Apes
Monkeys
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Kamen Rider Gaim: Helheim Overlord Deemushu refers to humans as apes or monkeys (depends on whose subs you're reading).
Source: Son of an Ape -
A ridiculous number of video game mascots are apes or monkeys of some sort: The mascot for the rhythm action game Samba de Amigo, the cast of Super Monkey Ball, and Donkey Kong, among others.
Source: Everything's Better with Monkeys - Generally in sci-fi/fantasy settings where there are other non-human sentient species, they will often refer pejoratively to humans as apes or monkeys.
Source: Son of an Ape
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