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10 ways to swat a fly - Benn - 07-01-2009
1. Do it early in the day, says Max Barclay, an insect expert at the Natural History Museum. "Because they are cold-blooded, the reactions of insects depend on the temperature of the air. Early in the morning or in the evening they will be a bit dopey, but in the heat of the day they will be very quick." But expect failure. Barack Obama was probably quite lucky, unless he's been practising. "Nine times out of 10, a human will come off second best. Flies have a phenomenal barrage of senses, half of which we don't have."
2. Approach from behind, goes one theory, because flies take off backwards. Anecdotal evidence suggests some people find this a successful method. But the fact that flies have 360-degree vision and can jump in any direction makes it improbable.
3. Aim ahead, rather than at, the fly say researchers in the US, who found that within milliseconds of sensing a threat, flies get their body ready to take off forward, backwards or sideways.
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Re: 10 ways to swat a fly - Peach - 07-02-2009
1. Grab a good flyswatter. If you don't own one, or can't find it, other things can work just as good. Rolled up newspapers and magazines are good weapons to use.
2. Locate your target. Small flies are hard to see when moving fast. Once you spot it, slowly move toward the fly. Lock onto your target. Do not under any circumstances take your eyes off it. When the fly gets close enough, spring into action!
3. This part takes some skill. You will have to think ahead. Where will the fly turn next? If you take too long to figure it out, you may lose sight of the fly, though, so think fast. When you're ready, swing away! Chances are you'll miss the fly the first, second, or even third time. It can take several tries before you actually make contact. Remember that the bigger the fly, the slower it is.
4. After you've hit him, don't let your guard down. The fly will be flung across the room most likely, and crash into furniture or a wall. This may be enough to kill it. Flies are strong insects, so don't be surprised if the fly comes back to life. Often flies are easier to kill after they have already been hit.
5. Clean up the dead fly. Cover it in tissue paper. Put a second piece of tissue paper on your hand so you don't feel the fly when you pick it up. Flush the fly down the toilet.
Nice tips :lol: , aren't they?
Re: 10 ways to swat a fly - Faw_Peter - 07-09-2009
How to swat a fly like Barack Obama
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
* mad skills
1.
Step 1
Issue a warning to the fly. You'll notice that Obama warned the fly to "get out of here" before swatting it.
2.
Step 2
If the fly persists, simply sit still and allow it to land on your hand. You're almost ready to unleash the attack.
3.
Step 3
Imagine that the back of your hand is the "on" switch to the printing press over at the Fed. Naturally, if you're thinking like the President, you'll want to slam down on that thing as hard as possible.
4.
Step 4
Now your mind is focused. Swat the fly.
5.
Step 5
Allow everyone to bask in the glow of your awesomeness. You may make a couple brief comments alluding to your prowess at this time.