My wife sent me this photo, and was intrigued. The water boatman sings through its penis, and sings very loudly — 105 decibels from an animal that’s only a few millimeters long (no word on the length of its penis). I have received subtle signals that I am…inadequate. Does anyone have any suggestions? Should I get an implant of one of those mini-iPods? Or perhaps even an iPod Touch?
(via National Geographic)
(Also on Sb)
Katherine Lorraine, Chaton de la Mort says
Ehehe… He’s kinda cute :3
Caine, Fleur du Mal says
I guess when you’re that tiny, you need to carry a big…song.
Katherine Lorraine, Chaton de la Mort says
Some of the other critters on the NatGeo page are really cool. Like the snapping shrimp… holy crap.
richard howland-bolton says
Go the whole hog: an iPad 2 will always impress
AusieMike says
Even better is an iPod touch that when stroked becomes an iPad2
Whoahhh baby!
daveau says
Maybe a pair of Klipschorns?
AusieMike says
…further I don’t think anyone EVER wants to walk onto your lab PZ to hear you whistling a tune only to see you lips not moving…..and just a cheeky smile!
asmallcontempt says
Cool! I wonder if it’s related to the waterbugs that swam in my family’s pool as a kid – I was always fascinated by those things (and my dad could never get rid of them entirely!).
It looks like, from the picture, that they might swim with the same motion. Too bad I don’t remember what my waterbug was…wasn’t particularly research minded at 8 years old. :)
Pierce R. Butler says
Just don’t get an iPod Nano.
Meanwhile, I’d like to hear just how such a feature evolved – either the tentative evo-devo version or the anthropomorphized just-so story would gratify…
ALT-F says
“…..I have received subtle signals that I am…inadequate…..”
I suggest getting the Mrs. her own iPnone/iPod with an OhMiBod attachment. No need for the OMB iPhone APP download – high-bass Gregorian Chants will do nicely.
Are not all males superfluous anyway?
Innit?
Glen Davidson says
It’s…intelligent design. God’s plan to have happy singing penises. Adam had one before the Fall, you know, and God’s, well, you know…
Glen Davidson
RahXephon, un féminist nucléaire says
NatGeo will allow, even promote, singing penises, but we can’t say fuck over there? Hypocrites!
Three Ninjas says
I sing through my penis, at least metaphorically.
Michael S says
The future is digital streaming!
Install something that you can connect to a computer for more versatile playlists. (Preferably a wireless connection)
Loqi says
Don’t do it! I got an 8-track implant back in the day and all it’s done is keep people out of my bedroom.
Luc Londe says
More like a “myPod Touch.”
theskepticalape says
If you’re going to get anything implanted in there for the benefit of your wife, make sure it has a vibrate function. You can thank me later! XD
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