Random cephalopodia

People send me things that put lust in my heart.

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I want one of these.


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I want some of these, too.


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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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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. :) )

I see what you mean. What is it with the one-eyed octopussies all over the place? Does that make them scarier? Cycloptopus!

Umm...what is the "Best Secret Society" anyway? Is it somethig to do with gigantic cephalopods, because if so, I want in.

At 15' long is "Archibald" machine-washable though, even if the component materials are?

How much does Archibald cost? He's so cute!

"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.

"Clearly, there will be a future need for Space Squid Conservationists."

Of course, the sign on the *other* side probably reads: "warning: vicious mammals". :-)

By David Harmon (not verified) on 04 Sep 2006 #permalink

It's a preconception by mediocre minds that squids can only live in water.

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...