According to Boingboing, this is a sign warning people of peril. Why do I feel that this is a sign beckoning me to rush on and jump in the water?
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According to Boingboing, this is a sign warning people of peril. Why do I feel that this is a sign beckoning me to rush on and jump in the water?
Umm, don’t get too excited- I’m pretty sure that’s intended to represent a cnidarian, not a cephalopod. A cnidarian with some pretty nasty nematocysts, at that.
“WARNING! Local males produce huge, multi-tailed sperm.”
Yes it’s true. I thought of you the moment I saw this posted on BoingBoing.
This is what a “beware of the octopus” sign looks like.
“WARNING!!! Local sea life may bite off your feet and hands!”
Yup, cnidarian; a box jellyfish (poor cartoon representation thereof).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chironex_fleckeri
I really wouldn’t rush on and jump in.
Well, at least get Werner Herzog to film your death.
But…but, I like cnidarians!
I would name that one Mr Tingle Toes.
Hmm. Cnidaria, Cephalopoda, Danio. I guess the taxon “Animals that PZ Myers likes” is not a clade.
Though in my non-expert opinion, you can have valid taxa that are not clades.
“WARNING: Underwater objects may get kinky with Speedo-wearing bathers.”
Perhaps if the sign were more clearly labeled.
Hey, PZ! I just sent you a link to this very Flikr photo. I guess I should have checked the site first, as I see you beat me to it. I sent links to other cephalopod themed images also, so perhaps that will make up for it.
For the rest of you; enjoy…
Cthulhu
Stop Tenticle Porn!
General Warnings
Vinegar Available Here
The Original
Most of these images are from the very funny “Stick Figures in Peril” Flikr group.
Ever met an Ood?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/episodes/2006/impossibleplanet.shtml
Do you know of Glaucus sea slugs eat sea wasps? I’ve heard of people dying in ankle-high water after accidently stepping on one, in that, Glaucus was suspected because the victims had a localized sting, primarily on the foot, as opposed to sting marks all over the legs or arms.
HI LAURA!
Just because you love cephalopods, that doesn’t mean they love you.