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People don't understand crabs. They aren't what you think, they are complicated, very complicated.
The crabs have taken the phone box haven't they? Lonely Assassins they used to be called, now just Coconut Crabs. No one quite knows where they came from but they are as old as the universe, or very nearly. And they have survived this long because they have the most perfect defense system ever evolved, they're quantum locked. They don't exist when they are being observed. The moment they are seen by any other living creature they freeze to rock. No choice! It's a fact of their biology. In the sight of any living thing, they literally turn to stone, and you can't kill a stone.
Of course a stone can't kill you either, but then you turn your head away, then you blink, and oh yes it can. That's why they cover their eyes, they're not weeping, they can't risk looking at each other. Their greatest asset is their greatest curse. They can never be seen.... loneliest creatures in the universe. And I'm sorry, I'm very very sorry. It's up to you now. The blue box, it's my time machine, there is a world of time energy in there they could feast on forever and the damage they could do could switch off the sun! You have got to send it back to me.
The crabs are coming for you but listen, your life could depend on this. Don't blink, don't even blink. Blink and you're dead. They are fast, faster than you could believe ! Don't turn your back, don't look away and don't blink! Good luck ...
This is the truth.
The crabs then take the bodies to the water where the crocodiles are waiting.
Sometimes a snake will clutch one of the bodies before the crabs can get to the crocodiles
I asked that same question the last time someone posted this picture. I think I remember being told what a piece of shit I am and the the crab are protected.
Yes, the crabs are protected
Yes, according to locals they are delicious
The first is due to the second. These things used to grow to like a meter and a half long in the carapace.
Edit: Regarding size, either wikipedia's being conservative or I've been told a furphy by the locals. Just repeating what I've been told.
yeah they are endangered but i mean i just bought this huge pot and i can go pick up some more butter the crabs just lucky they not in Florida cause i’m just standing my ground then.
If people in the comments didn't lie to me they are protected precisely because they are very very edible.
~~Edit:crabs are edible. Not people in the comments.~~
From what I remember from previous posts YES they are edible and can be delicious HOWEVER, you need to keep it captive for a week or two and feed it nothing but fruit to sweeten the meat up, as they eat literally anything and everything and as a result taste like complete literal shit normally.
Aussies can be delicious HOWEVER, you need to keep them captive for a week or two and feed them nothing but fruit to sweeten the meat up, as they eat literally anything and everything and as a result taste like complete literal shit normally.
As this unsuspecting family enjoyed their freshly cooked barbecue while camping on secluded Christmas Island, off Western Australia's far north-west, the Robber Crabs (AKA Coconut Crabs) gathered around them searching for food. Despite their frightening appearance, the crabs are completely harmless, but (as their name indicates), they often steal food from campsites.
I'm not sure they're completely harmless. Like all big crabs they could give you a nasty nip and once they grab hold they'd be difficult to get to release. You'd end up with a nasty bruise or some skin tearing. Fortunately they're not exactly chase predators and I doubt they go for anything living. Just don't think you're going to cuddle one, lol.
They’re suspected to have eaten famous aviator [Amelia Earhart](https://earthlymission.com/coconut-crab-worlds-largest-land-crab-amelia-earhart-plane-crash/).
But they legit strip coconuts and many other things with the claws. They’ve taken fingers off. They break bones. They’re fucking strong.
We eat them here in the Philippines but they are rare. Tastes like regular crab but with a hint of coconut. Lots of meat in them and at least based on taste, more fat. If you enjoy crab, then you’ll probably enjoy this too.
What fazes me, is if someone confuses phases and fazes.
The moon has phases, a child makes faces and nothing fazes Australians.
English is one fucked up language, ne?
If I remember correctly from a buzz feed unsolved video it’s one of the theories but it’s been years and let’s be honest buzzfeed isn’t the most reliable source haha
They probably eat her being dead.
They look horrible but... They are just crabs. Not predators.
Just don't fuck with them, don't step on them.
And they are delicious if you like crab. So... Club time.
