Eugene , don't worry about offending anyone over here with your remarks. I don't find them offensive . I sent a pic of my LH to my brother in the US and he said they looked like aliens and deformed! . It is normal to get different reactions from different people. To some, maybe it takes time to appreciate the uniqueness and beauty of the LH. To some it is love at first sight. In this fast paced world of constant stress and tension from work, a nice little interactive friendly water pet to play with is therapeutic to the mind and body! :P Cheers!