Father and son go viral after their pet octopus gives birth to 50 babies

[@Starboy-mp2ci]

The dad looked so proud when his son said I think he nailed it.

[@barfbaby]

thats not good. Thats 'faux affirmation' - this type of kid ends up being 'maladaptive' to being able to survive - just like the lives of those Octopi they ruined.

[@vestpow]

wut

[@SophiaM-le1hx]

Funny

[@mgngrp3]

@@barfbabyLol bro chill he got a good life

[@sheskab8755]

Proud? Bro looked like he was rethinking his life choices 😂

[@MsTwissy]

“I think he nailed it” the highest praise a young child can give their father.

[@jamesdooling4139]

That bit and dad's little grin knowing that his son is too smart made me snort-laugh.❤😂😊

[@IannaYvonne]

Dads face shows he would ABSOLUTELY do things differently 😩

[@tsquare5111]

My thoughts exactly.

[@nightsky3981]

Right! He is like "What did I get myself into?"

[@Chilling_Chilling]

Dad needs a PATERNITY TEST Dad looks like a CHAD Son looks like a White Steve Urkel Mom's got splaining to do 😬

[@memonos]

@@Chilling_Chillingshut up

[@Chilling_Chilling]

@@memonos NEVER talk to me again you WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEBO

[@reggie8370]

Thousands of dollars of water damage a "small inconvenience" is how I want to be in life

[@zammmerjammer]

Being stupid gets expensive.

[@micacroxton482]

I was thinking the same thing

[@jeanwonnacott2718]

Too chilll.....😂

[@Pr0toPoTaT0]

Lol he clearly loves his kid, he was pissed

[@michaelkrynski7793]

I wish I could afford damage like that! xD

[@joseft2674]

“He nailed it” love the confidence he has in his dad 🥲

[@starwalk3r]

It's easy to have the confidence when your dad is rich.

[@holyfook1238]

​@starwalk3r What? As long as you took care of your kid and make sure he didn't go hungry he would have confidence in you. Nothing to do with money

[@oh_knee7173]

as the dad hgas the 1000 mile stare loosing his kitchen floor lmao

[@starwalk3r]

@@holyfook1238 Wrong. The kid's dream was to have a pet octopus. How many "poor" dads could afford to maintain a damn octopus in their house?!

[@holyfook1238]

@@starwalk3r A kids confidence isn't determined by what his parents can get him for entertainment. A father and mother who can lead by example and teach the kid how to accomplish hard task are what gives a kid confidence. Your kid is a spoiled little sh*t if his confidence is killed because you didn't buy him what he wanted.

[@HELLCAT7]

"I think he nailed it" Dad got the MVP award from his son on national news shows. Thats beautiful

[@joshualeafe3230]

I’m with this kid when he says they’re the closest creature to an alien. They totally are!

[@JTanis]

and they are intelligent

[@mvrtinxz650]

um no. we are the closet things to aliens because we are the aliens.

[@nathanc6516]

@@mvrtinxz650 Then would actual aliens be alien to their homeworld if you think we humans are alien to ours? Is all intelligent life that can use fuel alien in your opinion or do you really think we landed here and forgot where we parked the ship?

[@mvrtinxz650]

@@nathanc6516 well “alien” basically means foreigner, so technically no we arent aliens, but going off the context of the original comment, then we are closer to aliens than an octopus is what i said.

[@nathanc6516]

@@mvrtinxz650 The deep ocean is almost as foreign to us as deep space.

[@ellen-marie6692]

Gotta love how the Dad viewed the repairs to their kitchen as simply “inconvenient” & that this didn’t equal having to give up Terry & in turn saved the babies! A beautiful example of a proud-of-his Dad son who is clearly loved. The babies names are hysterical! Applause too for not selling them to individuals!!

[@benomae9890]

Yessssssssss...

[@cynthiaholland13]

What a wonderful privilege. That type of setback would mean homelessness or hunger for many

[@BT-mc2yd]

@@cynthiaholland13you can also work to this kind of thing, too. Stop living like a victim and watch your life change.

[@cynthiaholland13]

@@BT-mc2yd thanks for your feedback. In the US, even if you work hard, you may barely get by. For most of us, wages are stagnant while inflation is high. Upward mobility is not as easy as you think. The Dad does some extra things that are not working against him, like being white and being male. It's hard for everybody here but that demographic is paid the most, has access to the best schools, hired more quickly and more likely to have parents that weren't poor

[@BT-mc2yd]

@@cynthiaholland13 Ma’am…my doctor is black. Ma’am, my son’s principal is also black. Ma’am, my best friend owns a 7 figure cheesecake business in the ACTUAL hood and she is black. Ma’am, my sister’s best friend owns a hair salon/lash tech company and she’s black. Ma’am, my best GUY friend is a Yale graduate who now is one of the most known black criminal defense attorneys in the nation. His dad killed his mom and himself right in front of him. Ma’am, if you would stop believing the media who INTENDS to hold you back (white, black, whatever), you’d be a lot better off. It’s by design to keep people in debt with a victim mindset. Now, my aunt came from pennies and started her own cake making business in Detroit. She moved it to NY and it’s thriving. STOP LETTING PEOPLE TELL YOU WHAT YOU CAN DO. I come from a trailer park. Nothing. I refused to let my circumstances dictate my life. I worked hard in school despite no help from anyone, got a small scholarship, studied psychology and got my masters. My brother has the same mindset you have. He’s got 2 restraining orders and can’t see his kids. He’s white. My sister has it too. She’s a stripper living off of sugar daddies. My best friend was from the slums in Colorado. She got a job working for the government and now has the second highest clearance as a SINGLE MOM. My sister in law did the Dave Ramsey plan, paid off all her debts while her husband picked up dog poop, Uber, she worked in a shoe store and sold bows she made for kids. They got out of debt in 4 years. Now they’re debt free with a home. The stories are countless. They all come from not letting anyone determine your life. Keep believing what they want you to believe. Period!!!!!

