Which Fish Would You Prefer to be Slapped With?

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The discussion revolves around a humorous and light-hearted topic of "fish slapping," where participants express their preferences for which fish they would like to be slapped with. The concept is presented as a quirky initiation ritual for newcomers in the forum. Armored catfish is mentioned as a preferred choice, although it does not appear in the poll options. Participants joke about various fish, including sea bass and flounder, with flounder gaining popularity for its satisfying slap potential. Concerns about the dangers of certain fish, like octopus and mercury levels in sea bass, are raised, but the overall tone remains playful. The conversation also touches on the absurdity of the ritual and its origins, with members sharing personal anecdotes and humorous fish-related stories. The thread highlights the community's camaraderie and the absurdity of the fish slapping tradition, while also addressing the ecological implications of releasing exotic fish into the wild.

Which fish/item would you prefer to be slapped with?

  • Halibut

    Votes: 2 6.3%
  • Flounder (fresh)

    Votes: 7 21.9%
  • Flounder (frozen)

    Votes: 2 6.3%
  • Shad

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Octopus

    Votes: 8 25.0%
  • Herring

    Votes: 1 3.1%
  • Sea Bass

    Votes: 4 12.5%
  • Shark

    Votes: 5 15.6%
  • Blubber

    Votes: 2 6.3%
  • Pickle

    Votes: 1 3.1%

  • Total voters
    32
  • #51
We're up to 83,000+ members. I think the octopus would be best. That way you can slap 8 at a time.
 
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  • #52
BobG said:
We're up to 83,000+ members. I think the octopus would be best. That way you can slap 8 at a time.
Did you see what that octopus did to the shark?

 
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  • #53
^ The octopus could take on about 20 of us mere mortals.
 
  • #54
I've never thought of octopi as being aggressive.
 
  • #55
Oh, man... I just watched that. Too cool!
 
  • #56
I was fish-slapped with a dead and rotten Carp once "IRL".
I do not know why but I (along with most others) chose the Flounder (fresh), frozen would hurt and should only be used in extreme cases.
 
  • #57
I wasn't slapped with a fish when I came here!:cry:
The only welcome I got, was from Moonbear!
 
  • #58
Lisa! said:
I wasn't slapped with a fish when I came here!:cry:
The only welcome I got, was from Moonbear!
Aww, Lisa!

<THWACK>

I used a small flounder, it's a very delicate fish.

WELCOME LISA!
 
  • #59
Math Is Hard said:
I've never thought of octopi as being aggressive.
They're intelligent, voracious predators.
 
  • #60
DaveC426913 said:
They're intelligent, voracious predators.

I think that one was a Chucktopus. :cool:
 
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  • #61
What's this, Evo, MIH? No Salmon?!
 
  • #62
G01 said:
What's this, Evo, MIH? No Salmon?!
Wow, you're right! I guess people will have to write in votes for Salmon. :redface:
 
  • #63
Evo said:
Wow, you're right! I guess people will have to write in votes for Salmon. :redface:

Geez! No Salmon...And I thought you guys were professional fish slappers!:biggrin:My vote is for salmon!
 
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  • #64
Why have salmon when you can have shark?
 
  • #65
Evo said:
Aww, Lisa!

<THWACK>

I used a small flounder, it's a very delicate fish.

WELCOME LISA!


Wow! Thanks!11:!)
 
  • #66
I voted shark before it occurred to me that I never made a "new member" thread :eek:. Go easy on me.
 
  • #67
Math Jeans said:
I voted shark before it occurred to me that I never made a "new member" thread :eek:. Go easy on me.

THWAAAACCCKKKKK!

Since we like you, I decided to go with a little sand shark. They're still a little sandpapery when that skin hits you, but a little exfoliation never hurt anyone.

I prefer the frozen flounder for most new members, though. It works in all seasons, don't need to sit around waiting for it to thaw or having to worry that it's going rotten in summer, and gives a really satisfying SMACK when it makes contact. If you swing it just right, you can even use it to propel the new member out of the welcome thread and soundly into another neighboring thread so they have no excuse not to get on with posting. :approve:
 
  • #68
While kayaking in New Zealand I saw a seal eating an octopus... the seal thrashed around with the octopus in her mouth until a leg broke off - then she'd gulp it down and go back for another leg.

There were also killer whales cruising around - apparently they were known to eat the stingrays. They accomplished this by approaching from the front and biting down before they got to the tail.
 
  • #69
Yes! My choice (octopus) prevails! Ha ha.
Lisab...herring arent all small
And the choices of blubber and pickle??What??
 
  • #70
I pickle-slapped my sister at Christmas. I went out to eat with my family and she was in a REALLY mopey mood and wouldn't order anything. Total Debbie Downer. Anyway, I picked up a fairly large dill chip and smacked her right on the cheek. My brother just about died! He said, "OMG! Did you just pickle-slap her??!" We were laughing so hard, mostly because Sis finally cracked a smile, even though she was trying her hardest not to.
 
  • #71
Math Jeans said:
I voted shark before it occurred to me that I never made a "new member" thread :eek:. Go easy on me.

Wait, wait, wait... Your supposed to announce your noobacy?
 
  • #72
binzing said:
Wait, wait, wait... Your supposed to announce your noobacy?
You do if you want to get welcomed properly. :smile:
 
  • #73
I voted for shark as well. But I meant an alive 1!:biggrin:
 

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