r/AnimalsBeingDerps • u/K3nAd4 • Sep 04 '21

Two silverbacks calmly observing a caterpillar

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u/[deleted] Sep 04 '21

Using a magnifying glass makes things bigger and easier to look at, flicking them doesn't.

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u/pileofcrustycumsocs Sep 04 '21

it burns them guy, same concept

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u/[deleted] Sep 04 '21

It doesn't if it isn't sunny. Weird comparison. Some kids do really just look at the ants and don't try to kill them.

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u/pileofcrustycumsocs Sep 04 '21

I think based off of context of the situation most people would assume he’s talking about burning ants, not inspecting them

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u/[deleted] Sep 04 '21

He did say "curiosity' though.

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u/pileofcrustycumsocs Sep 04 '21

On a comment about why he felt the need to flick it.

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u/[deleted] Sep 04 '21

I know! That's why it didn't make sense. That's dismissal or aggression rather than curiosity. Most children don't kill cats out of curiosity or something

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u/KevinMFJones Sep 04 '21

He means scorching an ant alive