[@Savvy.Artist]

Omg the baby names are BRILLIANT 😂❤

[@bumblebee1554]

lol right 😂

[@Suzu_BEE]

SEAYONCE HAHAHHA

[@babygurll7]

@@Suzu_BEEand Jay-Sea ! 😂😂

[@kels9588]

Seayonce had me CACKLING

[@MonkHoward]

If they let me adopt one, I'd name it Octoprah Winfrey

[@melmar99]

Sweet boy. He makes his dad feel so proud with his affirmation.

[@j.d1614]

I give that dad a lot of credit for his patience not to mention his love for his son who has an octopus obsession maybe some day that little boy will grow up to be a marine biologist and save the oceans of the world from human destruction

[@fatbongripz4207]

how will this little boy save the oceans from multiple world powers polluting the ocean. you put too much faith into one boy

[@shizukagozen777]

🙄🙄🙄

[@Omnihilo]

@@shizukagozen777 Take it up with a therapist, their comment doesn’t warrant that response.

[@brianholloway6205]

Exactly! Every kid has endless potential. Nurturing this aspect of their development only could contribute to positive development. lol I really like the names too

[@JackBottomleyPrisonpincushion]

The kid will work at McDonald’s father is wasting his time and money

[@zaxvgn0707]

The patience this dad shows will ensure his kids have a happy childhood. Hats off to him!

[@mluu510]

The privilege of being rich 🥰

[@Vinsternator40]

Most octopuses that you can purchase are actually caught from the wild and then sold to keep as pets. There is very little regulation. So there is a high chance Terrance was already pregnant when she was essentially taken.

[@monicarenee7949]

I was gonna say that’s the only way I can think she had babies because looks like there are no other octopuses in the tank.

[@EM-mw2qr]

This is cruelty.

[@AyumieAyumia-ld7is]

@EM-mw2qr better than become takoyaki, they're cute, they're intelligence, but they're also delicious 😭 but octopus usually rapidly aging and die after mating (for male) and after the egg hatch (female) so maybe become takoyaki is not that bad?

[@EM-mw2qr]

@@AyumieAyumia-ld7is Being eaten is probably not as bad as being mailed somewhere, stuck in a dark envelope for days with no food, all alone unable to even move, plus starting to give birth. And then the poor thing lives in a tank all alone for the rest of it's life, being gawked at and called an alien by a weird rich kid. I had a lovely coworker who used to eat small portions of octopus and before she ate it she would very respectfully say "I thank God for putting this octopus in the ocean". It's much less cruel and more natural to eat them than it is to torture them for the rest of their life like the people in this video are doing.

[@paulsawczyc5019]

@@monicarenee7949 Yeah but - they are "alien" - maybe they have an adaptable reproductive system if they are all alone.

[@Brandoncye]

"I think he nailed it" and the dads smile. So wholesome

[@grondhero]

*News reporter:* But would they have done anything different? *Son:* Nothing really. *Dad:* __ *Son:* I think he nailed it. __ *Dad:* __

[@stephwiller9089]

To me an octopus is like an orca, it should not be in a tank. They are highly intelligent creatures and deserve to be free.

[@monicarenee7949]

@TrueSeed-ft1jn yes. Its awareness of captivity is what should earn its freedom. It’s likely a goldfish doesn’t care about being in a small tank, but I’d say an intelligent parrot or octopus should have more space.

[@EM-mw2qr]

I agree. It's a living creature. Not a toy. Not an "alien." So cruel to have it sent in the mail. What if she had the babies while she was in that small bag?? These people would have had a mess on their hands when they opened their package!! And then to make it live all alone in a tank. No, just no.

[@donnagpalk912]

​@@EM-mw2qr Exactly 💯

[@EM-mw2qr]

@@donnagpalk912 Thank you. I'm glad you agree.

[@trishbobault3511]

Very cruel to keep any animal caged up like that! And aliens?! Really! They are not cool!!!

[@benbaggen2375]

The things we do for our kids.....like buy him a $10,000 fish tank😂

[@mcflyfarm]

And spend $10,000 more on kitchen remodels.

[@1Dogsoldier4life]

Theres a range rover in the garage...nice.

[@Canary2019]

You can tell he's regretting that decision. Lol!

[@jumpiam8477]

I think they will be ok. He is a doctor.

[@officialtoastyy]

That’s not a 10k tank lol

[@mars_thee_star]

This family seems so wholesome and supportive. 🥺 I wish them all the best.

[@rixlox650]

That kid is so genuine!

[@jamesparker1071]

🙀

[@kerrin6633]

I loved how sweetly he praised his father and then you see the dad couldn't help but smile 😊

[@candistarbuckle]

I love this kid ❤️❤️❤️❤️🤘🏼⭐️

[@taliabraver]

What a cutie!

[@Fokadas]

Explain.

[@alansmith4734]

Sad Fact: The female octopus lays her eggs and dedicates the remainder of her life to protecting them. She stops eating, slowly starves, and once her offspring are ready to hatch, she dies. This self-sacrifice ensures the eggs are safe from predators, giving the next generation a chance to survive.

