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What does it mean?
God made man after failing with monkeys.
In plain terms
Humans are an afterthought.
What can you take from it?
Existence can be viewed as accidental.

Where it applies

  • theological debate
  • jokes

Putting it to work

  • use humor to question beliefs
  • discuss evolution

Questions to consider

  • How does humor affect serious topics like religion?

Another view

It is a satirical take on religious creation stories.

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