Is it ludicrous to want a pet monkey?

[handbaghoarderr]

Hi all,
I have watched the video of the monkey being reunited with the individuals who saved it, and it was so cute, and now I love monkeys and want one. Am I being absurd? The sensible part of my brain would never get one, but the (bigger) reckless part of my brain would. I know it's not feasible, but my heart has been stolen by monkeys. What do I do?

[Pleasebequietnow]

Apply for a job here: monkeyworld.org/

[Iwishyouwell]

Buy a toy

[LoafofSellotape]

You get a grip

[LoveB]

Yes it's ludicrous

[graziemille567]

Just don't. Once a monkey reaches sexual maturity they become aggressive and would make your life hell. And it wouldn't be fair on a monkey to live indoors - they are wild animals. Step away from the monkeys!

[Figgygal]

Yes it's ludicrous and unfair on the animal
There should not be a pet trade for exotic animals like that

[Tensixtysix]

What are you? Three?

[Tensixtysix]

Get yourself a ferret. Same amount of smell and mess that a monkey would make.

[KnickyKnackyNooNoo]

I want a polar bear but DH says no.
Fucking spoil sport that's all he is!!

[DrinkSangriaInThePark]

Yes, ludicrous. Just because certain animals are cute doesn't mean you have to own one.

[missmouse101]

Yes, it is ludicrous, not to mention cruel. Monkeys are NOT pets.

[TheFairyCaravan]

I have watched the video of the monkey being reunited with the individuals who saved it, and it was so cute, and now I love monkeys and want one

Are you 5?

[DowntonCrabby]

Not ludicrous to want one at all.

Bat shit crazily, irresponsibly ludicrous to actually get one.

[ChewbaccaHutchinsCool]

This sounds like something Villanelle would do. Just no.

[GlassSuppers]

Jesus Christ you can't be serious!

Grow up love.

[Quintella]

Great idea, OP. I'd go for a gorilla if I were you. A big macho silverback. The two of you will get on great in your three bed semi.

[Sissy79]

Ask yourself where Bubbles is now and see if it’s a good idea.

[handbaghoarderr]

Haha, I know I'm being stupid, but I love animals.

[Quintella]

Anyone who really loved animals wouldn't want a pet monkey. In the 1960s Harrods used to sell lion cubs, which seems more than a little crazy now!

Stick with youtube videos to scratch that itch.

[Soontobe60]

We tried to rescue an elephant but couldn't get it through the front door, so we got a couple of kittens instead.

[Quintella]

this one gives me the sniffles

[handbaghoarderr]

@Quintella I really love animals, I just thought that it would be a nice pet because they are so intelligent.

[Tensixtysix]

@handbaghoarderr. I really hope you're not one of those....



Animal hoarders!

[Sissy79]

It’s just so arrogant of the human race to think they can keep an animal for entertainment just because it is intelligent.

[BirthdayKake]

Ugh monkeys are creepy AF. Too much like humans for me!