Can you choke eating a live octopus?

The first time I saw someone eating a live octopus was in the movie Old Boy and I thought it was just a far too gross scene made up by its creators. But later I learnt it's an actual Korean dish, a rather dangerous one because if you don't prepare it properly, the tentacles can stick to your throat and kill you. read more

8) Live Octopus. Popular in South Korea and Japan, live octopus looks like a food challenge for the squeamish as you’ll swallow moving tentacles. Unfortunately, sometimes the octopus’ suction cups get stuck in a person’s throat, causing them to suffocate to death. Some six people a year die in South Korea as a result of eating live octopus. read more

Eating. Because the suction cups on the arm pieces are still active when the dish is served, special care should be taken when eating sannakji. The active suction cups can cause swallowed pieces of arm to stick to the mouth or throat. This can also present a choking hazard for some people, particularly if they are intoxicated. read more