You spend all that time and money on a PhD in entomology, you’ve got to justify it somehow. How else are you gonna get that grant money to fund your entire career?

Measuring Cicada pee, that’s how.

[–] PlasticExistence@lemmy.world 8 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Didn't forget about the military applications of cicada urination. It's not like the research is just frivolous.

[–] b3an@lemmy.world 6 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

“Our troops can pee 10x in length by strengthening their prostate through cicada smoothies!”

🙋‍♂️🗣️ Why though?

“SILENCE, PEASANT!” Pees from across the room.

[–] reinei@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago

Obviously target practice even off-duty!