Monkmania

English

Etymology

Blend of Monkman +‎ mania

Noun

Monkmania (uncountable)

1. (UK, informal) Enthusiasm for Eric Monkman as a contestant on University Challenge 2016–17.
   • 2017 August 4, Alex Nelson, “University Challenge star Eric Monkman on his new Radio 4 show – and ‘Monkmania’”, in iNews‎^[1]:

     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’.

   • 2018 August 18, Helena Horton, “‘Monkmania’ back as University Challenge rivals hit the road to uncover Britain’s genius”, in The Daily Telegraph:

     The University Challenge rivals who became a television cult are bringing “Monkmania” back with their own BBC show.

   • 2020, Ellie Cambridge, Becky Pemberton, “Who is Eric Monkman and when did he appear on University Challenge?”, in The Sun‎^[2]:

     His memorable appearance on the show sparked its own hashtag #Monkmania, on Twitter.