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Title: Girls and Bugs
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Published: May 16, 2010
Author: Bob Wallace
Post Date: 2010-05-16 13:56:00 by Turtle
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Views: 688
Comments: 37
I once had a girlfriend who was probably the most fearless woman I’ve ever known but the first time she encountered a cicada infestation she collapsed. This was a woman who at five years old decided to shimmy 20 feet up a light pole, sit at the top, and wave to the passing cars. When I asked her if any of her parents found out, she said her mother, used to such things, came to the pole and wearily asked her to come down. She also told me that, also at the age of five, when she found out some guy was picking on her older brother, she marched to his house to beat him up. I have forgotten the outcome of that one. Once, in Branson, Missouri, she wanted to go on a ride that you’d have to pay me a lot of money to go on. It consisted of two very tall metal poles, each attached to an elastic band. The bands were attached to a spherical metal framework. Two people sat in the seats in the framework, were strapped in with their hands crossed over their chests (ready-made for a pine box, in my opinion) and shot probably a good 50 feet into the air, while the metal ball spun crazily and the people screamed. I told her I was not going on this! She really wanted to and was disappointed that I would not. I did some fun reckless things, mostly when I was a teenager, but this ride was way beyond my pay grade. But she liked these things. Yet the first time there was a cicada infestation in her area she fell to pieces. Cicadas are scary-looking little beasts, but they are completely harmless. These were the black kind with the red eyes, and they buzzed horribly. But they are completely harmless. You couldn’t convince my girlfriend of that, though. The fact there were hundreds of millions of these things almost caused her to have a stroke. Her house was covered with them. They flew at her and dive-bombed her, and it just utterly freaked her out. Here was the ritual to get her from the car to the house. She wore a sweatshirt with a hood, and she’d pull the hood tight over her head, and cinch the drawstring tight. If that wasn’t funny enough, she also had a flyswatter which she waved in front of her fact while she ran shrieking from the car to the house. My job was to run behind her to make sure no cicadas landed on her. “Bob! Bob! Is there a cicada on me?!?!?” “No, there’re no cicadas on you.” “Are you lying to me?!?!?” “No, I am not lying to you. There are no cicadas on you.” Finally she would fly into the house and slam the door behind us. Then my next job was to go outside and sweep the cicadas off the windows, the front of the house and the porch. She was just completely hysterical about the existence of these things. Bugs don’t bother me, except for wasps. I don’t even mind bees, which are cute. I don’t like spiders, but don’t have a problem as long as they don’t hurl themselves on me. I don’t even mind snakes and once petted a ribbon snake in my front yard. But how in the world can this mostly-fearless woman be so afraid of an utterly harmless bug is a question to which I have no answer. But almost all girls are just terrified to bugs. And mice, for that matter. Of course, I never mention her reaction to her. But there’s about another seven years to the next outbreak in her area, so she’s going to throw a fit again.
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#1. To: Turtle (#0)
I vote this article dumb dinger of the day. Who cares if his girlfriend is aftraid of cicadas? It is irrelevant. Sigh.
"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ... We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." Edward Bernays, Father of Public Relations
What's a cicada?
Noisy little bugs.........
"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ... We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." Edward Bernays, Father of Public Relations
They're locusts, down here. And yes, completely harmless.
Ever seen a cicada brod come out? Billions of them. Imagine thousands of them on your house, your windows, your porch...then you'll get an idea of what it's like.
“No amount of reason, evidence, logic or rational argument will ever convince the true believer otherwise.”
Turtle's an idiot.
"The smallest of frauds such as Santa Claus are perpetrated upon children by criminals in order that the largest of frauds such as the FEDERAL RESERVE may be had upon them as adults."
One woman and a shop vac can deal with thousands (billions.....lol) of harmless cicada and it wouldn't be worthy of writing an article about it. That's how I dealt with a moth infestation--moths everywhere on the house, in the house, on the porch--a couple years back. Little buggers didn't stand a chance. ; )
"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ... We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." Edward Bernays, Father of Public Relations
Turtle's an idiot. I'll second the motion. All those in favor signfy so by saying "aye".
