Things that are so absurd they actually stop you in your tracks (LOST! Octopus)

[Resolute 14]

So I am out for a walk today, discovering the pathways of Cranston/Fish Creek Park, and on the way back, I see a lost pet sign taped to a bus stop:

LOST! Octopus

Complete with a picture of a giant octopus, so this thing didn't go down a drain. It even included the warning "If found, approach from behind. If startled, it will shoot ink from its abdomen that will paralyze you."

I was completely dumbfounded by this.

Who actually keeps a giant octopus with the ability to paralyze you as a pet? How on earth does one lose a giant octopus? And how can someone actually think that this octopus is wandering the streets of south Calgary like a lost puppy, just waiting for a good samaritan to find it?

But, if you do find it, there is a $200 reward in it for you...

[Clarkey]

It's obviously a joke.

[4X4]

Probably some Detroit fan with a sense of humour...

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by Clarkey

It's obviously a joke.

I hope so. That was my first thought as well.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Snakeeye

So I am out for a walk today, discovering the pathways of Cranston/Fish Creek Park, and on the way back, I see a lost pet sign taped to a bus stop:

LOST! Octopus

Complete with a picture of a giant octopus, so this thing didn't go down a drain. It even included the warning "If found, approach from behind. If startled, it will shoot ink from its abdomen that will paralyze you."

I was completely dumbfounded by this.

Who actually keeps a giant octopus with the ability to paralyze you as a pet? How on earth does one lose a giant octopus? And how can someone actually think that this octopus is wandering the streets of south Calgary like a lost puppy, just waiting for a good samaritan to find it?

But, if you do find it, there is a $200 reward in it for you...

...and he answers to "Squirty"

Honestly, if it was a joke I'd go and get a flyer from a seafood store and tape it right underneath with the caption: "$250 Reward for that guy's octopus"

[sadora]

sounds like the kind of thing I would do as a joke...this time it wasn't though.

I did a similar one with a mountain cat once.

[REDVAN]

I have seen those around my neck of the woods. I knew instantly it was a joke. The first time I read it I laughed for a while. I am sure that was the intent.

[Clarkey]

What's the point of that joke if you don't see the result?

[sadora]

Originally Posted by Clarkey

What's the point of that joke if you don't see the result?

because you get to hear about them on message boards.

[Maritime Q-Scout]

Originally Posted by Clarkey

What's the point of that joke if you don't see the result?

Just because you don't see that you made someone smile, does that mean you shouldn't try?

I guess to answer your question it falls to the question:

- Do you make people laugh to make you feel good; or
- Do you make people laugh to make them feel good

If you answered the former there is no point, if you answered the latter then you know why it was done.

If you've ever did something to make someone laugh and then heard about it afterwards it is an awesome feeling. Then again I guess that falls to the first reason, it's not as common to happen but when it does it's awesome.

[octorod]

hello my name is rod and i am the one who posted those posters, some of you may not beleve it to prove it i have a insert from the posters

LOST! OCTOPUS
Lost on: September 1st 2007
Name Scribbles (MALE)
Color: Tan With Yellow And Purple Spots
Warning: If Found, Approach From Behind Because If Provoked He Will Spray Ink Jets At Your Abdomen, Causing Temporary Paralysis.
Reward: $200
If Found Contact Rod At Octorod@hotmail.com
Please Help Find My Loving Scribbles

you may think i may just be a random person that took the poster and wrote down every thing
well im not i placed them on 4 mail box's, a power box, a bus stop, two lamp posts, and a platform of wood
now if you "people" think this is a joke it is very serious its been 16 days scince i lost scribbles and im starting to think i may of lost him forever and after i read thses hateful hateful coments i feel like i did and if you have seen him please e-mail me at octorod@hotmail.com

[BlackArcher101]

I found him and he is safe at my home, see below for photo of us having a good time.

Click Me

[FlamesPuck12]

Originally Posted by BlackArcher101

I found him and he is safe at my home, see below for photo of us having a good time.

Click Me

Hey thats my octopus!

[Locke]

ROFL!! Scibbles!!....I cant put into words....

I'm sorry you lost your octopus....

How did he get away?

The recipe....

I cant. I'm out, I'm done. I havent laughed this hard since snotboy.

[FlamesPuck12]

Originally Posted by Locke

ROFL!! Scibbles!!....I cant put into words....

I'm sorry you lost your octopus....

How did he get away?

The recipe....

I cant. I'm out, I'm done. I havent laughed this hard since snotboy.

haha I'm kidding!

[FlamesPuck12]

Originally Posted by BlackArcher101

I found him and he is safe at my home, see below for photo of us having a good time.

Click Me

Haha I hope you had a nice $200 meal!

[BlackArcher101]

Originally Posted by Chobyhy

Haha I hope you had a nice $200 meal!

Didn't cost me anything, he was tentacling at my front door.

[Biff]

I lost a moose once. Really. Moose bites can be pretty nasty, though.

[calf]

Originally Posted by octorod

Warning: If Found, Approach From Behind Because If Provoked He Will Spray Ink Jets At Your Abdomen, Causing Temporary Paralysis.

I wish I saw the sign sooner.

You'll be hearing from my lawyer.

[octorod]

i just want all you to know that you are very mean and horribble people scribbles was a nice and carring octopus cant you find it in your heart to be real humans and feal a little compasion :'(