, 2005 at 09:44 AM
I just noticed that the number listed on the flyer is an 866 area code. That's a toll-free number. So perhaps this isn't a prank. Perhaps it's a form of guerrilla (or gorilla) advertising.
Posted by Alex in San Diego on Fri Jan 21, 2005 at 10:01 AM
The fact that the author of the flyer doesn't know when Full House was on does nothing to prove or disprove it's voracity.
The fact that the picture looks more like an orangutan, but is described as a monkey is a little more suspect IMHO. Plus, what's with the F123?
Sounds like maybe a lab designation or something.
Posted by Matt on Fri Jan 21, 2005 at 10:42 AM
The fact that the picture looks more like an orangutan, but is described as a monkey is a little more suspect IMHO. Plus, what's with the F123?
Sounds like maybe a lab designation or something.
What (and how much) the monkey eats would prove its voracity. And, yes, any assertions regarding the Olsen twins Do reflect on the vEracity of the claimant, as pursuant to Hairy's Edict, which states: The inverse ratio of the Truth and hoaxes is directly proportional to complete knowledge (non-biblical) of Mary Kate and Ashley's D.O.B.
Posted by Hairy Houdini on Fri Jan 21, 2005 at 11:12 AM
Thanks for breakin it down in mathematical speak HH. I would also subtract the impractical dubiousness of claims stated divideD by the farout flyers NUMBER stated being a callcenter FOR CLEARASIL INFO.
Posted by sbnature in sb ca on Fri Jan 21, 2005 at 11:58 AM
Clearasil eh? The only word replaying in my mind is... WHY??
Posted by mystic kitten on Fri Jan 21, 2005 at 12:23 PM
In case you have zits, that's why. Silly kitten.
Posted by Hairy Houdini on Fri Jan 21, 2005 at 12:29 PM
Kids like monkeys (think MJ), kids have zits. This might be some strange marketing angle campaign???
Posted by sbnature in sb ca on Fri Jan 21, 2005 at 12:39 PM
Let me see... You're suggesting that this is a marketing campaign designed to sell The Olsen Twins Clearasil? Or are you suggesting this is to ruin the careers of MK and A by comparing them to zit-ridden monkeys? Please clear this up. I must know.
Posted by Hairy Houdini on Fri Jan 21, 2005 at 01:04 PM
Yes, veracity. That's what I meant.
Anyway, it's clearly not a monkey.
Posted by Matt on Fri Jan 21, 2005 at 01:13 PM
Anyway, it's clearly not a monkey.
You are right, Matt. It's an orangutan, which is an ape. Or it's Emmett Kelly, Jr. (figure out That obscure reference, Hairyphiles)
Posted by Hairy Houdini on Fri Jan 21, 2005 at 02:02 PM
Easy, thats Emmett Kelly Sr.'s son.
Posted by sbnature in sb ca on Fri Jan 21, 2005 at 04:17 PM
Perhaps there was a terrible zit-related accident that befell a confused young man who can't tell the difference between monkies and orangutans, and the Clearasil hotline team just couldn't save him. (sad, oh sob, sob...)
And this is his revenge. A really half-assed Phantom of the Opera style tragedy.
Clearly, the involvement of the Olsen twins, much like communism, is just a red herring....
Posted by Barghest on Fri Jan 21, 2005 at 09:28 PM
And this is his revenge. A really half-assed Phantom of the Opera style tragedy.
Clearly, the involvement of the Olsen twins, much like communism, is just a red herring....
Ironically, doing a Google image search of "baby monkey" brings up this exact picture on the poster as the very first item, showing the people who made this poster didn't try very hard.
Found at the following URL:
http://cooley.libarts.wsu.edu/smyth/images/baby monkey.jpg
Posted by Sarah in Dallas on Fri Jan 21, 2005 at 11:07 PM
Found at the following URL:
http://cooley.libarts.wsu.edu/smyth/images/baby monkey.jpg
What I really want to know is: Which of the Olsen Twins does this baby monkey (ape) look like according to the postermaker? I see a hint of Mary Kate, but no Ashley. A little John Stamos in there, if you squint.
Posted by Hairy Houdini on Sat Jan 22, 2005 at 10:54 AM
You know, that does look like Emmett Kelly (without his hat). I could add some REALLY obscure chatter here about the old feud between Emmett Sr. and Emmett Jr., but I won't.
Posted by Big Gary C in Dallas, Texas on Sat Jan 22, 2005 at 05:28 PM
I saw Emmett Kelly Jr. at the 1963/84 New York World's Fair. I seem to remember my Dad mumbling something about a Sr./Jr. feud, but I thought he was trying to give me a hint, pushing some weird metaphor on me. (I was six) I'm saving up for more therapy, and the house-arrest ankle bracelet comes off in June.
Posted by Hairy Houdini on Sat Jan 22, 2005 at 05:39 PM
"What I really want to know is: Which of the Olsen Twins does this baby monkey (ape) look like according to the postermaker? I see a hint of Mary Kate, but no Ashley. A little John Stamos in there, if you squint."
Well, given that they are TWINS..........
Posted by aw on Sun Jan 23, 2005 at 01:27 PM
Well, given that they are TWINS..........
http://cooley.libarts.wsu.edu/smyth/
That is one of the cutest primates I have ever seen!
Posted by Citizen Premier in spite of public outcry on Sun Jan 23, 2005 at 02:01 PM
That is one of the cutest primates I have ever seen!
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