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Monkmania
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English
Etymology
en Monkman mania.
Noun
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en UK informal Enthusiasm for Eric Monkman as a contestant on University Challenge 2016–17.
en August 4, 2017 Alex Nelson University Challenge star Eric Monkman on his new Radio 4 show – and ‘Monkmania’ iNews https://inews.co.uk/culture/radio/eric-monkman-radio-4-show-monkmania-university-challenge-82785 So what does the future hold for Monkman, and could this be the start of a long, successful career in media? He’s certainly had a lot of opportunities in the wake of ‘Monkmania’. https://web.archive.org/web/20211203094028/https://inews.co.uk/culture/radio/eric-monkman-radio-4-show-monkmania-university-challenge-82785 3 December 2021
en 2018 Helena Horton ‘Monkmania’ back as University Challenge rivals hit the road to uncover Britain’s genius The Daily Telegraph The University Challenge rivals who became a television cult are bringing “Monkmania” back with their own BBC show. August 18
en 2020 Ellie Cambridge; Becky Pemberton Who is Eric Monkman and when did he appear on University Challenge? The Sun https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/3198222/eric-monkman-university-challenge/ His memorable appearance on the show sparked its own hashtag #Monkmania, on Twitter. https://web.archive.org/web/20200614052112/https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/3198222/eric-monkman-university-challenge/ 14 June 2020
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