MONKEY!!!

Every year a list of overused words and "catch-phrases" is released. Things that should be banned from the English language.
This year, I think maverick, Wall street to Main Street, and thrown under the bus were all mentioned.
Sounds okay with me.
But the one that surprised me was......monkey .....wait a minute! Did I miss something?? WHO has been overusing the word MONKEY except....me?

MONKEY is one of my favorite words! It's fun! You can use it as a curse word! (Monkey butts!! for example). Everyone loves monkeys....right?

I can't give up my favorite word just because of a stupid list, can I?

Besides, "giraffe" or "antelope" just doesn't have the same ring to it....