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Vancouver Aquarium’s newest octopus in residence is now officially known as Ceph Rogen.
The 8-armed creature is named in honour of Vancouver-born actor, comedian, writer and director Seth Rogen.
The 36-year-old star of such films as Knocked Up, Superbad and Pineapple Express took to social media to show his appreciation.
YAY!!!!!!! https://t.co/yUJQRjMHDd
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) November 9, 2018
Voters had a choice between two finalists but it was no contest in the end. Ceph took 90% of the votes to just 10% for Octavia. Semi-finalists included Luna and Houdini. There were no quarter-finals/round of 8.
The fact that Rogen himself did a little campaigning on social media certainly didn’t hurt his chances.
Please vote for me to have an octopus named after me at the aquarium I grew up going to. https://t.co/3axHKAryjo
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) November 9, 2018
Now the Vancouver Aquarium is trying to arrange a meeting between Seth and Ceph.
It really happened. @SethRogen, meet Ceph Rogen.
Want to make this friendship official and meet your newest 8-armed friend IRL? pic.twitter.com/W93goetOwp
— Vancouver Aquarium (@vanaqua) November 9, 2018
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