While we're on the subject of lice, let's talk about bug spray. When we moved to South Africa, I thought it was funny that the insect spray was called DOOM. DOOM advertises "Deadly Killing Action," comes in the "Mosquito Destroyer" and "Insect Terminator" varieties, and is also "Scientifically proven to kill every time" (in case you were left wondering). And you think *I* lack tact and sensitivity!In the U.S., however, our bug spray (notice I said 'bug spray', not 'mosquito destroyer') is kinder and gentler. 9 out of 10 housewives sympathetically agree that it lulls those hungry mosquitos (who were only doing their job) into a peaceful slumber, ending their lives in a humane, compassionate way which allows said underprivileged flying pariahs to maintain their dignity until the end. Aerosol hospice, if you will.
It's funny how far we can go with euphemisms. And sad.
(do you think DOOM makes a "Lice Obliterator" version?)
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I guess killing and annihilating the mosquitoes can mean the same thing. Haha! Anyway, what’s important here is that you’re eradicating these disease ridden parasites that can hurt your family. Whatever insect repellant we’re using, those invading mosquitoes won’t be able to hurt us. :)
-Maurise Gelman-
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