What does the term "monkey" mean in blackjack?

Frank Scobkete, the number one casino gaming best selling author explains the term "monkey" in the following manner: It refers, he says to something which unwittingly and rather promptly may reverse the situation in the game. Players calling for a face card "monkey" in blackjack are hoping for a dramatic change to occur. Frank noted that he was once told by a pit boss that old playing cards have monkeys as the highest denomination cards.

Source: Blackjack2002 News Staff