Aristotle did not think much of the octopus.

–Dave

Orion Magazine keeping it real:

A note on grammar:
Octopuses, not octopi, is now considered the correct plural among the octopus intelligentsia. Octopi has been discarded as the plural because of its Latin ending on a Greek word. The correct plural for applepus, however, is still apple pie.

I want an applepus, please.

Guess which of these two is the monster.

Octopus: The Ocean’s Intelligent Invertebrate * Roland C. Anderson, Jennifer A. Mather, James B. Wood

The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness * Sy Montgomery

Slate: How Smart is the Octopus?

Modern Mechanix: Octopus Wrestling is My Hobby, Wilmon Menard

Forget these guys who decided to yank these sweet, smart creatures out of their rock gardens. Let us sing and read about them, instead! Take it, Ringo!

the story behind the lyrics

Octopus’s Garden * the children’s book version by Ringo himself

Octopus Wrestling Championships on TV–at least televised golf doesn’t hurt the ecosystem. Assholes.

Bands from this episode:

• Waterdog
• Aquatic Cage Match
• Tentacle Cage Match