[@OntarioGuy430]

This is true, but they stop going out to hunt - if food is provided (captivity) I believe they do eat and live.

[@Jazzatic2011]

@@OntarioGuy430uhhhh I mean if they stop eating then they don’t live…. There was one guy who lost his octopus and I think he had her for years

[@mangasaint]

In the wild yes, but they showed that this one was still alive after the fact, unless that was recorded footage. Free food from a trusted source would’ve bypassed that issue. Still humans only know so much about ocean creatures. For all we know it in the wild there could be females that went thru several litters before dying.

[@Leigh1169]

So the fact that the eggs/babies were removed saved her life?

[@wayIess]

Yeah, that's what my mind went to hearing she had eggs. There's going to be a sad conversation for the parents and kid.

[@bmanscire]

You’re such a good dad dude! Man what a good family

[@zammmerjammer]

IS this a "great story"? Seems like a lesson about not keeping wild animals as exotic pets. Octopus are very smart and notorious escape artists. I think that lets us know their opinion on being kept as pets.

[@U-TubeAddict]

I think they took really good care of the octopus seeing how it had eggs and the eggs hatched and they didn’t kill anything. I think they are good people and it worked out cause an expert helped to house the babies. It was a family bonding time and a memorable experience for his son. Don’t need to be so negative…

[@evonne315]

I had a tank as a kid and went through the trial and error of hatching and raising angelfish. If you dont get them out fast enough after hatching, mom eats them. Then, I had to have tanks and containers to raise them big enough to survive and also raise fresh brine shrimp to feed them. They hatched in upside-down plastic soda pop bottles in my moms kitchen. There were tubes, water, salt, fish food, slime, and the occasional dead fish. God bless parents who can allow thier children special hobbies and have the patience to wade through the trial and errors with them. I didn't become a fishologist, but I definitely learned skills for life having that hobby. Besides, the fish were absolutely fascinating to me. I loved them ❤

[@zammmerjammer]

@@evonne315 I'm sure all those dead fish were very happy they got to contribute to your personal growth. *ichthyologist

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

It's why I never wanted pet or kids

[@spiralrose]

It looks like the boy and his dad both agreed that no one should own an octopus as a pet now. Terri is home, who knows if she can be released into the wild safely? At least this family is trying to do the right thing that is the most difficult to do when you make a naïve mistake. Now they know better and they’re trying to do better by those octopus babies. Good on them

[@maridepp53]

What a lucky boy to have a dad like this. All children deserve it but many don’t have it. Awesome dad!!

[@alinasmith5737]

You can just tell that guy is a great dad. Form the "Thank you so much" to him beeing chill about the huge damage (at least in retrospect) to the baby names. Their whole relationship screams wholesome and happy and setting his kid up to do good in life. I respect it.

[@thamertanner5448]

I mean, considering the damage some octopuses have wreaked on multi-million dollar aquaruim facilities staffed with specialists these guys honestly got off pretty lightly and they learned a valuable lesson in the process. Seems like a win to me.

[@K_Ken115]

The names are LEGENDARY and him saying his dad nailed it ❤️. Sometimes that's all it takes to make a dad happy is hearing his kid say that 🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@thisbushnell2012]

The instant grin on dad's face with that shoulder pat and "nailed it!" spoke volumes.

[@lmendez1289]

The names are stupid.

[@farmfiestaclown1065]

Kid: "I think he nailed it" Dad: *calculating the remodel costs and crying inside* "thanks son" haha

[@Commentsmac]

There’s an even better, massive tank with none of those issues… called the sea.

[@deekang6244]

Maybe you could offer to pick them up and transport them.

[@deekang6244]

Maybe you could offer to pick them up and transport them.

[@redranger8603]

Maybe you could offer to pick them up and transport them.

[@redranger8603]

Maybe you could offer to pick them up and transport them.

[@marcwells03]

And do you eat them from the sea? Otherwise you’re just as bad

[@izzydeadyet7336]

And would you do anything different?, “no, I think you nailed it!” Gives dad pat on shoulder haha! It almost cost him his house!

[@wickedtreefarm6914]

Ya the look on dad's face was "where do I start on the things I'd do differently" but as soon as his son patted him on the shoulder, you could tell he was just happy his son was happy. All kids deserve a dad like that.

[@TommyCruz-ec9xv]

The kid is the owner of the house 😂

[@artintsaturyan]

That part was comedy Gold 😂😂

[@thisbushnell2012]

Dad has his priorities perfectly straight!

[@faitht7410]

That look on dad's face answered that question for me 😂. Dad: Yes. Yes I probably would have bought a pass to the local aquarium instead lol. Kid: nope. Not a thing. Right dad? Dad:😬

[@godskull5788]

That dad is a legend in his son’s eyes, that’s how it should be. The world needs more fathers like him.

[@marcelamsss]

No, we need more fathers that will let wild animals to be in the ocean.

[@godskull5788]

@@marcelamsss it appears as though English isn’t your primary language, I’m having trouble understanding what it is you’re trying to say?

[@cloroxwipes9879]

@godskull5788 it appears as though English isn't your primary language, I'm having trouble understanding what it is you're trying to say?:-(

[@godskull5788]

@@cloroxwipes9879 Cool

[@DanielScott]

Seayoncé is nice, but Swim Shady is the best name for an aquatic pet. Hands down!😂

[@FantasticFawnleap]

That’s not it’s name.

