'THEIR GENITALS AND REAR ENDS FALL OFF'
How a fungus is turning some cicadas into sex-crazed ‘zombies’
(Thanks to Rich Alpin)
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Key quote: But the mind-altering chemicals in the fungus keep them looking for a mate despite not being able to reproduce.
IF THEY WEREN'T SO LOUD, I MIGHT FEEL SORRY FOR THEM
Posted by: Not My Usual Alias | June 11, 2024 at 04:03 PM
It's all about the journey, not the destination.
Posted by: Horny Cicadas | June 11, 2024 at 05:40 PM
Jeane Dixon and Nostradamus predicted this to be the final event before the end of the world.
Forgo paying your mortgage and credit cards.
Eat roasted cicadas, drink buzzy beer and be merry!!
Posted by: Doomsday Tombsday | June 11, 2024 at 05:49 PM
It's the time of the season...
Posted by: Jim N. Ecriquet | June 11, 2024 at 07:54 PM
There has to be a song in here somewhere. I mean remember Toni and Tenille "Muskrat Love"? How about "Cicada Lust"? "Love Me Until My Genitals and Rear-End Fall Off"?
Posted by: Pullet Surprise | June 11, 2024 at 08:28 PM
For humans, it's called becoming a teenager.
Posted by: Peter Metrinko | June 12, 2024 at 09:05 AM
I finally understand the Kardashians.
Posted by: Bill Moore | June 12, 2024 at 10:54 PM
Coming soon, in a Chinese burger near you.
Posted by: the WEF | June 13, 2024 at 06:46 AM