New members are asked about their favorite fish as part of a humorous initiation ritual originating from a joke created by a member named Evo and her friends. Initially, the initiation involved a playful "hazing" where new members were metaphorically "slapped" with a fish, typically a salmon. Over time, this evolved into simply asking newcomers to choose their favorite fish, often without them understanding the context. The discussion highlights the lighthearted nature of this tradition, emphasizing its role in fostering community culture, while also noting that revealing the details of this initiation is considered a breach of the group's informal rules.
