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I Wanna Be a Giant Squid!

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A Chance for Giants and Giant Wannabes to Sound Off

giant cuttlefish for introI know a lot of other people want to be Giant Squids too. But why? What drives people to spend this kind of time and effort?

And after they get to Giant Squiddiness, what do they like about it? I want to know. Please, Giants and Giants-to-be, let me know what you think.

P.S. My son astutely pointed out that this is not a photo of a squid. He feels strongly that the cuttlefish must be mentioned here (yeah, it IS a cuttlefish...).

Why I Want to Be a Giant Squid

1. I'll never run out of ink again.

2. I want to announce to strangers that I'm a Giant Squid just to see their reactions.

3. I want that really cool Giant badge on my lenses.

4. I'll finally get to learn the Secret Tentacle-shake.

5. I'll walk just a little taller than before.

6. I want to be in the company of super-duper lensmasters.

7. I might become a better swimmer.

8. I can wear lots of big jangly bracelets on my giant tentacles.

9. I think Giant Squids might get better parking spaces.

Help Me Come Up with Number 10 and 11, 12, 13....

Why do YOU want to be a Giant Squid?

Everyone has his own reasons for wanting to build lenses and to become a Giant Squid. What drives you on your quest toward Gianthood? You don't have to be close to Gianthood to answer.

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I want the gold stars and Giants Badge!

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I wanna prove myself that I can become one!

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I can play with my new "Squid Perks"

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I love a challenge!

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Because it is there! Self satisfaction.

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Personalized Template

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I want the t-shirt!

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Because with the deadline, there's a real feeling of accomplishment.

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Because the Giants have been so lovely and helpful, I'd hate to disappoint!

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I want lots of royalties

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Because I'm really competitive!

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I want to hang out with the best of the best

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I can finally do the Giant Squid dance!

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Giant Squid from Newfoundland
That's a BIG squid
Photo courtesy of Product of Newfoundland

How Close Are You To Being a Giant Squid?

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What Do You Think is Hardest About Getting to be a Giant?

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What Do You Think of the Mentoring Program?

Do you think the Giant Squid Greeters program should continue?

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Do You Think You'll Go On to 100 lenses?

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Some Notable Giants

I don't know how many Giants there are, but I know some great ones.

Giants, How Long Did It Take You to Become a Giant Squid?

Some people take it slow and steady, others build lenses at turbo-speed.

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giant fish
NOT a Giant Squid
Photo courtesy of Josh Mattson

Giants, Do You Have a Favorite Giant Perk?

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Giant Squids: What's the Best Unofficial Thing About Being a Giant Squid?

This is your chance to sound off, especially if I didn't include your favorite aspect of Giantitude above. We wannabes hang on your every word.

Okay, Giants, it's your turn. What's your favorite thing about being a Giant Squid?

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The Gold Stars give a permanent lensrank boost!

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The Gold Stars give a permanent lensrank boost!

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What Else Would You Like to See?

What other benefits would you like to see for Giants?

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Maid

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Free outsourcing to complete the next 50 lenses

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Are You Trying for the Giant 100 Club Now?

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Family and Friends

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Squid or No Squid?

Should Giant Squids eat squid?

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SmartChica says:

eating squid makes you smarter which means you'll come up wit better lenses!

Stazjia says:

yes, definitely, they are so delicious.

awelldressedbullet says:

yes, just don't tell anyone LOL

OhMe says:

Yes, but only if that guaranteed me the ability to make 50 great lenses so I could be on of those wonderful Giant Squids. I have a long way to go and maybe eating some squid would help me get there.

allisyn_andria_li says:

Sure, if you want to, shoot at it! They're D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S!!!!

beeobrien says:

In response to jeffreyV(Squiddit) regarding Giant Squids being cannibals: If Aliens visiting Earth just happened to choose Jeffrey Dahmer randomly as a typical human specimen to study, what do you suppose they would think when they looked into his freezer? Yeah, I know, you have to suppose the Aliens visited quite a few years ago.

Bradshaw says:

Calimari, baby. I love that stuff. Is there a calimari lens? hmmm... best calimari recipes, how to serve calimari.

NAIZA says:

Why not! I love squids esp calamari. ;-)

Jimmie says:

Absolutely! I love the stuff!

WordVixen says:

Certainly- but only if well prepared. If Stargazer brings the squid, I'll bring dessert!

stargazer00 says:

Sure, if they want to. I have a lens on a lovely garlic stir-fried squid with ramen recipe. This lens also features a great giant squid weather vane which I think should be a Giant perk!

jeffryv says:

Australian researchers have found that the elusive giant squid may literally eat their own. Using a unique DNA based process, a University of Tasmania team of experts tested the stomach contents of a 190kg male giant squid specimen caught by fishermen off Tasmania 7 years ago...

The analysis of these contents revealed the presence of three tentacles and twelve squid beak fragments. DNA from stomach juices and tentacle fragments all belonged to the giant squid, also known as Architeuthis dux. DNA analysis of the beak fragments was inconclusive.

PhD student and research team leader Bruce Deagle explained to the press that these DNA results provided a basis for future study, especially collection of such data from the giant squid and other rare species.

Australian Antarctic Division research scientist Simon Jarmon explained that although the findings don't eliminate the chance of accidental self-ingestion, they do in all likelihood indicate the first time giant squid cannibalism has been demonstrated "reasonably conclusively".

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sandyspider says:

I hope not! Wouldn't that be cannibalism?

kingkurt2001 says:

The squids have to stick together as a family and help each other out when needed.

mulberry says:

mmm...not this one! That would be kind of tyrannical anyway; a cruel way of assuring there are no NEW Giant Squids.

spirituality says:

As a vegetarian I don't eat any fish products.

Jewelsofawe says:

No squid for me bee! I'll take lobster

LensbyLisa says:

No, I couldn't eat squid, now or if I become a Giant.

RichLeigh says:

No one should ever be forced to eat squid... it's horrible, rubbery, and just generally not particularly pleasant to eat at all!

Joan4 says:

I hope that is not a requirement -- I'll pass on that one!

ebay-grandma says:

Ooh! that's just a gross thought! No cannibilism!

Margo_Arrowsmith says:

This concerns me. I love calamari, but when I am a giant squid (ten lenses to go) will that make me a cannibal? This might be a problem!

The_Homeopath says:

I'm allergic to calamari. I can only appreciate the squids from a non-internal standpoint.

beeobrien says:

Personally, I don't think ANYBODY should eat squid.

 

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  • franstan Aug 5, 2011 @ 12:33 pm | delete
    Great lens
  • SmartChica Feb 5, 2011 @ 2:57 pm | delete
    I can't wait to be a Giant Squid!
  • sandyspider Jun 24, 2009 @ 9:35 pm | delete
    Congratulations, Bee!

    I was a little late signing up for all the fun groups for Squid. But I am hoping now that I have 55 lenses, I will be among the ranks.
  • NatalieNiemi Apr 11, 2009 @ 1:05 pm | delete
    I'm a loooooooong ways away from Giant Squid-dom, but I definitely see myself headed in that direction eventually. ;) Thanks for the inspiring and informative lens!
  • blue22d Nov 22, 2008 @ 1:37 am | delete
    I want to be a giant also. My target is March 31, 2009. It will be my year anniversity at Squidoo. Thanks for your lens and its motivation. Five stars to ya and a lensroll.
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