Goats and monkeys
i was google searching on a tangent and i found out an interesting fact: Apparently the phrase "Goats and Monkeys!" is originally a quote from Shakespeare's Othello. It seems like the exact meaning of the phrase is a bit debated, but evidently goats and monkeys are two animals who were concidered promiscuous at the time. Since the play is about him being driven to kill his wife after being told she was cheating on him, presumably the words are in reference to her.
Othello--- Ay; you did wish that I would make her turn:
Sir, she can turn, and turn, and yet go on,
And turn again; and she can weep, sir, weep;
And she's obedient, as you say, obedient,
Very obedient. Proceed you in your tears.
Concerning this, sir,—O well-painted passion!—
I am commanded home. Get you away;
I'll send for you anon. Sir, I obey the mandate,
And will return to Venice. Hence, avaunt!
Exit Desdemona
Cassio shall have my place. And, sir, tonight,
I do entreat that we may sup together:
You are welcome, sir, to Cyprus.—Goats and monkeys!
Exit Othello