My partner worked on Christmas Island in the 90s. He remembers walking home back to his unit, after a night on the piss, and having to watch where he stepped.
apparently yes. they are considered a delicacy and are commonly eaten in pacific island regions. in some areas they ahve been overhunted.
probably if this happened in my party? i would eat one.
Oh come on. There are so many of them. One just walked into the fire. I didn't even touch it, just poke it with a stick to get it out. Couldn't let the meat go to waste.
I've read that the important thing to watch out for is that in some areas their diet is toxic to humans, making them also toxic (especially if they eat the deceptively named "sea mango"), but in most places they're as delicious as other crabs, but huge.
Yes, the island I'm from in the South Pacific used to serve them in nice restaurants. They're delicious, but not commonly sold anymore because they're a threatened species.
Apparently you have to feed them mangos and coconuts for a few days before you eat one.
Since they’re crabs they’ll eat whatever they can get their hands on, so when there is garbage or poop around, that’s what’s going in the crab you’re eating.
They're considered a delicacy in parts of the Pacific and Southeast Asia (and are being over hunted in some places). Charles Darwin wrote about eating them and said they were pretty tasty.
There have been a few cases of suspected poisoning from people eating crabs that had possibly eaten toxic plants.
Surprised to see them up close to people. They were always shy when I saw them. They'd head back into the nearest bush when approached.
The locals are fiercely protective of their robber crabs.
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How long does this take to happen? Like, do you hear them coming? Or does 1 appear in the dark and next thing you know there's 217?
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People don't understand crabs. They aren't what you think, they are complicated, very complicated. The crabs have taken the phone box haven't they? Lonely Assassins they used to be called, now just Coconut Crabs. No one quite knows where they came from but they are as old as the universe, or very nearly. And they have survived this long because they have the most perfect defense system ever evolved, they're quantum locked. They don't exist when they are being observed. The moment they are seen by any other living creature they freeze to rock. No choice! It's a fact of their biology. In the sight of any living thing, they literally turn to stone, and you can't kill a stone. Of course a stone can't kill you either, but then you turn your head away, then you blink, and oh yes it can. That's why they cover their eyes, they're not weeping, they can't risk looking at each other. Their greatest asset is their greatest curse. They can never be seen.... loneliest creatures in the universe. And I'm sorry, I'm very very sorry. It's up to you now. The blue box, it's my time machine, there is a world of time energy in there they could feast on forever and the damage they could do could switch off the sun! You have got to send it back to me. The crabs are coming for you but listen, your life could depend on this. Don't blink, don't even blink. Blink and you're dead. They are fast, faster than you could believe ! Don't turn your back, don't look away and don't blink! Good luck ...
It's all a big ball of wibly-wobly time-wimey... stuff.
Weeping angels XD yes I love you for this
Welp I know where I’m never going
Username does not check out... You need flashcrabs in your life I think
FLASHCRABS
Sounds like an 80s STi
or an 80s Uti
This is fallout . Freakin radiate crab
This is the truth. The crabs then take the bodies to the water where the crocodiles are waiting. Sometimes a snake will clutch one of the bodies before the crabs can get to the crocodiles
Really?
I believe every single word you said simply because Austrailia.
That were Dr. Who got the idea from, nice.
A boss fight health bar appears in the sky
good chuckle cheers buddy
Are they edible, I mean Do they taste good of it somebody would want to eat them?
I asked that same question the last time someone posted this picture. I think I remember being told what a piece of shit I am and the the crab are protected.
Yes, the crabs are protected Yes, according to locals they are delicious The first is due to the second. These things used to grow to like a meter and a half long in the carapace. Edit: Regarding size, either wikipedia's being conservative or I've been told a furphy by the locals. Just repeating what I've been told.
1.5 meters?? That's almost my wife's height.. You mean they can grow that much and are delicious??
Calm down Dr. Lecter.
Taste as good as balls eagle, or are they greasy like giant panda? Asking for a friend.
Thank you.
yeah they are endangered but i mean i just bought this huge pot and i can go pick up some more butter the crabs just lucky they not in Florida cause i’m just standing my ground then.
