In many jurisdictions, legislation regarding "crush videos" was specifically enacted to prevent animal cruelty. The distinction is often drawn between "hard crush" (involving vertebrates like fish, rodents, or birds) and "soft crush" (involving invertebrates like insects or worms).
: Some fishing enthusiasts use their feet to crush bait, such as crabs or lobster shells, to attract larger fish while wading barefoot. This is generally viewed as a survival or traditional fishing method rather than "crush content". barefoot fish crush
