6/14/2002: Biggest goldfish ever

Undertoad · 06-14-2002, 11:07 AM

Happy Friday, and say hello to "Bruce". Bruce will be listed in the next Guinness Book as the world's biggest goldfish. He's 16 inches long, about as big as a domestic cat.

He was raised in Hong Kong and will have "ambassadorial duties" for China.

That all makes sense. The Chinese culture enjoys gold and fish and goldfish. If you like Chinese food as much as I do, you'll notice that many such restaurants have a fish tank with large fish. Sometimes the tank will sit at the entrance to the restaurant. There's a reason for that. It's kinda like a Feng Shui thing: the tank interrupts the flow of the place, helping keep prosperity in the restaurant. You also see the lucky cat statue (making the black power fist), and gold words framed on a red background.

Every culture has similar things going on, but they are so embedded that they are invisible. Think of things like the red and white barber pole. Or maybe the horseshoe over the door. The lack of any 13th floor in any US building. Does any of this make sense? No, but they are deeply ingrained in the culture. Weird traditions and superstitions are virtually everywhere.

I always thought goldfish were just baby carp... was I wrong?

CharlieG · 06-14-2002, 11:45 AM

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Originally posted by Undertoad
...snip.. Think of things like the red and white barber pole. Or maybe the horseshoe over the door. The lack of any 13th floor in any US building. Does any of this make sense? No, but they are deeply ingrained in the culture. Weird traditions and superstitions are virtually everywhere.

Gee, there are plenty of buildings with a 13th floor - depends on the architect/owner of the building.

The barber pole is simple - barbers were the orginal surgeons - the red and white symbolize blood and bandages

lawman · 06-14-2002, 12:01 PM

but it's friday and I'm bored and couldn't help myself

That Guy · 06-14-2002, 02:06 PM

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Originally posted by CharlieG

Gee, there are plenty of buildings with a 13th floor - depends on the architect/owner of the building.

The barber pole is simple - barbers were the orginal surgeons - the red and white symbolize blood and bandages

Actually, they weren't surgeons -- they were coroners. What it seems he's getting at is beside that point, though.
Why still use this if it's obviously not the case today? Do golfers really have to wear the funny-looking pants? Not all do, but some guys are out there. And I doubt it's because of the foxy ladies they get.

Joe · 06-14-2002, 06:05 PM

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Originally posted by Undertoad

You also see the lucky cat statue (making the black power fist), and gold words framed on a red background.
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I had always wondered what the deal was with those high-fiving cats. Now I know, thanks!

PS the goldfish has to be beyond annoyed at being shown OUT OF THE WATER.

BrianR · 06-14-2002, 07:56 PM

It seems that recently a handful (excuse me) of exotic dancers from JB's Gallery of Girls were auctioned off as caddies for a golf tournament. They wore bikinis and platform shoes and not much else. So yeah, the pants might just do it for some...

Brian

That Guy · 06-15-2002, 07:22 AM

I can't imagine a dancer in platforms and a bikini lugging a full set of clubs more than 3 yards, and especially not a full round. And what kind of advice can they give on a short game?

BrianR · 06-15-2002, 12:40 PM

It seems that they didn't do the actual caddying, but were just "eye candy" and were there to raise funds for charity, not to play golf.

I'll take up golf if that's how it is now...

sycamore · 06-15-2002, 02:47 PM

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Originally posted by Undertoad
I always thought goldfish were just baby carp... was I wrong?

Goldfish are their own species--Carassius auratus. Carp are Cyprinus carpio.

Slithy_Tove · 06-15-2002, 11:36 PM

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Originally posted by blowmeetheclown
Actually, they weren't surgeons -- they were coroners.

No, they were definitely surgeons. What information do you have that they were coroners?

classicman · 03-04-2009, 07:33 PM

What? Almost seven years and no recipes?

Aliantha · 03-04-2009, 07:42 PM

goldfish aren't carp, but they're from the same family.

xoxoxoBruce · 03-05-2009, 12:50 AM

151k views, must be the second biggest IOtD ever.

SPUCK · 03-05-2009, 04:39 AM

Yeah, the Goldfish Society probably has 150k members.

monster · 03-05-2009, 07:21 AM

Well, it's like two seconds and then you forget you've already se....

...ooh a fish image of the day! must look...

06-14-2002, 11:07 AM	#1
Undertoad Sorry for my long posts Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Valley Forge Natl Park Posts: 20,297	6/14/2002: Biggest goldfish ever Happy Friday, and say hello to "Bruce". Bruce will be listed in the next Guinness Book as the world's biggest goldfish. He's 16 inches long, about as big as a domestic cat. He was raised in Hong Kong and will have "ambassadorial duties" for China. That all makes sense. The Chinese culture enjoys gold and fish and goldfish. If you like Chinese food as much as I do, you'll notice that many such restaurants have a fish tank with large fish. Sometimes the tank will sit at the entrance to the restaurant. There's a reason for that. It's kinda like a Feng Shui thing: the tank interrupts the flow of the place, helping keep prosperity in the restaurant. You also see the lucky cat statue (making the black power fist), and gold words framed on a red background. Every culture has similar things going on, but they are so embedded that they are invisible. Think of things like the red and white barber pole. Or maybe the horseshoe over the door. The lack of any 13th floor in any US building. Does any of this make sense? No, but they are deeply ingrained in the culture. Weird traditions and superstitions are virtually everywhere. I always thought goldfish were just baby carp... was I wrong?

06-14-2002, 12:01 PM	#3
lawman unerringly questioning Join Date: May 2002 Location: Whitehorse, Yukon Posts: 100	okokok I know this isn't a pshop thread but it's friday and I'm bored and couldn't help myself Attached Images

06-14-2002, 07:56 PM	#6
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,865	funny pants It seems that recently a handful (excuse me) of exotic dancers from JB's Gallery of Girls were auctioned off as caddies for a golf tournament. They wore bikinis and platform shoes and not much else. So yeah, the pants might just do it for some... Brian __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

06-15-2002, 12:40 PM	#8
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,865	It seems that they didn't do the actual caddying, but were just "eye candy" and were there to raise funds for charity, not to play golf. I'll take up golf if that's how it is now... __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

03-04-2009, 07:33 PM	#11
classicman 50/50/90 Ruler Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 14,220	What? Almost seven years and no recipes? __________________ Evidence that contradicts the ruling belief system is held to extraordinary standards, while evidence that entrenches it is uncritically accepted. -Carl Sagan Support America - Support Arizona

06-15-2002, 07:22 AM	#7
That Guy He who reads, sometimes writes. Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: at the keyboard Posts: 791	I can't imagine a dancer in platforms and a bikini lugging a full set of clubs more than 3 yards, and especially not a full round. And what kind of advice can they give on a short game?

03-04-2009, 07:42 PM	#12
Aliantha isn't paying attention Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 11,532	goldfish aren't carp, but they're from the same family. __________________ Friendship is like pissing your pants, everyone can see it, but only you can feel the true warmth.

03-05-2009, 12:50 AM	#13
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 36,410	151k views, must be the second biggest IOtD ever. __________________ The Truth and Robert Shapiro Shall Set You Free.

03-05-2009, 04:39 AM	#14
SPUCK Professor Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,015	Yeah, the Goldfish Society probably has 150k members.

03-05-2009, 07:21 AM	#15
monster Blow Out! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brit in Ann Arbor MI Posts: 14,538	Well, it's like two seconds and then you forget you've already se.... ...ooh a fish image of the day! must look... __________________ Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak

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