what's the deal with this octopus

What is the origin of the design of https://www.etsy.com/listing/81726625/silver-octopus-necklace and why is this exact design everywhere? I've been seeing a lot of people wearing necklaces with the exact same design of the pendant (down to the placement of the loops), and yet nobody really knows where they were bought (almost all were gifted). When I looked on https://www.google.com/search?safe=off&es_sm=91&biw=1280&bih=678&tbm=isch&q=octopus+necklace&revid=1502207831&dpr=2#imgdii=_ and https://www.etsy.com/market/octopus_pendant, a large majority of the octopus pendants are the same or super closely similar. Why is this? Why this design in particular? Was there some sort of celebrity shoutout? Is this the way that Chutulu takes over the world? But seriously - how did this specific octopus become so popular?
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It's basically just a standard crafting supply that's cheap and widely available at places like http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/antique-silver-octopus-pendant-with-rhinestones-162818/, but is still off-beat enough that it gets picked up for use in "unique" etsy products. The late, lamented Regretsy had a great post on it, http://www.funnyjunk.com/funny_pictures/2983451/A/ at Funny Junk.

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It is a https://www.google.com/search?q=steampunk+octopus&client=firefox-a&hs=qCf&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=EPdqVP2eDYr3yQTUxoHADg&ved=0CB8QsAQ&biw=1119&bih=606 "thing".

boilermonster

Along with the Cthulu vibe, there's a bit of a resemblance to the Hydra symbol ("Hail Hydra!") that the Captain America movies made so popular.

RedOrGreen

I don't know for certain, but I suspect - the popularity, at least - is somehow tied in to the Flying Spaghetti Monster, Tarvu, and possibly even the Octopus Overlords, because the imagery is similar. I'd swear I've seen that particular style of octopus as artwork when following some of those parody religion rabbit-trails, but can't find it at the moment. And if I allow myself to look for it any more tonight, I just know I'm going to get sucked into one of those time-sinks...

stormyteal

You canhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Steampunk-OCTOPUS-Set-85-gr-Jewellery-Making-Beads-Charm-and-Pendant-/271459322799?pt=Fashion_Jewelry&hash=item3f343c8baf on eBay. Very unique!

biddeford

Hail Hydra!

John Kennedy Toole Box

Also, it's taken from an old steel engraving (out of copyright) and is posted online at various websites like the Graphics Fairy, so FREE ART. It's also a harmonious shape. I've seen it silk-screened onto pillows.

TWinbrook8

That octopus pendant was all over etsy well before the Captain America movies came out. I know because I favorited a https://www.etsy.com/listing/75478581/mens-money-clip-brass-octopus-gothic?ref=favs_view_9 https://www.etsy.com/listing/88906997/octopus-flask-silver-plated-metal?ref=favs_view_12 items that feature it when I was still in my steampunky/cephalopod phase and I'm pretty sure I grew out of that before 2011.

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