"One of the least understood strategies of the world revolution now moving rapidly toward its goal is the use of mind control as a major means of obtaining the consent of the people who will be subjects of the New World Order." K.M. Heaton, The National Educator
Run Original Intent.........Run for your life!!! It's...........cicadas. Turtle: NOTE THAT THE CHILDREN ARE MOCKING FEAR OF CICADAS
"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ... We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." Edward Bernays, Father of Public Relations
I think he was referring to this one: Return of the 17 Year Cicadas www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYLxxALTfAQ "there’s about another seven years to the next outbreak in her area,"
"...as long as there..remain active enemies of the Christian church, we may hope to become Master of the World...the future Jewish King will never reign in the world before Christianity is overthrown - B'nai B'rith speech http://www.biblebelievers.org.au/luther.htm / http://bible.cc/psalms/83-4.htm
That is an amazing video!!
"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ... We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." Edward Bernays, Father of Public Relations
isn't it? it choked me up, and i'm not all that crazy about those little critters either. i feel sorry for them though, when i see them being gobbled up by the squirrels and birds after they have waited 17 years for their big moment. the squirrels grow fat every 17 years, so they're happy. the little cicada carcasses pile up at the base of the trees and they are quite stinky for awhile, but it is an amazing phenomenon.
"...as long as there..remain active enemies of the Christian church, we may hope to become Master of the World...the future Jewish King will never reign in the world before Christianity is overthrown - B'nai B'rith speech http://www.biblebelievers.org.au/luther.htm / http://bible.cc/psalms/83-4.htm
Harmless to people but not to our crops. So in a way they are harmful to people. Farmers in the Australian outback are facing a potential crop disaster as locust swarms sweep across farmlands. (April 22)
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. Well, yes. They were one of the plagues that jammed Egypt way back in the day. They're right up there with feral hogs in terms of total destruction of your crops.
Yeah, God can get people's attention in any number of ways.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. One would have thought the death of all the first born, would have grabbed Pharaoh's attention, but nooooo... Come'on, P.
Come'on, P. Actually, the death of all the first born children of Egypt, including that of the Pharoah, was what finally got his attention and made him regret trifling with God and his people. Exodus, chapters 9-12 for the full story, all the plagues and how Pharoah couldn't be bothered too much until it got real personal. Exodus 12:30 And Pharaoh rose up in the night, he, and all his servants, and all the Egyptians; and there was a great cry in Egypt; for [there was] not a house where [there was] not one dead. Exodus 12:31 And he called for Moses and Aaron by night, and said, Rise up, [and] get you forth from among my people, both ye and the children of Israel; and go, serve the LORD, as ye have said.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. Thank you : )
aye
I'll second the motion. All those in favor signfy so by saying "aye". Sigh, Once again I am the lone voice saying nay. I like turtle. I like ferret Mike. I like Buck. I don't get it. I really don't.
"With respect to the words general welfare, I have always regarded them as qualified by the detail of powers connected with them. To take them in a literal and unlimited sense would be a metamorphosis of the Constitution into a character which there is a host of proofs was not contemplated by its creators." Yes, you're right sweetheart. Just having some fun. 'Idiot' in a loving sense.... lol
Discernment, pray for discernment ... hehehehe !!!
"The smallest of frauds such as Santa Claus are perpetrated upon children by criminals in order that the largest of frauds such as the FEDERAL RESERVE may be had upon them as adults."
Maybe this guy could have written an article about Men Becoming Women instead of this one? Many people ride that. I've ridden that. My son, 13, has ridden that. What man has ever referred to any insect as "cute"? Ooh, petted one. Well hey diddly ho. You petted a garter snake. We used to hunt those things mercilessly, catch them, and keep them in our rooms for fun, as kids. Same with corn snakes, and black snakes which I'm certain would send this gelatin spined dork running and screaming. We'd even strain to catch glimpses of copperheads, assuming we were tromping through the woods (usually with guns, gasp) and smelled the strange smell of cucumbers. This much is true. They don't even like the "cute" ones. *eyeroll*
MapQuest really needs to start their directions on #5. Pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.
