Monkeys and Fezzes - General Tiki

F freddiefreelance Member San Diego, Ca. Joined: Feb 15, 2003 Posts: 3006	F freddiefreelance Posted posted on Wed, Jun 23, 2004 9:50 AM On 2002-06-04 06:56, tikifish wrote: What is the origin of monkeys wearing fezzes? I have just written some scripts for some TV ads that feature monkeys in fezzes (I'll be presenting them this morning, wish me luck) but when my friend asked me where that simian fashion trend started, I couldn't really give an answer. Why do monkeys wear fezzes? Personally I think the monkey in a Fez & vest was a characature of a Turk. The Turks invaded, threatened & generally showed up Western Europe for hundreds of years, & when you're afraid of something it often makes you feel better to make fun of it.

On 2002-06-04 06:56, tikifish wrote:
What is the origin of monkeys wearing fezzes? I have just written some scripts for some TV ads that feature monkeys in fezzes (I'll be presenting them this morning, wish me luck) but when my friend asked me where that simian fashion trend started, I couldn't really give an answer.

Why do monkeys wear fezzes?

Personally I think the monkey in a Fez & vest was a characature of a Turk. The Turks invaded, threatened & generally showed up Western Europe for hundreds of years, & when you're afraid of something it often makes you feel better to make fun of it.

Post #97969 by freddiefreelance on Wed, Jun 23, 2004 9:50 AM