The #WeAreAllMonkeys movement began in 2014 after Brazilian footballer Dani Alves reacted to a racist gesture by picking up and eating a banana thrown at him during a match against Villarreal. The incident sparked a massive social media campaign where celebrities and fans worldwide posted photos of themselves eating bananas to combat racism. While it started as a serious call for equality and sportsmanship, the phrase and imagery have evolved into a versatile meme format. Today, it is used both to honor the original message of anti-discrimination and to ironically highlight the primal, shared nature of human behavior across various relatable situations.