Army Ants

Just remember: when surrounded by army ants, attempt to stand still so they don't notice you.

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Posted By: Paul - Mon Feb 22, 2010
Category: Insects and Spiders | South America | Natural Wonders

Comments

No, Paul, all you have to do, if you're surrounded by these wimps of the ant world, is call a Southern Floridian and tell them they're fire ants.

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 02/22/10 at 01:37 PM

Being a southern Floridan I despise fire ants. But my point was that standing still sounds like a great idea, although you have to BE still which means no blinking. Otherwise you die. So new idea for staring contests you cover the contestants with army ants and the first person to blink... well it definitly adds a whole new level.

Posted by EmperorUnknown on 02/22/10 at 05:52 PM

i made it to 22 seconds, i can't abide creepy crawlies. shudder!
lets see, hold still and let them crawl on me or run like hell.
RUN LIKE HELL!!!

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 02/22/10 at 08:09 PM

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