Actually, I said the article was dumb, not the poster. : ) It was an honest, obvious assessment that had nothing to do with like or dislike.
"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ... We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." Edward Bernays, Father of Public Relations
lol......
"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ... We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." Edward Bernays, Father of Public Relations
LOL love the picture. Too funny.
"With respect to the words general welfare, I have always regarded them as qualified by the detail of powers connected with them. To take them in a literal and unlimited sense would be a metamorphosis of the Constitution into a character which there is a host of proofs was not contemplated by its creators." LOL! Now I have to feed the cat so he'll shut up.
"One of the least understood strategies of the world revolution now moving rapidly toward its goal is the use of mind control as a major means of obtaining the consent of the people who will be subjects of the New World Order." K.M. Heaton, The National Educator
When I said billions, I meant billions. Have you ever been around when a brood comes out? I've been in two of them. Billions. And they buzz so loud, if there are enough of them around, they will hurt your ears.
“No amount of reason, evidence, logic or rational argument will ever convince the true believer otherwise.”
Turtle is very smart and also really really cute.
“No amount of reason, evidence, logic or rational argument will ever convince the true believer otherwise.”
So, that explains where you came from.
"One of the least understood strategies of the world revolution now moving rapidly toward its goal is the use of mind control as a major means of obtaining the consent of the people who will be subjects of the New World Order." K.M. Heaton, The National Educator
Ask her if she would like you to attract cicada killers. I bet I know what her answer would be... These wasps are over an inch long. Harmless though. Spiders do it for me. I have been known to go out of my way to kill them. Especially the little brown ones inside the house. They can be not-so-harmless. .
Click for Privacy and Preparedness files Live free or You aren't in the middle of the brood when you are in your house which was what you implied......but we both know that's bs. The smart thing to do would be to avoid the brood Turtle, but then what would you complain about? Oh--sniff, sniff-your ears. Get some ear muffs Turtle. I think you could easily time the need to the 17 year cicada infestation without too much difficulty.
"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ... We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." Edward Bernays, Father of Public Relations
Let's review......billions of them......THOUSANDS IN YOUR HOUSE. Get a Shop Vac and stand tall. lol You're a bigger pussy than this guy's girlfriend. : )
"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ... We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." Edward Bernays, Father of Public Relations
You have never been in a brood, have you? Outside, you cannot escape. Scientists have said there are not billions in a brood, but trillions, Outside, you cannot escape them. And as for your shop-vac, you don't have a clue. These bugs are mostly mush. You know what the inside of the vac would look like? You want to shop vac them, fine. you'll never do it again. Talk about things you know about. And you know nothing about cicadas.
“No amount of reason, evidence, logic or rational argument will ever convince the true believer otherwise.”
I already had thousands of moths in my Shop Vac--WORKED FINE. Simply rinse it out after sucking up bugs. Yes, I know what the Shop Vac looks likeafter sucking up bugs. Yes, I would do it again......and again.........and again. Cicadas, moths--BUGS. Like I said, don't go outside when the once in 17 year infestation of cicadas hits your area....especially if you are so afraid of them and your ears are harmed and you can't escape. (no brainer) Gee, with the way you whine about it one would think that thousands of people drop dead every 17 years over the cicada infestation........but we both know that isn't true. People survive to whine another year........lol.
"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ... We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." Edward Bernays, Father of Public Relations
#2. To: abraxas (#1)
“It has been said, 'time heals all wounds.' I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens, but it is never gone.” ~ Rose F. Kennedy
#3. To: wudidiz (#2)
What's a cicada?
#4. To: wudidiz, 4 (#2)
#5. To: abraxas (#1)
#6. To: abraxas (#1)
I vote this article dumb dinger of the day
#7. To: Turtle (#5)
Imagine thousands of them on your house, your windows, your porch...then you'll get an idea of what it's like.
