and in an appropriate levelDwight Schrute calling Angela “Monkey” is a reference to a scene in the TV show “The Office”, in which Dwight says to Angela, “you, monkey, are going to help me get out of this jam. ” In the context of the scene, the phrase is meant to be an endearing way of referring to Angela, who was actually dressed as a monkey at the time. However, after Dwight begins referring to her as “Monkey” on multiple occasions, the nickname takes on a more condescending meaning as it is often accompanied by Dwight’s usual criticism and belittling.
