The glowworms of Waitomo Caves fame are not worms. They are actually the larval stage of a species of “fungus gnats”. Fungus gnats usually feed on fungus, but this species (arachnocampa luminosa) is a predator. The “glowing spider-worm” larva is bioluminescent to attract flying bugs. It clings to something near/above water, extrudes web strings off itself, and then covers the strings with sticky droplets. In the dark, the Waitomo Cave’s roof looks like a wondrous fantasy world of will-o’-the-wisp snow. If you shine a light on the roof, it is a horror show of spider-worm snot.
There was a scene that we discussed in a previous DBD. I now understand why some people didn't consider it rape. In the book, that scene happened after Simon got shatteringly drunk. In the show, Simon was sober.
Still plenty of problems with their interactions, but anyway, having now watched that episode, I better understand where people were coming from.
Justin Diamond (aka Screech) dead at 44 from cancer.
https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/dustin-diamond-dead-saved-by-the-bell-screech-1234897484/
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There was a scene that we discussed in a previous DBD. I now understand why some people didn't consider it rape. In the book, that scene happened after Simon got shatteringly drunk. In the show, Simon was sober.
Still plenty of problems with their interactions, but anyway, having now watched that episode, I better understand where people were coming from.
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Come chat with me on Friday! Meet a scientist who's on the hunt for the next element on the periodic table! Fun for the whole family!
DBD AV Club, old movie edition
I love when the date matches the day--when 1 is Monday, 2 is Tuesday, &c.
AND Groundhog Day tomorrow!
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