SOUNDS MANLY!
Male wasps fend off attackers with penis ‘stingers’
(Thanks to pharmaross)
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I'm gobsmacked that such a staid, respected, top-shelf publication as Science would let the "painful prick" joke slip through.
Posted by: Rod | December 20, 2022 at 09:33 AM
What if it's cold & rainy?
Posted by: Elaine Benes | December 20, 2022 at 09:43 AM
From personal experience I can assure you that it is not a very effective weapon. Although I may not be using it correctly.
Posted by: Mr. Bill | December 20, 2022 at 10:45 AM
Never bring a WASP to a cock fight!
Posted by: Cosmo Kramer | December 20, 2022 at 11:28 AM
Penis Sting Soundtrack
Posted by: Herman Moans | December 20, 2022 at 11:53 AM
Never seen until now, the before then the coinciding after pics of the first evidence of male genitalia playing a defensive role in the animal kingdom.
Posted by: man tom | December 20, 2022 at 02:38 PM
I can see how this ability to use the penis in a multi-tasking role would offer some evolutionary advantages.
Training ones genitals for goodness instead of badness can only lead to the betterment of life on earth.
Posted by: Lucky Jack | December 20, 2022 at 02:49 PM