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Old 07-21-2008, 02:09 PM
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Default Would you try a fish pedicure?

I just saw this article and thought it was pretty interesting.
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php...show_article=1
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Old 07-21-2008, 02:30 PM
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This looks interesting. And I wouldn't have a problem with it - I like goldfish, and these are related. Unusual to find carp in warm water.

So what assurances would we have that the fish would be treated humanely and that their water would be properly filtered?
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Old 07-21-2008, 02:45 PM
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I think it would maybe be kind of fun as a novelty. I am not sure how effective it would be for really rough feet like my husband's . But I would try it.

I didn't see that the article addressed the issues you raised about humane treatment and properly filtered water. I would think they would need really good water filtration what with all the feet in the water. I guess you could always ask the salon manager when you went in for the treatment?

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Old 07-21-2008, 02:52 PM
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My first thought was "Does it tickle?" I saw the picture and can't imagine what the sensation would feel like on my feet. I think it would kind of weird me out.
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Old 07-22-2008, 08:03 AM
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I think that it would be very ticklish.

Most ladies go for the rest and relaxation of a pedicure.
This would not be condusive to those needing R&R.

Nope, I would not do it....even for free.
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Old 07-22-2008, 08:09 AM
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I saw that! I have to say I'd try it at least once!
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Old 07-25-2008, 10:33 AM
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I would have never thought that there was such a thing. I wouldn't just because it sounds "fishy".

lol... I probably should be laughing at my own joke.
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Old 07-26-2008, 12:06 PM
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Ew!! That seems sooo gross! But I guess I might try it. It seems as though everyone's feet are in the same tub at the same time? Toward the end of the article it said that when someone with a lot of dead skin on their feet would put their feet in, then the fish would leave the others alone.. So it seems like all feet are in the same tub?? Now THAT grosses me out.

But it seems really interesting! If there was one around here I might give it a try!
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Old 07-26-2008, 12:24 PM
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the fish are in individual tanks, and the water is switched with each customer. i guess they used to be in one pool, but the ruling was changed.

i would do it, seems kind of neat.
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Old 07-26-2008, 02:39 PM
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Hey, I saw this on an episode of Ugly Betty

There is absolutely no way I would do it......EEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
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