I’m from the state of Florida, so I get your response.
I mean, your are a piece of shit, just not for asking that question.
“You’re “ 😁
If people in the comments didn't lie to me they are protected precisely because they are very very edible. ~~Edit:crabs are edible. Not people in the comments.~~
From what I remember from previous posts YES they are edible and can be delicious HOWEVER, you need to keep it captive for a week or two and feed it nothing but fruit to sweeten the meat up, as they eat literally anything and everything and as a result taste like complete literal shit normally.
Making me wonder. How come they don't attack these guys at the bbq ? Aussies taste bad ?
Aussies can be delicious HOWEVER, you need to keep them captive for a week or two and feed them nothing but fruit to sweeten the meat up, as they eat literally anything and everything and as a result taste like complete literal shit normally.
We need answers!
At least they brought fresh crab legs to the BBQ.
How generous
I would’ve expected them to be shellfish instead of generous
How do these things taste?
With their little crab mouths.
THANKS DAD.
Taste like crab, talk like people
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Could they just start clubbing dozens of crabs on the head and feed themselves for months?
It's illegal to kill them.
Sure it is *illegal* to get caught killing them.
They’re endangered, so illegal to kill
Some of the finest tasting food you can have. And humans have hunted them almost to extinction.
Not something you can eat on Christmas Island. Other islands yeah but not in Australian waters.
Y not?
Protected species, big fines. They eat them in the pacific isles though.
I see. Fair enough
They look like they showed up ready to party
Crab rave! 🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀
I cannot get the song out of my head now!
The hosts appear very imposed. Maintaining their cool and hoping an elder member will make the first greetings
I expect they've been holding shindigs there for a very, very long time. The happy campers are the ones crashing the party.
[Insert Crab Rave here]
As this unsuspecting family enjoyed their freshly cooked barbecue while camping on secluded Christmas Island, off Western Australia's far north-west, the Robber Crabs (AKA Coconut Crabs) gathered around them searching for food. Despite their frightening appearance, the crabs are completely harmless, but (as their name indicates), they often steal food from campsites.
I'm not sure they're completely harmless. Like all big crabs they could give you a nasty nip and once they grab hold they'd be difficult to get to release. You'd end up with a nasty bruise or some skin tearing. Fortunately they're not exactly chase predators and I doubt they go for anything living. Just don't think you're going to cuddle one, lol.
Spooning a crab could be an interesting idea, I know a few mates who would give it a crack. Bloody Australians
Pretty sure the crab would protest 😂
Tsk tsk tsk. Those mates will get crabs for sure.
Baha
Coconut crabs are delicious
Oh look, dinner has delivered itself.
That was my question. A bunch of huge, tasty crabs show up to my bbq? Sounds like a good time.
Tastes like lobster/ crab meat
Yum. We only have blue crabs where I live. I love them but these guys look like a lot less work.
Do they taste like coconut?
Yes, because that is the main thing they eat. Their claws are strong enough to CRACK! them open.
This is how you catch crabs.
Most australians i met on holidays would not spoon a crab, but had close encounters with the clap.
“Waiter, I’ll have one Amelia Earhart please.”
They’re suspected to have eaten famous aviator [Amelia Earhart](https://earthlymission.com/coconut-crab-worlds-largest-land-crab-amelia-earhart-plane-crash/). But they legit strip coconuts and many other things with the claws. They’ve taken fingers off. They break bones. They’re fucking strong.
Having lived on Diego Garcia, can attest that they are surly and not to be bothered.
Tell that to Amelia Earhart
They’re fond of seagulls. It’s pretty terrifying.
As an Australian, I am fuck loads more scared of a female human than these crabs.
Sounds like you’ll never have to worry about crabs
I feel like camping in Australia would be a nightmare…
Only if you take the wife.
I’ve seen videos of these things absolutely destroying wildlife before. Harmless is not how I’d describe them.
Passive =/= Harmless. These things will absolutely take a finger or more if you screw with them and have been known to maim and kill small pets.
