>>14672581
Why are crabs the purest creatures?
They're the epitome of "just happy to be here". They hide and scavenge, not really trying to get in anyone's way, staying safe in nuggety exoskeletons or, in the case of hermits, abandoned property. They eat calmly with tiny cute bites, having the appearance of not even looking at their food due to a lack of foveas. Sure a crab might pinch or fight, but they truly don't want to, and half the time when you pick one up it'll just hang out in your hand when it realizes that you mean it no harm.
Just happy to be there.
It's a damn shame that videogames turn them into generic tank enemies most of the time, when in reality they fit the role of cosmetic pet much better.