Happy like a...

I don't know if these clams are happy, I seriously doubt it. I once had an argument with my French aerospace engineer house mate about whether dolphins had a constant smile on their faces. I said no and he said I was heartless. I would prefer to think that clams are not happy otherwise it would be too cruel to eat them, like destroying a child's happy dream. But then, nothing a little spicy black bean sauce can't fix.