Thursday, August 24, 2006

Insectiles

in-sek'-tiles-noun--any of numerous small invertebrate animals that normally vary between mildly annoying and scream inducing in their mundane insect state. Any of these creatures have the ability to morph into projectiles especially around those who regularly ride in the 70 mph range on a motorcycle. An insectile the size of, say, a bumble bee that hits an unsuspecting rider in the cheek at 70 mph has the equivalent force of being shot in the face with 22 caliber rifle. Eye protection must be worn at all times where insects are known to exist (i.e. Earth) because the potential for losing an eye because of an insectile is much greater than the Daisy BB gun your mother always warned you about.

4 comments:

Lerra said...

So I take it you got hit in the face by an insectile? That's dangerous.

Baron said...

was there bumble bee carnage due to the impact? inquiring minds want to know...I want to know

Roxy Wishum said...

Actually, I have been fortunate to only receive glancing blows. You would be surprised the impact an insectile can inflict on your knuckles at 60-70 mph. This is the first bike I ever owned with a windshield and it is GREAT for shielding the bod. Also, precipitiles are tough (rain in the face).

Roxy Wishum said...

Fortunately, one of the few things school prepared me for in life was getting cracked on the knuckles. Thank you, teachers.