I am really only writing about this because of its inherit hilarity?  Irony?  I am not sure.  Washington DC is in the midst of the largest Stink Bug infestation in history.  Is it any coincidence that Capitol Hill is being invaded by large numbers of farty smelling insects so close to the election?  God does have a sense of humor.

Speaking of humor, how funny are these little guys?  For a guy with a 5 year old sense of humor, these things are a home run.  These critters are like your grandpa.  They are unique looking, and kind of crotchety for starters.  If you irritate them enough, they immediately stop what they are doing, and stick their butt in the air.  To the untrained eye, they are doing nothing,  so you watch you for a second wondering what the heck is going on.  Then it hits you.  Your face recoils, your eyes water, your toes curl, and patches of hair immediately grow on your chest.  You lose consciousness for a few seconds.  Why has the US Government not weaponized this?”  You wonder.  So goes the amply names Stink Bug.

To me the funniest part of human flatulence is the sound.  Some times it is quick like and loud like a FRRUMP.  Other times it is slow and quiet like a gas leak.  And other times it makes no sound.  It just assails your senses.  Each scenario has its place on the comedic spectrum.  It is this phenomenon that makes the Stink Bug the most hated, and the most hilarious of the common pest.