Amusing Monday: Time for a little biting humor?
July 25th, 2011 by cdunaganI’m hearing people complain this summer that mosquitoes in Western Washington are larger, angrier and more abundant than ever before.
Although I have not seen any expert analysis about this, some people believe that the mild winter and wet spring worked in favor of mosquitoes, creating some of the largest swarms of nasty bugs they have ever encountered.
Of course, mosquitoes are serious business, given that they can transmit the dangerous West Nile virus. But even the staid Washington Department of Health knows that humor can go a long way in getting a message across. Check out the DOH news release on West Nile virus and the first of three new videos to be released by the agency.
I’ve collected a variety of funny video clips related to mosquitoes. When you can’t avoid the nasty little insects, try to remember your favorite one.
First, a limerick by Madeleine Begun Kane:
BUGGED
Mosquitos are on the attack.
They have bitten my arms and my back.
You may call ‘em God’s creatures —
These venomous leechers —
I’m tired of being their snack.
Monty Python: Mosquito Hunters
The Clap: a commercial for Good Knight mosquito repellent
X-Box commercial: Work less; don’t lose the gift of play.
Mosquitoes arguing
The Lighter Side Company (click on image)
Tags: Mosquito, Washington Department of Health, West Nile virus
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July 25th, 2011 at 11:44 am
Thanks for mentioning one of my limericks. I hope your readers enjoyed it!
July 25th, 2011 at 12:21 pm
I thought “Bugged” was perfect for this discussion. I hope folks will check out some of the other poems on your blog, “Mad Kane’s Humor Blog,” which encourages people to submit their own work.