Swim forever little goldfish!

Jahanshah Javid
by Jahanshah Javid
02-Nov-2007
 

Oh I missed her so much! Eversince switching to the new design the only thing I have missed about the old iranian.com has been the swimming goldfish.

It was originally created by Mehrdad Aref-Adib for Norooz a couple of years ago. The fish is of course one of the symbols of life -- not only on Sofreh Haft-Seen but in Iranian art and culture -- for centuries (feel free to correct me). So Mehrdad's creation was very appropriate and tasteful for the occasion.

But Norooz came and went and I didn't want to change the logo back. That sweet little thing took my heart and whenever I see her I always smile... I come alive. (My cousin has a goldfish in his kitchen... I always say hello to her like I'm petting a dog!)

So when the new site design took off in August, Ardalan Payvar proposed the current logo -- without the fish. I liked it -- a lot -- even though the great majority of people I've asked have said they don't care much for it. To me the curves in the font make it kind of playful and carefree, like a court jester's hat... sort of. But still, I missed the goldfish.

A few days ago I emailed Mehrdad and asked him if he could insert an animated goldfish on the new logo. He did it in a matter of hours. And it's mighty beautiful. I'm so thrilled... isn't she the cutest thing? :o)

Mehrdad Jan... yek donya mamnoon!

 

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To Caspian and Sasha

by Niki Tehranchi on

To Caspian:

You are so right about weird cultural wiring.  Somebody said in a comment to one my previous blogs that we have created a hierarchy of animals, selecting which animals it is okay to eat and which animals it isn't.  What are the roots of it?  Must be something that goes back to the cavemen era.  I have no idea.  Interesting that one of the first cases we studied in law school was about a man who had specified in his will that he wants his favorite horse to be shot dead after his death, the reasoning being nobody would take care of it the way he would and he did not want his beloved horse to one day be neglected or end up as dog food.  We were discussing the ethics of carrying out this act of violence just because it is in a perfectly valid legal document.  99.9% of the class stood against it and thought it outrageous.  Professor asked would you feel the same way if he had willed his favorite pig to be shot ?  That was food for thought (no pun intended).  Why did we hold the horse to be a noble and precious animal whereas the poor pig was expendable? I hope you do research that and enlighten us.  I know this issue will be definitely be on my mind until I can come up with some sort of explanation.

To Sasha:

Of course you can name your fish Niki, good luck with that!


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Nothing Is Sacred

by Soorati (not verified) on

Does that include Freedom of Speech !

If so, let's talk censorship. If not, let's rethink the "Nothing" part :)


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JJ: Suggestion = Nothing Is Sacred in dark red font!

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JJ: Suggestion = Nothing Is Sacred in dark red font!


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Jahanshah, keep the fish!

by farrad02 on

The fish must stay, as a permanent part of the logo!


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just a thought - be a vegetarian

by Pisces (not verified) on

I have been a vegetarian for almost 10 years now and I love it (and no I do not even miss chello-kabab). Consider being one! :0)


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to Miz-Abdolghasem_whatever

by Souri (not verified) on

You are so stupid, man.
You think you are smart and capable to write something intersting, but you are so nut !
I'd never post anything in this website, only 2/3 comments to JJ, because I love this site and am concern for it's safety.
True,I dont know English well, but No, I won't stop sending comment just because, you, don't understand what I say !!!
Who care about you ?
Keep away from me and don't post comment for me (or about me)
People whom I talked to here, have already replied my question.
Go to hell !
Next time you want to write something, first dare to say at least your real name!


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Niki and Caspianseamermaid: You want to hear twisted

by Sasha on

 You want to hear twisted and macabre.  Well I have real story for you. My grandfather was raising a goat and when I would go and visit I would always feed this goat. I even gave it a name. I think it was like almost a year of doing this. One day, we sat down to eat. My guy cousins turn around and tell me. "Do you know what you are eating or better yet who you are eating?" I said "What do you mean?" They told me it was my pet goat. I ran outside an threw up and started crying and told my mom. Well my mom told their moms and they got the spanking of a lifetime. It is the honest truth. Sometimes reality is sicker than fiction.

 

Natalia (real name)


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Niki, thank you for answering

by caspianseamermaid on

It's just weird to me. Isn't it weird that we have pets and at the same time eat them? I don't think it makes anyone a hypocrite, just some sort of cultural wiring thing.

I'd love to get to the bottom of this....

I've recently met a vet who goes hunting. Bizzarre!


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****J.J FOR PRESIDENT 08****

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I don't eat goldfish

by Niki Tehranchi on

that's for sure!

 But yes I am partial to grilled salmon and the occasional seared tuna.  Does that make me a hypocrite I guess it does.

I am going to go and hang my head in shame for a while :-(


Sasha

Niki: Awesome.............Thanks

by Sasha on

Well, now I know why all those goldfish never had a chance for survival at my home growing up. We did everything wrong. Five years with one fish. Wow! I am amazed. Thanks a lot. You just saved the life of my future goldfish. In your honor may I call it Niki?:o)

Best,

Natalia (real name)


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Nothing Is Taboo

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Fish is great but I would change "NOTHING IS SACRED" TO "NOTHING IS TABOO."


