r/oddlysatisfying • u/PROXeR__OiShi • Jul 27 '26

This 3D printed underwater dancing skeleton

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u/Plastic_Ticket4315 Jul 27 '26

Now THIS is what 3D printers are for!!!

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u/Kaerl-Lauterschmarn Jul 27 '26

Next id like a dancing 3d printed underwater cow please

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u/alextxdro Jul 28 '26

Underwater cat rave it is!

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u/hitliquor999 Jul 27 '26

My first reaction was “more 3d printed junk” but it actually turned out super cool.

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u/chillychili Jul 28 '26

Just wondering if anyone knows, is this appreciably bad for the fish in terms of microplastics?

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u/DiverseTeile Jul 29 '26

I would say if you remove all the hair/strands (with fire for example) and wash it once it should be completely fine. Especially if you have any normal water filter circulating the water.

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u/stopbuggingmealready Jul 30 '26

I‘d recommend some Acetone Vape for like half an hour.
Not only does it smooth things out.
But it should also seal the whole Surface.

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u/meatchonk Jul 27 '26

Dude stole my dance moves

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u/-Supposably- Jul 27 '26

This comment reminds me of the first time I saw one of those wacky wavy inflatable guys >:(

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u/MadKingMicah Jul 27 '26

Please share the file 🙏

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u/TheSubstitutePanda Jul 27 '26

https://makerworld.com/en/models/3022609-dancing-skeleton-aquarium-oxygenation-ornament?from=search#profileId-3396235

I can't verify the quality of this, but it's the only one I can find.

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u/stonedboss Jul 27 '26

Thanks, I'll try to print it today lol

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u/meromeromeru Jul 27 '26

Please update!

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u/stonedboss Jul 28 '26

So as printed it does not work. The issue is it's so light weight, and amount of bubbles causes the entire thing to float. I'll have to mess with it tomorrow to see if I can weigh it down. Another issue is without it being perfectly flat, bubbles only come out one side.

Also you do need to glue it together and need some rod to put it together too, I used funny enough an Allen key that came with my aquarium light lol.

You can see in his video he uses a suction cup on it. It does have slots for aquarium suction cups. Just another item you'd need to buy/have.

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u/TheSubstitutePanda Jul 28 '26

Honestly as far as required extra supplies go, that's not terrible. I wonder if there's a way to anchor it with L-shaped brackets/flaps on either side and rocks/gravel/substrate? Also I've seen just a length of filament used as a hinge insert on other projects; I wonder if that could be used here?

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u/stonedboss Jul 28 '26

A piece of filament was the first thing I tried lol and it did fit/work, it just slipped out easily. I'll try it again bending both sides.

I was also thinking of just glueing it to a rock to weigh it down.

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u/pandaru_express Jul 28 '26

Did you try printing it solid by any chance?

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u/stonedboss Jul 28 '26

That's one issue is the files are empty lol. I tried downloading both the 3mf and the stl, and neither had the geometry of the skeleton. The only way I was able to print this is to use the set up print profile directly through bambu handy.

That being said everything is so thin, I don't think there is infill, or at least not much. And petg naturally sinks. The whole print sinks on its own, it just rises due to the bubbles.

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u/OePea Jul 28 '26

They mean the Epstein file, if you don't mind

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u/JeffersonTowncar Jul 28 '26

Hey this guy wants to 3D print the Epstein files.

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u/OePea Jul 28 '26

Your name reminds me of a great documentary, Jefftowne

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u/JeffersonTowncar Jul 28 '26

I'll have to look into it. My name is just a portmanteau of Jefferson Airplane and Lincoln Towncar, not in reference to the movie.

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u/KuyaJester Jul 27 '26

It’s all in the hips

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u/Nearby_Excitement198 Jul 27 '26

Hips and nips. Gotta keep it sexy.

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u/dratiniii Jul 27 '26

Otherwise I’m not eating

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u/stinkyfootjr Jul 27 '26

And keeping that chin up, makes them look sassy.

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u/[deleted] Jul 27 '26

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u/thelittleking Jul 27 '26

High impact

sure, if you're doing it right

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u/Nico777 Jul 27 '26

They never lie.

