I’m not a fan of spiders. Certain spiders, like black widows, have been known to hitch rides on bunches of grapes like some kind of evil Cracker Jack prize. So, imagine my joy when I came across this toy at the local toy store:
That’s right, the dreaded small block tarantula. I couldn’t help myself, I had to check out the Tarantula Planet website. Here’s an excerpt:
“Welcome to Tarantula Planet! A place where the coolest Tarantulas in the galaxy hang out. While each Tarantula is very different, they have one thing in common…they love applause!”
They love applause? This is a tarantula wearing a freakin’ engine, not a tutu.
OK… it appears not all the spiders on Tarantula Planet cause smog… or love Broadway, the steel industry, and NASA. They’ve also got Somalians over there:
Yes, that’s a tarantula with a parrot, tricorn hat, and a hook. Oh, and a skull and crossbones tattoo. Argh.