Actual Oddities You Can Own – #3: Baby Octopus in a Jar
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Disclaimer:
This cartoon is gloriously unhinged and not a literal depiction of the product. The baby octopus won’t glow, wink, or discuss steampunk politics. The oddity is real — the monocled lunatic is not. AI tools were unrealised in the creation of this post.
Facebook 6th May 2025.
The image is a humorous, steampunk-style illustration in the form of a poster or a page from a vintage publication. The background is a sepia-toned paper texture. The title at the top reads “ACTUAL ODDITIES YOU CAN OWN” in a bold, capitalized font.
The main subject is a smiling man with a large mustache, wearing a top hat with a gear on it, a monocle over his left eye, and a suit with a bow tie and a lapel pin that also features a gear. He has a wide, happy expression, with large, round glasses on his face.
He is holding up a glowing jar with a small, stylized octopus inside. The jar is a mason jar with a label that says “BABY OCTOPUS IN A JAR.” The octopus inside is a golden-yellow color and appears to be floating in a liquid. The liquid is also yellow and has a glowing, wavy effect at the top, as if it’s emitting light or steam.
The bottom of the image has a caption in the same bold, capitalized font: “#3: BABY OCTOPUS IN A JAR.” The overall style combines Victorian-era aesthetics with steampunk elements, giving it a whimsical and anachronistic feel.
As well as a funny meme, there is a unique set of products on Etsy with glowing octopus sculptures in a jar.**
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