Sigmund the Sea Monster, famous for the 1970s Saturday morning TV show loosely based upon his life, has petitioned the American Board of Marine Biologists to be reclassified as a Sea Creature.
While the TV show, produced by Sid & Marty Krofft, depicted Sigmund in a very positive light, a recent survey of children aged 5-12 revealed that 90% of the participants either wept, screamed, or wet themselves upon being shown Sigmund’s picture and being told he was a sea monster.
“I heard about that survey, and I knew it was time to make a change,” Sigmund told this Modern Philosopher today in an interview down by the Penobscot River. “This generation didn’t grow up watching that TV version of me, so they think I’m evil and something to be feared. Do you know what’s it like going through life being branded as a monster?”
No, Sigmund, I do not. Why not just go to court and have your name legally changed? “I tried that, Austin,” Sigmund revealed with a pained sigh. “The thing is, the courts can change my given name, but not my biological classification. They would’ve been happy to let me be Charlie the Sea Monster or Montague the Sea Monster, but that last part of my name did not fall under their jurisdiction.”
Hence his appeal to The American Board of Marine Biologists. “The Marine Biologists are the only ones who can give me a new lease on life,” my green friend explained as he drifted out into the river to ease his mind. “They’ve led me to believe that if I state my case well, they would be open to a reclassification.”
Needing a high powered attorney on his side, Sigmund swam up the Atlantic Ocean to Bangor, Maine to meet with Cy Brown, Esq. Cy was more than happy to take the case. “I loved that show growing up,” Cy told me when we met later at The House on the Hill. “I know TV has a tendency to tamper with the truth to serve its needs, but after meeting with Sigmund, I was sold on the fact that he really is as sweet and harmless as they depicted him on Saturday mornings.”
Sigmund and Cy hope to help their case by bringing in a little star power to speak before the Board on the former’s behalf. “Aquaman has agreed to testify as a character witness for Sigmund,” Cy told me proudly. “When I called him to see if he would be willing to do so, Aquaman answered in the affirmative without hesitation. Apparently, the two of them go back a ways, and I can’t think of a better person to have in our corner.”
Would Sigmund be heartbroken if the Marine Biologists did not decide to reclassify him? “Of course I’d be upset,” he quickly answered, “but it’s not like I’m going to go on a rampage and start killing swimmers out in the ocean.”
But I never mentioned killing anyone, Sigmund. “Oh, right, you didn’t,” he replied in an embarrassed manner. “I’m not really sure what I was thinking.”
Hmmmm. What do you think, Modern Philosophers? Does Sigmund have a case? Would you be comfortable with him being known as a Sea Creature? Are you like me and curious as to why Johnny and Scott aren’t testifying on his behalf?
I will keep you posted on the status of Sigmund’s petition…
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Perhaps a bit of dental work might help him get his classification changed from “monster” to “creature”.
I don’t know. Aren’t we just labeling him again because he’s got the teeth of a British teenager? 😉
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ANOTHER SIDE OF SCIENCE!!!
Well, they’ve already classified witches (like the Wicked Witch of the West) as just an alternate belief option—boy, was SHE SCARY!!! Maybe Sigmund could get an endangered species designation and has enough Federal support to retire on. 🙂
We shall see. Thanks for the reblog! 🙂
Sea Monsters are people too, sniff, sniff!
Well, they’re not people, but they do have feelings like people… 🙂
I used to used to love that show! Along with H.R. Puff N Stuff! Man, that brought back memories.
I think those old Krofft Bros shows has something to do with marijuana use… 😀
Yeah – no drug use when filming those I’m sure! 🙂
HR Puffenstuff for sure…the word “Puff” is right there in the name of the show! 🙂
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I thought I’d re-post this as poor Sigmund is still fighting all the red tape in his attempt to get reclassified. Won’t you please support him?
“…a recent survey of children aged 5-12 revealed that 90% of the participants either wept, screamed, or wet themselves upon being shown Sigmund’s picture….”
Put me down for screaming and weeping. Fucker is the Abominable Snowman’s cousin from “Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer.”
*shudder*
So other people do remember that show. I just barely can, and for all these years I hadn’t found anyone to admit having seen it.
Oh, I remember watching it in reruns. Crazy stuff…how do you forget something like that???