It’s because it (was) commonly known as “Dolphin-Fish” in spite of the fact that real dolphin aren’t fish (of course). ‘Bout as stupid as naming something Melon-Dog.
Guerilla booksigning in the Denver area!! I’ve commandeered a table at the Fika Coffeehouse, 19559 East Mainstreet, Parker CO from 6pm-9pm tonite (Weds. 6/16) I’ll be drawing and signing books. First one to show gets a free piece of art!
It’s because it (was) commonly known as “Dolphin-Fish” in spite of the fact that real dolphin aren’t fish (of course). ‘Bout as stupid as naming something Melon-Dog.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahi_mahi
The word “mahi-mahi” actually originally meant dolphin! So I’m guessing that someone had overzealously translated the word, and then it stuck.
Nice!! See how smart my readers are?
Today , 6/16/10!! I’m having an impromptu/guerilla book signing in Denver Colorado today! IStay tuned for location and time!!
Guerilla booksigning in the Denver area!! I’ve commandeered a table at the Fika Coffeehouse, 19559 East Mainstreet, Parker CO from 6pm-9pm tonite (Weds. 6/16) I’ll be drawing and signing books. First one to show gets a free piece of art!