Bug World

Posted January 1st, 2005 by Mike Cherim

He set to work on the microscope and quickly brought the little flyers into focus. I waited. In a hushed, serious tone, Bill told me to come over to him. I did as I was told. Once I got close to Bill, he began to quietly read.

Bug World

“The Greatest Show on Earth”

August 15th at 10:00pm through and including August 19th at 3:00 am. Five incredible nights. This year’s festivities will be held in the Garden Squash at 126 Garden Row, Sodden, Oh, USA

Venue…

The following events will take place daily during the times indicated (times are approximate):

10:00 pm — Sunset Honeydew Bash
Get primed for a night of fun. (Fermented honeydew will be available to adults forms only.)
10:30 pm — Aphid Rodeo
Hold onto your hats, grab them cornicals, and hang on tight, or watch the action from a safe distance.
11:00 pm — Rove Beetle Races
Place your bets or watch for fun. Cheer on your favorite beetle. Finals will be held August 19th.
11:30 pm — Slug Wrestling
Stand back folks and enjoy the fun as our massive Sumo-Slugs have a roll. You don’t want to get any of that on you. As usual we will offer a chance for park visitors to get in their and try their hand at our undefeated slug duo immediately following the main event.
Midnight — Fireflyworks
Kick back and relax as you take in the glory of our world famous Fireflyworks.
12:30 am — Corn Climbing Contest
Test your courage or watch others test their mettle and tempt fate at dizzying heights on our annual Corn Climbing Contest. Dew drop magnifier rentals will again be available.
1:00 am — Tarantula-Scorpion Wars
Stand back folks as you watch the giant Tarantula take on the horrific Scorpion. Like last year, we plan to introduce a surprise contender to take on the winner.
1:30 am — Aphid-Eating Contest
Stuff your mandibles with aphids at this frenzied but fun event. Last year’s ladybug contest winner has been talking it up and is urging you to “bring it on.” We will be having a simultaneous mite-eating contest for smaller visitors.
2:00 am — The Famous All-Bug Dance Party
Males grab your females and spin her round as the Bug World Crickets kick it up for your dancing pleasure. Hermaphroditic and asexually-reproductive species are welcome to dance solo.
2:30 am — Mr. and Mrs. Bug World of the Night Awards Party
The Bug World King and Queen of the night will be crowned. The dominant species will be judged August 19th.
3:00 am — The Annual Pupal Cannon Shoot and Lightning Bug Parade
Get your ear plugs and pray the humans don’t hear the shot as we attempt to send a pupa into space. We have several grains of gun powder at our disposal so maybe this’ll be the year we make it.
3:30 am — Clean-up and Dispersal.
Please exit the fairgrounds and make your way to wherever it is you’ll spend the day. Please see our notice about the “After Party” under Important Notices below.

Ongoing Events…

The following events will take place on an on-going basis:

Group caterpillar rides…
Take a ride around the fairgrounds on our gigantic tomato hornworm… your larvae will be delighted.
Pesticide Bar…
Bring your resistance and your courage to this “All you can inhale” pesticide party. Must be in adult form! Sorry, larvae and nymphs prohibited.
Moth Tours…
Fly the Lunar Moth. Take a wonderful tour of the area aboard our Lunar Moth. Larvae and Nymphs must be accompanied by an adult form of the same species. (Barf bags NOT included. Bring you own.)
Cricket Concert…
Listen to the sweet sounds of the Bug World Crickets as they fill the evening with their music.
Worm Dig…
This is for the larvae and nymphs only. First one to find the worm wins. Don’t worry parents, as usual, a clean-up puddle will be provided.
Rides and Amusements…
As usual there will be a number of rides and amusements available for bugs of all ages.
Park Concessions…
Enjoy all sorts of great treats. Fried aphids, “Munchy Mites,” honeydew shakes, carrot sticks, and more.

Important Notices…

Please observe and understand the following important notices:

  1. Pesticides: We strive to set-up in organic gardens every year, but please be sure to increase your pesticide resistance just in case fairground conditions change.
  2. No-Feed Policy: Do not consume produce growing in the fairgrounds as this goes against our public relations effort and can such action can bring about hazardous fairground conditions. Bring your own food or buy food provided by our concessionaires. Failure to heed this warning will result in removal from the area, death by poisoning, or by fatal squashing, depending on the severity of the infraction. The Yellow Jacket Squad will be on patrol in force during the festivities.
  3. After-Party: As usual an “After Party” will continue at a nearby weed patch all night and all day. Please note, however, that the After Party is not affiliated with Bug World Entertainment, its Management, or affiliates. Attendance is at your own risk. Please take this seriously as thousands are lost every year.
  4. Social Insects: Please keep groups to 100 members or less. Sorry, but this includes immediate families as well.
  5. Bug Safety Warnings:
    1. Big bugs, please look out for the little bugs. Try not to step or sit on them.
    2. Flies, please don’t eat others’ food as this poses a health risk. Bring or buy your own.
    3. No stinging or biting. Such behavior will not be tolerated.
    4. If you have been recently doused with pesticides, please keep your distance from other park guests.
    5. No spraying anything and this includes webbing. Spiders, resist the urge.
    6. Dung beetles, leave your dung at home as this poses a health risk.
    7. Diurnal insects need to use care during these nighttime festivities. You have our apologies, but as you know, festivities can not take place during the daylight hours.

Disclaimer: Bug World Management and its affiliates will not be held responsible for accidents due to guest incompatibilities. The Yellow Jacket Squad will be on patrol and your violation of the rules will result in removal from the area, death by poisoning, or a fatal squashing depending on the severity of the infraction. Attendance is at your own risk.

Special Thanks: Special thanks goes to the human shipping and airline industries for gracefully providing transportation for Bug World’s international following. Without our human friends none of this would be possible. Remember our motto: “Can’t we all just get along?

Bug World and the feature names used on this flyer are registered trademarks of Bug World Entertainment Associates Intl. Ltd. Los Angeles, CA USA.

Copyright © 2005 www.bugworldentertainment.com. All rights reserved.

“And that’s all it says,” Bill said.

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