"That's something you don't see every day, Chauncey."
"What's that, Edgar?"
"A man eating a whole live squid mere weeks after news reports that eating whole squid can lead to mouth insemination."
"But in this case, Edgar, that's not a concern. You see, those are juvenile market squid (Doryteuthis opalescens). Much too young to have functional spermatophores."
"All right, Chauncey, but there's another major risk to consider."
"What's that, Edgar?"
"Popular outrage when squid are perceived to be tortured for entertainment."
"But in this case, Edgar, that squid probably died very quickly. One bite to the brain and it's gone."
"I still wouldn't do it, Chauncey."
"Well neither would I, Edgar."
P.S. If you have no idea who Chauncey and Edgar are. And yes, that is the best explanation I could find online. If you find another--or better yet, a video clip (what's UP, YouTube?), please post in the comments!
h/t to Phil for sending the video.
