Have you ever been so hungry you could eat a

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the humorous and exaggerated concept of extreme hunger, specifically the idea of eating large or unusual animals. Participants share thoughts on various creatures and their eating capabilities, referencing both real-life examples and fictional scenarios.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions that not even a python can eat an alligator without experiencing serious indigestion, referencing a National Geographic article.
  • Another participant proposes that a giant squid could potentially overpower both a python and an alligator, linking to a National Geographic article about the giant squid.
  • A different participant brings up a fictional character, Snake from Metal Gear Solid, claiming he can eat an "Indian Gavial," which they believe is a type of crocodile, and various snakes without issue.
  • One participant expresses amazement at the picture shared in the discussion, indicating a visual element that adds to the conversation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on which creature could eat another, with multiple competing views presented regarding the capabilities of different animals and fictional characters.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes references to both real and fictional scenarios, which may affect the interpretations of the claims made by participants.

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Have you ever been so hungry you could eat a ...

Well, not an alligator. Not even a python can eat an alligator without getting serious indigestion.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/10/images/051006_pythoneatsgator.jpg

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/10/1006_051006_pythoneatsgator.html (National Geographic)
 
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I bet a giant squid could beat both of them:

Holy Squid! Photos Offer First Glimpse of Live Deep-Sea Giant
Address:http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/09/0927_050927_giant_squid.html
 
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Hmmm...

(Metal Gear Solid) Snake can eat an "Indian Gavial" (I think its a crocodile though) without any problem, and he can eat many types of snake!
 
That is insane! The picture looks crazy.
 

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