Marshmallow 1,137 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 (edited) I do find it quite hypocritical how people treat butterflies, though. Like my sister. She hates bugs of all kinds, but she likes butterflies. It does not make even the least bit of sense to me. I hate bugs, of all kinds, including butterflies. They are no exception. I do respect their right to live, though. This is so true. I find that butterflies can be just as ugly as any other bug! Just look at that nasty face: Edited May 25, 2012 by Marshmallow "There was me, that is Pinkie, and my three droogs, that is Rarity, Rainbow, and Fluttershy, and we sat in the Ponyville Milkbar trying to make up our rassoodocks what to do with the evening." A Clockwork Pony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jaguar 1,403 May 24, 2012 Author Share May 24, 2012 O_O You mean to tell me you were able to touch that thing? I think I would literally be scarred for life if it touched me. It was actually half the size of that one, it felt....wierd. It scared me to touch it tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyPoni 564 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 (edited) O_O You mean to tell me you were able to touch that thing? I think I would literally be scarred for life if it touched me. I do find it quite hypocritical how people treat butterflies, though. Like my sister. She hates bugs of all kinds, but she likes butterflies. It does not make even the least bit of sense to me. I hate bugs, of all kinds, including butterflies. They are no exception. I do respect their right to live, though. Same here, big time **shivers** But they are animals, and they have a life, too Edited May 24, 2012 by Anony-Brony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVC NVMXD JVRXD 2,406 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 That giant furry "butterfly" is a moth, by the way. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attacus_atlas 2 I HAD TO FALL TO LOSE IT ALL BUT IN THE END IT DOESN'T EVEN MATTER /WRISTS On 4/28/2013 at 8:13 PM, gooM said: Djenty...man you are crazy, but an awesome sort of crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyPoni 564 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 That giant furry "butterfly" is a moth, by the way. http://en.wikipedia....i/Attacus_atlas Oh well Doesn't really change what we have been talking about, though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter 1,942 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 I would have just stomped it the moment I saw it. (Out of mercy, not malice, you jerk.) I'm sorry if this seems callous, but I really wouldn't care too much. Now if it was a bird, or a rodent, or some other type of small vertebrate creature, it would be a different story. As it is, there's billions upon billions of insects, so the death of one butterfly just seem insignificant to me. how even is otter and how can it be if Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallow 1,137 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 there's billions upon billions of insects, so the death of one butterfly just seem insignificant to me. there's billions upon billions of humans... 1 "There was me, that is Pinkie, and my three droogs, that is Rarity, Rainbow, and Fluttershy, and we sat in the Ponyville Milkbar trying to make up our rassoodocks what to do with the evening." A Clockwork Pony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter 1,942 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 there's billions upon billions of humans... Only around 7 billion... Insects far outnumber humans. how even is otter and how can it be if Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jaguar 1,403 May 24, 2012 Author Share May 24, 2012 That giant furry "butterfly" is a moth, by the way. http://en.wikipedia....i/Attacus_atlas Interesting, it also has a two week lifespan according to this: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_lifespan_of_an_Attacus_Atlas_Moth Hmm, still, moth, butterfly, still a living creature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chigens and Kay 3,832 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 If I ever see a bug struggling like that I put it out of it's misery. Even like little Earthworms who got stuck in the sun and are almost dried up and such. I always hate seeing people hurt or kill bugs for no reason other then mercy. (Except if it's a mosquito, screw them) 2 My signature broke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallow 1,137 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 Only around 7 billion... Insects far outnumber humans. haha, I know what you meant! I was just messing with you! 2 "There was me, that is Pinkie, and my three droogs, that is Rarity, Rainbow, and Fluttershy, and we sat in the Ponyville Milkbar trying to make up our rassoodocks what to do with the evening." A Clockwork Pony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jaguar 1,403 May 24, 2012 Author Share May 24, 2012 If I ever see a bug struggling like that I put it out of it's misery. Even like little Earthworms who got stuck in the sun and are almost dried up and such. I always hate seeing people hurt or kill bugs for no reason other then mercy. (Except if it's a mosquito, screw them) Ya it was just hard tho, I had the creatures life in my hands, such a beautiful creature, kill it or let it suffer with the small chance that it may survive. Eventually I just couldn't take it anymore, maybe next time I won't hesitate, I just don't want to kill it when it may only have a minor injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter 1,942 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 haha, I know what you meant! I was just messing with you! Yup. I suppose in the grand scheme of things, a human's death is just as insignificant as an insect's demise, but the important difference is that the human had people who cared about him and loved him, as opposed to an insect, since they don't have feelings and such. how even is otter and how can it be if Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVC NVMXD JVRXD 2,406 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 This thread reminds me of this spongebob episode. 