# Informative Fish Cartoons The Witty Tale of 'How the Male Angler Fish Gets Completely Screwed' By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-05-26 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-the-male-angler-fish-gets-completely-screwed References: [theoatmeal](http://theoatmeal.com/comics/angler) The Oatmeal tells the sad story of the [male angler fish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fly-fisher) in 'How the Male Angler Fish Gets Completely Screwed.' Literally, the poor guy is screwed. You can learn something new from this [cartoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garage-beer). Did you know that the female angler has several sets of testicles, which she uses to impregnate herself? I now know, but where did she get them? Well, from the poor male who melts into her (see the gallery to find out how). That is one way of 'How the Male Angler Fish Gets Completely Screwed.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Educational Cartoons:** The rise of educational cartoons presents an opportunity to engage audiences and provide informative content in an entertaining format. - **Ethical Reproduction:** Increasing awareness about unusual reproductive behaviors in animals can spark discussions and advancements in reproductive ethics. - **Humor in Science Communication:** Using humor in science communication can make complex or uncomfortable topics more approachable and memorable for audiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Animation Industry:** The animation industry can explore the potential of educational cartoons to create engaging and informative content. - **Biotechnology Industry:** The biotechnology industry can study unique reproductive mechanisms in animals to gain insights for advancements in reproductive technologies. - **Science Communication Industry:** The science communication industry can leverage humor as a tool to effectively communicate scientific concepts and engage wider audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Illustrated Weather Forecasting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartoon-weather.md) - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md) - [Fish Pic Dating App Bans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-pics.md) - [Lobster Heating Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crustacean-lobster-twist.md) - [Life Lesson Animated Cartoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veefriends-cartoons.md) - [Fishing Gear Cleaning Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tackle-washing-and-storage-device.md) - [Fishing-Themed Dating App Badges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busch-light-and-plenty-of-fish.md) - [Webcomic-Based Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mantis-exploding-kittens.md) - [Color-In Fish Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summertime-art-box.md)