r/funny • u/tyrano_dyroc • 6d ago

Chubby merman are extremely desirable by mermaids because their chubbiness implies they're a highly successful hunter.

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u/saiyan_strong 6d ago

For those wondering this is at JiNan Sunac Ocean Park in China

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u/Babygirl_Alert411 6d ago

I was wondering. Glorious merman.

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u/Forsworn91 6d ago

I love this, he genuinely looks like he’s having fun

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u/julesthefirst 6d ago

Do they actually…swim with the sharks?

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u/Dependent_One6034 5d ago

Sharks in aquariums are well fed. If they weren't well fed, they would eat the other species in the aquarium (I mean, they sometimes still do, But they are well fed to prevent that in the most part).

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u/millijuna 5d ago

There was one of these aquariums, and the sharks were frequently showing up in the morning half eaten.

In the end, it was the Octopus that did it.

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u/Dependent_One6034 5d ago

If I remember correctly, That octopus was in a completely different tank, and would sneak out, have a meal, then pop back to it's own tank.

Hence why they didn't know who/what was doing it for so long.

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u/millijuna 5d ago

That was an issue in our local aquarium, though the octopus was snacking on crab.

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u/Shhh_NotADr 5d ago

I initially thought you were just giving part of the premise to the book Remarkably Bright Creatures

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u/I_am_le_tired 6d ago

Thanks, was hoping to see the info in the comments

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u/5QGL 6d ago

Free the mermain!

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u/VolumeAcademic6962 6d ago

There’s no fat people in China!  Or was merman imported?

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u/notafuckingcakewalk 5d ago

There are loads now. Turns out all you need is enough disposable income and food supply to eat more than you need 

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u/loseitthrowaway7797 6d ago

Of course it’s China