Octopus Reacts to Wig

Octopus Reacts to Wig - Episode 14

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3 жыл бұрын

Many of you requested a reaction video with a wig in the comments section of previous episodes. This seemed like a great idea so we took a bright pink wig, rinsed it thoroughly, put it on a mannequin head, and lowered it into the observation tank with our octopus.
We expected him to carefully explore the wig. Some of us even went as far as predicting that our octopus would pull the wig off of the mannequin head. This was definitely not the case. It soon became evident that our octopus actually disliked touching the hair.
His reaction to the wig was surprising. We got a very similar reaction to this same wig while observing another octopus. He slowly approached and then pulled away as soon as he felt the wig. Similar to what we see in this video. Naturally, the next step was to try a different wig. The octopus was once again hesitant to touch or explore further.

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@rainstreet78 3 жыл бұрын

Wig: exists Octopus: NOT TODAY SATAN!

@mediawolf1 3 жыл бұрын

To me it looks like the most prominent thing wasn't the shape or the color, but that he was turned off by the taste of plastic.

@NewMessage 3 жыл бұрын

Dreadlocks would blow his mind.

@aidanmcferris9348 3 жыл бұрын

As it is first starting out, LOOK at how HIS RIGHT EYE is raised higher than his left eye!! See it?! They do that when they are REEEEALLY checking something out or to peek over a solid object. (like a rock, etc) I LOVE when they do that! LOL!

@marymaryquitecontrary 3 жыл бұрын

What a fascinating run! He clearly disliked the feel of the mannequin, and I couldn't see that he ever touched the wig. But two things stood out to me: He constantly shaped himself like the wig, no streamlining through the water this time. And it was fun to watch his arms "thinking," the individual suckers moving like a player piano. Also, how do you always find the perfect music to highlight each episode? This track was all floaty, like a slow belly dance-which he was essentially doing. Great job, Octolab.

@stuffs8802 Жыл бұрын

1:50 he did touch the wig but quickly pulled away.

@lindaspiess3545 3 жыл бұрын

Curious, but I've heard of you, Medusa!

@thoughtcriminal3843 3 жыл бұрын

It wouldn't suit him anyway, not his colour.

@Missfoxtooyou 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

@ShyfireBaillie 3 жыл бұрын

Poisonous wig? Venomous? Highly dangerous Jellyfish? I dunno, but that looks like a warning colour to me. Maybe try a brown wig, see if they're more interested in that?

@dr.johannesmunch891 3 жыл бұрын

exactly my thoughts!

@velicanmaria7772 3 жыл бұрын

aren't octopuses colorblind?

@ShyfireBaillie 3 жыл бұрын

@@velicanmaria7772 news.berkeley.edu/2016/07/05/weird-pupils-let-octopuses-see-their-colorful-gardens/#:~:text=Octopuses%2C%20squid%20and%20other%20cephalopods,%2C%20Berkeley%2C%20and%20Harvard%20University. I have learned new things today. Apparently cephalopods are colour blind and yet can perceive colour, just not the way we do. Anyway, even grayscale would have shades associated with 'Danger' and the way the wig hair acts is similar to a filter feeder or jellyfish tendrils. So it could be dangerous!

@erinrooney6696 3 жыл бұрын

I still think he needs a blankie to comfort him.

@Sopranohooper 2 жыл бұрын

A *fuzzy* blankie!

@y_fam_goeglyd 3 жыл бұрын

It would be interesting to see the reaction to the mannequin without the hair. Whereas it's reasonably clear he doesn't like the wig, is the "human" missing most of its body also scary?

@RIXRADvidz 3 жыл бұрын

it's pointy and sharp, like a nylon wires. perhaps if the wig was just on the floor of the tank instead of a head......

@wearandtear6692 3 жыл бұрын

That pink freaks him out, a very sane mind he has 😁

@luisamadrigal4919 2 жыл бұрын

They can only see blue but the can feel the color

@donnaboden4762 3 жыл бұрын

Gosh, I love these intelligent creatures. Can they see colors?

@sairassiili 3 жыл бұрын

Scientists say probably, but in a strange fashion.

@silivrengamer 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely, but as noted not like we do. There’s a video of an octopus reacting to different colored rags. It did NOT like the green one!

@ravenmorrigana1093 3 жыл бұрын

Some of his caution seems to be about the mannequin. Maybe the wig being up so high seemed like a much larger creature that might be a threat. Would just the head or just the wig cause this?

@davewolf6256 3 жыл бұрын

It's possible the octopus recognizes the mannequin as a "face" and is not sure if it is another animal.

