Forbidden love: Don't tease me with your flashing lights

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The discussion revolves around a humorous interpretation of an incident involving a giant octopus that attacked a submarine, with participants exploring the idea of the octopus's behavior in relation to mating and human-like traits.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that the octopus may have been seeking a mate, as indicated by its behavior of flashing bright colors.
  • Others humorously compare the octopus's behavior to human mating rituals, noting similarities in attraction methods.
  • A participant introduces the term "horngry," combining "horny" and "hungry," to describe a state of being that they attribute to males.
  • There are playful exchanges about food and companionship, with references to pizza and the need for assistance in cooking.
  • Some participants express surprise at the personal relationships within the forum, questioning the sexual orientation of another participant.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion features multiple competing views, particularly regarding the motivations behind the octopus's behavior and the humorous interpretations of male behavior. There is no consensus on these points.

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The conversation includes playful banter and wordplay, which may obscure more serious interpretations of animal behavior. The use of humor and informal language may limit the depth of analysis.

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Readers interested in animal behavior, humor in science discussions, or the interplay between human and animal traits may find this thread engaging.

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A giant octopus may have been looking for a date when it attacked a submarine off of Vancouver Island last fall.

...Some octopuses will show they are interested in mating by flashing bright colours to attract a partner.

..."It could have been looking for a meal or looking for a girlfriend," Cosgrove said. "It's difficult to know what exactly it was doing or why it wanted to make contact with the ROV for whatever reason." [continued]
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20060126/octopus_bc_060126/20060126?hub=Canada

The ROV was seen smoking afterwards. :biggrin:
 
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:smile: He might have been looking for a girlfriend who cook for him!
 
Some octopuses will show they are interested in mating by flashing

Wow, just like some humans... :rolleyes:
 
Lisa! said:
:smile: He might have been looking for a girlfriend who cook for him!


He was probably just horngry, as all men usually are.
 
franznietzsche said:
He was probably just horngry, as all men usually are.
well, you learn a new word every day!:cool:
horny + hungry = horngry![/size]
 
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Well, I'm having a pizza right now. Who's going to help me with the other part?
 
Lisa! said:
well, you learn a new word every day!:cool:
horny + hungry = horngry![/size]


Well, I had to invent a word to describe the state of being male, so, it works.

Horngry.

@Danger: The water elves?
 
Danger said:
Well, I'm having a pizza right now. Who's going to help me with the other part?
I will. :!)
 
Note that MK is Moonbear's soulmate, Danger!:-p
 
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Mk is gay? I never knew.
 
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Perhaps he's just too horngry!