Meet The Trumpapillar: The Venomous Caterpillar That Perfectly Mimics The Donald’s Hair

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Many have wondered about exact nature of Donald Trump’s hair. Is it the world’s worst toupee? A poorly-executed elaborate comb-over? A weird, incredibly expensive weave? The world may never know. But I prefer to think it’s inspired by nature—not another human’s lovely locks, of course, but those of this animal, which some have taken to calling the Donald Trump Caterpillar or simply the Trumpapillar.

Prior to this election season, the animal was known as the Flannel Moth Caterpillar or the Asp Caterpillar (Megalopyge opercularis). As an adult, the Trumpapillar is equally fur-tastic:

But while the adult is a plush hybrid between moth and cat, the young caterpillar’s golden hairs are not just fluff. The Donald Trump Caterpillar isn’t just a surprisingly-accurate mimic of The Donald’s hair—it’s even more venomous than its namesake. The lovely waves of dandelion “fur” which so perfectly emulate the Republican candidate’s locks are actually dangerous spines capable of delivering potent toxins.

According to the scientific literature, contact with the fine hairs—what scientists call ‘setae’—is an awful experience. “Intense, throbbing pain develops immediately or within five minutes of contact with the caterpillar,” explains David Eagleman in Clinical Toxicology. And we’re not talking a little boo-boo—as Eric Hossler explains in an article in Dermatologic Therapy, some patients liken the amount of pain to “a broken bone, kidney stones, or being hit with a hammer or baseball bat.” A characteristic grid of blood-colored spots mark the site of the sting for about a day afterwards. And pain isn’t the only symptom—Eagleman writes that responses to stings “can include headaches, nausea, vomiting, intense abdominal distress, lymphadenopathy, lymphadenitis, and sometimes shock or respiratory stress.”Impressive, for a wiggling wig.In fact, the animal is so venomous that there are creatures—other than The Donald—which attempt to mimic its look, as Joe Hanson explains:While these photos were taken in the Amazon, this furry monster isn’t just found south of the border; its range extends through Texas all the way up to Maryland and down through Florida. Many Americans have Trumpy toupees crawling around their backyards and don’t even know it! So if you live in the south, keep an eye out—you’ll regret rubbing elbows with the Trumpapillar even more than these Apprentice contestants do with its namesake. SOURCE: Discover  By Christie Wilcox Oct 6, 2016

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  2. NF: Pull that shit on me and you’ll need a REAL funeral!!!! What an ass!!!

    “I really do wonder if there isn’t some kinda ‘jerkoff meter’ that you have to peg in order to be considered a ‘TikToker’. You know, sorta like the one one they make you test on before they’ll let you buy a BMW. This guy would most certainly qualify for a serious grade-A, all-out, no-holding-back school-yard asskicking. Really – what kinda complete fuckin’ dooshbag would you have to be to do something like this to your own family just to score a couple bullshit points on some bullshit website?”

    “And you wonder why I like going to Northern Ireland as often as I do…”



    “Ever seen the inside of the Leaning Tower?”

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  3. lisa monaco reinstated gof research?
    FTA
    Lisa Monaco and Anthony Fauci at a White House Ebola Briefing in October 2014

    In an inadvertent comment at the conclusion of a “resist” Trump event at Georgetown University on January 10th, 2017, days before President Trump’s inauguration, Anthony Fauci revealed that it was Lisa Monaco who directed the Obama White House gain of function policy change that led to the Wuhan Virus “plandemic.”

    Lisa Monaco is not a virologist. She’s not a scientist. She’s a political operative. At the time she was Obama’s senior advisor on homeland security and counterterrorism.

    “Because when we have our discussions as a whole of government response,” said Fauci, “… in the room are, you know, the National Security Council. I mean, Lisa Monaco — when we really get up to a big decision, we have Lisa there. We have Amy (Pope) there. We have the people from the security there. And we have all the health people there. We have the CDC, the FDA, myself, and the Secretary (Burrell, of Health and Human Services.)”

    https://mmccormick.substack.com/p/fauci-lisa-monaco-reinstated-us-gain

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  4. “What Are the Priorities of the Healthcare Industry? A recent private conference exposed how the FDA is supporting Big-Pharma profiting off of Alzheimer’s and obesity.”
    A MIDWESTERN DOCTOR
    JUN 12, 2023

    EXCERPT: “Story at a Glance:

    •The pharmaceutical industry prioritizes developing incompletely effective medications since they can be sold to patients much longer than an effective treatment that cures their illness. Because of this, a systemic bias against developing effective therapies has existed for decades.

    •The field of Alzheimer’s research has been plagued with scandals, and despite receiving billions for research, it has failed to produce a treatment for the disease (conversely, proven treatments for the condition have already been discovered by independent researchers). FDA has recently had some very questionable drug approvals for Alzheimer’s drugs that were quite dangerous, exorbitantly expensive, and ineffective for treating the disease.

