It all began on a sunny morning at the sanctuary — birds chirping, leaves rustling, and the monkeys starting their daily routine of jumping, chattering, and causing just the right amount of chaos. But among all the mischievous energy, one monkey stood out more than anyone else. His name was Cubis, and everyone in the sanctuary knew that when he was around, there was never a dull moment.
Cubis was small, clever, and full of attitude. He loved attention, loved snacks, and loved showing off. But on this particular day, something was different — something hilarious. Because as much as Cubis loved to play, today, he clearly decided: “El mono no está jugando.” (The monkey is not playing!) 🐒
🌞 Morning Mayhem Begins
Every morning, the caretakers at the sanctuary would bring fruit baskets filled with bananas, papayas, and mango slices. The monkeys would gather excitedly, their little hands reaching out for their favorites. Usually, Cubis was the first one to grab his fruit — sometimes even stealing from others.
But this morning, when the caretaker, Uncle Tu, placed the basket down, Cubis didn’t move. He sat on his perch, arms crossed, face serious.
Everyone looked at him, surprised.
“Cubis,” Uncle Tu called out. “Come on, your banana’s here!”
Cubis turned his head away dramatically, refusing to even look.
The other monkeys snatched their fruits happily, munching and squeaking in delight, but Cubis? He just stayed there — lips tight, tail flicking, giving the world his best I’m not in the mood expression.
One of the baby monkeys tried to hand him a banana, but Cubis gently pushed it away and gave a tiny sigh — like a grumpy old man who didn’t get his morning coffee.
Everyone watching burst into laughter. “El mono no está jugando!” someone shouted, and it became the catchphrase of the day.
😤 The Drama King
Cubis was always full of emotions. If something didn’t go his way, you’d know it instantly.
It turned out, earlier that morning, one of the younger monkeys, Cutis, had accidentally taken Cubis’s favorite toy — a shiny silver spoon he’d found weeks ago and claimed as his own treasure.
That spoon was everything to Cubis. He would tap it on the ground like a drumstick, throw it up and catch it, or use it as a mirror to admire his own face. So when Cutis took it, even for a moment, Cubis was furious.
And now, he was on strike.
He refused food, refused playtime, refused everything.
Uncle Tu tried to cheer him up with mangoes — his second favorite fruit — but Cubis dramatically turned his back and folded his arms again.
The look on his face said it all: No spoon, no fun. Period.
🐒 “El Mono No Está Jugando” Becomes a Trend
Word spread quickly around the sanctuary. The visitors who came to watch the monkeys started hearing about Cubis’s “serious day.”
Everyone came to see for themselves — and sure enough, there he was, sitting on his wooden log like a king who’d lost his crown.
When people tried to get his attention, he’d look at them, blink once, and turn away.
Someone joked, “Cubis, why so serious?”
Another laughed, “El mono no está jugando!”
Soon, everyone was chanting it playfully, and even the staff couldn’t stop laughing.
Cubis, of course, didn’t seem amused — but every now and then, his eyes flickered with curiosity. You could tell he was trying to stay serious, but inside, he was enjoying the attention.
He was like a little actor pretending to be mad just to get the crowd laughing.
🎭 The Breaking Point
By noon, Cubis couldn’t resist anymore. Uncle Tu had found his silver spoon — Cutis had left it near the treehouse — and when he brought it back, everything changed.
As soon as Cubis saw it, his serious face melted. He jumped up, grabbed the spoon, hugged it tight, and squeaked loudly in joy.
The crowd watching cheered and clapped.
Then, like a professional performer, Cubis started drumming with his spoon — tapping it on the wooden floor, on the bars, and even on a bucket. The rhythm was surprisingly good!
Uncle Tu laughed, “So you were just pretending! You little drama king!”
Cubis danced, flipped the spoon in the air, and did a spin before landing perfectly — arms out, proud as ever.
Everyone roared with laughter. One visitor shouted again, “¡El mono está jugando ahora!” (The monkey is playing now!)
Cubis tilted his head as if he understood, then banged his spoon one last time — clang! — as if saying, Thank you, thank you very much! 😂
🎨 Cubis, the Showman
From that day on, Cubis’s spoon act became legendary. Every afternoon, he’d perform his “concert.”
He would sit on his favorite rock, spoon in hand, and start tapping rhythms. Sometimes he’d even mimic the sounds of people talking or laughing while drumming, creating his own hilarious “music.”
He’d look up at the crowd, wait for applause, then bow dramatically before running off to swing from a tree.
And whenever someone teased him or tried to take the spoon, he’d quickly clutch it to his chest, frown deeply, and once again return to his famous pout — El mono no está jugando mode.
But everyone knew that behind that grumpy little face, he was secretly waiting for someone to laugh — because making people laugh was his favorite reward.
🍌 The Snack Thief Incident
One day, something even funnier happened.
During snack time, Uncle Tu left a basket of bananas unattended for a few seconds. When he came back, half the bananas were gone. The other monkeys were eating quietly — but Cubis sat alone, pretending to meditate with his spoon resting beside him.
“Cubis,” Uncle Tu said suspiciously, “did you take the bananas?”
Cubis didn’t move.
He slowly looked up, blinked, and pointed his spoon at another monkey, as if to say, “It was him.”
Everyone burst out laughing again.
Uncle Tu picked up a banana peel that was lying right behind Cubis. “You sure about that?”
Cubis covered his face with both hands, shaking his head — an unmistakable Oops, I’ve been caught moment.
That day, the phrase “El mono no está jugando” became even more popular, because every time Cubis got caught doing something naughty, he’d put on the same serious act.
He’d puff up his cheeks, cross his arms, and act completely innocent, as if to say, I don’t play anymore, humans! 😂
❤️ The Heart Behind the Humor
As funny as Cubis was, he wasn’t just about jokes and mischief. He had a gentle side too.
When baby monkeys were scared during storms, he would sit beside them, holding their tiny hands or wrapping his tail around them for comfort.
Sometimes, after performing for the crowd, he’d jump onto Uncle Tu’s shoulder, rest his head there, and close his eyes peacefully — as if all the laughter in the world had finally tired him out.
Even when he acted serious, Cubis’s heart was full of love and curiosity.
He wasn’t just a “funny monkey.” He was a reminder that animals, like humans, have personalities, emotions, and even a sense of humor.
🐒 A Star is Born
Today, Cubis has become a small celebrity on social media. Videos of him “not playing” — sitting with his spoon, making funny faces, and refusing to eat when he’s in a bad mood — have gone viral.
People from around the world comment things like:
“That’s me on Monday mornings!”
“El mono no está jugando 😂😂”
“He’s so dramatic, I love him!”
Cubis doesn’t know he’s famous, of course. But every time visitors gather and laugh, he seems to know he’s doing something right. He’ll puff up proudly, give his little spoon a spin, and look right into the camera as if to say, You came for the show, didn’t you?
🌟 The Final Laugh
That evening, as the sun set and the sanctuary quieted down, Cubis climbed to his favorite branch with his spoon still in hand. He looked around, saw Uncle Tu watching, and gave him one last dramatic sigh.
“Are you going to bed, Cubis?” Uncle Tu asked gently.
Cubis blinked, stretched, and then — just before settling down — gave his spoon a soft tap-tap-tap.
It was like a little “goodnight” song.
Uncle Tu laughed. “You really are one talented, funny monkey, aren’t you?”
And though the day had been full of laughter, Cubis just smiled, curled up, and drifted off to sleep — a spoon in his hand, and a legend in everyone’s heart.
Because no matter what mood he was in, one thing was always certain:
Monkey funny… but sometimes, “El mono no está jugando!” 🐒😂❤️