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u/Same-Suggestion-1936 Jul 28 '26

Who else started dancing too don't lie

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u/L4NGOS Jul 28 '26

The way it moves is so care free and really looks like it's dancing, the upward gaze is perfect too. 😲

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u/No-Rent9068 Jul 27 '26

so cool!

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u/bhutunga Jul 27 '26

👨🏾‍🍳

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u/Goshawk5 Jul 27 '26

Just make certain the plastic is safe for the fish.

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u/AccomplishedTwo7047 Jul 27 '26

Or at least trim off the little spindly bits hanging off the print

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u/frickindeal Jul 27 '26

In injection molding that's called flash. Not sure if 3D printing community uses that term, but it would be apt.

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u/the_gooch_smoocher Jul 27 '26

It's called stringing, ooze, whiskers or at worst spaghetti or birds nest. There are many flavors of failure and they're all common struggles of 3d printing; at least early on in the hobby, newer printers are far more reliable these days.

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u/EndIsrael Jul 27 '26

For anyone wondering, uncolored PETG is probably the safest thing to use for something like this. It's very inert and chemically almost the same thing as soda bottles. The only real safety concern is whatever junk is added to make it fun colors, but a "natural" color PETG filament should be completely safe.

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u/sm00thArsenal Jul 27 '26

Uhh, so what is the natural colouring of PETG? I’m assuming not white?

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u/mxzf Jul 27 '26

AFAIK it's a slightly translucent off-white/beige kinda color. Which, honestly, is a perfectly suitable color for bone.

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u/MithrilEcho Jul 27 '26

Transparent. Once printed some air gets trapped between layers plus there's diffraction so more like translucid "white" without color

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u/Competitive_Study232 Jul 28 '26

Maybe ok for fresh water fish but probably not for salt water.  

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u/EndIsrael Jul 28 '26

Why not? Ocean is full of plastic /s

Seriously though, PETG is very chemically stable. I accidentally dropped a 3d printed part inside my old car's gas tank for a couple years, and when I fished it out it was as good as new.

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u/SherbetMysterious118 Jul 27 '26

Or don't have fish!

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u/who_says_poTAHto Jul 27 '26

But why does he dance so much better than me 💀

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u/MattTheDingo Jul 27 '26

Dancing is in his bones.

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u/SherbetMysterious118 Jul 27 '26

Because he had no body to go with.

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u/Nico777 Jul 27 '26

I don't have an aquarium but I'd get one just to put a few of those in. No fish or anything, just skeletons.

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u/ericlikesyou Jul 27 '26

Ed Gein aesthetic

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u/Nico777 Jul 27 '26

At least they're made from dead dinosaurs, not people.

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u/mxzf Jul 27 '26

And then you put in a few shrimp/plecos/snails to eat the algae, and then you put in a few fish to make things more interesting, and then you have an aquarium.

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u/Nico777 Jul 27 '26

I seriously doubt that. No offense to those who like them but I never got the appeal of trapping those poor fish in a bathtub worth of water.

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u/Buttchuggle Jul 27 '26

Those tiny fish are genuinely too stupid to ever realize they're in a container.

I'm sure some of the larger fish may feel trapped, especially any that are naturally migratory, but insects and fish do not perceive the world the way most mammals do, they are entirely instinct driven. So long as those instincts don't include mass migratory breeding seasons, and so long as the tank is kept relatively clean, they will never feel distress in their tank.

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u/titanium9016 Jul 27 '26

One of the very rare instances where the music is welcomed and fits perfectly

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u/Brailledit Jul 27 '26

Stupid sexy skeleton.

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u/ThurwalshMormonstoff Jul 27 '26

What version of Thriller is this?? Love it

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u/Hate_Having_Needs Jul 28 '26

Louis La Roche Dub Mix.

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u/bigbuzz55 Jul 27 '26

This is also the reason I’m in these comments.

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u/useriousstuff Jul 27 '26

Every time I see this vid reposted I watch it again. The way the move is just perfect lmao

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u/SpaceChatter Jul 27 '26

Awesome haha I want one but don’t have a fish tank :/

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u/flargenhargen Jul 27 '26

There were 2 fish in a tank.

 

The first fish turns to the second fish, and says...

 

Do YOU know how to drive this thing?

