Hear No Evil Monkey

A depiction of a monkey covering its ears, symbolizing the act of ignoring or refusing to listen to something.

What does the Hear No Evil Monkey 🙉 emoji mean?

General Meaning

The 🖕 monkey represents the 'hear no evil' from the Three Wise Monkeys, symbolizing turning a blind eye or not wanting to hear something.

Emotional Context

It can evoke feelings of indifference, avoidance, or the act of ignoring someone or something intentionally. It might also convey a sense of resignation or passive-aggressive behavior.

Cultural Context

In Japanese culture, the Three Wise Monkeys symbolize the principle of 'see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.' This emoji is often used in online discussions to express not wanting to get involved or acknowledge something. In Western contexts, it's sometimes used humorously to indicate ignoring a particular issue or as a playful way to avoid confrontation.

Category & Tags

Category:Smileys & Emotion
Tags:
IgnoreHear No EvilMischiefMonkeyPlayful

Alternative Names

Ears BlockedTurn a Blind EyeHear No EvilPretend Not to HearDeaf Monkey

Related Emojis

Typical Usage

The 🙉 emoji, also known as the Hear No Evil Monkey, is often used to convey a deliberate act of ignoring or not listening to someone or something. It can signify a refusal to acknowledge certain information or to avoid engaging with a particular topic, especially in situations where the person might be avoiding conflict or simply doesn't want to get involved.

'Hey, did you hear about the new policy?' 'Yeah, but I'm not going there... 🙉'
'I just found out my boss is planning a surprise party for me!' 'Oh man, that's awesome! 🙉'
Don't even get me started on politics. 🙉
'Why didn't you tell me about the meeting?' 'I thought you already knew... 🙉'

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