A selection of Bugs
Name Change
When Johnnelle heard that the Washington Redskins had had their Redskins name and logo trademarks cancelled–supposedly five Native Americans were offended–she emailed the club explaining that she had gone on Facebook and Twitter to poll her fellow butterflies. Turns out none objected to having a major football club (pointy ball, not round) named after them. The name “The Butterflies” was theirs for the taking . . .
C-3PO Revisited
When Lefty heard that Bollywood was going to make a new Indian version of Star Wars, he got on the next flight for Mumbai to try out for the part of C-3PO. His high-pitched insect voice even sounded sort of like the lovable robot . . .
Facing Her Fears
Kinsey, trying to take to heart her therapist’s guidance about facing her fears, especially the irrational ones, finally let hunger overcome the fear. She knew there shouldn’t be Venus Fly Traps in Northern Idaho, but then again, there shouldn’t be pythons in the Florida Everglades or alligators in the New York Sewers . . .
Goldfinger
While on summer break from film school, Herbie wrote what he called the first insect-centric screen play thriller, based on the old James Bond flick “Goldfinger.” His problem was whether to use his script writing ability to cast himself as the Bond hero or use his natural talent and play the arch villain, Goldfinger.
Bed of Roses
Angelina’s mother, the queen, had told Angelina while growing up, “Don’t expect too much, you’re just a worker bee; don’t think life is going to be a bed of roses.” Now Angelina wondered what else Mom had lied about. . .
Not Her Color
The party had been great–lots to eat, nice people–but Wendy was not a conservative; red was not her color . . .