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FYI:
I don't know any brass monkeys personally to ask the question, and I don't have "that" specific anatomy, so I don't really know...
Apparently, "brass monkeys" were iron holders for cannon balls on ships. When it was cold, the metal would contract, tipping the cannon balls out of their holder. Hence, "freezing the balls off a brass monkey". 😀
 
I don't know what a life without Dandy grooveposting is like now...it's like I was living such a sheltered life before this point...
 
FYI:

Apparently, "brass monkeys" were iron holders for cannon balls on ships. When it was cold, the metal would contract, tipping the cannon balls out of their holder. Hence, "freezing the balls off a brass monkey". 😀
Wow, I never would have guessed, I just thought it was actuall brass b***s on an actual brass monkey!
 
When I see the "anime for veterans/beginners" thread, I always glance at it quickly and I keep thinking it says "anime for vegetarians..."
 
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