This inconsistency has led to accusations of "aesthetic bias"—banning the eel video because eels are seen as "cute" or "unusual," while ignoring standard slaughterhouse footage.
Occasionally, modern search results for "eel soup" will show videos of eels suffering "toxic shock" in brine pools from nature documentaries like Blue Planet II , which can be visually distressing but are purely biological. 3. Other Noteworthy "Eel" Controversies Eel Soup Disturbing Video