If only it were that easy… And hey, speaking of letdowns– I was hoping you might someday post all about those super-cool giant squid. I was so happy when someone finally saw one alive, I wasn’t so sure that was going to happen… How about some readable giant squid entries? (Or links to old ones I may have missed!)
Speaking of squid humor, did I miss the discussion here on Doris Haggis-On-Whey’s book “Animals of the Ocean, In Particular the Giant Squid”? I’ve just received my copy as part of the McSweeney’s book club, and it is dated 2006, but I’m not sure if PZ’s seen it already.
It’s a very silly parody of the sort of wildlife books I remember reading as a child in the 1970s.
Opening quote “You have purchased this book and now you will learn. My name is Dr. Haggis-on-Whey and I am a scientist; I will not pretend to be your friend. We are here to study animals of the ocean and I will not mince words. If you pay attention I will be less dissatisfied.”
another early quote “What is in the ocean, you ask, besides water and tuna? The answer is not much…”
SEFsays
Where can I find this “Nature Store”?
You might need to invest in the special cephalopod-attracting hairdo before it would work properly, PZ.
That animals of the ocean book sounds somewhat similar to one I have, called “Nature made ridiculously simple” by Miles Kington. The first identification key has the categories of live moving, live stationary, dead moving, and dead stationary, including subsections like “dead things that can fly faster than you can run”. Quite amusing.
I printed out the Lio for my office door. I’m not a cephalomaniac, but there’s something about the expression on their faces in the comic that I really like.
I don’t think squids have ears…
Out of the hundreds of market squids I’ve bought, dissected and eaten from the local Chinese supermarket, I’ve never came across a single one with a hearing aid or iPod.
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Really? I think you’re shopping at the wrong store. Try Chu Xiu’s Squid and iPod Emporium!
I’ve shopped regularly in the one in New Orleans’s Riverwalk Mall (years ago), and another one in Manhattan (more recently, but still years ago). Much recommended.
If only it were that easy… And hey, speaking of letdowns– I was hoping you might someday post all about those super-cool giant squid. I was so happy when someone finally saw one alive, I wasn’t so sure that was going to happen… How about some readable giant squid entries? (Or links to old ones I may have missed!)
Hey, speaking of that Lio comic: http://www.gocomics.com/lio/2006/11/30/
Speaking of squid humor, did I miss the discussion here on Doris Haggis-On-Whey’s book “Animals of the Ocean, In Particular the Giant Squid”? I’ve just received my copy as part of the McSweeney’s book club, and it is dated 2006, but I’m not sure if PZ’s seen it already.
It’s a very silly parody of the sort of wildlife books I remember reading as a child in the 1970s.
Opening quote “You have purchased this book and now you will learn. My name is Dr. Haggis-on-Whey and I am a scientist; I will not pretend to be your friend. We are here to study animals of the ocean and I will not mince words. If you pay attention I will be less dissatisfied.”
another early quote “What is in the ocean, you ask, besides water and tuna? The answer is not much…”
You might need to invest in the special cephalopod-attracting hairdo before it would work properly, PZ.
I didn’t know squids could hear.
That animals of the ocean book sounds somewhat similar to one I have, called “Nature made ridiculously simple” by Miles Kington. The first identification key has the categories of live moving, live stationary, dead moving, and dead stationary, including subsections like “dead things that can fly faster than you can run”. Quite amusing.
I printed out the Lio for my office door. I’m not a cephalomaniac, but there’s something about the expression on their faces in the comic that I really like.
i’m still in favor of
the thing i designed. go figure.
Squidmas. now, that’s a culture war i can sink my teeth…er….beak into.
Another squid-related Lio from a week or two ago.
I didn’t know squids could hear.
Do Squidses have ears PZ? You must enlighten us!
Clearly, inquiring minds need to know. Time for a giant squid ears entry! *lol*
I don’t think squids have ears…
Out of the hundreds of market squids I’ve bought, dissected and eaten from the local Chinese supermarket, I’ve never came across a single one with a hearing aid or iPod.
Really? I think you’re shopping at the wrong store. Try Chu Xiu’s Squid and iPod Emporium!
Then how will they hear the call of Cthulhu?
“You might need to invest in the special cephalopod-attracting hairdo before it would work properly, PZ.”
Oh, it’s just some hair gel.
Made from squid?
“Where can I find this “Nature Store”?”
Probably only in Woods Hole, MA.
Not sure if that was a serious question, but:
http://thenaturestore.com/
I’ve shopped regularly in the one in New Orleans’s Riverwalk Mall (years ago), and another one in Manhattan (more recently, but still years ago). Much recommended.
I want a squid whistle :-(