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[cblj_backup]

I've been watching a lot of nature shows lately, and I've discovered you can tell how prudish the producers were or what age the show is aimed at by how they talk about sex.

Some shows are all YEAH! DINOSAURS FUCKIN'! LOOK AT THAT! (and let me tell you, brachiosaur sex doesn't look like any fun at all) while others resort to phrases like "they enter into a celebration of life and plenty."

This one also inadvertently implied that sperm whales and giant squid enjoy some interspecies hanky panky -- "At this time of year, male sperm whales join the pod to mate. They are the world's deepest divers, able to reach up to three thousand kilometers below the surface in search of giant squid."

Eh? You wanna separate those two concepts out with more than a pause while a whale dives majestically across the screen, maybe? Because now all I can think of is that the next time I see a hipster or a steampunk with an image like this on their shirt:

I'm going to look at it in a whole new light.

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[madripoor-rose.livejournal.com]

Whalesquid! Coming soon to Syfy Saturday!

[nutmeg3.livejournal.com]

That was my first thought, too. Immediately followed by I'd watch in a heartbeat!

[madripoor-rose.livejournal.com]

And then of course Whaleshark vs Sharktopus vs Dinocroc! Starring David Hewlitt.

[madripoor-rose.livejournal.com]

Whalesquid. Man, I wish I could edit....

[nutmeg3.livejournal.com]

Don't forget Mega-Shark. And the giant piranhas. And anacondas. And ice spiders. *g*

[madripoor-rose.livejournal.com]

During an earthquake and a meteorite swarm.

[nutmeg3.livejournal.com]

While the tsunami races ashore and cools down the lava from the giganticestest (so gigantic it got two ests) volcanic eruption in the history of ever.

[timberwolfoz.livejournal.com]

Now I want a t-shirt with that on (one needs Interesting and Varied t-shirt for Exercising, Especially Public). Any ideas where I might obtain one?

[nutmeg3.livejournal.com]

Different image, same concept: http://www.cafepress.com/+giant_squid_vs_sperm_whale_dark_tshirt,109759806

Or this: http://www.threadless.com/product/1595/The_Squid_vs_The_Whale

[copperbadge.livejournal.com]

There are shirts around on the motif -- and if you click on the image it'll take you to the artist's webpage. I don't think he sells it as a shirt but you can definitely find a larger image file of it there.

[moralimperative.livejournal.com]

Couldn't even wait to finish reading the entry before running off to google "brachiosaurus sex." Sadly, this was fruitless, and, if anyone else is curious, "brachiosaurus mating" gets better results. Now I can't stop thinking about how tiny elephant tails are.

Also, how awesome would it be if posh old Englishmen narrated naughty movies? Alternatively, Michael Caine.

[ysabet.livejournal.com]

Also, how awesome would it be if posh old Englishmen narrated naughty movies?

It certainly gives new meaning to the term "stiff upper lip."

[brewsternorth.livejournal.com]

Walking with Dinosaurs had two Diplodocus mating (with difficulty), to a Kenneth Branagh commentary (on the British broadcast - the Americans made do with DS9's Avery Brooks).

[rednwhiterose.livejournal.com]

Avery Brooks can narrate the Dictionary..that man's voice is like the perfect soundtrack for sex.

[sparkfrost.livejournal.com]

Now all I can think of is the Family Guy joke about British porn; "Almost! Almost! Ah! There we are!" "Well done!"

[mysid.livejournal.com]

Tentacle sex!

Something for RFM

[madripoor-rose.livejournal.com]

http://issendai.livejournal.com/601049.html

Something seems to be going on with Purina pet foods, reports of it suddenly making both cats and dogs ill, and no recall notices issued.

Re: Something for RFM

[copperbadge.livejournal.com]

Interesting. I want to do a little more looking into this -- especially since it's all brands across the board and I'm pretty sure they aren't even made at the same location, let alone out of the same materials -- but if it checks out I will definitely RFM.

Re: Something for RFM

[strangesequitur]

Keeping in mind that I basically know nothing here, and this information is coming from a Cracked article -- of all things -- most pet food brands are manufactured at the same place and use the same wheat gluten importer, among other shenanigans. Which is why the melamine thing hit so many different brands, a few years back. But, again, it's an article from Cracked.com, so.

Re: Something for RFM

[bloodanna.livejournal.com]

It might have soy in it. Lots of pets can't eat soy and companies have been putting more and more of it into their pet food in the past years.

[iceshade.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah, hot skitty on wailord action~

[flamingsword.livejournal.com]

I have seen enough hentai to know where this is going.

http://www.thenation.com/article/160410/faulty-towers?page=full Also, sadly, I have a link for next Monday. I had no idea the employment/financial situation in academia was this bad. It really makes me want to grab all my friends who are thinking of doing post-grad and making them read this first, because if I didn't know then chances are they don't either. Shit is fucked up and bullshit.

[copperbadge.livejournal.com]

While it is totally fucked up, it's also focused on grad students who have no intention of going out into the wider world, which is interesting. Academics, so insular :D But yeah, can definitely RFM.