Eight Arms to Hold You

Not That Mike The Other Mike

When an octopus gives you a hug, it’s a sticky, slimy, special experience, and it’s the best part of this man’s dream job at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. (via Karen F.)

An octopus reaches her tentacles from inside a tank and hugs a smiling man. In the upper right corner is the logo for Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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15 thoughts on “Eight Arms to Hold You”

  1. allein 🐾 October 7, 2025 / 3:14 pm

    I think I’ll stick with hugging the fuzzy things…

    • Dana October 7, 2025 / 3:40 pm

      Ditto

    • Blue Footed Booby October 8, 2025 / 10:03 am

      Imagine if octopus were fuzzy, tho

      • allein 🐾 October 8, 2025 / 10:17 am

        I’d hug this octopus…

        • 6Rabbits October 8, 2025 / 11:56 am

          Yes👍🏼

    • 6Rabbits October 7, 2025 / 5:57 pm

      I know! This is one of my favorite octopus stories💙

    • DEBG October 7, 2025 / 10:09 pm

      I remember this story. Such a riot.

  3. Kar October 7, 2025 / 3:46 pm

    That cephlopod needs a leash, that could be a problem.

    • 6Rabbits October 7, 2025 / 5:56 pm

      Never seen this book! It’s not on Libby. Will have to keep looking!

  4. Georgiana October 7, 2025 / 5:01 pm

    He said she feels slimy, I’m not good with slimy things but if I was offered a chance to touch an octopus I would not refuse.

    • 6Rabbits October 7, 2025 / 5:53 pm

      Neither would I! I’m not fond of slimy, but the chance to bond with an octopus would wipe out that distaste, I’m sure! I love watching octopus videos, and seeing all the things they respond to.

    • DEBG October 7, 2025 / 10:10 pm

      I wouldn’t refuse either. What a joyous encounter.

    • DEBG October 7, 2025 / 10:10 pm

      I’ve been saying for years that if I were an octopus, I could get a lot more knitting done! Emile got there before me!

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