I have a friend who posts the most amazing Facebook status updates. "Friend Name is in the Falkland Islands." "Friend Name is riding an elephant in Thailand." "Friend Name is fleeing hyenas." "Friend Name is having a fish pedicure...it tickles." If I didn't know her, I'd think she's just making stuff up. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little jealous of her adventures. Though I'd probably pass on the fish pedicure.
Here's the obligitory photo in case you thought I made this up.* The fish are a kind of carp called garra rufa, which means "doctor fish."
*I do occasionally make something up. I'm willing to admit that the town of Congerville was probably photographed at least once in its history.
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I had heard that the want to make those fish pedicures illegal here in California. They sound like an interesting idea -- kind of like using ants to pick skeletons clean.
Actually, that sounds nice! The fish will only eat dead flesh, just like maggots (which were used for years to heal wounds with a lot of necrotic flesh).
I wish my fish would pick my feet clean, but I don't think he can get over the smell.
Most of what I write is serious business. This blog offers a healthy outlet for my inexplicable need to write nonsense and entertain my friends. Enjoy.
*I do occasionally make something up. I'm willing to admit that the town of Congerville was probably photographed at least once in its history.
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I had heard that the want to make those fish pedicures illegal here in California. They sound like an interesting idea -- kind of like using ants to pick skeletons clean.
You use ants to pick skeletons clean!? I'm notifying the authorities right now.
I guess you wouldn't want to fall asleep during a fish pedicure and wake up hours later with skeleton feet. That would suck.
I lol'ed so hard at his blank face. This format really works for your material, Dave
Actually, that sounds nice! The fish will only eat dead flesh, just like maggots (which were used for years to heal wounds with a lot of necrotic flesh).
I wish my fish would pick my feet clean, but I don't think he can get over the smell.
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