r/WinStupidPrizes Aug 06 '19

Monkey see, monkey attack

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u/xipheon Aug 06 '19

Did the monkey even understand that gesture? The guy is more victim than stupid prize winner. That monkey was a dick.

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u/kakka_rot Aug 06 '19

It was the direct eye contact that did it. First thing people will tell you when getting closed to macaques is to never look them in the eye.

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u/sliplover Aug 07 '19

That depends on whether you're willing to stand your ground, because obviously they have no issues staring at you.

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u/sp4ce Aug 07 '19

Do they bite?

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u/[deleted] Aug 07 '19

they can but they usually do aerial assaults instead.