[@thatbeaatcch9884]

@@FantasticFawnleapdid you watch the video? Some of the babies have different names, one of them being swim shady.

[@FantasticFawnleap]

@@thatbeaatcch9884 did you look at that person’s comment cause that’s not it’s name!!

[@jessicab331]

Bill Nye The Octopi is a solid name 😌

[@laurasutcliffe723]

That poor Octopus belongs in the ocean. They are highly intelligent and curious creatures who should be exploring seabeds, not stressing out in a pint sized fish tank.

[@gamernoob1471]

If they are getting given good treatment then they don't care(octopuses)

[@jon2026]

There's a special place in hell for people who imprison animals.

[@Doc7-mf2fe]

⁠@@jon2026no it’s not. Stop lying. There’s a place in hell for sinners!

[@ernie4028]

@@jon2026YAHUAH is coming back to handle all this evil… Your 1000 percent correct how evil this is…

[@asregdor3386]

@@gamernoob1471 Well so glad you can speak for them and know if they care or not about being captive .

[@tinahickman6300]

Give this Dad the father of the year award!! That right there is a prime example of the best father that anyone could be

[@Noonecares3203]

Father of the year??? For taking an octopus out of its natural habitat for his son’s pleasure?? So selfish without consideration for the poor animal who has no business living its life in a small tank in someone’s house. Poor example to set for his child. Just because your child wants something doesn’t mean they should have it.

[@Mlogan11]

Knowing how intelligent they are, the father should have explained to the son that they should be free and not kept as pets in small tanks, as they don't like it any more than we would like being kept as a "pet" in a small room for the rest of our lives.

[@bradprice8040]

Lol. Let's be real here. How big is the tank that you live in? How well balanced is your existence? If we are honest, we all exist as if we are a pet living in a small tank. Sure we could venture out far into the wilds but we don't. We do the same thing day in and day out. Work then home to watch TV or play on the phone then to bed for more work the next day. If they give her a safe home/cave and toys to play with she is probably more than satisfied being the alpha predator in the world she has control over. She obviously felt safe/satisfied enough to last her eggs there. Octopus store sperm in order to produce offspring when they decide. I would propose that her decision to produce offspring is a good sign that she is living a good life.

[@Mlogan11]

@@bradprice8040 Yes, lets be real. How would you feel if you were confined to a 12 x12 room with some "toys" and you got a window to look out but could go no further? How long would it take for you to go stir crazy? Or do you think you wouldn't have a problem? Are you aware that many people can't even live on islands because they start feeling trapped with limited areas to roam? You're conflating monotony with actual freedom. It's one thing to go through the same routine daily, it's another thing to be forced to do it in a small room for the rest of your life. You're also conflating reproduction with "good" conditions. You make do with what you have and has no bearing on the true quality of life. Using your logic, you could say that coed slave and prison camps must be good if people chose to have children in such conditions. There was a case of an African boy being kept as an exhibit when the world allowed such things. He eventually committed suicide.

[@bradprice8040]

@@Mlogan11 we don't have the opportunity to decide when to give birth after reproducing. The process is automatic. Our only method of choosing is abstinence from sex. I have a home I own but spend 99% of my time in one room. While I am not forced into a box, I have settled into a box with toys. Everyone ends up in a small box with toys. It just happens faster for some than others. Calling the condition monotony doesn't change the reality of it. Everyone lives their life in tiny boxes. Some have more boxes than others. You have your home box. A work box. Lots of people don't move past those two boxes. Some maintain a friend's hangout box for a little while but those don't last. "Freedom" that you mention is a term that makes you feel better about your prison. The reality of the immense number of "permissions" you have to get to do anything you decide is soul crushing. If you are so free then take a 6 month excursion to anywhere out of your country but do it without using any overlord permissions. Then tell me again about your freedoms and the "box" that you don't live in.

[@thaphreak]

@@Mlogan11 False equivalence fallacies are fun huh! I'm further amazed you can speak with octopi... you gotta be rich by now!

[@bunnyluver2176]

This story is sad. Can't believe the news lady loving it. These creatures are highly intelligent and should be free.

[@RachMonPhoebs]

The eggs were probably fertilized because the mom was taken from the wild. Parents, I know no one likes to say "no" to your precious hatchlings anymore--but don't keep these majestic sea creatures as pets. They're so intelligent and don't deserve a life in captivity. I know Oklahoma is boring and by the looks of your house you've got money to spare. Take the kid on a trip to a preserve. Just... don't.

[@TerriCarroll]

Totally agree.

[@Ms.Janell6669]

I agree. I Totally agree ❤

[@cluckcluckchicken]

They could've used that money to let the kid study marine biology and become an octopus expert. Instead they just tortured an octopus through their incompetence 🤦‍♂

[@Snartfoodler]

Or consider the large variety of fish bred for captivity that can have a great quality of life in a large tank. These are fish that have no place in the wild to begin with and there are plenty of breeders interested in giving them great chances. Octopusses and most blowfish are cruel along with any other fish you have to catch wild, it ruins their lifespans. I disagree with not keeping fish as pets because they are extremely intelligent and goldfish can form amazing bonds with owners.

[@hollywont9447]

💯

[@straightup7up]

Raising children isn't easy, but sacrificing your granite kitchen island is going above and beyond - kudos to dad.

[@Superfreaky2]

It is when you just give them whatever they demand and create spoilt brats.