    •A recent private industry conference (which sets the tone for the healthcare industry) had the current FDA commissioner as a featured speaker. This conference declared Alzheimer’s disease and obesity were two of the most profitable upcoming markets and encouraged investors to take advantage of the opportunities offered by these new medical franchises.

    Note: this article was originally published on Mercola.com and has been revised since it’s initial publication.”

    https://amidwesterndoctor.substack.com/p/what-are-the-priorities-of-the-healthcare

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    1. It is stomach-churning to look at the numbers and ages of US children on these drugs. And the thought struck me…had they known about aspergers back when I was a child, and had they recognized the low-level in me, I probably would have been drugged out of my mind! My parents would never consider going against a doctor’s advice – ANY doctor! They were right up there with preachers in their minds and they were determined to stamp out any remnant or trace of my free-living birth family.

      “Although it’s challenging to claim any one class of drugs is the “worst, ” a good case can be made for psychiatric medications. In addition to the drugs being dangerously addictive and most of their “benefits” coming from doctored research data, they have some disturbing side effects. Beyond already tragic complications like fatal heart attacks (which happened to a close friend of mine), individuals on these drugs can become partially psychotic, and there are many tragic cases of suicides and homicides following their use. Unfortunately, because of just how large this market is, the industry and the FDA have gone to extreme lengths to cover up the harms of these drugs for decades, and business as usual continues in the psychiatric sector.”

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  5. twisted logic

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  11. CM-TX
    June 15, 2023 12:22 pm

    Finally some good news! 🙂

    “JUST IN – U.S. federal government agencies hit in global cyberattack, CISA “working urgently to understand impacts” — CNN”

    JUST IN – U.S. federal government agencies hit in global cyberattack, CISA “working urgently to understand impacts” — CNN

    — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) June 15, 2023

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  14. Troublemaker10
    Troublemaker10
    June 15, 2023 2:18 pm

    “It appears that the DeSantis campaign has muzzled @ChristinaPushaw”

    It appears that the DeSantis campaign has muzzled @ChristinaPushaw. I don’t blame them. The Spokeswoman who can hardly speak has only brought trouble and sinking poll numbers to the DeSantis campaign.

    Since the campaign launch Christina has:

    -gotten into Twitter fights with 16…

    — Alex Bruesewitz 🇺🇸 (@alexbruesewitz) June 15, 2023

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  15. everybody out of the gene pool…we need to bleach the shit out of it!
    disgusting…
    entire article
    A now-former Pennsylvania State University professor accused of performing sexual acts with his dog in a public forest was arrested on Tuesday and subsequently hit with a slew of charges including open lewdness, indecent exposure, sexual intercourse with an animal, animal cruelty, and disorderly conduct.

    Themis Matsoukas, 64, was spotted on trail cams in Rothrock State Forest naked with his collie as early as 2014, with the latest incident taking place this year. The acts were caught by surveillance cameras.
    According to FOX43, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources rangers launched an investigation in April after a trail cam set up by the park captured footage of a man engaging in lewd behavior with a collie near a restroom in the Alan Seeger Parking Area and trying to film it on an iPad. Rangers explained that the area was within viewing distance of a road used by visitors to access a picnic area and campgrounds.

    While rangers were unable to put a name to the man in April, Matsoukas returned to the same area in May and was identified via his Subaru, which matched a vehicle spotted in previous videos.

    Investigators recovered trail cam footage from as early as 2014 showing Matsoukas walking around camp naked from the waist down with his collie in tow, carrying an iPad and wearing a black ski mask.

    As WTAJ reports, in one of the videos Matsoukas was allegedly spotted leaving the restroom naked with the dog before masturbating and letting it lick his anus while he filmed on his iPad at various angles.

    After Matsoukas was idenfitied as the suspect, police obtained a search warrant for his vehicle and home, and paid him a visit. He was described as “very nervous,” telling officers, “I’m done, I’m dead,” and begging them to just shoot him. “I do it to blow off steam,” Matsoukas said, according to police.

    Following his arrest, Penn State announced that the chemical engineering professor of 30 years had been “relieved of his responsibilities and is on leave.” His hearing has been scheduled for July 19.

    https://thepostmillennial.com/penn-state-professor-charged-with-animal-cruelty-engaging-in-sexual-intercourse-with-dog-in-public-forest?cfp

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          1. i remember way back when, they always talked about “needing a gimmick” to get noticed in the business. i think that was a trap…and once they’re in…there’s no getting out

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    Major national security concern! 😱 Kevin McCarthy’s top donor, has become Doug Leone (and wife) from Sequoia. Sequoia is largest US tech investor in China, including TikTok. Jeopardizing America’s security while funding China’s rise damages US economic growth and poses grave risks. Why is @SpeakerMcCarthy
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  20. “Pride Month Shocker: Bert & Ernie Come Out As Straight”
    WORLDVIEWS · Jun 14, 2023 · BabylonBee.com

    SESAME STREET — A dark cloud was cast over Pride Month festivities on Sesame Street, as Bert and Ernie, long regarded as icons by the LGBTQ community, clarified that they are, in fact, just a couple of straight guys who live together.

