There is no worse enemy than your own mind… or your best friend. I understand Calvin’s paranoia though. I got stung by a bee once, right under the foot! How the heck it got there I’ll never know. I wasn’t even barefoot.
Over the last 15 years, hornets, wasps, and bees have accounted for 1/3 of all animal related deaths in adults in the U. S. Depending on how one groups animals and ranked by deaths caused, the hymenopterans are the single most dangerous group of animals, followed closely by cows and horses.
When I was two years old, I went with my mom and sister to my friend’s house. We were playing in the yard, when I ran under the porch and disturbed a bee’s nest. Every single bee came flying out at me.Fortunately, the people who were stung, including me, had minimal stings, and I’ve been friends with that boy since two years old.
Last time I was stung was 2004. I was mowing the lawn & stepped on a hornet nest; got stung 4 times. By the time the paramedics arrived, I was unconcious with 99% airway blockage………
My brother has terrible allergies to stings, and in fact, if stung, will always end up spending the night in the hospital. As a result, it was always my job to kill any wasp or hornet nest that anyone discovered. Why am i not also allergic? Oh, I probably am, but they have never stung me, despite the thousands and thousands I have killed. My brother, meanwhile, does nothing to bother them, and gets stung. A tip for those who want to kill a nest is this – do so at dusk or dawn only. They will all be home, so you can get the entire nest, and they won’t be moving fast.
When I was a kid, I has a serious fear of any insect. My dad took me for a walk in a nearby forest to convince me that there was nothing to be afraid of. 2 minutes in I got stung by a wasp.
Once, when I had long hair, a bee got tangled in it. I started hitting at my head causing a passerby to give me a very strange look. Finally, the bee got onto my scalp and stung me which, while unpleasant, was better than having it caught in my hair!
Allergic reaction is the most significant cause of sting deaths, but a few are simply the result of a massive stinging attack, especially by aggressive Africanized bee colonies. One occurred last month in Arizona.
I was 12 years old at summer camp. The activity was shooting firearms. Counselor was counseling us boys. I was shooing a persistent bee. Counselor says, “Let the bee land on you and stay still. It won’t hurt you.” Counselor yelps and jumps. A bee stung him. I enjoyed that moment.
(Hobbes, tongue stuck out at Calvin, arms folded across the chest!): “Hey, don’t look at ME! I TOLD you not to imagine it! Can I help it if you’re such a bad listener?!”**********PRESENTING: The Calvin Attitude towards Baseball:“Hey, Look, you, for your information, I know everything there is to know about baseball! You gotta get the ball across Home Plate before getting tackled by the Shortstop! Or something like that! And DON’T YOU FORGET IT!!!”(LOL!)Actually, Calvin learned from Hobbes: they make up their own rules as they go along; it’s called Calvinball! He also learns all his school and homework lessons from Hobbes. Boy, he sure is “lucky” that tigers are so gosh-darned smart! (LOL!)
BE THIS GUY almost 8 years ago
Or it could be a drone bee that’s unable to hurt you.
Enter.Name.Here almost 8 years ago
Actually, he imagined a stuffed tiger telling him to not imagine something else…welcome to the Twilite Zone…
bigcatbusiness almost 8 years ago
There is no worse enemy than your own mind… or your best friend. I understand Calvin’s paranoia though. I got stung by a bee once, right under the foot! How the heck it got there I’ll never know. I wasn’t even barefoot.
Peam Premium Member almost 8 years ago
Silly B
Alexander the Good Enough almost 8 years ago
Over the last 15 years, hornets, wasps, and bees have accounted for 1/3 of all animal related deaths in adults in the U. S. Depending on how one groups animals and ranked by deaths caused, the hymenopterans are the single most dangerous group of animals, followed closely by cows and horses.
Chad Cheetah almost 8 years ago
When I was two years old, I went with my mom and sister to my friend’s house. We were playing in the yard, when I ran under the porch and disturbed a bee’s nest. Every single bee came flying out at me.Fortunately, the people who were stung, including me, had minimal stings, and I’ve been friends with that boy since two years old.
luvcmx almost 8 years ago
For quick relief from bee and wasp stings, take the homeopathic remedy Apis Melifera.
Cozmik Cowboy almost 8 years ago
Last time I was stung was 2004. I was mowing the lawn & stepped on a hornet nest; got stung 4 times. By the time the paramedics arrived, I was unconcious with 99% airway blockage………
Carl R almost 8 years ago
My brother has terrible allergies to stings, and in fact, if stung, will always end up spending the night in the hospital. As a result, it was always my job to kill any wasp or hornet nest that anyone discovered. Why am i not also allergic? Oh, I probably am, but they have never stung me, despite the thousands and thousands I have killed. My brother, meanwhile, does nothing to bother them, and gets stung. A tip for those who want to kill a nest is this – do so at dusk or dawn only. They will all be home, so you can get the entire nest, and they won’t be moving fast.
captbilly1951 almost 8 years ago
A bee will not sting you as long as you don’t take a breath while it is on you.
e.groves almost 8 years ago
I was stung by a wasp on the back of my left hand. Within a minute the pain had made it’s way to my elbow. If I had to choose, I’d choose a bee.
Spider-UK almost 8 years ago
When I was a kid, I has a serious fear of any insect. My dad took me for a walk in a nearby forest to convince me that there was nothing to be afraid of. 2 minutes in I got stung by a wasp.
SunflowerGirl100 almost 8 years ago
Once, when I had long hair, a bee got tangled in it. I started hitting at my head causing a passerby to give me a very strange look. Finally, the bee got onto my scalp and stung me which, while unpleasant, was better than having it caught in my hair!
rickray777 almost 8 years ago
“Oh, thanks a fat mill, Hobbes! For NOTHING!”“Don’t mention it.”
Alexander the Good Enough almost 8 years ago
Allergic reaction is the most significant cause of sting deaths, but a few are simply the result of a massive stinging attack, especially by aggressive Africanized bee colonies. One occurred last month in Arizona.
Sailor46 USN 65-95 almost 8 years ago
If it can be imagined, it can happen.
maxpower44 almost 8 years ago
Good that thing it was a bee and not Suzy.
Mema Jean almost 8 years ago
Friends are so helpful in situations like these. lol
tea62 almost 8 years ago
I was 12 years old at summer camp. The activity was shooting firearms. Counselor was counseling us boys. I was shooing a persistent bee. Counselor says, “Let the bee land on you and stay still. It won’t hurt you.” Counselor yelps and jumps. A bee stung him. I enjoyed that moment.
tea62 almost 8 years ago
Bee cool Calv-o.
Number Three almost 8 years ago
I have never been stung by a bee but I’ve had close calls with wasps!
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Charliegirl Premium Member almost 8 years ago
BAD tiger, BAD, BAD! lolol
rickray777 almost 8 years ago
(Hobbes, tongue stuck out at Calvin, arms folded across the chest!): “Hey, don’t look at ME! I TOLD you not to imagine it! Can I help it if you’re such a bad listener?!”**********PRESENTING: The Calvin Attitude towards Baseball:“Hey, Look, you, for your information, I know everything there is to know about baseball! You gotta get the ball across Home Plate before getting tackled by the Shortstop! Or something like that! And DON’T YOU FORGET IT!!!”(LOL!)Actually, Calvin learned from Hobbes: they make up their own rules as they go along; it’s called Calvinball! He also learns all his school and homework lessons from Hobbes. Boy, he sure is “lucky” that tigers are so gosh-darned smart! (LOL!)