The monkey is one of Banksy’s most frequently used animal character. Satirizing the nature of humankind, Banksy uses these animals as didactic figures in his critical social commentary. The catchphrase on the board is also typical of those often used by the artist to convey powerful or poignant messages to his audience.

Since it was first seen in 2002, several versions of the stenciled monkey motif have appeared in Banksy’s oeuvre.