@ravenmorrigana1093 3 жыл бұрын

@@davewolf6256 Very good point. We've seen some that definitely react to their people, so it might be totally wrong for that person to be underwater and not doing things.

@patriciamorgan6545 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I'd be curious how the octopus would react to just the wig alone, the mannequin alone, and a wig of a neutral, non-warning/non-potentially-toxic color.

@cielomacias1487 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah definitely want to see just the wig maybe like a sand color but also curious about a yellowish green as well as blue since sometimes they respond interestingly to colors for some reason

@Katzztar 2 жыл бұрын

@@patriciamorgan6545 Or a wig made of natural hair, instead of plastic

@KateMcCridhe 3 жыл бұрын

Got the impression of "what is that creepy thing?" Do the tentacles tightly spiral at the tips when they're feeling some trepidation? Wondering what the reaction would be to a natural hair color? Seems to me, bright crazy colors like that are a warning of poisonous things in nature. Noticed that the exploration was on the dummy head, of a more natural color, rather than the incredibly ugly wig... I mean seriously... that's worthy of caution. Admittedly, I may just be reading my own reactions into the octopus movements.

@k-isfor-kristina 2 жыл бұрын

He's like "thanks, I hate it". The way he curles his tentacles in is kind of like how we curl ourtoes and fold our arms when we're being squeamish it seems

@aidanmcferris9348 3 жыл бұрын

Octopus: "I'm not touching it! YOU touch it!"

@lindaway5889 3 жыл бұрын

That poor octopus didn't like the taste of the plastic. I agree the poor guy seems distressed.

@nova661 3 жыл бұрын

The cautiousness is high and I wonder why

@sueg2658 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder too. Maybe color and/or taste of plastic toxic maybe? It is scary looking, so maybe that’s why.

@pyewackett5 3 жыл бұрын

This wasn't such a good idea.

@Frei_Raum 3 жыл бұрын

@@sueg2658 I thought the same. Especially about the taste or "smell" of the plastic in the water. He really seemed more careful than normal. Still curious, but way more careful than the other times.

@Nosaj8769 3 жыл бұрын

Octopus: O Dangit camera again. Wig: Wanna Wear me? Octopus: Wat r you

@mookyo9602 3 жыл бұрын

That octopus did exactly the same thing I did when I saw a pink wig! Of course the octopus would have looked way better in it than me so maybe it's just jealousy.....I💜🐙✌

@FlamingoPublications 3 жыл бұрын

If I were an octopus I wouldn't have gone near it.

@tntuof 3 жыл бұрын

I think he clearly seemed scared and stressed. I think it might look and feel to him to be something really spiky and potential venomous 🤔 it also seems the tentacles/suckers have very sensitive feeling, like fingers indeed!

@tntuof 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe he can't feel the difference between soft and hard that good and not knowing the wig is quite soft like us it's not worth the risk of being stung with venom

@ReisigSeeds 3 жыл бұрын

Is the octopus reacting to the wig? Or the face? It seemed to me he was freaked out by the face more than the wig. If he came up to explore the mannequin, he always did it from the side and back first.

@snesleywipessqueegeeservices 3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm. He looks like he's exploring frantically for cover and a way out. No ground cover at all, totally exposed, largely ignores wig gimmick. Seems distressed. What do others think?

@ashsteepingtea 3 жыл бұрын

I highly agree.

@Annbakermodel 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting reaction. He seems to like smooth round surfaces. But the hair was a no go.

@Mamamel81 3 жыл бұрын

He's like Ew That's disgusting. LOL

@keatonblackman472 3 жыл бұрын

He's Getting Wigged Out.

@veneraberrens1719 3 жыл бұрын

HAVE YOU CONCIDERED TEACHING A PICTURE BASED LANGUAGE OR ASL AND SEE IF THEY WILL ACTUALLY TALK TO US IN THEIR MENTAL VOICE

@LindaLuxable 3 жыл бұрын

I would love that!

@za.z.6061 3 жыл бұрын

I requested something similar a while back. That would be great if they could do it!

@angelai2413 3 жыл бұрын

Not enough time for it to learn enough to communicate coherently. You know with the short lifespan and all. Minus 3 months to gain his trust, cooperation, and growth needed for that level of response.... Maybe with a larger longer lived species that was born in captivity

@za.z.6061 3 жыл бұрын

@@angelai2413 That would be really great if you could find such a longer lived octopus. That would be awesome to kind of communicated with them

@doro8856 3 жыл бұрын

He knows that plastic is dangerous.

@PheonixArizen 3 жыл бұрын

Not very exciting this time around. Try a BABY GYMBAREE! see what he thinks of all the toys!

@justanobody864 3 жыл бұрын

"go back to Party City where you belong!"

