Aliens Attack!

[hummingwolf]

Two days ago, I noticed clumps of alien-looking shells on tall grass in some parts of the neighborhood. Yesterday, there were weird, squishy black-and-orange bodies on the sidewalks. In the evening I heard a sound which could have been the sound of a sprinkler or other periodic, innocent mechanism--or it could have been an inhuman mating cry. Today, there is definitely an odd, almost electronic tune heard throughout the city.

Ladies and gentlemen, the Invaders of Brood X have arrived.

At least I'm not the only one who isn't always sure whether I'm hearing cicada or machine. I think one of the bugs I heard on my walk today was trying to get a date with a noisy malfunctioning streetlight. Maybe the new generation of cicadas should try online personals instead.

Comments

[stevenglassman.livejournal.com]

Maybe the new generation of cicadas should try online personals instead.

I wouldn't recommend it. He's more likely to wind up with a date from another lonely street lamp on online personals than a willing Brood Xian. They're just not that effective.

[daisydumont.livejournal.com]

didn't have quite so many on the porch today, but i definitely am hearing the reee reee reee. so far, not too loud. bless their buggy hearts.

[stevenglassman.livejournal.com]

Remind me to give you a copy of "Alien Attack" by S.P.O.C.K.

Very catchy song.

[lubedpumpkin.livejournal.com]

I hate those crappy bugs. They're slow and loud. At least they have a satisfying crunch. :)

You replied to something I posted in shadesong's journal, so here I am, all checking out your journal and whatever. :)