American Voices

Serotonin Makes Locusts Swarm

February 25, 2009 | ISSUE 45•09

A new study indicates that an increased level of serotonin—a chemical that can prevent depression in humans—causes locusts to swarm. What do you think?

  • It makes me so mad to think that those little bastards are probably enjoying the hell out of themselves as they destroy all my corn.

    Andrea Lingel
    Farmer

  • And all this time I thought locust plagues were sent by a vengeful and jealous God. Once again I have been delivered from the dark recesses of ignorance. Praise Jesus!

    Justin Hall
    Personal Assistant

  • You know, this makes sense. My buddy Craig seems pretty happy, and he's always surrounded by thousands of locusts.

    Erik Poole
    Systems Analyst

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