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Category: Cephalopods • Weirdness
Posted on: September 4, 2006 12:24 PM, by PZ Myers
People send me things that put lust in my heart.
I want one of these.
I want some of these, too.
I need a seal like this so I can stamp all my official correspondence with it.
Clearly, there will be a future need for Space Squid Conservationists.
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Posted by: mary | September 4, 2006 12:49 PM
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute had a giant inflatable squid at their open house:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/42614915@N00/193205517/
It was supported by a clear inflated cone. We assumed that was its stomach, and were disappointed when the children weren't sucked up into the mouth and dropped into the innards. *sigh*
(I didn't upload the photos that show the squid more fully, as they just weren't all that good. But I'm willing. :) )
Posted by: Mooser | September 4, 2006 1:11 PM
I see what you mean. What is it with the one-eyed octopussies all over the place? Does that make them scarier? Cycloptopus!
Posted by: Krakus | September 4, 2006 1:26 PM
Umm...what is the "Best Secret Society" anyway? Is it somethig to do with gigantic cephalopods, because if so, I want in.
Posted by: dcb | September 4, 2006 1:35 PM
http://www.google.com/search?q=custom+stamps+and+seals
Incentive for your students: "A" homeworks get an embossed cthulhu.
Posted by: SEF | September 4, 2006 2:04 PM
At 15' long is "Archibald" machine-washable though, even if the component materials are?
Posted by: j | September 4, 2006 2:07 PM
How much does Archibald cost? He's so cute!
Posted by: Patness | September 4, 2006 2:14 PM
"clearly, thgere will be a future need for Space Squid Conservationists"
Of course. We wouldn't want to end it too quickly. Waste of good human.
Posted by: David Harmon | September 4, 2006 4:41 PM
"Clearly, there will be a future need for Space Squid Conservationists."
Of course, the sign on the *other* side probably reads: "warning: vicious mammals". :-)
Posted by: Chris Thompson | September 4, 2006 5:32 PM
Where was that pic of squid kites taken, please? I swear it was a couple miles from my home, cause I believe I saw them flying:
http://queens.about.com/b/a/192176.htm
Chris
Posted by: thwaite | September 4, 2006 5:53 PM
Chris, here's one west-coast site (with pix) for cephalopod kites: Berkeley Kite Wranglers
Posted by: quork | September 4, 2006 6:42 PM
It's a preconception by mediocre minds that squids can only live in water.
Posted by: donna | September 5, 2006 1:50 AM
I love it when my kids' friends come over and are jealous of my Cthulhu... really must find my 3 foot long squid again, too. It's around here someplace...
Posted by: bsci | September 5, 2006 6:26 PM
The octopi kite look like they are from the annual Berkeley Kite Festival. Very fun if you are ever in Berkeley CA in late July/early August
http://www.highlinekites.com/Berkeley_Kite_Festival/