Circus-Monkey Allyship
When someone supports a minority community, not out of a desire for equality or understanding, but because the stereotypes and “quirkiness” of the community are entertaining to them. Circus-Monkey Allies may uplift and express support for said minorities, but only the parts that they find amusing or can understand, like how one would treat an exotic animal in a zoo.
“I love gay guys and go to pride each year, but I’d never want my friend to be a lesbian. What if she hits on me?”
“That kinda feels like circus-monkey allyship, Emily”
“That kinda feels like circus-monkey allyship, Emily”
not my circus not my monkeys
It's got nothing to do with me,and I'm not really interested anyway.
"All this fuss going on at the moment about the lack of government funding for pre-school childcare so mothers can work? Sorry,not my circus not my monkeys". (From an old Polish proverb).
Not my circus not my monkey’s
A phrase that is used NONE racial but to let someone know you have nothing to do with the situation and it’s not their business
Why is the night crew not getting their stock up on the shelves before their shift ends?
Not my circus not my monkey’s
Not my circus not my monkey’s
Not my Circus, Not my Monkey
A fancy way of saying “Not my Problem“
Did you hear about the news, and how schools are demanding to keep their sports programs, even though students could catch the Coronavirus?
Sorry sweetie, not my circus, not my monkey. I’m doing school online this semester
Sorry sweetie, not my circus, not my monkey. I’m doing school online this semester
Circus Monkey
Circus Monkey -- a large penis. A dick-head.
Spank him like a Circus Monkey. Slap him in the balls.