Reason four: Wildlife Obsessions

I recently wondered why people (okay, usually men) are obsessed with sharks, tigers, snakes, etc. Sure, we can learn a lot from animals, but it seems like the hetero man is often enamored with animals that lurk and maim. I can't tell you how many times I have had to listen to the list of poisonous snakes around the world. Not that HH (hetero husband) would ever go to Egypt; but just in case, he knows which is the most poisonous snake there.

Our honeymoon package included admissions to "Ocean World"; an adjoining property that was like a mini-Sea World. After taking in the sea lion show, walking through the mini-rainforest, andsnorkeling through a coral reef in a tank, HH decided that we needed to watch the shark show...twice. We didn't need to see the dolphins or relax in one of the pools. We did, though, have to go to the tiger feedings...twice. Then, we needed to have our photo taken feeding the tigers...in a bathing suit. (Not pretty.)

Somehow, sea lions flipping, smiling, swimming was much less entertaining than a nurse shark swimming after a drop of blood to HH. Somehow a hunk of meat pushed through VERY thick plexiglass was more exciting than holding some exotic bird.

Now, if this obsession was limited to real life experiences, it might seem more understandable. I much prefer a pet talent show to watching sharks swim or someone poke at a snake with a stick. HH, however, wants to watch these shows (when not watching the military channel) all the time. But somehow the connection makes sense. Animals are like a little military outfit. Travelling in packs. Doing anything for food - Predators stalking lunch.

So, I think that I have come to understand that despite years of evolution, HH is still just a caveman; thrilled by a new animal, waiting for blood.