fish police 

Overly devout people who signal their beliefs by affixing metallic plastic fish decals on the rear bumpers of their cars, along with other religious symbols.

We came upon a vehicle of fish police cruising slowly down the narrow two lane road, and wished we could pass them soon.

fish police by Deborah Prechtl August 21, 2006

fish police

A term present in the online fishkeeping community to define commenters that call out the shortcomings of the original poster’s fish husbandry.

In most instances, the critiques brought forward by the “fish police” are correct. However, the negative connotation likely stems from the fact that most of these commenters are likely teenagers whose method of delivery can be seen as unnecessarily aggressive. Factoring in ageist attitudes, nobody likes to be lectured about anything from an account that is obviously being run by a minor.

I posted my betta in an unfiltered fish bowl and I got dragged by the fish police

fish police by Theodore Clarence Sturgeon March 3, 2026