I have always been repulsed at insects ever since I was a child. They just flat out gross me out. This class has helped me conquer my fear a ton, but I still cringe when I see a big bug that moves faster than I can watch it. When all of the cicadas came out and there was an over abundance of them along with their shells all over the streets I was absolutely terrified.
These bugs scarred me over that summer. I saw people eating them on the news and it disgusted me. I could not believe people were crying them up and eating them as meals AND enjoying it! It freaked me out, and ever since then the thought of eating bugs has been something I typically do not ever consider. Reading about it in the article grossed me out even more, although it made it seem more normal. The article talked about how much other countries eat bugs, and the fact that some people even buy them in movie theaters. Although I am grossed out, the fact that this became more normal sounding helped me to be not so afraid. Who knows, maybe I will eventually try eating some form of a bug in the future. (On my own intentions.)
On another note, hearing about the fact that I consume thousands of insects per year made me freak out a ton. I know that there was some, but hearing thousands really makes me grossed out. I just do not even want to think about how that happens! I tend to sleep with my mouth open, so in the future I will try and close my mouth when I sleep.
Lastly, if I had to switch over to insects as my main source of portion I'm sure that I would be able to do it eventually. I feel like if I tried hard to get used to it, and everyone else was doing it and seemed like they were okay, I would be able to do this. I would only be able to if there were literally no other options though!
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