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Jimellow · 07-27-2005, 06:50 AM

After waking up and thoroughly (but not too thoroughly) checking my room and hall, I've discovered that, as predicted, Legs is no longer in the spot he was last night.

This is a little disturbing because he is out there somewhere, providing somewhere is still in my house. Then again, it is harmless and it is creepy more than anything. Realistically it is likely more scared of me than I should be of it.

Regarding the name.. I've always called the creatures "thousand leggers" but I heard someone I know call them silverfish, though after seeing a picture of a silverfish, it would appear they are two different insects.

Minus the legs, the creature's body looks very similiar to that of a catepillar. As the picture shows, the legs are of varying sizes, and I believe the ones if the front are small, with the back legs being longer, with two long antennas at the head. Realistically, they are interesting creatures, but seeing one in my house, especially one that large usually throws me. When in movement, their legs seem countless and I am pretty sure that is what gives the "creep effect" for me, and also is how it acquires the name it's been given around here.

I didn't kill it, or try to capture it. I actually slept pretty well, even though it did take a little longer than usual to fall asleep. I think the situation with me is that I overthink too much. I picture the creature moving to the wall over my sleeping body, and then dropping down on to me, where it is free to do whatever it pleases (which is nothing) while I am alseep, and oblivious to it. Realistically, they would probably prefer leaving me alone, and me them, and ultimately that is what happened.

Also, it's funny that you mention the Orkin saying about one cockroach for every thirty. I also heard that back in "the day" and it stuck. I have since applied that to all insects/creatures I encounter in my home, and that just multiplies the creepyness affect. Realistically, I like animals a lot. It's just interesting how such little things as insects and spiders can cause us big humans so much concern at times. I'm curious about what it is exactly that instills this sense of fear/creepyness, and if the reasons are consistent across broad groups of people, or are instead individualized and different for each.

07-27-2005, 06:50 AM	#16 (permalink)
Jimellow Junkie	After waking up and thoroughly (but not too thoroughly) checking my room and hall, I've discovered that, as predicted, Legs is no longer in the spot he was last night. This is a little disturbing because he is out there somewhere, providing somewhere is still in my house. Then again, it is harmless and it is creepy more than anything. Realistically it is likely more scared of me than I should be of it. Regarding the name.. I've always called the creatures "thousand leggers" but I heard someone I know call them silverfish, though after seeing a picture of a silverfish, it would appear they are two different insects. Minus the legs, the creature's body looks very similiar to that of a catepillar. As the picture shows, the legs are of varying sizes, and I believe the ones if the front are small, with the back legs being longer, with two long antennas at the head. Realistically, they are interesting creatures, but seeing one in my house, especially one that large usually throws me. When in movement, their legs seem countless and I am pretty sure that is what gives the "creep effect" for me, and also is how it acquires the name it's been given around here. I didn't kill it, or try to capture it. I actually slept pretty well, even though it did take a little longer than usual to fall asleep. I think the situation with me is that I overthink too much. I picture the creature moving to the wall over my sleeping body, and then dropping down on to me, where it is free to do whatever it pleases (which is nothing) while I am alseep, and oblivious to it. Realistically, they would probably prefer leaving me alone, and me them, and ultimately that is what happened. Also, it's funny that you mention the Orkin saying about one cockroach for every thirty. I also heard that back in "the day" and it stuck. I have since applied that to all insects/creatures I encounter in my home, and that just multiplies the creepyness affect. Realistically, I like animals a lot. It's just interesting how such little things as insects and spiders can cause us big humans so much concern at times. I'm curious about what it is exactly that instills this sense of fear/creepyness, and if the reasons are consistent across broad groups of people, or are instead individualized and different for each. __________________ Desperation is no excuse for lowering one's standards.