1 I HAD TO FALL TO LOSE IT ALL BUT IN THE END IT DOESN'T EVEN MATTER /WRISTS On 4/28/2013 at 8:13 PM, gooM said: Djenty...man you are crazy, but an awesome sort of crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky 746 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 well you did the opposite to what i would have done so you did good "Even If I were free, would anyone love me?" Vulpes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyPoni 564 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 I would have just stomped it the moment I saw it. (Out of mercy, not malice, you jerk.) I'm sorry if this seems callous, but I really wouldn't care too much. Now if it was a bird, or a rodent, or some other type of small vertebrate creature, it would be a different story. As it is, there's billions upon billions of insects, so the death of one butterfly just seems insignificant to me. If humans were really small (sounds creepy, I know but Just roll with it) compared to an Alien race, and there were many more of us, Would the death of one human by squishing be just as bad to us? If not, Shouldn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chigens and Kay 3,832 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 Ya it was just hard tho, I had the creatures life in my hands, such a beautiful creature, kill it or let it suffer with the small chance that it may survive. Eventually I just couldn't take it anymore, maybe next time I won't hesitate, I just don't want to kill it when it may only have a minor injury. I would assume insects could not recieve a "minor injury" mostly because they wear their skeletons on the outside. You would think that even the smallest injury would hamper their life greatly. Like if you rip even one leg off of a Daddy Long Legs(that's what I call them), they cant even walk straight anymore. (I've never done this personally but have seen it done.) My signature broke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jaguar 1,403 May 24, 2012 Author Share May 24, 2012 (edited) I would assume insects could not recieve a "minor injury" mostly because they wear their skeletons on the outside. You would think that even the smallest injury would hamper their life greatly. Like if you rip even one leg off of a Daddy Long Legs(that's what I call them), they cant even walk straight anymore. (I've never done this personally but have seen it done.) It looked like it had a wierd wound on it's abdomen, like a super dark maroon colored swelling, and it's wings were broken badly, so you know, there's no way it could've flown anymore which would make it unable to get food. Edited May 25, 2012 by Arylett Dawnsborough Edited out a reference to a hidden and off-topic post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyPoni 564 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 It looked like it had a wierd wound on it's abdomen, like a super dark maroon colored swelling, and it's wings were broken badly, so you know, there's no way it could've flown anymore which would make it unable to get food. I think that's the most important thing, if it can't eat, then it will starve to death, which is scary for any organism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jaguar 1,403 May 24, 2012 Author Share May 24, 2012 I think that's the most important thing, if it can't eat, then it will starve to death, which is scary for any organism Mmhmm, maybe it can't feel pain but I'm pretty sure starving to death must not be pleasant even for a bug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roomforapony 285 May 24, 2012 Share May 24, 2012 It's just a butterfly. It was probably on its way to die anyway if it was a Monarch. I kill like five butterflies with my truck a day. Freaking things just run into it! There's a rainbow of butterflies in the grill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isobel 279 May 25, 2012 Share May 25, 2012 Before I read the thread, just reading the title: After I read the whole thing: OMG YOU ARE AN AMAZING PERSON 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUINJALE 120 May 25, 2012 Share May 25, 2012 Did you do the right thing? Um, sure. If you hadn't killed it I'm pretty sure it would have died within a minute or two. I can at least say your heart was at least in a better place than mine would have been, seeing that I'm terrified of butterflies and I kill them on sight. Scary mofos, them butterflies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnKrunk 307 May 25, 2012 Share May 25, 2012 Most epic sacrifice! RIP GIANT ORANGE BUTTERFLY 2012 2 (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ ✧ﾟ･: *ヽ(◕ヮ◕ヽ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Rarity Pony 4,892 May 25, 2012 Share May 25, 2012 We will remember. You have stolen all my LOLz LRP's opinions are subject to change without notice. Fees and penalties still apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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