Nation that survived Godzilla is now imperiled by giant jellyfish

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The thread discusses the recent appearance of large jellyfish, specifically Nomura's jellyfish, around Japan's coast and its impact on the fishing industry. Participants engage in humorous and speculative commentary, blending serious observations with playful banter about the jellyfish and their potential implications.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants note the significant impact of Nomura's jellyfish on Japan's fishing industry, including the physical damage to fishing nets and the need for protective measures by fishermen.
  • There is a humorous suggestion that jellyfish could be controlled by offering them fish, with varying amounts proposed for cooperation.
  • Speculation arises about whether the jellyfish's appearance is linked to nuclear tests in the Pacific, although this remains unsubstantiated.
  • Participants engage in playful dialogue about the motivations behind a fictional "Penguin Army" wanting to take over Japan, using the jellyfish as a means to an end.
  • One participant references a humorous radio segment that added a comedic element to the discussion by playing monster noises associated with the jellyfish.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion features a mix of serious observations about the jellyfish and lighthearted, fictional narratives. While there is agreement on the jellyfish's impact, the motivations and implications discussed are speculative and humorous, indicating a lack of consensus on any serious conclusions.

Contextual Notes

Participants express various assumptions and engage in playful speculation without resolving the underlying questions about the jellyfish's origins or effects.

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Readers interested in environmental impacts on marine life, humorous takes on serious issues, or speculative discussions about fictional scenarios may find this thread engaging.

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http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/world/3599566.html
TOKYO - A slimy jellyfish weighing as much as a sumo wrestler has Japan's fishing industry in the grip of its poisonous tentacles.

Vast numbers of Nomura's jellyfish have appeared around Japan's coast since July, clogging and ripping fishing nets and forcing fishermen to spend hours hacking them apart before bringing home their reduced catches.

The jellyfish can be more than 6 feet in diameter and weigh up to 440 pounds. Despite their size, the invertebrates aren't toxic enough to cause serious harm to humans, but fishermen often wear goggles and protective clothing to avoid their stings.
 
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Vive La RÉVOLUTION!
 
Bah, they're not purple. Else, things could've been much worse, jellitively speaking, of course. :rolleyes:
 
My mercenaries are doing their job!
 
Pengwuino said:
My mercenaries are doing their job!
Your mercenaries? Hah! Jellyfish wouldn't stoop so low as to be controlled by a silly flightless bird :smile:
 
Jelfish said:
Your mercenaries? Hah! Jellyfish wouldn't stoop so low as to be controlled by a silly flightless bird :smile:

Fork over enough fish and jellyfish will do whatever you tell them to...
 
Pengwuino said:
Fork over enough fish and jellyfish will do whatever you tell them to...
Hm.. how much fish are we talking about?
 
Jelfish said:
Hm.. how much fish are we talking about?

20 salmon for every man jellyfish, woman jellyfish, and child jellyfish that would rise to arms for the Penguin Army.
 
But Pengwuino, why do you want to take over Japan?
 
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We can use their ample coastlines as a staging ground for our South-East Asia campaign.
 
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Clearly this is another proof of Jellitivity, one of the finest in recent times, but just watch the cranks and crackpots deny it.
 
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The story was much funnier on the radio this morning. They were playing monster noises from Japanese horror movies and saying it was the sound the giant jellyfish made. RRRRRRAAAAAUUUUHHHHHH!