Q: What's this comic about, anyway?
A: It's about #23, a sad little simian who is a test subject for a batch of evil scientists.

Q: What kind of a monkey is he?
A: He's a Capuchin.

Q: They do evil things to him?
A: Yes, all manner of nastiness.

Q: What the hell is wrong with you?!
A: Huh?

Q: There's nothing funny about animal testing!
A: Sure there is... when it's not a real animal.

Q: So you condone animal testing?!
A: Of course not... but the strip would be a lot more boring were he an average, everyday monkey.

Q: So, you, like, hate monkeys or something?
A: No, I actually love monkeys (not like that, you sickos!). And apes.

Q: So, even though you love monkeys, the star of your strip is a sad, tortured Capuchin who endures extreme physical pain and mental anguish?
A: Yep.

Q: You're a dick.
A: But... but he's not a real monkey! Plus, he gets to eat Malt-O-Meal every other day!

Q: I'm sending you hate mail anyway.
A: I knew this would happen.