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How come older people like to act like furries are this outlandish idea but the thought of being with a mermaid has been around a lot longer (sh.itjust.works)

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[–] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 11 points 1 month ago (1 children)

But weren't mermaids seen as dangerous, irresistible sirens also. So the blame was on the evil mermaid, not the person.

[–] Cataphract@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Shaggy the pirate over here

[–] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Picture this, we were both butt naked, banging on the sea bed floor.

[–] eezeebee@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 month ago

She caught me with the flounder

Wasn't me

Saw us making chowder

Wasn't me