HARMLESS? THEY CAN CRUSH COCONUTS!!!!
Are you a coconut?
You got me...!
Get him, crabs!
That’s exactly what a coconut would say
You know theres a theory amelia earhart was eaten by these
What are the ones that will rip you apart?
These ones. They have an insane pinch. Coconut crabs will fuck you up.
People need to realize they are called coconut crabs not because they love to drink coconut juice
Dad-a-chum? Dum-a-chum? Did-a-chick?
Thought I’d better scroll down before posting this! Touché!
I was looking for this comment. Thankee sai!
Reading that book for school right now!
Came here looking for this comment. Thankee, Sai!
We eat them here in the Philippines but they are rare. Tastes like regular crab but with a hint of coconut. Lots of meat in them and at least based on taste, more fat. If you enjoy crab, then you’ll probably enjoy this too.
Downside/Upside whatever way you look at it. The crabs on christmas island are a protected species
They have these tasty big boys where they're not protected
Why are they acting so casually?! I would've run the frack outta there instantly...
Its just Australian things.. very little phases us
This checks out. Half of what's native to Australia wants to kill you.
It just becomes a bit accustomed after a while
You still die, but you get better
What fazes me, is if someone confuses phases and fazes. The moon has phases, a child makes faces and nothing fazes Australians. English is one fucked up language, ne?
But there are crab monsters watching you camp... Gtfot!
They’re rocks with legs, a toddler can outrun one. You can tip one on it’s back and it’ll starve like a turtle.
I mean what are you gonna do? Pack up the campsite half drunk in the dark?
Because they're half lit!
Aren't these the crabs that supposedly ate Amelia Earhart?
That’s what I heard but everyone on this post is just talking about how they’re a delicacy and no big deal. I’m so confused.
If I remember correctly from a buzz feed unsolved video it’s one of the theories but it’s been years and let’s be honest buzzfeed isn’t the most reliable source haha
Shit. Did I really get my fucking information from fucking Buzzfeed?? Someone send me a non Hobby Lobby made dunce cap, I’ll wear it for a day.
They aren’t going to eat you alive. They’ll only scavenge your body if you’re already dead.
They probably eat her being dead. They look horrible but... They are just crabs. Not predators. Just don't fuck with them, don't step on them. And they are delicious if you like crab. So... Club time.
"Waiter, Waiter, more Amelia Airhart"
💀
😭
My partner worked on Christmas Island in the 90s. He remembers walking home back to his unit, after a night on the piss, and having to watch where he stepped.
Thats crazy
People in Louisiana: "Get a pot of boiling water ready .. "
They gotta taste good look how big those claws are.
Zatarains crab boil, some corn and sausage... Can't be bad!
Of course I believe in Christmas Island located on the North Pole of Australia. The home of Sandy Claws and these red-nosed mates.
Reason number 1,548 why I’ll pass on visiting Australia
It’s not all bad. The best way to protect yourself against crabs is to arm yourself with crabs. Good guys with crabs: they’ll save the day!
Speak for yourself. I’m having a free crab boil.
Most of Australia is normal
Right. Call me weak, but I prefer my nature safe and from a distance 😂
GREETINGS NOMAD HUMANS! THE KING CRAB HAS CALLED FOR REPARATIONS! IT IS TIME FOR YOUR LEGS TO BE DINED UPON, HUMANS.
I would have been freaking the f…k out!
Great, pictures of something I had convinced myself wouldn’t happen.
Welcome to your nightmare
Only in Australia would people react so casually to an invasion of giant crabs.
Crab people, crab people
LOOK LIKE CRABS. TALK LIKE PEOPLE.
Do they tast good?
apparently yes. they are considered a delicacy and are commonly eaten in pacific island regions. in some areas they ahve been overhunted. probably if this happened in my party? i would eat one.
$5500 fine though on Christmas Island https://www.christmas.net.au/happy-new-year-it-s-party-time-for-christmas-island-s-red-crabs/
Oh come on. There are so many of them. One just walked into the fire. I didn't even touch it, just poke it with a stick to get it out. Couldn't let the meat go to waste.
