Charles Darwin, the man who revolutionized our understanding of evolution, might have been a little puzzled by the modern-day Jesus fish bumper stickers. Imagine Darwin seeing one of those and thinking, “Well, that’s an interesting adaptation of religious symbolism. I guess if fish can evolve to walk on land, they can also evolve to sport some pretty flashy bumper decor!”
In an alternate universe, Darwin could be the star of a quirky sitcom where he’s a fish whisperer, trying to explain natural selection to a bunch of aquatic creatures who are more interested in debating the merits of Jesus fish versus Darwin fish. Picture him at the ocean floor, giving a TED Talk to a captivated audience of clams and starfish about how all this aquatic flair is just a part of the survival game. “Remember, folks,” he might say with a wink, “it’s not about whether you have legs or fins; it’s about how you use them!”