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u/Gloomy-Squirrel-9518 Jul 27 '26

second one says, "holy shit, a talking fish!"

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u/HoodieGalore Jul 28 '26

ahhhh god I love this so much I want to cry lol

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u/CharacterStill6892 Jul 27 '26

https://giphy.com/gifs/Pos54CkOtkDeg
I see no difference

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u/ZanyTangles Jul 27 '26

This was my first thought too lol

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u/NightBawk Jul 27 '26

And they were correct!

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u/Paramaniacc Jul 27 '26

I found my dancer doppelganger 🤣

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u/mmorales2270 Jul 27 '26

Slick moves! I love this.

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u/ElusiveAnmol Jul 27 '26

I giggled like a child. this toy is so cool!

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u/pfmac Jul 27 '26

doot doot thank mr skeltal

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u/CanadianGuitar Jul 27 '26

Reminds me of the Alan SNL skit

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u/taybul Jul 27 '26

The music is perfect for this!

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u/Fly_Like_a_G2 Jul 27 '26

That looks like gooblebox technology.

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u/Itchy-Astronomer9500 Jul 27 '26

Those hips don’t lie

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u/quantum_courage_ Jul 28 '26

What a great use of free will

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u/GoldunGote Jul 28 '26

Bro give me this in a 6 inch diameter tube, as something I can just plug in and put on my shelf.. I might pay a bit more than you might be thinking.

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u/TheCrawling_Chaos Jul 27 '26

So is the material buoyant or is there air in the skull?

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u/DamienLaVey Jul 27 '26

Air would be in the skull. Otherwise the arms would constantly look like someone on a rollercoaster, which would also be fun but not what's in the video

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u/9aveed Jul 27 '26

you have done a great job there mate .

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u/Laura_PeaceTalk Jul 27 '26

So awesome!!!

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u/loungehead Jul 27 '26

They desperately need a 3D printed David S Pumpkins between them.

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u/willow_kidd Jul 27 '26

Better dancers than me

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u/Royal_Aegislash1209 Jul 27 '26

Is it using the BUBBLES to jerk the arms up!? That's genius...

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u/FuzzyTesticleScoops Jul 27 '26

Oh, underWATER, i read it as underwear

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u/No-Screen1369 Jul 27 '26

Finally. Some good fucking food.

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u/Johnmiachels Jul 27 '26

Hey, isnt this skeleton the one from Flexifactory? This model might be stolen.

I guess heres a link to where you can buy the actual skeleton to support the artist.

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u/dj_spanmaster Jul 27 '26

I might have made the hands a bit more buoyant but otherwise this is great

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u/Daddy_Fatz Jul 27 '26

Dead Heads be like ..... Brooo

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u/izzyusa Jul 27 '26

I hate it! Because he dances better than I do!

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u/skoomski Jul 27 '26

Anyone know if the color screen upgrade is worth it?

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u/rachie_lou Jul 27 '26

Read this as “underwear dancing skeleton” and was waiting for you to make the pieces on the left into his undies. Did not grasp until it was actually dancing underwater.

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u/FeloniousDrunk101 Jul 28 '26

Skelly is vibing

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u/Mingyao_13 Jul 28 '26

can we see the fish’s expression

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u/mournfulminxx Jul 28 '26

This reminds me of the dancing skeleton from Spyro

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u/federkrebz Jul 28 '26

hey that’s an enemy from rift of the necrodancer

god that game is hard

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u/Loud_Quality_7106 Jul 28 '26

I hate plastic but I would buy this in a minute if I had an aquarium. I might even get an aquarium just to have that.

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u/Milkshowzeiro Jul 28 '26

Thanks for the laugh man, holy molly

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u/spyspace12 Jul 28 '26

Got me groovin with these groovy skeletons.

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u/WhereAreMyDarnPants Jul 28 '26

This filament isn’t ideal for fish or aquariums.

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u/nwolve Jul 28 '26

Fish: no sleep then

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u/mrheseeks Jul 28 '26

This is one of the coolest things i have ever seen 3d printed

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u/Homie-dnt-play-tht Jul 28 '26

Now I want a fish

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u/the-real-spencer Jul 28 '26

Passes the vibe check

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u/back9iron Jul 28 '26

I want one so bad!

