Mothra

[caddyman]

Last night Furtle was terrorised by a "giant moth" wearing a "Russian hat". Apparently it waggled its antennae at her. She scuttled from the shower and hid under the duvet to read horror stories. Are tales of giant moths and the reading of such tomes related, I wonder? Either way, I was enjoined to take care when encountering this beat when I went for my shower.

I have to say that she was exaggerating somewhat. I failed to notice the miscreant whilst preparing my ablutions, though there was a shadow on the shower curtain.

It's not there this morning, so it either left through the open bathroom window in search of newer, brighter lights, or it is lurking in readiness to jump out and scare Furtle again tonight.

I have noticed that butterflies don't do this. Moths may lurk and pounce, but butterflies simply preen. They are also sensible and sleep of a night.

Comments

[ellefurtle.livejournal.com]

Nah, I'm ok with moths really (not spiders tho) - it was just such a BIG one, in a small space - AND it had a big furry head, or a Russian hat, not sure.

I know someone truly terrified of moths - as you say, these fears are irrational, so you don't have to get it.

[ellefurtle.livejournal.com]

I think some things are perceived danger, like and heights. Some are about cetain sounds or textures doing something to your brain that makes you go squick. I love peach furriness, but I think it's quite common to hate it. The flappy thing is cos I get flustered when I can't see properly or something is around my ears I think.