They're supposedly very intelligent
And they feel emotion... so yes?
I would say yes, I have many octopi as close friends.
Yes. Just ask my son.
And my grandson tells me he has friends who are octopi and squid--even GIANT squid.
the shark in finding nemo said: fish are friends don't eat them.
therefore, if fish are friends, octopi are friends!
yes. just ask thomas pynchon.
calamari is soooooooo yummy!