February 1st 2025.
Social media was buzzing with excitement when a group of anglers in Thailand reeled in a fish with unusually plump and luscious lips. It was a sight to behold, with many calling it the most glamorous fish in history. The catch was made in Nakhon Pathom, a town located about 30 miles west of Bangkok. A TikTok user, @klanarongsepklang, shared a video of the fish, which quickly went viral with over 49,000 likes.
In the video, the fishermen can be heard giggling as they proudly show off their pouty catch. The caption read, "Being a fish can be beautiful," as the fisherman held up the fish for the camera. He went on to explain that the fish had what they call "Mazda lips" in Thailand, a popular beauty trend where people use a combination of surgery and filler injections to achieve a cupid's bow shape resembling the car company's logo.
One of the fishermen shared that the group was left baffled by the catch and eventually decided to release the fish back into the water. Another joked that the tilapia's plump lips were what many celebrities spend thousands of dollars and countless hours on the operating table for. "This fish got its treatment for free. He didn't need a clinic like those American celebrities," he quipped.
The fishermen believe that the fish's luxurious lips may be a result of poor water quality in the area. High levels of chemicals such as nitrite and ammonia can be harmful to fish, clogging up their bloodstream or damaging their scales. It is possible that the tilapia may have been stressed and developed an infection, which caused its lips to swell. It seems like this little fish was just trying to stay in trend with its human counterparts.
Usually, tilapia are not considered anything out of the ordinary. They are often referred to as "aquatic chickens" in the food industry, as they are a popular farmed fish. In Thai waters, Nile Tilapia, also known as mango fish, spend their days feasting on insects, algae, and other aquatic vegetation. These dark green fish, native to Africa, have sharp spines on their dorsal fins that they can raise to protect themselves from predators. It's unclear what evolutionary advantage big lips would give them, but hey, beauty knows no bounds.
Tilapia are also known to be an excellent choice for beginner fishermen, as they are easy to catch due to their aggressive feeding behavior. So, it's safe to say that this little tilapia with its "filler lips" may have just made fishing a bit more exciting for the anglers in Thailand. Who knows, maybe we'll start seeing more fish with plump lips gracing our social media feeds.
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