This is similar to the usage of 被 in Chinese slang. E.g. 自杀 (suicide) turns into 被自杀 (was suicided, with the implication of foul play). 失踪 (disappearance) -> 被失踪 (was disappeared).
to fry a squid --> fried squids curl up --> to roll up the bedclothes and leave --> to be fired
And of course, it can be used passively with 被: 我被炒鱿鱼了
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