See, now I'm just left wondering why someone slapped you with an eelpout (looked it up and realized it was actually a fish I was familiar with... and in my experience a rather unpleasant creature). I do agree that they're easier to get a good grip on than a flounder. Typically weigh more, too, if I recall correctly. I imagine that if one used both hands with a flounder... Nah, it's still too slippery. You can't get a good grip without being able to get your fingers all the way around it. Hmm...

I'm not entirely sure what sparked the mention of the mental/emotional workings of sociopathy, but I, for one, know how it works.