[@straightup7up]

@@Superfreaky2 Buying your kids anything they ask for is "careless" - building a fish tank with your kid is good parenting because it requires time and effort. big difference

[@spinflux]

@@Superfreaky2It is slightly spoiling the kids but on the other hand if my parents had shown one iota of encouragement for something I was passionate about, I wouldn’t be a directionless old cat lady. That kid is going to be a marine biologist some day. Is it the world’s most glamorous or high paying job, no. But it’s some direction he will take thanks to the slightest guidance from mom and dad taking their parenting seriously.

[@maurakay1917]

Best way to get your kid to respect creatures, especially the ones they adore, is by letting them view them in the wild. Or research them online. Let them know that just because you love an animal doesn’t mean you should own one, they belong in the wild.

[@davidmennomoyer]

Do you feel the same way about dogs and cats? Hamsters? Guinea pigs? Rabbits? Ferrets?

[@maurakay1917]

@@davidmennomoyer are you joking?! Truly? 😂 hamsters don’t exist in the wild in the USA. Most dogs are PETS, not wild. Meaning they don’t survive or thrive in the wild. Cats as well. I feel the same way about all WILD animals. They should be left in their habitats unless they need medical care or can’t survive in the wild. Otherwise taking an octopus out of the ocean, is wrong. And breeding them, is wrong. They don’t belong in tanks. They are incredibly smart! There is a big difference between pets and wild animals. Many pets wouldn’t survive without help from humans. I hope you do realize that. Not sure what kind of point you were trying to make with that question.

[@maurakay1917]

So yes, wild rabbits. Should be left alone, wild ferrets, should be left alone. Domesticated pets? Seems a bit cruel to leave them out on the streets, since domesticated means it’s not their natural habitat 🙂

[@lwills8609]

@@maurakay1917 I agree. However, if you take them out of the wild to give them medical care, that is interrupting their life. They lived for a long time without human intervention....therefore, we shouldn't even intervene with our type of medical care. They are wild, they have to learn to survive.

[@davidmennomoyer]

@@maurakay1917 - ah, I see. Let me refresh your memory - in your initial post, you said - and I quote - that "just because you love an animal doesn't mean you should own one, they belong in the wild." I pointed out that not all animals belong in the wild. Not quite sure why this enrages you, given that you've just said precisely the same thing. If you'd meant "non-pets", then you should have said "non-pets". The problem with that is that, by definition, any animal kept as a pet becomes a pet - including an octopus. So what you're objecting to - I suppose - is the keeping of non-traditional pets. Or something. Look, I too agree that it's probably a pretty lousy idea to keep an octopus in a small enclosure, but if you're going to argue that all animals belong in the wild you're going to raise some eyebrows. BTW - so what if hamsters don't exist in the wild in the US? Is that honestly what you're using as a benchmark here - if it doesn't exist in the wild in the US, it's okay to keep as a pet? Using that logic, it would be okay to keep an Asian species of octopus as a pet. Is that what you believe? I certainly don't. Hamsters DO exist in the wild in Syria - so is it only bad to keep them as pets there, and okay elsewhere? You need to give this a little more thought, I'd say.

[@ericglover37]

I did research on the internet and no, octopus are not typically domesticated animals.

[@caseymoore4759]

Hate to break it to you but nothing in an aquarium is domesticated 😂

[@ericglover37]

@@caseymoore4759 I understand that. They belong in the ocean, not on dry land.

[@keip4568]

Don't female octopuses usually deteriorate after giving birth also they said "he" ...

[@cooliipie]

​@@ericglover37 The octopus lives in his aquarium, not on land ..😂

[@yogaflame7884]

@@ericglover37An octopus wouldnt lay eggs in an unfit environment, it has to be well look after, theyre not guppies.

[@Gale4ce1]

That’s a precious story! Love the relationship between dad and his son. You can tell they’re close.

[@lukek8357]

Parents like this are awsome and what kids need but hard to believe how successful they were at having babies.

[@TheRandomINFJ]

I love how dad promotes his son's passion. However, this particular situation is immoral. Our household mantra is 'IF YOU LOVE IT, LET IT GROW' (our other mantra is 'love doesn't lie'). Just because you adore something does not mean you can trap it. Wild animals belong in the wild where they thrive. Their home is within NATURE not some humans tank. ❤

[@petsmart1000]

THIS! 👆 💯 👆

[@spiralrose]

Sometimes love does lie.

[@Shadow-jk6ip]

They go out in nature and gets eaten by a moray eel, not able to raise her eggs like she was supposed to in that *tiny* aquarium.

[@Neo-Queenserenityt2l]

​@@Shadow-jk6ip No they wait till they hatch & then die, octopus' hide in small caves & block themselves in to give birth & onces the eggs hatch the mother dies because she cannot get any food so no they don't get eaten before they raise their babies

[@redrick8900]

Your family being ignorant doesn't reflect poorly on this family.

[@notoriousnic727]

I love the look on the father‘s face and he opens his mouth as if he’s going to answer the question of would you do anything different and his little boy says nope I think he nailed it and then he just laughs and shrugs it off. It really is the things we do for our kids. What a good dad. 👏🏼🤗

[@Iwantmymtv]

They should be in the sea and be free. This is no pet. Poor animals

[@blobbertmcblob4888]

You're actually complaining about an animal that got regular food, was safe from predators and didn't have to stress about her eggs being eaten lmao.

[@eligualtieri1612]

You’re right, its no pet. It’s dinner!

[@Ghost-sz2qm]

I think they have houses available in Bikini bottom. If You could help that octopus get a starter home there it would be awesome.

