That little pest - cockroach!
By neelia_lyn
@neelia_lyn (2003)
Philippines
November 15, 2011 9:01am CST
I find it funny sometimes when I or other people encounter a cockroach. When it comes flying straight to you or crawls on your shoulder, you automatically scream, run around, dodge, and jump up and down. I remember one scene of the Just For Laughs Gags where one put a fake cockroach on a man's shoulder. It's just a little pest but can be a terror. I just wonder what makes us go wild when a cockroach just wanted to touch us or be friends with us, lol. Is it their nasty smell? For me, yes it's the disgusting smell. How bout you?
12 responses
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
15 Nov 11
I don't like it. Don't exactly know what I hate about it, I just don't like and was afraid of it. It's not the smell as I don't try to smell it when it touches me, I screamed out loud and run
@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
16 Nov 11
I've seen on TV some people eating cockroaches live but maybe they're much cleaner and smaller than the cockroaches found in our houses, but still ewwy!!
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
16 Nov 11
I still don't think those are clean. It should not be eaten
@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
16 Nov 11
You are right, they should not be eaten but maybe because of the food scarcity that made them eat cockroach. :)
@petersum (4522)
• United States
15 Nov 11
I expect many people around the world have never seen the Indian cockroach. They are MUCH bigger than the German or American varieties. (These are the names of the species, not their homelands!) Being hit by one isn't pleasant and can be downright dangerous if you are riding a motorbike at the time.
Personally, I haven't smelled one - not that I would want to!
What I hate most is when you tread on one, and a few minutes later, dozens of tiny bugs come out of the remains. That makes my skin creep!
@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
15 Nov 11
You would know if a cockroach is approaching because of its nasty smell, ugh! I haven't seen bigger ones of German or American varieties yet and it would scare me so much if I did. I'll check it on the internet just to feed my curiosity. Do they really have tiny bugs coming from their remains? Whoa, I prefer Philippine cockroaches then :) Happy mylotting, sir!
@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
16 Nov 11
It is disgusting because it is dirty but then i am not one who screams, lol i just move..or stay away from it or squash it..but if its a worm.. that i'll scream.
@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
16 Nov 11
If you mean earthworm, I am not afraid of it. Men don't usually scream but they jump or run if a cockroach happens to be on their shoulder :) Cheers!
@tessa9 (1085)
• Philippines
16 Nov 11
I hate cockroaches with passion. I used to be so terrified with them and would just jump around but my sister forced me to face my fears and forced me to kill one. i started to become ok with it. Cockroaches are plain disgusting, maybe that's why a lot of us hates them, They also crawl in dirty places.
@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
16 Nov 11
I would gather enough courage to kill a cockroach with a slipper or a broom before it flies towards me. But I do hate cleaning the remains afterwards, ugh! Anyway it's good you were able to face your fear. Just keep being courageous, who knows it might be a snake you're going to kill next. Just kidding! Thanks and happy mylotting....
@Woody7189 (247)
• United States
16 Nov 11
Living in Florida I am no longer surprised when I see a cockroach. They tend to be common around here. That being said, I think people find cockroaches to be dirty. They crawl around in dark, damp corners and track the germs that pick up all over the place. Besides, most people don't care much for creepy, crawly things. At least that is my opinion.
@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
16 Nov 11
It's the same here in the Philippines. They are almost everywhere. It's just the reactions we have when we see one or two of them come flying towards us and we start jumping, screaming, etc., that make it sometimes hilarious. I'm sure not only women do that but some men also. Thanks and happy mylotting, woody!
@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
16 Nov 11
It's just a small pest but why are we scared of it? Thanks for the response!
@marguicha (217138)
• Chile
15 Nov 11
Fortunatly, we have small cockroaches in our country. They only try to get into the house (one each week) when I water too much the plants in Spring. I immediatly buy Raid and seal from the outside the possible ways of entering. I loathe them. And yes, they have a nasty smell. UGGHH!!!
@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
16 Nov 11
There are many cockroaches here in the Philippines. If they could only be eaten to save some money or food, but nooo! Happy mylotting!
@chillmaik (67)
• Philippines
16 Nov 11
it is just so scary..when i see it i scream and i feel like i want to kill it..but too sacred to go near..these pest multiply fast in homes and gives horror!
@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
16 Nov 11
Yes they are horrible and they are full of germs. Be sure to clean your surroundings to prevent them from crawling and multiplying. Thanks!
@dellessimon45 (710)
• United States
15 Nov 11
Cockroaches are little annoying pests because they jittery and frightening and ugly! The roaches near my house are always so massive in size and you never want to splatter them because they keep moving and living without normally important body parts! Typically, thy are fast and sneaky so the encounter of one is usually at he worst time! Lately, I've been trying to resuce bugs alike by trapping them and then releasing them back inside so whenever I see one of these creatures, I do so!
@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
15 Nov 11
I asked one of my friends if she would eat one and get paid in return. She said even if she gets a million pesos in return, she would never eat one! I don't know if I can :) Thanks, delle!
@dellessimon45 (710)
• United States
15 Nov 11
Cockroaches are little annoying pests because they jittery and frightening and ugly! The roaches near my house are always so massive in size and you never want to splatter them because they keep moving and living without normally important body parts! Typically, thy are fast and sneaky so the encounter of one is usually at he worst time! Lately, I've been trying to resuce bugs alike by trapping them and then releasing them back inside so whenever I see one of these creatures, I do so!
@champoy186 (1638)
• Philippines
15 Nov 11
I hate cockroach! They are disgusting and dirty. It smells so nasty. Every time I see one, I get mad and want to kill it. They carry bacteria that can get you sick.
@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
15 Nov 11
Which do you prefer, then, a cockroach or a rat? I always be on the alert when I see a cockroach. I get a broom and jump while shooing it away. I don't want it landing on me, lol! Good day, champoy!
@neelia_lyn (2003)
• Philippines
16 Nov 11
Ha ha! Just even thinking of them land on me makes me sick, too. I really don't like them, too. They leave a thousand germs on you if they touch you Thank you!
