When someone supports a minority community, not out of a desire for equality or understanding, but because the stereotypes and “quirkiness” of the community are entertaining to them. Circus-Monkey Allies may uplift and express support for said minorities, but only the parts that they find amusing or can understand, like how one would treat an exotic animal in a zoo.
“I love gay guys and go to pride each year, but I’d never want my friend to be a lesbian. What if she hits on me?”
“That kinda feels like circus-monkey allyship, Emily”
“That kinda feels like circus-monkey allyship, Emily”
by Luke6211 June 24, 2021
Get the Circus-Monkey Allyship mug."All this fuss going on at the moment about the lack of government funding for pre-school childcare so mothers can work? Sorry,not my circus not my monkeys". (From an old Polish proverb).
by peskycritter November 30, 2017
Get the not my circus not my monkeys mug.A phrase that is used NONE racial but to let someone know you have nothing to do with the situation and it’s not their business
Why is the night crew not getting their stock up on the shelves before their shift ends?
Not my circus not my monkey’s
Not my circus not my monkey’s
by ashane October 7, 2019
Get the Not my circus not my monkey’s mug.Did you hear about the news, and how schools are demanding to keep their sports programs, even though students could catch the Coronavirus?
Sorry sweetie, not my circus, not my monkey. I’m doing school online this semester
Sorry sweetie, not my circus, not my monkey. I’m doing school online this semester
by AnonymousMarowak2817 August 20, 2020
Get the Not my Circus, Not my Monkey mug.by Jazzbones10 March 18, 2017
Get the Circus Monkey mug.absolutely nothing to do with you, usually used to have an opinion on something which you're not entitled to an opinion on. You're acting like someone who is judging a circus, its not yours, you have no part in it, so it doesn't matter to you. It can also be used if you don't like something offered to you.
by doingpatriarchywell November 17, 2025
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