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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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.

Glinda · 03-15-2009, 11:22 AM

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I had always wondered what the deal was with those high-fiving cats. Now I know, thanks!

I dug around and found a bit more info about the lucky cats here.

I've heard that the higher the cat's "fist" the more lucky it was. Anyone know if this is so, and if it is, why don't ALL the lucky cats have a really high reach?

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...

elSicomoro · 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?

BigV · 03-14-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by classicman

What? Almost seven years and no recipes?

Best carp recipe ever:

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The Only Good Carp Recipe

Cut a fresh plank of Sugar Pine large enough to hold whole carp
Place carp on plank and bake @ 350 degrees for three hours
Remove from oven and allow to cool/rest for 15 minutes

Throw away the carp and eat the Sugar Pine plank

Best goldfish recipe ever:

One goldfish (thumb sized or smaller).

One pint glass of beer.

Add goldfish to beer. Drink beer. For a more interesting presentation, use a clear glass instead of a red plastic solo cup for the beer.

And, yes, it *was* delicious, thank you.

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.

06-14-2002, 11:07 AM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	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	#7
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	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	#9
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	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	#12
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	What? Almost seven years and no recipes? __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

06-15-2002, 07:22 AM	#8
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	#14
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	goldfish aren't carp, but they're from the same family. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

03-05-2009, 12:50 AM	#15
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	151k views, must be the second biggest IOtD ever. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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