[@redrick8900]

Wrong. Octopi prefer captivity and make great pets as they recognize their caretakers and play games with them. Some even go so far as to show physical affection.

[@DadUsed2Skate]

They’re trying to donate them to aquariums.. it looks like it was a fun hobby that they now realize isn’t right for the long term

[@Anthony-vh6ef]

Octopus are so smart. It absolutely feels pain in that tank.

[@EM-mw2qr]

It looks like it's desperately trying to get out and free itself.

[@butterfinger4393]

Are you an octopus?

[@1Bonnie777]

@@EM-mw2qr It is.

[@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607]

@@butterfinger4393No, but he has eye sight

[@butterfinger4393]

@@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607 yeah and , is he an octopus though?

[@KuostA]

Now that's a good father. Wish I had one like that when growing up. I'd be a completely different person.

[@TdT2211]

Had to rip out the floor and he still nailed it. Kids are too kind. 😊

[@kerrin6633]

Also I noticed a pun.. hehe

[@heidilady]

Maybe instead of buying an exotic pet, he could have encouraged his son to be an ocean biologist?

[@keip4568]

Don't female octopuses usually deteriorate after giving birth also they said "he" ... ...

[@drknralh8624]

How do you know that's not what the kid wants to be I mean most Veterinary people who have become veterinarians have had pets I mean how old are you supposed to learn about something that you're really into unless you can actually experience it and learn and study and do the things you need to I mean it would have been more cost-effective probably but the lifelong experience and memories and bonding that he gets with his family and his father because of this I mean kind of outweighs everything else

[@stevegonzales527]

@@keip4568so you’re upset over octopus pronouns?

[@SRose-vp6ew]

They thought it was a boy for a long time, but the truth was the truth and it’s genetically a girl. No one is upset, they originally were mistaken by calling it something different than its DNA, it’s an octopus, they learned it was a girl when she gave birth. Their belief was proven wrong. They don’t seem to care so let’s not turn this common section to something it isn’t.

[@SRose-vp6ew]

You are correct that after a male and female octopus mate it isn’t very long before the octopus parents both die. This process is called “deterioration.” Sadly, that’s the next lesson to be learned.

[@stickynorth]

Now that's a dedicated dad! The world needs more of them!

[@gailtucker294]

Wonderful!!! The parents of this child are simply outstanding! What an amazing kid they are raising. This has the making of a Father's Day book. ❤ It made me smile....

[@lilmartinez48]

Being an awesome parent brings awesome offspring... Most of the time

[@yaniraamaya2011]

Oh em gee! That kid is so Awesome and shows how truly great a dad his father is. When he just holds his dad’s shoulder and says “I think he nailed it.” The look on his dad’s face is priceless. Love love love.

[@itzamia]

Dang. I think that's the first time I have seen anyone spell out an acronym

[@keeper6458]

That poor Octopus needs to be in the ocean

[@blobbertmcblob4888]

Shut

[@keithwisdom1663]

That logic means we should not have pets. No dogs cats fish hamsters

[@keithwisdom1663]

@Detective_shadow we are left with humans only. Perhaps we should become nomads and give up housing

[@slayerized27]

Or in a Chinese restaurant.

[@keithwisdom1663]

@@epmoli do you know the difference between lite heart joke and factual statement of truth. Laughing is good 😊 Domesticated means the animal was originally a wild animal.... If a squirrel can make it .... It's easy to see all animals started in the wild including human beings

[@thecrow970]

Rich people problems

[@cristinagusatu6323]

I had beta fish wgen was kid

[@ourtruth216]

That smile after he heard his son say “ I think he nailed it” definitely made it all worth while ❤

[@mindymorgan8479]

I love this story. What a great dad and family. They got an unexpected treat and just went with it. Lol the dad trying to save all the babies is super cute. All for his boy. What a smart young man too.

[@stanford-nf4jk]

Animals like this need to live freely in the wild. Not kept as pets. What happened to learning about them through videos, photos, and nature documentaries?

[@redrick8900]

Wrong. In the wild the octopus would already be dead.

[@SC2point0]

"Terrence was renamed Terri..." 😆

[@jm7804]

Shhh.... the octo currently identifies and non-binary uses the pronouns they/them.

[@Fokadas]

Him pronoun umm them

[@dgoddard]

The names of the babies had me in stitches. Of course the comment section is riddled with people complaining about these people doing what they enjoy doing. But I found it to be a great story about a father doing awesome things to make his kids happy. Nothing wrong with that.

[@christinevega7064]

Fully agree! Made me smile. I truly enjoyed this story! Great father and son bond... cheers friends!

[@dopeasfruck]

what's wrong with it is that octopi are highly intelligent, and they understand being in captivity. octopi try to escape cages and tanks constantly because they are smart enough to hate it. it is cruel.

[@dgoddard]

​@@dopeasfruck They weren't smart enough to not get caught. So there's that. Not to mention, with the right stimuli, it could be happier in a tank vs. not. Also, if they hadn't caught it, it could have ended up something else's meal shortly after. So they might have done it a huge favor. You're worried about the happiness of an Octupus, but fail to see how happy this father has made his child. I think the Octopus is smarter than you are.

[@tamikam.9070]

Best Dad Ever

[@joseenoel8093]

My kids were never allowed pets in cages, now she's a biologist and he's a nurse! Careful what you asked for, how is caging something caring!