#8. To: noone222, abraxas, wudidiz, Twenty Twelve, Esso, christine, Turdle, Turtle, all (#6)
I vote this article dumb dinger of the day
#9. To: Original_Intent, Turtle (#8)
#10. To: abraxas, wudidiz (#3)
#11. To: AllTheKings'HorsesWontDoIt (#10)
#12. To: abraxas (#11)
#13. To: Lod (#4)
And yes, completely harmless.
Lord Acton
#14. To: James Deffenbach, 4 (#13)
Harmless to people but not to our crops. So in a way they are harmful to people.
#15. To: Lod (#14)
They were one of the plagues that jammed Egypt way back in the day.
Lord Acton
#16. To: James Deffenbach (#15)
#17. To: Lod (#16)
One would have thought the death of all the first born, would have grabbed Pharaoh's attention, but nooooo...
Lord Acton
#18. To: abraxas, Lod, AllTheKings'HorsesWontDoIt (#10)
“It has been said, 'time heals all wounds.' I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens, but it is never gone.” ~ Rose F. Kennedy
#19. To: Original_Intent, noone222, abraxas, Turtle, all (#8)
“It has been said, 'time heals all wounds.' I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens, but it is never gone.” ~ Rose F. Kennedy
#20. To: Original_Intent, noone222, abraxas, wudidiz, Twenty Twelve, Esso, christine, Lod, Turtle, (#8)
Turtle's an idiot.
James Madison, Letter to James Robertson, April 20, 1831
#21. To: Original_Intent, farmfriend, noone222, abraxas, Twenty Twelve, Esso, christine, Lod, Turtle (#20)
“It has been said, 'time heals all wounds.' I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens, but it is never gone.” ~ Rose F. Kennedy
#22. To: farmfriend, Original_Intent, noone222, abraxas, Twenty Twelve, Esso, christine, Lod, Turtle (#20)
Sigh, Once again I am the lone voice saying nay. I like turtle. I like ferret Mike. I like Buck. I don't get it. I really don't.
“It has been said, 'time heals all wounds.' I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens, but it is never gone.” ~ Rose F. Kennedy
#23. To: farmfriend (#20)
Sigh, Once again I am the lone voice saying nay. I like turtle. I like ferret Mike. I like Buck. I don't get it. I really don't.
#24. To: noone222, 4 (#23)
#25. To: Turtle (#0)
I told her I was not going on this! She really wanted to and was disappointed that I would not. I did some fun reckless things, mostly when I was a teenager, but this ride was way beyond my pay grade. But she liked these things.
I don’t even mind bees, which are cute.
I don’t even mind snakes and once petted a ribbon snake in my front yard.
But almost all girls are just terrified to bugs.
#26. To: farmfriend (#20)
#27. To: wudidiz (#21)
#28. To: wudidiz (#21)
James Madison, Letter to James Robertson, April 20, 1831
#29. To: wudidiz (#21)
#30. To: abraxas (#7)
(billions.....lol
#31. To: farmfriend (#20)
Sigh, Once again I am the lone voice saying nay. I like turtle. I like ferret Mike. I like Buck. I don't get it. I really don't.
#32. To: Turdle, Turtle, abraxas (#30)
When I said billions, I meant billions. Have you ever been around when a brood comes out? I've been in two of them.
#33. To: Turtle (#0)
CHIMPOUT!
die kill ~~ Me
God is a separatist. That's good enough for me.
#34. To: Turtle (#30)
#35. To: Turtle (#5)
(Edited)
Billions of them. Imagine thousands of them on your house, your windows, your porch...then you'll get an idea of what it's like.
#36. To: abraxas (#35)
......billions of them
#37. To: Turtle (#36)
And as for your shop-vac, you don't have a clue. These bugs are mostly mush. You know what the inside of the vac would look like? You want to shop vac them, fine. you'll never do it again.
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