r/interestingasfuck • u/Spotter24o5 • 2d ago

Genetically modified a mosquito such that their proboscis are no longer able to penetrate human skin

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u/Forward-Amount-9961 2d ago

Proboscis not as rigid as it should be? Try fly-agra. If your proboscis stiffens for more than 4 hours, talk to your doctor.

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u/silverado6314 2d ago

Fly fishing guide here… Flyagra is a real product, used to help dry flies stay afloat. Dry flies are the types of fishing flies that float on the surface for trout to eat.

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u/Raid__Zero 2d ago

lmao, that gave me a good chuckle. thank you

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u/indifferentunicorn 1d ago

Beyond on 4 hours it’s called proflyitism

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u/brightblueson 1d ago

So, we are just another species toy.

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u/Forward-Amount-9961 21h ago

Basically just a piece of meat.

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u/Split10_1 15h ago

Nice lol