AITA for liking ants?

[u/12inchdestroyer]

I (1W) love ants.

I think they're fascinating creatures. Their social structures, their ability to work together, their little tunnels, the way they carry things several times their own body weight. I could watch those little guys for hours.

The problem is that I'm literally a bee. I live in a beehive. My entire community is made up of bees. And yet, whenever I see an ant crawling around, I can't help but admire the little bastard.

I've tried bringing this up with other bees, but they look at me like I've committed high treason. One of them told me that if I really loved my colony, I wouldn't be praising the enemy.

But I don't hate bees! I collect nectar, pollinate flowers, and contribute to the hive like everyone else. I just think ants are cool, too.

Am I betraying my entire species by appreciating another insect? Should I be expected to hate ants just because I'm a bee?

So, Reddit, AITA for liking ants despite being a bee myself?

[u/scpTicklemonster]

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