Monopoly is one of the best selling board games ever created - and one of the most misunderstood. The little known origin story of the game explains why you (probably) hate playing it. In fact, there's a good chance you have never understood how Monopoly was intended to be played. This is the fascinating story of why we often confuse our environment, from failing to spot messages in board games to one of the most misinterpreted songs in American rock music history.