Compo 10,328 Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 A gory subject but how long do you think a queen wasp can live without a head? I had one in the shed the other day; now, I encourage wasps in the garden, they are an ace predator of insect pests, but I don't want another nest in the shed. The wasp refused to be caught alive and insisted on entangling itself in a large web. It was in a hopeless state so I thought quickly - the web was around a light so I couldn't swat it. A pair of scissors were at hand so I swiftly severed the wasps head thinking it would be an instantaneous death. WRONG! 24 hrs later it finally expired! Video evidence available but a bit too gory to publish without express requests. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Oh I dunno - I have known people who have lived for years without USING their heads, my guess is that if they lost it, they wouldn't notice! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Any relation to Eric the Half-a-Bee? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Singalong with Clever Dicks all, can't beat it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulus 541 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Or Eric the half halibut? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Or Eric "Two Sheds" Halibut See how these threads soon deteriorate! I'm Sorry I have a cold! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Eric the half a wasp: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 When I worked for BPB Instruments in East Leake, one of the guys always referred to me as "fruit bat"! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Better than "Fruit Cake" Eh Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 When I worked for BPB Instruments in East Leake, one of the guys always referred to me as "fruit bat"! Rhyming slang... :tongue: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 "Factory Cat" Always at work. In the police some officers are referred to as "the Olympic torch" (never goes out). Perhaps even more could be called that today! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor S 2,003 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 Reminds me of ASPRO...white and slow acting. Suppose that is not politically correct these days though!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,661 Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 "Pilot light", (never goes out) was another one Mick Rog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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