Clams are a popular choice for seafood lovers enjoying hot pot. However, one netizen's recent hot pot experience took an unexpected turn when she encountered a clam with an extraordinary will to live.
A Clam's Plea
According to a post on the online forum PTT, the woman was dining at a hot pot restaurant when she noticed one of the clams in her plate moving vigorously. Struck by its apparent desire to avoid becoming dinner, she couldn't bring herself to cook it.
Operation: Clam Rescue
Instead, she secretly took the clam home and affectionately named it "Spicy Hot Pot." Determined to keep her new friend alive, she embarked on a mission to create a suitable habitat. This involved extensive online research into clam care and a city-wide search for seawater.
The Search for Seawater
Unfortunately, her quest for seawater proved challenging. She faced ridicule from shopkeepers who were unwilling to sell her such a small amount. Undeterred, she plans to try her luck at local stir-fry restaurants, joking that she'll claim she's raising a lobster to avoid further mockery.
Spicy Hot Pot's Progress
Three days into the experiment, "Spicy Hot Pot" is still thriving. The netizen reports that she checks on the clam daily, observing its breathing and waste production to ensure its well-being.
Netizen Reactions
The online community has responded with amusement and support, with many praising her compassion. Some users suggested that "Spicy Hot Pot" might be lonely and needs some clam companions. Others have expressed their newfound appreciation for clams, with one commenter writing, "Never thought I would find a clam cute."
Looking Ahead
It remains to be seen how long "Spicy Hot Pot" will survive in its unconventional home, but for now, it has captured the hearts of the internet and serves as a reminder that even the smallest creatures have a will to live.
