Monkey Business

In African folklore the monkey is considered to be equally smart and lazy.  For instance, there is the story about the time when...but I suppose I should wait and tell you that one in person.  Suffice it to say that monkeys are considered to be very smart, and have not earned that reputation by chance.  They're like little children, really, they seem harmless and cute and then they pull off some con that has you scratching your head and wondering how they thought it up.  And like any truly good con artist, they bind their victims with a vow of absolute silence.  For who would ever admit to being outwitted by a monkey?