@elliot_rat 3 жыл бұрын

TIREDASS SHOWGIRL

@cofi7612 3 жыл бұрын

The octopus, the head, the wig... so aesthetically pleasing

@elizabethsnyder_baldonado39 3 жыл бұрын

MY 1st reaction to that thing was ”GAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAHHH!!!!!!!!!"🤪 This dear lil' dude doesn't seem to thrilled about it either...but he's got more tolerance than I do. & she's a lot younger. & he's unquestionably a lot smarter!!! Oh, wait...🤔...nope. That's definite. Bless her precious lil' heart--wherever it is... I L💓VE these beasties all to kibbles n BITS!!! PURINA OCTOPUS CHOW for EVERYbody!!! 💙😘💓🐙💚

@marystanek7553 3 жыл бұрын

By this time your octopi are wondering when you are going to send down a Big Mac, fries and a hot apple pie?

@NinjaHokageShock 3 жыл бұрын

Probably thinks it's the weirdest sea urchin he done ever seen.

@desmondandtheirqueerdragons 3 жыл бұрын

One experiment that would be fun is you see what Pokémon starter they like. Take a plushie of charmander, squirtle or bulbasaur and see which one they pick.

@aidanmcferris9348 3 жыл бұрын

Octopus while approaching from the rear: "What in the fresh HELL?!" LMAO!

@LooneyTiksCrap 3 жыл бұрын

It's ok little octopus. I don't like that thing either. It's bright. It's reddish. It's sitting on a faux head, much larger than itself. It's made of inorganic materials that probably taste horrid to the suckers. Damn right the lil critter is cautious.

@coriknight9073 3 жыл бұрын

That's kind of what I was thinking. Aren't bright colors in nature usually a sign of "I am poisonous! Stay back!"?

@dmutant2635 3 жыл бұрын

Is this what aliens from outer space would do to us as their human guinea pigs.

@darkchi0 3 жыл бұрын

That was fascinating to watch.

@bugmother3002 3 жыл бұрын

The way he flashed his colors at the wig in the beginning to show "you wanna fight!?" but then the wig was sharp and probably tasted awful so he was more afraid of it

@rhodaramirez5458 3 жыл бұрын

They can see color. I wonder what he's making of that neon pink.

@liliana2512 3 жыл бұрын

*sees the wig* octopus: AH SHET, here we go again

@rhondahuggins9542 3 жыл бұрын

Octo: Hey, what are u eating? That color can't be good for ya!🥴

@shopshop144 3 жыл бұрын

how is your octopus normally housed, what keeps his/her attention during most days? Do they respond to sound, maybe he likes Bach or smooth jazz, metal?

@lizannewhitlow1085 3 жыл бұрын

Or Journey and #steveperry music! 🎶🎶🎶

@dianalovescolors 3 жыл бұрын

He probably thinks it's some weird pink plant with a face.

@susanscott3333 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe it thinks a human head under water is weird.

@jen9774 3 жыл бұрын

I would agree with it.

@tupecktherappingparrot4345 3 жыл бұрын

OMG YAY OUR OCTOPUS FRIEND IS EXPLORING BEAUTY! 🥰 For a minute I thought he was gonna snatch dat wig, but glad he was respectful. Has my octopus friend considered getting into drag performing?! Might be good at it! 💖😉 Oh & suggested item for a next video: What would he do with a mermaid (like a toy mermaid doll)? 🤔 And Happy New Year Ocotopus friends! Us parrots & marine life should stick together! We’re just too smart as creatures to not. 😉❤️ And hope you have a great 2021 on your channel. -Fly Honey, the ballerina cockatoo (& fan)

@tupecktherappingparrot4345 3 жыл бұрын

Also, just wanna say, I’ve heard wigs can be fun for creating all of the lewks, but I also will not yet wear one. I do have a mini tiara I’m contemplating though... do you think it would make a real cockatoo princess?! 😍👸🤔

@luisamadrigal4919 2 жыл бұрын

@kirkyorg7654 3 жыл бұрын

went from 0 views to 5 in the time i pushed watch video lmao octopussessss are the craziest critters

@lizannewhitlow1085 3 жыл бұрын

Fascinating.

@ryanlinskey9293 3 жыл бұрын

octopuses know a cheap wig when they see one. give em a lacefront and i bet youve got a totally different situation on your hands

@DEFW21 3 жыл бұрын

Why is the octopus approaching a wig literally me at social events 😂

@sweetfoxy84 Ай бұрын

the octopus seems really scared and would like to run away and then a tentacle touched the hair of the wig and he had a bad feeling... plastic... maybe he got a shiver of disgust?

