This is common knowledge yes?

[readyin07]

That when dolphin is on the menu it is s fish and not, you know, Flipper.

[gardengal]

I’d hope so, but there’s a lot of idiots out there

[Alps79]

I have never in my life seen “dolphin” on a menu. People eat dolphin? I’m so confused bc if it’s fish, usually the type of fish is listed. So....... idk

[tamarindy]

Common knowledge where I live in Florida, yes. In the rest of the country, I wouldn’t be surprised if someone didn’t know.

[gummybear]

Yes! Otherwise known as mahi mahi.

[readyin07]

Dec 26, 2018 19:21:04 GMT -5 tamarindy said:

Common knowledge where I live in Florida, yes. In the rest of the country, I wouldn’t be surprised if someone didn’t know.

I live in Florida so maybe this is why it is common knowledge to me then we were at dinner (here, in Florida) with two people from elsewhere and they were horrified Flipper was on the menu.

[gummybear]

But I’ve seen it as dolphin fish and had conversations with horrified people. It seems rather barbaric and diabolical to use dolphin on your menu though.

[Leeham Rimes]

I’d assume only common knowledge among people who like to eat fish.

[abs]

Maybe? I've only ever seen dolphin on the menu in Florida.

[Leeham Rimes]

Also, i see mahi mahi on menus way more often than dolphin fish So I could see someone being taken aback if they didn’t know they were the same thing.

[rondonalddo]

That is definitely not common knowledge where I am (Midwest). I don't think I'd assume it's actual dolphin, but I would ask what it was.

[Alps79]

Well I know that mahi mahi resembles dolphin. But I’ve just seen it listed as mahi mahi and never “dolphin.”

[brooke77]

Not common knowledge. I’ve never seen it on a menu, but I wouldn’t know what it is. I have seen Mahi Mahi.

[lostlenore]

I live in the Midwest and only know that “dolphin” is mahi-mahi/ dorado because DH is a fishing nut. He even prefers to refer to flipper-dolphins as “porpoises.” If not for DH, I might be similarly horrified.

[circa1978]

Yes, but I've also lived in Florida.

[VillainV]

The first time I saw it I had no idea it was the same as Mahi Mahi, but someone else said something and someone told him that dolphin fish = Mahi Mahi. But I also do t eat seafood, so it has never mattered to me.

[eb777888]

I'm in Texas (and grew up in CA) and have never heard of this or seen this on a menu. I'd definitely be scratching my head if I saw dolphin on the menu, lol. Regardless, it's super weird to call mahi mahi, dolphin, lol.

[cupcake0214]

I live in NJ and never have seen dolphin on a menu. I have seen Mahi Mahi.

[stephm0188]

I've never heard mahi mahi referred to as dolphin, but I'm in the midwest.

[callalily]

I'm in the Northeast and have never heard of that. I've seen mahi on the menu but never dolphin. I would definitely have questions if I saw dolphin on a menu.

[rosiebear]

Midwest here; I had no idea.

[eddy]

I live in the Midwest and have never heard of this. I would have a moment if I read this on the menu. 

[HRH Queen Dick I, Orphan]

DOLPHIN is never on the menu. Mahi Mahi could be on the menu, also Not Dolphin.
Are you saying DOLPHIN FISH is on the menu and people think it's dolphin? That's not true either.

[gummybear]

Dec 26, 2018 19:50:45 GMT -5 HRH Queen Dick I, Orphan said:

DOLPHIN is never on the menu. Mahi Mahi could be on the menu, also Not Dolphin.
Are you saying DOLPHIN FISH is on the menu and people think it's dolphin? That's not true either.

Yes! Things get lost in translation- MIL was INSISTING FIL ate Flipper. She was having none of my dolphinfish explanation.

[goldengirlz]

I’ve never seen it on the menu as just “dolphin.” It’s always listed as “dolphinfish” or “dolphin-fish.”

[imojoebunny]

I know dolphin fish on a menu is not the mammal, dolphin, which is illegal to kill. Live in Atlanta, and don't eat fish very often, and virtually never, in restaurants.

[steph96]

I live in a landlocked state and I’d have no idea.

[cmeon]

Also grew up in FL, so yes, common knowledge around here- but, I have no problem understanding the confusion. I don't think anyone knows the origin of the name, it's a weird one!

[penguingrrl]

I’ve never heard of dolphinfish, and also never seen dolphin on a menu. I would definitely be taken aback by it on a menu and not know what it meant. I’m in NJ.

[gummybear]

Regular old dolphin would be like fillet of puppy 🤣