Here we have another take on the "hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil." This one is a bit of a different take since it still uses the monkeys. How much farther can they stray from the original meaning if they are still using monkeys? I'm glad you asked (or am I glad I asked? I'm just glad someone asked).
Putting these monkeys in business suits is what ties it all together. A business suit implies those in power, whether that be the government or corporations. Not that government and corporations are all that different these days. By putting the monkeys in suits the artist is implying that those in power don't want you to condemn their actions. They want you to follow without question. It totally perverts the original meaning of the proverb, which makes for a powerful message.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.