Context Matters: When discussing or sharing content that could be considered disturbing, it's crucial to provide context. This helps viewers or readers understand what they're about to encounter and allows them to prepare or decide to avoid the content.

The Ethical Question: Why Are We Sharing This?

If you are searching for the "Eel Soup original," ask yourself why.

The Characters: The costumes are characters created by artist Raymond S. Persi. Persi has stated that the costumes were stolen from his van after a performance.

For those who still want to enjoy eel soup, there are alternatives available. Some companies are now offering sustainably sourced and humanely produced eel soup, using eels that are farmed in better conditions and slaughtered in more humane ways.

(who has worked for Disney) for a performance art project called "RayRay TV". The Mystery:

• Where it lurks: Deep web forums, specific subreddits that allow “hardcore nature” content, Telegram channels focused on obscure shock media, and certain uncensored imageboards.
• Why you shouldn't look: Beyond the ethical concerns of watching potentially real animal distress, the search for the “original” is a prime vector for malware. Many of the file hosting sites claiming to have the “exclusive original” are trojan horses or phishing scams.