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Sep 21 2010

Octopus, Octopi, Octopod, Octopuses

37 min 6 movies discussed
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Whatever you call them, octopuses are amazing creatures. In this episode, octopus enthusiasts Josh and Chuck take a closer look at the unusual anatomy, unique abilities and fascinating habits of octopi.

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This Stuff You Should Know episode dives deep into the fascinating world of octopuses, exploring their incredible abilities that seem almost too amazing to be real. Josh and Chuck cover everything from the octopus's mind-blowing camouflage skills and three hearts to their surprising intelligence and distinct personalities. You'll learn about their unique anatomy, hunting techniques, and reproduction habits - including the bizarre story of the tiny male pillow octopus that's 40,000 times smaller than its female counterpart.


Movies Discussed

Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
2000
★ 7.5
"Dave Willis, who is the co-creator of Aquatine Hunger Force and Squid Billies — Josh was announcing Dave Willis as a special guest for their Atlanta trivia event and mentioning his TV show credits." — Josh
James Bond Jr.
James Bond Jr.
1991
★ 4.6
"that creates the big, like James Bond oil slick — Josh was describing how octopus ink creates a cloud-like distraction similar to James Bond's car gadgets." — Josh
Planet Earth
Planet Earth
2006
★ 8.6
"It was one of the, it was one of the like money shots for Planet Earth — Josh was describing a slow-motion shark breach scene that was featured in the nature documentary series." — Josh
Squidbillies
Squidbillies
2005
★ 6.8
"Dave Willis, who is the co-creator of Aquatine Hunger Force and Squid Billies — Josh was announcing Dave Willis as a special guest for their Atlanta trivia event and mentioning his TV show credits." — Josh
Starship Troopers
Starship Troopers
1997 2h 9m
★ 7.1
"Have you seen Starship Troopers? Yeah. You remember the brainworm or the brain bone? — Josh was comparing the octopus's radula drilling ability to the brain-sucking creature from the sci-fi movie." — Josh
The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid
1989 1h 23m
★ 7.4
"I thought that was from the little mermaid soundtrack. No. That's under the sea. — Chuck confused a Beatles song reference with the Disney movie's soundtrack when discussing 'Octopus's Garden'." — Chuck

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