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Niki

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Do you eat fish?

 

 

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MESSAGE FROM JJ TO/FROM ALL OF US

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DISTRIBUTE, HYPERLINK ESP. TO IROONIS ALL OVER THE WORLD

FREE IRAANRIKAA FREE INRAANRIKAA!
MARGH BAR MARGH!

as you see fit
have fun with it but try to keep the basic slogan going around intact too. NEED TO BE CLEAR. DEALING WITH GLOBAL VILLAGE NOW. SLOGANS SO IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE FOCUS WITHIN ALL THE CHAOS AND DISTRACTIONS.


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My lessons in taking care of a goldfish :-)

by Niki Tehranchi on

I am not sure if these are golden rules but they have worked for me so far (learned them from Grampa who has a record in keeping his goldfish for 5 years)

1) Don't overfeed: a few flakes per day, given in one feeding, usually in the morning, suffice for their small little bodies

2) Don't go crazy changing the water: Every time you do it it is pretty traumatic for the poor little thing, that is if you employ my primitive methid of simply scooping him out and put him in a new fresh bowl of water.  I do it once every 2 weeks.

3) As I said I keep 2 bowls handy: one is the old one and the other is the new one instead of having poor fish simmer in a temporary cup while I clean his bowl, I simply transfer him to the new bowl.  Also for some reason, it is better to keep the bowl with the fresh water empty for 24 hours before transferring the fish to it

4) Lots of love and attention including talking to him (but don't knock on the glass, the vibrations are not good for them)

5) Good luck!


Sasha

Niki: Don't mean to jinx you but...........

by Sasha on

Niki,

I don't mean to jinx you but if you do well with the goldfish do please let me know how to take care of it well. I live in an aparment and it is the only pet I can have. Thanks

 Natalia (real name)


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CASPIAN SEA MERMAN

by ROBIN JAYNE GOLDSMITH (not verified) on

Jahanshah Javid asked me to tell you that you're almost there but you're not quite getting it. (S)he, King of Kings and Queen of Queens suggests that you do a little less questioning for the time being, and a little more searching. He wants you to know that it is crucial at this moment that you follow his suggestions.
He also wants you to know that Constitutionalism and Reconstitutionalism are necessary faces of the yin and yang. Let go darling we promise you everything's coming up roses.


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My 1st pet

by Niki Tehranchi on

Dear Jahanshah

 It is so nice to read one of your posts (they are too few and far between).  My 1st pet was a goldfish (since my dad is the typical Iranian who cannot stand any furry things but according to him since fish live in water, they are clean!).  I got it when I was 4 for Nowrooz.  Unfortunately it died within days and I was heartbroken.  I learned the concept of love and death in a couple of days through that goldfish.  I did not get a goldfish for many years after that.  Every time my parents would mention it for Nowrooz, I would say no, remember that goldfsih who died?  Well, in March 2006, 26 years after the traumatic death of my goldfish, I decided to give it another try.  Actually it was not a conscious decision.  I was doing Nowrooz shopping and the check out lady at Q Market was giving them away for free and I felt it would be too rude if I reject it.  So I took the goldfish home with mixed feelings.  I hope I am not jinxing myself but my gold fish (christened Nima in honor of Captain Nemo) is alive and well and kicking and swimming to this day.  All I ever gave it was love and attention.  I swear everytime I come near his bowl he sticks his face close to the glass in my direction and when I feed him, he is so smart, he finds the little flakes instantly and eats them with a real joy. 

Thank you for sharing your story and for giving us a little piece of yourself and making our day brighter.

All our love from Casa Niki, including Nima the Fish.


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Fish is good

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Now every time I look at the site, it makes me crave Sabzi-polo va Mahi with some koo koo and doogh.
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How old are you Rosie Golden

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How old are you Rosie Golden Mayer?


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JJ one logical and good suggestion

by Sasha on

 On the iranian.com logo "Nothing is sacred" can those words be made a little darker? I can barely read them on my computer screen. I am sure I am not the only one with the problem.  Just thought you might want to know.

Have a great weekend. At least I hope you take a break from the madness on the weekends. You know go see a good aquarium display and just relax...........regenerate the batteries and return refreshed..................renewed.

 Now, that I think about it I might just take my own advice and visit the local aquarium. Too bad I gave my camera away a couple of months ago. :o)

Natalia (real name)


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Little Red Fish followed journey of the Little Black Fish

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Javid, Mahi siaa khocholo (little black fish) first introduced by Samad Bahrangi in one of his children book. You know that; it is in your heart. The black fish died but a red little fish started the freedom journey again.

This site and this little red fish belong to all Iranians seeking freedom. Never be afraid of too much freedom. However, be concern the lack of it.

You are our little red fish. Watch for sharks making you to turn back or stop. Be free and freedom finds the best path.

Truly Yours,

Another fish in love of journey