Never very fond of the name Ladybug. It is named after “Mary (Our Lady) was often depicted wearing a red cloak in early paintings” (Wikipedia). And it is a beetle… not a simple bug. Britain aims for Ladybird. German name Marienkäfer translates to Marybeetle. Much of Europe follows this pattern. I like the Latin name – coccinellids. It means Scarlet ! Descriptive without getting into religion.
Now, thank God this is still a joke, but as we approach an era that resembles to Orwell’s 1984, there will be a time when it wouldn’t be PC anymore to call this insect a ladybug. Sad, but true, but sooner or later some stupid activist would say “this name is offensive”, and society won’t stand up, like “hey, shut up stupid, go to a mental clinic”, but would agree.
rekam Premium Member about 4 years ago
I think I prefer the Ladybugs in Speechless.
Imagine about 4 years ago
I never thought aI would see a ladybug that gives me the creeps. Shudddddder.
I Mad Am I about 4 years ago
Never very fond of the name Ladybug. It is named after “Mary (Our Lady) was often depicted wearing a red cloak in early paintings” (Wikipedia). And it is a beetle… not a simple bug. Britain aims for Ladybird. German name Marienkäfer translates to Marybeetle. Much of Europe follows this pattern. I like the Latin name – coccinellids. It means Scarlet ! Descriptive without getting into religion.
rshive about 4 years ago
Whatever it is, it should evolve faster.
Flynn White Premium Member about 4 years ago
.. then perhaps it’s a grouchy Old man-bug
The Reader Premium Member about 4 years ago
So he’s a Laddiebug?
sandpiper about 4 years ago
Sounds more like a mug bug
jpayne4040 about 4 years ago
Oops!
Felix Raven about 4 years ago
Now, thank God this is still a joke, but as we approach an era that resembles to Orwell’s 1984, there will be a time when it wouldn’t be PC anymore to call this insect a ladybug. Sad, but true, but sooner or later some stupid activist would say “this name is offensive”, and society won’t stand up, like “hey, shut up stupid, go to a mental clinic”, but would agree.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace about 4 years ago
transvestabug
Skeptical Meg about 4 years ago
Mis-gendering never ends well.
tynsle65 about 4 years ago
…and in a dark brown voice she said ‘Lola’…
Purple People Eater about 4 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skNLTThTBV4
dflak about 4 years ago
They eat other bugs, especially aphids. I’ll tolerate tem.
Michael G. about 4 years ago
You’re a beetle! Sing it out!
Zebrastripes about 4 years ago
It’s the Grandpa Ladybug….he’s crabby
WCraft Premium Member about 4 years ago
Zing!
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member about 4 years ago
Oops. Say you’re sorry and drink your beer.
waes-hael about 4 years ago
It’s “Ma’am!!!”
Neat '33 about 4 years ago
I used to “catch” the ones that I could and place them on my rose trees in order for them to eat those lousy aphids !
UpaCoCoCreek Premium Member about 4 years ago
I don’t think they’ll argue with him(?) about which bathroom he’s gonna use!
mi_sbs about 4 years ago
Tom Jones is going to have to re-write the lyrics to his song for this one.
zeexenon about 4 years ago
It’s OK folks, not one of those Oriental Lady Beetles. Go home, now.
Buckeye67 about 4 years ago
I don’t think ladybugs eat ants, but I wouldn’t hang around to find out.
daleandkristen about 4 years ago
Anyone remember Marie Dressler……..