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How To Throw Off Future Generations

how the cuttlefish was maniacally named

Port:
- Here is how it happened.
- Someone discovered a squid-like animal with venomous saliva and a sharp parrot-like beak.
- They named it a cuttlefish to throw off future generations and trick them into trying to pet it.
- Diabolical laughter then rang throughout the naming-things-dungeon.
Starboard:
- How do you know?
Port:
- Sharp beak...sounds like cuddle. Squid-like...called a fish.
- I'm surprised even you are questioning this.

James Says:
February 27th, 2008 at 9:31 am
Cuttlefish is a terrible name, but they are amazing animals.

That is true, I hear they have three hearts and a W shaped pupil.

How can something with three hearts not be cool?

Not to mention amazing color changing, a hypnotizing strobe effect on their prey, and a high learning capacity.

I only wish I could have one as a pet.

Steve Says:
February 27th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
I saw a cuttlefish in an aquarium at…Disneyland? Anyway, the first thing I thought was “cthulufish!”

Paula Helm Murray Says:
February 27th, 2008 at 8:44 pm

Steve, I’m SOOOOO grateful I was between mouthfuls of chili when I read that.

Yes I have a waterproof keyboard but I hate messes. And chili is a bit greasy…
tee hee