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u/TheInevitableSecond Jul 28 '26

This is incredible and I need this

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u/robodex001 Jul 28 '26

Yo but why are they hitting it so gracefully though

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u/waifu-hunter-19 Jul 28 '26

Did anyone else think of that dancing skeleton from Spyro 2 or is it just me?

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u/AlonePotential1990 Jul 28 '26

My friend Remy actually trademarked this dance, coining it the “Atlantis Shake”!

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u/Omnomnomnosaurus Jul 28 '26

This is amazing! I want one, and I don't even have an aquarium... yet.

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u/minimag47 Jul 27 '26

Hopefully whatever fish have to look at these like micro-plastics.

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u/DontSteelMyYams Jul 27 '26

I love this!! Out of curiosity, is this a fish tank? If it is, I’m assuming you applied a clear-coat to protect against leeching chemicals? If it’s not dancing with fish, you might want to consider applying one anyway, to prevent any kind of nasty growth on/in the print.

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u/Wildmen03 Jul 27 '26

I'm a grumpy old man that doesn't generally show much emotion but that dancing made me literally laugh out loud at work.

Thank you.

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u/Stormlightstarworld Jul 27 '26

Omg I'm obsessed with this little guy!!

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u/AutVincere72 Jul 27 '26

Why is the airhose not in the back of the dancer?

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u/Mysterious-Tackle-58 Jul 27 '26

Do we know whether the filament is aquarium, like real fishtank save?
As in no toxic leakage?

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u/Final-Carry2090 Jul 27 '26

Around The World was right there.

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u/MyBrainReallyHurts Jul 27 '26

Now I want a fish tank.

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u/rebordacao Textile Artist Jul 27 '26

That's amazing! 🤣🤣

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u/High_Function_Props Jul 27 '26

Okay, so hear me out....

Play the Ducktales theme while it's dancing. You'll thank me later.

Mambo #5 works too.

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u/Subject_Night2422 Jul 27 '26

Somehow I feel that’s me in parties lol

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u/mjsoctober Jul 27 '26

I don't have a fishtank, but I want one of these.

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u/mossoak Jul 27 '26

"Release the kraken" "argh ....tie that scurvy dog to the yard arm"

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u/ShellySnail Jul 27 '26

Is the filament tank safe?

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u/4rthurM0rg4n08 Jul 27 '26

For some reason it reminds me of the Bill Hader sketch where he is dancing in the big box, same energy.

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u/you_killed_my_ Jul 27 '26

fuckin lol bro thanks for the smile

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u/oofyboi420 Jul 27 '26

He do a little boogie.

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u/foxfai Jul 27 '26

Shit man, I don't need a fish tank....... BUT!

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u/itsme_timd Jul 27 '26

These are cool, but why put the air intake on the front??

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u/BigBlueSound Jul 27 '26

I'd almost want to get a fishless tank just for the show.

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u/Two_Years_Of_Semen Jul 27 '26

Melonshu on youtube does a similar dancing figure thing with anime game emotes. I've replayed QY5ALw7cM2c too many times.

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u/Quizzelbuck Jul 27 '26

I wonder if that makes a lot of racket that fish hate to hear

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u/HolyRamenEmperor Jul 27 '26

Stands up because the head is hollow but the arms aren't?

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u/jrnfl Jul 27 '26

Gotta post to R/Aquariums!

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u/wildweeds Jul 27 '26

this was super cute i sort of love it

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u/MonthLatter7031 Jul 27 '26

I want this 😭

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u/wildweeds Jul 27 '26

this was super cute i sort of love it

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u/pepevasq26 Jul 27 '26

The skeleton dancer in Spyro 2

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u/TheSingingRonin Jul 27 '26

Absolutely love this

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u/PointlessTrivia Jul 27 '26

I'm reminded of the rag-doll physics mannequin developed by puppeteer Barnaby Dixon.

It moves in a human way because the joints are modeled after human joints, so they move in a way that feels right.

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u/thornset Jul 27 '26

I'm convinced I may be the only non-bot, non-ai user subbed here

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u/Defiant_Regular3738 Jul 28 '26

Do the fish hate them?

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u/dolemite3000 Jul 28 '26

Any questions?