Superchimps are "docile, obedient and uninquisitive" and are perfect for "housekeeping, elementary cooking, tool-carrying and dozens of other routine jobs".
Yes I am aware of the etymology, actually I mentioned something similar to someone else here a week or so ago. I just happened upon this scene from kotor by chance last night and thought it was potentially funny/ interesting/ discussion provoking enough to share!
Have you never heard of the term "simpering"?
It may stand for something specifically different now; Suckers Idolising Mediocre Pussy, but the term isn't new, or even only a few decades old.
I believe it could have been a shortened version of "simpleton."
In 1973 it meant "superchimp".
Superchimps are "docile, obedient and uninquisitive" and are perfect for "housekeeping, elementary cooking, tool-carrying and dozens of other routine jobs".
Yes I am aware of the etymology, actually I mentioned something similar to someone else here a week or so ago. I just happened upon this scene from kotor by chance last night and thought it was potentially funny/ interesting/ discussion provoking enough to share!