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Feb 14 2011

We're back! Our holiday working at the monkey sanctuary was amazing, and turned out to be a fabulous inspiration for Sleep Talkin' Man. At least half of what Adam said in his sleep was directly related to what he was experiencing during his waking hours. I'll be sharing it with you guys over the next few days.
"That's no special monkey. No, that's Floppy. Floppy monkey. He's a bit crap, but we looooove him. Floppy, stop being crap. Come now."
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STM is clearly talking about my very favorite monkey, Etsa. Poor little Etsa was deprived of sunlight, so his bones never grew. Note his funny little arms. Those, along with his very special waddle-hop method of locomotion, have earned him the nicknames "Pinguino" and "Floppy". Etsa is also a bit, umm, simple, and wants nothing more than to snuggle up and gnaw on your face all day. Here he is:
  

If anyone wants to see more pictures, I've put an album on the Facebook fan page.
"So I can't swim. And I can't climb like you. Okay? But I can make fire, and that's you fucked for a start. Fuck off back to the jungle. Jungle pussy! Wah wah wah."
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This was immediately followed by Adam waking himself up in the usual way. The beauty of this reveal is the giggling you can hear in the background from our fellow volunteer and next-room neighbor, Jeremie, who had heard absolutely every word:

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STM: wah wah wah... PUSSY!
KAREN: (choked giggle)
JEREMIE: (gaffaw)
KAREN: (burst of laughter)
JEREMIE: (prolonged cackle)
ADAM: Oh fuck.
EVERYONE: (general hysteria)
ADAM: Welcome to Karen's world.
JEREMIE: That was so cool.
KAREN: You were saying— You said— You said—
ADAM: I know I said it.
KAREN: Really loud, you yelled it.
ADAM: Oh, I didn't, did I? Oh, whenever we go away now, we should rent a sound-proof box. Because this is just too much. I can handle you giggling next to me, but to have someone giggling in the next room... It makes me a little bit self-conscious. Note to STM: Be a little bit more quiet, please, and considerate of others. Plus the fact that, you're making me embarrassed.
KAREN: You're thinking that STM's at all concerned with being considerate of others?
ADAM: If he doesn't want me to have some kind of nervous or social breakdown, he'd better be.
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30 comments:

  1. Anonymous14 February 2011 at 07:51

    Oh man, that ending had me on the floor! Thanks for the laugh, but I think I just woke up my whole household!

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  2. Diane14 February 2011 at 08:13

    Awww, Floppy's adorable! I want to hug him so desperately. I think I'll use my puppy as a surrogate Floppy when she wakes up tomorrow morning.

    And I had to control my laughter re: the big old outburst toward the end there and the reactions because... serious cheek-hurting laugh time right there.

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  3. Mo14 February 2011 at 09:11

    To all the doubters, we now have a witness. Thank you, Jeremie. And welcome back from your marvelous trip. I look forward to the pictures and STM's commentaries.

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  4. Tone14 February 2011 at 09:44

    The reveal is PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  5. Andreas B14 February 2011 at 09:47

    Welcome back! This was hilarious! I haven't laughed this much in a long time. The ending was superb. Can't even imagine how it is to listen to STM live. I imagine I would be borderline hysteric too.

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  6. Wolfen aka "Ravenwolf31"14 February 2011 at 12:23

    Welcome back! That was funny and neat to hear that reveal! I would have been laughing too.

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  7. JamiSings14 February 2011 at 14:32

    You need Jeremie to come by and guest blog his experiences with STM.

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  8. Anonymous14 February 2011 at 14:49

    One of STM's finest hours.

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  9. Grace Alexander14 February 2011 at 14:55

    OMG Priceless. Poor Adam! Yay Jeremie!

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  10. Anonymous14 February 2011 at 15:12

    Welcome back! And thanks for the reveal...that was a howl! Lucky Jeremie!

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  11. Emma14 February 2011 at 15:17

    thanks for very much needed chuckle

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  12. Anonymous14 February 2011 at 15:32

    It's rare that something makes me laugh so hard that I cry, but this did it! Love you guys! :)

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  13. Anonymous14 February 2011 at 17:02

    So glad you're back! Loved the photos on FB.
    Thanks for making my Monday Mahvelous!

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  14. Marilyn B14 February 2011 at 17:44

    You're back! That's better! Welcome home.

    My eyes watered over the reveal.

    Gorgeous photo of Karen and the monkey.

    And yes, monkeys, I'm sorry but the human ability to build a fire does sort of fuck you for eternity. Humans are going to heat the planet up.

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  15. Erika14 February 2011 at 17:46

    I just checked ur album, superb photos! May i know what camera u used? (looking for a new one :-P)

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  16. S.M. Carrière14 February 2011 at 17:52

    The reveal was by far the best part! I laughed so hard!

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  17. Grace14 February 2011 at 19:16

    Welcome back!!! LOVED the reveal. I fell apart. Fantastic to have you guys back.

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  18. Anonymous14 February 2011 at 20:51

    Oh wow...

    The wake up was hillarious! Karen, you can't take him anywhere!

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  19. adam lennard14 February 2011 at 23:15

    erika, it is a canon 30S. i think it is called the canon rebel in the states. but i would recommend the next generation canon camera or nikon.

    adam

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  20. LA/wts15 February 2011 at 00:19

    Welcome back!

    And thanks for that little souvenir........ 7@=e

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  21. Erika15 February 2011 at 01:05

    You must meant 30d? Funny that my brother's canon always produces pictures in somewhat 'milder' colour, but yours came out amazing. I suppose you use manual setting?

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  22. A. Hewitt15 February 2011 at 03:04

    HIIII GUYS!!! Adam, You are hilarious! Would it be possible for you two to give me a photo of yourselves? i would draw you a portrait, if you'd like. I need something to draw and I think STM would be a good one. I Wouldn't charge of courseXD And I don't have a facebook, so if you'd kindly email it to me, at angelofthelordcastiel@live.com that would be great. I could even give you the original drawing once i finish if you want it.

    Thanks, Ashley

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  23. Anonymous15 February 2011 at 14:35

    lmao the reveal was priceless!! I hope Jeremie decides to come visit your website... I would love to hear of his experiences with STM. lol
    oh btw welcome!!!

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  24. Anonymous15 February 2011 at 14:35

    oops... meant welcome back!!!

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  25. HappyHourJulie15 February 2011 at 15:37

    Priceless... absolutely priceless. Glad you guys had a great trip!

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  26. Anonymous15 February 2011 at 19:21

    Excellence STM.!
    you rock!

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  27. adam lennard15 February 2011 at 21:16

    for all those people who are interested in any information regarding the animal sanctuaries karen and i have volunteered at please go to:

    http://www.sleeptalkinman.com/volunteering.html

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  28. daydreamersdaughter15 February 2011 at 22:40

    can you get and post progress reports on Etsa over time--poor baby and don't say he is not suffering cause I couldn't believe that.

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  29. Missbehavin'28 February 2011 at 18:14

    LOL just now getting around to reading this. Huzzah for having a Guest Star. Hilarious stuff.

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  30. Big Fan of STM1 March 2011 at 18:59

    I catch up on STM sometimes at lunch. I laughed out loud at the reveal and oen other comment - Oh, I know you...corner of... And I found out with this catch up that you are on Facebook. Can't wait to get home and become a fan!

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