These are quite possibly the lamest creatures out there, which became so popular because of good marketing.
This ridiculous advertising made people believe that they were buying some amazing beautiful family of mini water dwelling humans. They promised the most adorable pets to bring smiles, laughter and fun into your home. They also said that they are so full of tricks and love to stunt around and play games with each other.
These creatures were really nothing more than some genetically mutated crustaceans. Of course the humanoid like appearance depicted in the advertisement is really nothing like the crustacean at all. They say these creatures are adorable but really they are extremely creepy looking. I don't see the appeal in watching a bunch of these gross looking creatures float around in a little container of water, but to each his own.I guess the reason for its loss of popularity is its a one and done type thing. Once you've seen how disappointing they really are you don't by anymore.
They also used comic books as their way of advertising the product to kids. Kids don't really read comic books anymore, they just play on their iPads and iPhones so there isn't an easy way to advertise to the younger age groups.
While the product is significantly less popular today, they still are in existence and have gained a cult following.
In researching this product I came across one website called "seamonkeyworship.com." On the home page of this site it reads "bringing enthusiasts closer to Sea Monkey Fanatical World Domination!" Frankly this scares the hell out of me.
Further proof that Sea Monkeys are still around is that on May 16, many celebrate National Sea Monkey Day. I'm not joking this is a real thing.
For fun ideas on how to celebrate this day, see http://www.seamonkeyworship.com/nationalday.html.
One last thing to leave you with on Sea Monkeys, here is a grown man dressed as one.
Hahaha I had sea monkeys as a kid... I loved mine but than again I actually thought they were tiny monkeys living underwater... they are creepy looking but kind of cool and its interesting to see what effect advertising and media has on things. Thanks for sharing O!
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