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What is brass monkey slang for?
Used to describe cold weather, this saying derives from the traditional Navy phrase "cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey". This references the brass structure or 'monkey' where cannon balls were stacked.
What is the brass monkey controversy?
The Brass Monkey Hotel has issued a public apology after sexist banners were hung from its balcony on Thursday afternoon to promote a fraternity-themed party at the venue this weekend.
What is the brass monkey myth?
The expression: "It is cold enough to freeze the balls of a brass monkey" comes from the practice of putting iron cannon balls on a dimpled brass plate on the deck of a war-ship. When very cold the brass contracted sufficiently to cause the iron balls to fall out.
Why is Brass Monkey ending?
Long time organising committee member John Willems says the ageing committee felt the time was right to call it quits in 2020 but when Covid-19 cancelled the fun, they pushed it through to 2021. 2004 was one of the colder Brass Monkeys. Excitement is building.
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