Can inklings and Octolings shower?

Yes, Inklings and Octolings can shower, but they use specialized methods or fresh water, as large amounts of ocean water or being submerged cause them to dissolve due to their thin, ink-based skin. Theories suggest they use ink-infused showers, mist, or special sponges, and while freshwater pools or rain are less dangerous, ocean water is toxic due to pollutants, making them vulnerable.
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What happens when an Inkling touches water?

If an Inkling touches water, their ink-based bodies start to dissolve, causing them to "splat" (die/de-rez) because their thin skin allows water to seep in and diffuse their internal ink, disrupting their form, a key biological consequence of their evolution to transform between humanoid and squid forms. They can't swim in water, only their own ink, and even shallow water can be dangerous if they're submerged or can't get out quickly.
 
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Why are Octolings sanitized?

While The Main Purpose Of The Sanitization Goop Was To Control Octolings & Inklings And Strip Away Their Free Will, Some Forms Of The Sanitized Goop Can Lead To Some Twisted Horrific Side-Effects Turning Octolings & Inklings Into Terrifying Creatures.
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How do Octolings reproduce in Splatoon?

In Splatoon, Octolings (and Inklings) likely reproduce similarly to humans, giving live birth with mammalian traits like belly buttons, though the games keep specifics vague; meanwhile, standard Octarians (not playable Octolings) are artificially created from severed host tentacles, a different process from the evolving Octoling species. Playable Octolings, like Inklings, develop like squids/octopi but have mammalian features suggesting live, possibly parental, birth rather than egg-laying.
 
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Can Inklings drink water?

Yes, Inklings can drink water and handle small amounts, but large quantities cause them to dissolve (splat) because their ink-based bodies can't handle being fully submerged or saturated, leading to their internal ink uncontrollably seeping out; they stay hydrated through water-based drinks and perhaps even showers, despite the in-game "water is lethal" rule. 
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Inklings and Water: A Splatoon Lore Deep Dive.

How did humans go extinct in Splatoon?

Humans went extinct in Splatoon due to catastrophic climate change, devastating global wars (including nuclear conflict), massive volcanic eruptions, and rising sea levels that flooded the Earth, wiping out most of the population around 12,000 years ago; the few survivors in underground cities like Alterna eventually perished as well, leaving the planet to the evolving marine life that became Inklings and Octarians. 
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What would happen if an Inkling dipped their finger in water?

Inklings canonically die when submerged in water.

While the dying in water thing originally came from a game mechanic, it has been repeatedly stated that they incorporated this into the inkling's biology. The water weakness is not because of the water itself being toxic. The reason is based in osmosis.
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Why is DJ Octavio always octopus?

DJ Octavio is permanently stuck in his large octopus form because of severe injuries he sustained during the Great Turf War, preventing him from returning to his humanoid state, though some theories suggest it's also a symbol of his connection to his Octarian roots and a way to appear more imposing to his troops than a withered Inkling-like figure. He's essentially a giant Octoling who can't fully transform back, often seen with his signature helmet and wasabi sticks, leading his people from their underground home.
 
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Who is the autistic character in Splatoon?

Harmony is typically seen doing a "raptor hands" pose, something seen in autistic people and suggested to be sensory seeking behavior. Harmony appears to have motor difficulties, affecting her speech and causing her to drool.
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Do Octolings have sharp teeth?

Their teeth and ears are asymmetrical, having one sharp tooth on the top left, and another sharp tooth on the bottom right; their ears are rounded, with the right side being flat and the left side being indented, resembling the fin and siphon on an octopus.
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How did Agent 3 get sanitized?

Backstory. While the main character, Agent 8 moved on with Pearl and Marina guiding them, Cap'n Cuttlefish and Agent 3 were by themselves with the Telephone, when the telephone attacked them and sanitized Agent 3, making it able to control them.
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Are sanitized Octolings zombies?

Zombies, also known as sanitized octolings or inklings are lifeforms that have been sterilized or disinfected and had their life energies drained from them. They resemble ordinary Octoling/Inklings but with green skin and usually blue hair tentacles.
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Why did Acht get sanitized?

The Nintendo Dream Magazine revealed that Dedf1sh wanted to become partially sanitized so they could give up their doubts and conflicts about production and devote themself entirely to music. However, based on some conflicting dialogue in Side Order, they seem to not have very good memory regarding their sanitization.
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Do Inklings bleed ink?

Interviews with the producer for Splatoon and Splatoon 2 Hisashi Nogami revealed that Inklings have a very thin and permeable outer membrane, which causes their ink to bleed out when in contact with water.
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Can Inklings purr?

Inklings can purr! Usually it's subconscious, like a sort of rumbling in the throat. Octolings are very confused (and a little scared) the first time they hear it.
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What happens if you tie in Splatoon?

If a Turf War ends in a tie, 0.1% will be added to the team assigned as Alpha in Splatoon, therefore making a tie impossible.
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Who are the LGBT characters in Splatoon?

  • Ribbit (The Amazing Digital Circus)
  • Will Byers.
  • 2-D.
  • Robin Buckley.
  • Quanxi.
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What is the 6 second rule for autism?

The "6-second rule" for autism is a communication strategy where a person waits about six seconds after asking a question, giving an autistic individual crucial time to process the information and formulate a thoughtful response, reducing anxiety and pressure for immediate replies. It helps bridge processing gaps, as autistic brains often need more time for language processing, sensory input integration, and avoiding immediate reactions, leading to clearer communication. This simple pause prevents rushing, supports deeper thinking, and empowers better social interactions. 
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Does agent 8 have PTSD?

Despite how friendly she is, she is also quite emotionally sensitive. She's prone to crying, bad flashbacks and panic attacks, due to her horrible experience in the metro. She has nightmares often, and has PTSD.
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Why did Mr. Grizz need cuttlefish?

At the end of the story, Mr. Grizz explains that he needs Cap'n Cuttlefish's brain as part of his plan, and steal it moments before re-uniting with the new Agent 3; when the New Squidbeak Splatoon arrive, he is left a dry husk, and is assumed dead.
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Why does Octavio have a scar in Splatoon?

Scars Are Forever: One of the chatlogs in the Octo Expansion seems to imply that Octavio's scar may have been given to him by Cuttlefish back during the Great Turf War.
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Why do octopuses turn white when they see you?

The secret to this lies in the presence of opsin (light detecting protein) in the skin. Its thought that its possible for some cephalopods to sense how much ambient light is present across their periphery and adjust their skin colour and brightness accordingly.
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Can inklings move their tentacles?

Octolings can move their tentacles in biped form, but Inklings' tentacles sorta just flop around.
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Why does a pencil look bent when dipped in a glass of water?

A pencil looks bent in water because of refraction, the bending of light as it moves from one substance (water) to another (air) at a different density, causing the submerged part to appear shifted from its actual position, creating the illusion of a break or bend at the surface. Light travels slower in water than in air, so it changes direction, and your brain interprets this bent light as coming from a different spot, says Quora users.
 
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What happens if you dip your hand in water while sleeping?

There is such a thing called “immersion diuresis,” which is urination brought on by temperature and pressure changes from immersing the body in water—this is why swimming makes you have to pee—but research suggests that whole limbs or the whole body needs to go under water for this mechanism to work, and a single hand ...
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