[@TJbuffs]

Let’s go through it, if you have dogs, we you cage them. If you have a cat you cage them, maybe inside a house, but it’s a house sized cage the same. You cage them because you care, if you didn’t, they would run out and get run over or get eaten or taken by animal control. Also, dogs especially benefit from having their cage as their safe space at times. Silly argument all together is what I’m saying. The guy shouldn’t have an octopus, but caging can be caring, and the cage can be house sized.

[@Miss.Leading]

​@@TJbuffsunless you live outdoors youre caged too, sad to say

[@TJbuffs]

@@Miss.Leading my argument is you can cage something because you care. I cage myself, and pay an outrageous amount of money to do so. I’m not one of those cool people who want to live off the land and all, I prefer my cage.

[@Miss.Leading]

@@TJbuffs my bad

[@TJbuffs]

@@Miss.Leading I’m glad you’re not a person who wants to be in a cage though, I think that means you’re mentally well. I’m happy for you.

[@lilricebowl]

Octopus doesn't belong in a tank.

[@itzkong]

Very true, these people are negligent.

[@jennifers2561]

No they don’t. How cruel.

[@natking1u1z99]

No different from any other animal.

[@robertgworek2497]

They do. They're safer there than in ocean. They will live there longer and happier than in the freedom which is full of parasites, hunger and predators. Free animals are in constant stress.

[@lilricebowl]

No, an octopus doesn't belong in a tank in someone's house as a pet. It's a wild creature and irregardless of the hazards, it's just the circle of life. This dad is not teaching his kid to have respect for wild creatures, rather that it's okay to capture them and keep them as pets. If the kid's so enamored with them, take him to an aquarium, buy videos and books, support his interest but don't keep a creature in an unatural environment. It's cruel, plain and simple.

[@hanselmansell7555]

That kid is brilliant, well done mum and dad 🐙🪸

[@imoldgregg8]

That kid LOVES their dad. If only we could all be this close with ours

[@adelaferreira4575]

Buying your childrens love…not a great idea …

[@Gabrielle499]

@@adelaferreira4575 not buying 🙄 … dad is building strong & precious EXPERIENCES with his kid!

[@zammmerjammer]

I love my dad. And my dad would tell me "no" whenever I got a stupid idea. (kids have stupid ideas ALL the time) Maybe this dad could take a lesson from my dad.

[@JN-dl8ou]

This boy got an awesome dad, that's really listen and gave his boy the best teaching in his life by being curious and brave enough to care for the pet and see it develops. That's what parents should do and be curious with their kids💜☺️

[@Marja-w8k]

It’s not a pet it’s a animal living in the ocean 😮

[@patnewson6908]

That is a dreadful cage/prison for any creature, let alone a creature as intelligent as an octopus

[@NotUnymous]

And yet it stirred up another heart to love and care for them for all his life. Also... Any pet needs to be in a free and natural environment. You think a Guppi is fine in a tank? Or a spider!? Even dogs need to run and be in a pack wich they realy cant in a house or flat or on a leash...

[@redrick8900]

They like them.

[@robertafrender3935]

But OKAY at this countries border

[@WeLiveWeDie]

Wish my dad gave af about me like this :(

[@ZootYoot]

I love u

[@asanti3748]

Daddy’s home 🥛

[@MoonDog991]

My dad wouldn't even buy me wrestling shoes in middle school.

[@dellcharles5750]

I do son. Let’s fix this😅😅😅

[@papachub9528]

​@@MoonDog991man same

[@RawAmericanFacts]

Reporter : would you do anything differently ? Kid : not really. Dads thinking “ wear condoms”

[@HeronCoyote1234]

If you’re interested in octopuses, read Shelby Van Pelt’s “Remarkably Bright Creatures”, and watch “My Octopus Teacher”. Dad should have encouraged his son to study marine biology, and leave the poor octopus in the ocean.

[@effortmsimelelo5059]

This is a good dad loves his nerdy kid and his passions. Swim shady😂😂😂

[@jaddyrose9318]

He’s got such a smart boy, congratulations!

[@petergriffin383]

These incredibly intelligent creatures should not be kept as pets, it's equivalent to life in prison for no reason.

[@ProfessorDrUff]

this souldnt Happen to any animal !!!!

[@Kepora1]

@@ProfessorDrUff "You shouldn't give animals loving homes, they need to be out in the harsh elements to struggle finding food, fight other animals, and die young!"

[@cmdrreggit]

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[@ST-rj8iu]

I agree. Dogs are domesticated but an octopus is really smart. They can handle their own.

[@marcelamsss]

Yes! It is definitely questionable he is teaching his sons to think wild animals are toys that can live in a box. They didn't care about the animal at all. An octopus swims miles a day! And everyone is thinking is really cute. If it's too be eaten, at least they die without suffering. But this is a lifelong suffering.

[@Coco81218]

Octopus don’t belong in an aquarium but in the ocean. I’m so sick of people who think they can just do whatever they want.

[@blobbertmcblob4888]

People can, in fact, do whatever they want. besides the octopus was probably bred in captivity.

[@EM-mw2qr]

Rich people can get away with doing the most bizarre things on earth.

[@wolfiemix]

@@blobbertmcblob4888 No it was not. Octopuses are always from the wild. Especially since she was pregnant.

[@redrick8900]

wrong.

[@acemular8218]

What brilliant dad !

