Need Dolphin Help

[cobbler]

Ok, hubby and I have this little debate going and well I just have to be right

Ok, so the marine animals on top of the Dolphin - there is the debate on if they are actually dolphins or not. He says not. I say they are. I swear I heard somewhere that they were in fact dolphins but a different type of species of them. My logic is why in the world would it be named the Dolphin if dolphins were not on top.

Ok so who can help me

 

[swilphil]

I'm told they are dolphin fish. They look like big trout to me, but I love the hotel.

 

[sugermouse]

They may have some dolphin characteristics, but they are certainly not pure dolphins. More of an animated fish.

 

[Rhonda]

I was also told they are dolphin fish. Look Here . Maybe that's what they are?

 

[jultomzach]

We were laying on the beach (across from the Dolphin) last Saturday asking ourselves the very same question. My husband is an avid fisherman....he thought they looked more like carp, especially with the exagerrated fish scales. Gotta say...I like the swans but the dophins are bizarre looking, reminds me of a cartoon.

 

[cobbler]

Well the Tag Fairy must know the answer and must know that I am right because look I got tagged!!! YEE HEE!!

 

[dreamflight99]

Yes, they are technically "DOLPHIN FISH" or Mahi Mahi. They are cartoonish in style, sort of resembling The incredible Mr. Limpet(remember that flick?).

TTFN...DF99

 

[Kitty 34]

Yes, I actually do remember that flick!!!

 

[Emmaline Lola]

I worked at the Dolphin from '95-'02 and this is what we were told in our Orientation Class, and also what we told guests during hotel tours:

Michael Graves, the hotel's architect, themed the Dolphin around water--if you look throughout the hotel you will see "waves" everywhere, from the tiles throughout the public areas to the notecards in your guestrooms.

The actual "dolphin statues" are the mythological symbol for water. So no they are not meant to look like dolphins or fish, they are a symbol for water to further the water theming throughout the resort!

Interesting no?

Hope this settles the debate in your household! Happy Holidays!

EL