I think you’re just focusing on the pooping cycle. The part where the parasite possesses the snail and creates this elaborate display with the eyes to draw its real intended host/target is what’s fascinating.

He was also the cornerman of Kimo, the guy clearly seen in the prefight trying to get into it with the Gracies. Dude had bad news written all over him.

Timestamps of his appearance:

• 3:51
• 9:41

Traded for Brittney Griner and a future 1st round pick

This does sound like a suicide attempt. I think a lot of people attribute being hogtied to the presence of an attacker when those who commit suicide are known to tie themselves so that they won’t be able to back out.

Trivia: This makes an appearance on an episode of Succession, right down to the towel covering practice. That’s how I found out about it to begin with.