My name is Chicago_kid...and I have a problem...

I would like someone to explain to me the connection between poker and monkeys, apes and other simien life-forms. I realize that 3/4 of the FTR community loves monkeys, gorillas bananas, etc., and I'm honestly not sure why.

An answer to this will help me sleep much better at night.

Thx,
CK

PS--what the hell happened to RiverMonkey??? That guy disappeared...