[@kengillespie7797]

That son is really proud of his dad, and that's a beautiful thing ❤

[@rubyhoward2085]

Hello family, I am seventy years old and I understand your son's obsession. I fell in love with them about seven years ago when I saw a video called My Octopus Teacher. The relationship between the diver and his octopus friend made me aware of their ability to develop relationships with other species and I started watching every other video on them I could find. They are so amazing. Their ability to change not only color but skin texture is the least of their amazing abilities. They have nine brains, three hearts and eight tentacles. Just amazing. Enjoy your pets young man, I hope I live long enough to see your octopus productions in the future. Godspeed family, you have an amazing son.🐙🐙🐙😊

[@ama3182]

Such a cool pet hobby to share together ❤ glad he was supportive even with the issues they came across. Sweet family

[@lisabonanno3839]

That’s an amazing father. Just wonderful!

[@anthonybick9264]

This kid lol. What a trip. He's so cool

[@tywebbgolfenthusiast8950]

Yeah…cool.

[@kamrynmcdougall2669]

This is so adorable I inspire to be like this man

[@TSUNAMI-MAMI]

This little boy will remember this short time in his life fondly for the rest of his days ❤

[@ev25zv]

or he'll just grow up to be an entitled spoiled brat

[@TSUNAMI-MAMI]

@@ev25zv what an awful thing to say completely unfounded

[@ev25zv]

@@TSUNAMI-MAMI I mean, those are the two options. What you said is speculation as well

[@TSUNAMI-MAMI]

@@ev25zv no… I said nothing about how he was gonna grow up. Simply he would cherish these memories for the rest of his life. You’re a weirdo.

[@ev25zv]

@@TSUNAMI-MAMI in other words he's gonna grow up cherishing that memory? That's discussing how he's going to grow up. For all you know, in a few years his dad's going to buy him a $300K Lambo and he'll forget all about this. What's weird is to pretend that spoiling kids at a young age will not make them spoiled. Have some perspective, man

[@MissZeeZee]

He will forever be the best and coolest dad ever to a son who loves him dearly. Best buds 😍

[@kamikazehound3243]

Such a chill dad 👨

[@GreenYoshi3881]

“Pet” and “Octopus” do not go in the same sentence 😂

[@cristinagusatu6323]

Kid wanted sould get him a betta fish or turtle

[@redrick8900]

You don't know how pets work.

[@Llh1990]

I love this, great to see a parent encouraging their kids interest

[@saracarter7882]

Awww that’s so sweet “I think he nailed it.”

[@parisinthe30sx]

Octopuses should not be a pet. This just makes me sad

[@davidcook680]

How do you know what this octopus wants. Maybe it's happy. I mean it's extremely safe. No predators to worry about. Didn't have to sacrifice it's life to protect its young.

[@thepensil]

Creatures are NOT toys!

[@brittenyevans1101]

Same thing with dogs, and cats 🤨

[@Shadow-jk6ip]

Yes, they are not, this one doesn't seem to be treated like a toy, what are you implying here?

[@robertafrender3935]

​@@brittenyevans1101mini goats, pigs, horses. All of these creatures are kept in people's home.

[@tyehill302]

This little kid is going to grow up and be something great!!!

[@BDW2008]

As a dad you get a few opportunities to be a real hero to your children. This dad passed that test with flying colors. The “small inconvenience” comment proves it. We will do anything for our little people.

[@thisismetoday]

Octopuses are very intelligent beings and should NOT be kept as a pet!!

[@dawnsullivan7325]

what an adorable, intelligent boy!!! dad of the yr rite there!!!

[@mermaidofaloha]

"I think he nailed it". Way to go Super Dad!

[@techwhipped]

dad face at 2:21 is the regret face.

[@barblee9615]

😂😂😂

[@queenmi274]

🤣 yeah, dad knows he got in over his head with this one. That look is priceless

[@gabrielthomastrobaugh9261]

The names of the babies, alone, are absolute gold

[@pat__4]

That dad is literally the best

[@BIBIWCICC]

Is the fact that it’s trying to escape not a hint. Why don’t you release it into the sea instead of cruelly keeping it captive for your kids amusement?

[@sample.text.]

By every measure, Octopi are the coolest animals on this planet. Easily. Once you actually look into them, you'd be amazed at how intelligent they are.

[@soulbrothanumbahone]

It's okay to say NO to your kids sometimes folks! There are practical things that we want, and then there are these things. An octopus for a pet in a residential home is not practical and this is why. Kids need to learn that some things are not practical to do no matter how much you want or like them. Get him a family membership to your local aquarium so that he can go study these creatures in a controlled environment that has the knowledge, and facilities to house them. He may grow up to be a marine scientist one day.

[@tlcetc4506]

Especially since his dad made this opportunity and privilege- with all it entails- possible for him, which he wouldn't get anywhere equivalent to from going to an aquarium.

[@Deb_BG]

Stop this nonsense. That poor creature shouldn't be held captive in a tank.

[@RAVEN-t8i]

👏

[@blobbertmcblob4888]

Shut

[@Deb_BG]

@@blobbertmcblob4888 You are commenting under EVERY comment that says it's wrong to mistreat animals. Let's educate you. No matter how well that octopus has been treated, she was meant to live her life in the ocean. FREE. Yes, with all the predators and dangers and searching for food and shelter and everything else expected in her natural life. They're not pets. Children should be taught to RESPECT the wild, not capture it.

[@EM-mw2qr]

​@@Deb_BGEXACTLY!! This is insane. I'm in a lot of the comments too, encouraging people to report this to PETA.

[@cluckcluckchicken]

@@EM-mw2qr PETA is not good, they actually kill a lot of the animals they're supposed to save. I would support local animal shelters instead.

[@somebodysomewhere69]

Beautiful father and son bond😊