    “We’re just roommates,” Bert said when asked to describe his relationship with Ernie. “I don’t get why my best friend and I can’t live together without everyone thinking we’re gay. We’re just a couple of dudes who share an apartment. He does his thing. I do mine. Don’t make it weird.”

    Though rumors have swirled for decades that Bert and Ernie were romantic partners, they decided the truth needed to come out. “We’ve heard the whispers for years. How could we not?” Ernie asked. “Do you know how many times we’ve been asked to speak at Pride events?” It’s exhausting. We’re as straight as arrows! So neither one of us has met the right woman to get married to and settle down with, so what? Bert’s a good guy. I love him…but not like that. Enough with the gay stuff, everybody.”

    Fans of the pair struggled to come to terms with the news. “Oh come on! They’ve got to be gay!” said one commenter who seeks to insert gay stuff into all facets of life, including every movie and television show. “I refuse to accept the notion that Bert and Ernie are heterosexual! Where is the representation?! RAAAAHHHH!”

    At publishing time, LGBTQ activist groups had begun protesting outside Bert & Ernie’s apartment building, demanding that they be gay.”

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  21. “Garth Brooks Opens Gay Bar”
    BUZZING · Jun 14, 2023 · BabylonBee.com

    “NASHVILLE, TN — In a surprising twist, legendary country music star Garth Brooks has announced that his new bar will in fact be a gay bar, as they will be serving Bud Light.

    “There are plenty of other straight bars you can go to, but at my bar, we will serve an endless supply of Bud Light!” said Garth Brooks sporting a glittery rainbow cowboy hat and rhinestone studded chaps. “So if you wanna go where the whiskey drowns and the Bud Light chases your blues away then come on down to the ‘Friends In Low Places’ bar.

    According to sources, the bar features unlimited Bud Light on tap, glitter raining down from the rafters, and mechanical bedazzled unicorn riding. As patrons took to the dance floor, gay couples swung, twirled, and twerked to the melodies of classic Garth Brooks tunes mixed with pulsating nightclub beats.

    “We take PRIDE in opening such a quality gay bar!” added Garth Brooks while serving another pitcher of ice-cold Bud Light. “Our motto is we’ll serve any beer and we don’t care if it’s queer!”

    Many, longtime fans of Brooks arrived at the bar to try and give it a shot only to realize all his old songs were blasting reimagined as gay banger anthems. The hit songs included reworked classics now called “The Thunder Rolls (With Pride)”, “Unapologetically Queer”, “Ain’t Going Back (To The Closet)”, and of course “Friends In Rainbow Places.”

    At publishing time, Garth Brooks had also announced that children will get in free at his ‘Friends in Low Places’ bar on Drag Queen Night.”

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  23. DC_Draino
    @DC_Draino
    Calling the $16 million suggested fine for Adam Schiff “unconstitutional” is misguided at best, and cowardice at worst.

    The 27th Amendment states: No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives, shall take effect, until an election of Representatives shall have intervened.

    1) This fine is not a “law” passed by the House & Senate and signed by POTUS – it’s a House rule, which is explicitly allowed under the Constitution. There is no SCOTUS precedent prohibiting it, yet there is plenty of SCOTUS precedent allowing the House to fine its members. No law was passed to reduce Massie’s or Schiff’s compensation. I hate that Pelosi forced masks on people, but that’s what happens when Democrats rig elections. They take power and they flex it.

    2) The privileged resolution only “suggested” a fine of $16 million. The House Ethics Cmte would still need to investigate and assess their own fine. Your vote to protect Schiff did nothing except spit in Republican voter faces to protect one of the worst Democrats in recent history.

    3) If Adam Schiff has a problem with the fine, let him fight it in court. Why do Republicans have to spend thousands of dollars in legal fees to determine this like you’re doing? I’d rather Adam Schiff spend his money on legal fees and years in court than us. If he wins his case, then great!

    4) 200 Republicans voted in favor of the Fine, including some who are in the same litigation as Massie against Pelosi’s mask fines. Are they all acting unconstitutionally? No, they’re not.

    5) Just admit that you’re too much of a coward to do what it takes to save this country. They impeached President Trump twice, wasted 4 years of taxpayer dollars and Republican legal fees on Russia Collusion investigations, rigged 2020, imprisoned thousands of Trump supporters, and arrested Trump twice in the past month.

    We are at war with a Marxist takeover of the US Government and some of these RINO sheep are hoping the alligator eats them last.

    Most of us, however, recognize what time it is are fighting back. Quit making up BS excuses that don’t hold any water excuses and join us.

    Republican voters deserve better.

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  24. I am adding a short daily prayer to the board. I would invite each of you, if you wish, to also add one or maybe two of your own liking. I do not want to stifle anyone but please limit yourself to one or two religious postings. here’s one I found that I liked.

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