The article explores the author's visceral hatred towards octopuses, describing their fear as irrational yet deeply rooted in personal experiences and cultural history. After being influenced by childhood documentaries, the author struggles with feelings of both loathing and fascination. Despite planning to confront this fear by watching 'My Octopus Teacher', their initial response to the documentary is one of revulsion. This journey reflects a complex relationship with fear, cultural history, and the desire for personal growth.
Octopuses are scarily smart, and it threatens my humanity.
Some people have called my hatred and fear irrational.
I've had a change of heart and am choosing to do what I do best, and capitalise on my trauma.
I got chills (not in a good way).
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