Are they like the lobsters in the supermarket, kept apart from their home waters? I search their faces, but I can’t tell the answer.
They make me think of all immigrants and expatriates, who cherish memories of a more accustomed world.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Fish Dreams
These fish live in a tank in a restaurant. I wonder if they have ever swum in a real stream or a lake.
Are they like the lobsters in the supermarket, kept apart from their home waters? I search their faces, but I can’t tell the answer.
They make me think of all immigrants and expatriates, who cherish memories of a more accustomed world.
Are they like the lobsters in the supermarket, kept apart from their home waters? I search their faces, but I can’t tell the answer.
They make me think of all immigrants and expatriates, who cherish memories of a more accustomed world.
You're getting in a Shaun Tannish mood, me thinks...
ReplyDeleteI love the fish in the suit, he looks exasperated.
ReplyDeleteI read somewhere that the memory of a goldfish lasts only 3 seconds, so if true it wouldn't matter if they had swum in a lake or stream... in a tank they might think... 'Haven't I seen this before?... Haven't I seen this before?... Haven't I seen this before?'... much like Dory in "Finding Nemo".
Nice addition with the tail! Adds even more character.
ReplyDeleteWith regards to the goldfish's memory being 3 seconds, sadly it isn't true.
ReplyDeleteI offer this video for your information and amusement:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEQK4HbifTo
"If I were a fishman ..."
ReplyDeleteNow I want to go stare at a fish tank for a while. There's just something so relaxing about the way they move.
Erik put it well, this post reminds me of The Arrival.
ReplyDeleteHow weird, The Incredible Mr Limpid was on the other night. Hehe
ReplyDeleteI often feel like that guy. Wanting to be something else for awhile so I can get away from my life a bit.
My local Chinese Buffet also has a sad assortment of koi on display. I know those never have a long life and I notice after awhile they sport lots of tumors on their skin.
Oh and for some reason the thinking fish reminds me of sea monkeys.
Thanks Stephen Southerland,
ReplyDeleteI wonder what else we hear that is myth.
And yes the video is both informative and amusing.
Steve and Erik, yes, I couldn't help but think of Shaun Tan's wonderful illustrated book about the immigrant experience——The Arrival, which I recommend to anyone who hasn't seen it yet.
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