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Sep 24, 2023 10:13:21   #
Mark Sturtevant Loc: Grand Blanc, MI
 
The Godzilla one refers to Murder Hornets, which are huge Asian hornets that sometimes kill people.
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Sep 24, 2023 11:58:07   #
JD750 Loc: SoCal
 
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
The Godzilla one refers to Murder Hornets, which are huge Asian hornets that sometimes kill people.
Cheers, everyone!
Contrary to their nickname, these hornets aren't known to attack people or pets. The only "murders" they're likely to commit are those of the honeybees (their prey). Source: https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/whats-a-murder-hornet

Also the name has been changed.

They got the name “murder hornet” for their unique way they kill their prey, but maybe that was a bit too much of a burden for the Asian giant hornet. Now, the Vespa mandarinia, which recently reached the Pacific Northwest from Asia, has a new name: the northern giant hornet. Source: https://wildlife.org/giant-hornet-gets-a-new-name/#:~:text=They%20got%20the%20name%20“murder,name%3A%20the%20northern%20giant%20hornet.

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Sep 24, 2023 12:04:43   #
Mark Sturtevant Loc: Grand Blanc, MI
 
JD750 wrote:
They got the name “murder hornet” for their unique way they kill their prey, but maybe that was a bit too much of a burden for the Asian giant hornet. Now, the Vespa mandarinia, which recently reached the Pacific Northwest from Asia, has a new name: the northern giant hornet. Source: https://wildlife.org/giant-hornet-gets-a-new-name/#:~:text=They%20got%20the%20name%20“murder,name%3A%20the%20northern%20giant%20hornet.
Contrary to their nickname, these hornets aren't known to attack people or pets. The only "murders" they're likely to commit are those of the honeybees (they prey on). Source: https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/whats-a-murder-hornet
The name has been changed.
They are not generally aggressive toward humans but like any hornet, they will defend their nest if it is threatened.
They got the name “murder hornet” for their unique... (show quote)


Good to know! We commonly have what are called bald-faced hornets around here (though they are technically really big yellowjackets and not true hornets). People have a great fear of them, although even near their nest I personally find them to not be aggressive. I've walked under nests at close range without knowing it, and nothing happens.

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Sep 24, 2023 12:06:44   #
JD750 Loc: SoCal
 
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
Good to know! We commonly have what are called bald-faced hornets around here (though they are technically really big yellowjackets and not true hornets). People have a great fear of them, although even near their nest I personally find them to not be aggressive. I've walked under nests at close range without knowing it, and nothing happens.

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Sep 24, 2023 13:18:33   #
JD750 Loc: SoCal
 
And thanks for posting those cartoons I got a good laugh from them. Particularly #4 which is soooo true!

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Sep 24, 2023 19:27:21   #
JustJill Loc: Iowa
 
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
The Godzilla one refers to Murder Hornets, which are huge Asian hornets that sometimes kill people.
Cheers, everyone!


Googley eyes always make me smile!


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Sep 24, 2023 20:56:10   #
BassmanBruce Loc: Middle of the Mitten
 
Thanks for these Mark. Major chuckles for me.
Pearls before swine is clever as hell, I love all these bands and the nostalgic tie in is genious.
Party On!

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Sep 25, 2023 15:33:47   #
Mark Sturtevant Loc: Grand Blanc, MI
 
Thank you everyone!

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