Under the Sea (The crab from The Little Mermaid is singing in your head isn't he?)

I had typed this all up a few days ago, and my computer apparently had some personal issues that day and decided to erase it. In response to my wildly popular Pineapple theory, I've decided to let you strange people peer into yet another dark corner of my psyche. From the depths of the sea another theory has emerged.

Has anyone ever tried to cheer you up with the phrase "There are plenty of fish in the sea?" Notice I said "Tried," because it never really works. First of all there is the annoyance that it is a completely obvious statement. It's something you know is true, but are choosing to ignore at the moment. You find yourself picturing ways to hurt the person who just belittled your love life with a single cliché'. Second of all, when someone uses this line on you, you are most likely in a situation where you believe with all your heart and soul that you have found the "Best Catch" if you will. You couldn't care less about what else is floating around out there!

Though I despise hearing this popular statement, I do believe it. There really are "plenty of fish in the sea." The question is...what kind of fish are they? When I started to examine aquatic life, I realized how many comparisons are to be made between the Dating World and um...(Leah/clears her throat) Sea World. Okay..okay..I'll try NOT to make this too corny. Here's what I've come up with so far.

The Shark:
The sharks are people whom are very aggressive in the beginnings of a relationship. They devour what they can as soon as possible and move on to the next victim. They aren't after lasting and meaningful relationships, but rather the flavor of the week. They are selFISH and have no regard for other's feelings. They especially prey on the weak, young and wounded leaving behind nothing but a trail of bloody broken hearts.

The Shellfish:
Shellfish are the bottom feeders of the ocean. They sit in the depths waiting for the remnants of someone else’s kill to float down to them. In the dating world they are people who seem to only be attracted to those who have been hurt in a relationship or more likely in a series of relationships. They consume people with low self-esteem and insecurities galore, yet they alone never allow their tuff exterior to be penetrated. They have never opened themselves up and experienced a "serious" relationship. Shellfish may not always intentionally hook up with these kinds of people, but it's almost as if they can't help it. It's in their nature to cling to pieces of a person.

The Dolphin:
Now, I know that dolphins kill harmless sea lions by tossing them up in the air, but that is not the part of their personality that I'm choosing to focus on. Dolphins are those people that just seem to glide along in the sea of life. They are the "beautiful people." They jump and flip and make silly little noises, enjoying the bounty of the sea. Whatever they want they can get and look good while getting it. They can kill the harmless sea lions and get away with it, because they are the dolphins. Most definitely a superior Fish.

Okay, that's all for today kiddies. Many more fishy comparisons to come. What fish do you want to hear about? I've got lots of ideas FLOATING around in my head. Unless I only get ONE comment on this blog entry in which case I will take the hint and write about something else. Until then...stay away from the sharks and watch out for shiny things in the water that LOOK like something good to eat.