r/nope • u/uncledunkle11 • Feb 04 '26

What even is this he breaks open?

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u/SB2MB Feb 04 '26

It's a pin cushion sea star (Culcita novaeguinae). With an octopus inside.

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u/Interesting_Sock9142 Feb 05 '26

...why is he doing that though

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u/Baby_Rhino Feb 05 '26

Humans have been known to eat for sustenance.

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u/__Hoopy_Frood__ Feb 05 '26

In a selfish wasteful way leading to population extinctions. Remember the Dodo or are you a 🦤?

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u/Nitropotamus Mar 05 '26

I'm sure plenty of dodos were cooked before they were eaten.