See no Evil, Hear no Evil, Speak no Evil Monkeys Explained

In the West it is commonly believed that the 3 monkeys are in a state of ignorance, blind in all ways to evil. However, in Japan, where the 3 monkeys are revered as wise monkeys, the meaning is explained as a conscious choice not to engage in anything evil. "Don't look upon evil, don't speak evil things and don't listen to evil things." Don't be evil! The original background Image used, though heavily altered in this video was courtesy