@lookimfancy 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing how it says no darn way

@Glamatrixx 3 жыл бұрын

He touched the hair and was like... ew gross

@LarryDMitchell 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder how they would react to a hollow rubber ball? Have it teathered via a chain to a weight on the bottom allowing it to float halfway up. Also consider attaching via a thread so it would break and see how he reacts when the ball starts floating.

@kayumust 3 жыл бұрын

shouldve put cyberpunk wig in the title ;)

@ImFakeStation 3 жыл бұрын

Octopuses are cute

@jessicaphoenix8841 2 жыл бұрын

Reckon it looks like a big octopus flaring a bright pink colour, which might communicate aggression...?

@purplealice 3 жыл бұрын

Good grief! Look how many tentacles she has! But she doesn't move them

@Incandescentiron 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure I've seen them so cautious. Hot pink toxic or dangerous maybe? Some commenters suggest separating wig and mannequin for clarification.

@LavendarRoses 3 жыл бұрын

2:42 This octopus looks like playing piano with the tenaticles and dancing in the end.

@northstarsmith6798 3 жыл бұрын

Dang! Stop putting these poisonous products in that poor octopus' aquarium! Who knows how many chemicals are leaching in his water and are going to make him sick. I agree that you should give him natural products to examine.

@leewhite-graham753 2 жыл бұрын

I'm wondering if he recognizes a human head replica and is curious about the different taste texture than other humans he met.

@FlippinFruitFly 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like this looks like something poisonous to an animal. Very bright and lots of potentially dangerous bristles ^^,

@atkazowieszczekapcie5751 3 жыл бұрын

I love it

@Patrick-ud3vu 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone else think that the Octopus was actually looking at the person with the camera and not the wig?

@tenchraven 2 жыл бұрын

Why did you put a head in my tank? Where is the rest of this hooman? What did you do?

@EpicBoredom 3 жыл бұрын

For your next octopus reacts video should be building blocks i wonder if a octopus can build a building

@sydneyandrews5803 3 жыл бұрын

What would happen in there was a brightly coloured wig vs a normal colour? Because bright colours can mean 'danger'

@elliot_rat 3 жыл бұрын

"GO BACK TO PARTY CITY WHERE YOU BELONG"

@nickrustle2189 3 жыл бұрын

Make a video how he reacts and plays with your hand

@kinipayla5967 3 жыл бұрын

How long was the octopus on the tank with the wig for?

@helgafalckenberg6635 3 жыл бұрын

Whatever it is, it has plenty more arms than I have...

@Djungable 3 жыл бұрын

I heard octopuses are color blind

@uoabigaillevey 3 жыл бұрын

Not gonna lie.. was a little disappointed he did not try to shift colors to match the wig.

@Rat2rrj 3 жыл бұрын

That song is awesome! Whats it called?

@bionic-tale4313 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder if the octopus likes to play around with the hair.

@anthroariel 3 жыл бұрын

Spooky: the eyes seem to follow me everywhere I go.....

@fredrickfleet3933 3 жыл бұрын

I'd still like to request more t.v. learning. See if it could be taught to follow a longer sequence of instruction. Thanks

@One_Love_MMLJ 3 жыл бұрын

Love at first sight 💞 lol

@kashmello 3 жыл бұрын

1:33 *poke* _”OhJesusfuckingChrist-“_

@edrozenrozen9600 3 жыл бұрын

I like the background music! What Is It? Reminds me of Duran Duran.

@EPSTomcat11 3 жыл бұрын

What about a floating tennis ball?

@kenkaplan3654 8 ай бұрын

He does furtively touch the wig. I think the color turned him off but he seemed repulsed by the texture( taste?) of the wig itself.

@artfuldodger7838 3 жыл бұрын

Has anyone in just a swimsuit and breathing apparatus gone in there with him?

@riverratt101 3 жыл бұрын

He looks wigged out

@BiddyLamb 5 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@voovvoov7590 3 жыл бұрын

Severed head

@CynicalScientist261 3 жыл бұрын

I thought octopuses had 8 arms?

@terriermonsterlive8888 3 жыл бұрын

Why is the poor guy missing one arm?

@wendyhoffnung1209 2 жыл бұрын

He is soooo very tentative, this clearly was not fun for him.

@scootermom1791 Жыл бұрын

I't would be nice to see this experiment repeated with real human hair in place of the fake one. Maybe it was the texture of the wig he didn't like. The ends probably felt a little "sharp" to him.

@cousiwa09 3 жыл бұрын

Not too sure about it.

@owenmerrick2377 3 жыл бұрын

It didn't like that. Subtle colour changes and his arms rolled up as he moved around, and very fast retraction when it did touch the head...it's learning from the cat.