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It is with a heavy heart that we report on the passing of an internet legend. Minoza, Japan's largest seal, died last week of unknown causes. Though he delighted thousands of children from his tank in Enoshima Aquarium, he is best known as the original "I has a bucket" LOLseal. No longer will you be able to stuff your friends' inboxes with new pictures of a giant creature speaking poorly about container-related matters. Sometimes you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone. [Note: A helpful commenter pointed out that the seal died all the way back in 2005. However, in the wake of such a tragedy should we really be dwelling on things like "dates" and "fact checking?" That kind of negative thinking won't bring Minoza back, people.] [japantimes.co.jp]