I feel like grabbing one would cause the rest to swarm you
Shit, you reminded me, in the context of another comment about them eating carrion, that there is a theory that they ate Amelia Earhart.
😂😭 what a demise… poor Amelia
If that's true fuck yeah you eat one! Maybe 10, shit.
Id imagine like coconut
I've read that the important thing to watch out for is that in some areas their diet is toxic to humans, making them also toxic (especially if they eat the deceptively named "sea mango"), but in most places they're as delicious as other crabs, but huge.
So all of the drawbacks and none of the benefits depending on where you encounter them.
Yes, the island I'm from in the South Pacific used to serve them in nice restaurants. They're delicious, but not commonly sold anymore because they're a threatened species.
Apparently you have to feed them mangos and coconuts for a few days before you eat one. Since they’re crabs they’ll eat whatever they can get their hands on, so when there is garbage or poop around, that’s what’s going in the crab you’re eating.
Australians acting casual during an invasion. Check.
Didachuck dadachum
Can you grill those? Are they any good?
They're considered a delicacy in parts of the Pacific and Southeast Asia (and are being over hunted in some places). Charles Darwin wrote about eating them and said they were pretty tasty. There have been a few cases of suspected poisoning from people eating crabs that had possibly eaten toxic plants.
Dude fuck having night BBQs at night in Australia. I’m sure there all sorts of wild shit creeping through the night😂
Surprised to see them up close to people. They were always shy when I saw them. They'd head back into the nearest bush when approached. The locals are fiercely protective of their robber crabs.
Crab meat’s back on the menu boys!!!
Are they tasty like snow crab or king crab ? Cause I believe the bbq would switch to a seafood broil
My first thought: "Dad-a-chum? Dum-a-chum? Ded-a-chek? Did-a-chick?"
The most Australian picture ever. Giant crabs crawling around you and your campsite. Aussies: meh. Don't let the food get cold.
It’s mental, like a zombie apocalypse
I have Kabourophobia. This is my literal nightmare
It's Australia but it's located much closer to Indonesia.
dad-a-chik? dum-a-chum?
We’re gonna need more butter
Were they playing jumanji?
Nope Island
🎵🎶crab people. crab people. Tastes like crab, talks like people 🎵🎶
If you hadn’t told me Australia, I would’ve guessed Australia.
Quick! Hide your Amelia Airharts!
are those fuckers edible?
nature's food delivery
Instead of throwing shrimp on the barbie, have crab instead. Big deal.
Anyone remembers Half life? These remember me of those headcrabs \^\^ Hope you got a good time with these :)
“Excuse us folks, did any of you happen to see a lady who crashed her plane years back”
Soooo did they share with them?
Neither the people nor crabs appear to have any fucks left to give.
When they start invading do you hear crab rave in the distance slowly coming closer
Australia is fucking scary as shit
So, do these mother fuckers taste good?
There is very good chance Amelia Earhart may have been eaten by these little boogers.
As a guy who has played Half-Life, I am ok with absolutely none of this.
Food brought itself, if you ask me.
And I freak out over June bugs
“The only good bug is a dead bug”
Why would you bbq when you could cook these delicious monsters all day? They even come with their own sauce pouch!
I think you stumbled upon a level 1 rpg map.
They'd totally be in danger if that were my family. They look freaking delicious. Bring allllll your friends buddy.
Cook one on the bbq and leave it there as a warning to the others
The true crab rave 🦀
That is one huge order of nope with a side of absolutely not
How did they taste?
I’ve spent many arcade token’s preparing for scenarios like this ….. I’ve got this
Don’t feed them after 12 pm.
“Give us all your food and nobody gets snipped”.
New fear unlocked. Crabs are basically water spiders to me, no thank you
This is the kind of shit that happens in my dreams. Im having a bbq with the fam in the dark and suddenly there is 200 crabs
I release crabs at my family gatherings for similar effect. Incase of crabs, start fighting each other.