# I guess I knew it'd be gross but...

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**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Created:** [August 17, 2000, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-guess-i-knew-itd-be-gross-but/29653 "2000-08-17T01:54:16Z")\
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**Author:** ![xizor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/xizor/32/102_2.png) [@xizor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xizor)\
**Post date:** [August 18, 2000, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-guess-i-knew-itd-be-gross-but/29653/21 "2000-08-18T20:59:44Z")

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> _Originally posted by MaryAnnQ \*  
> \*\* I used my toasted coconut scented soap and now I smell awesome._\*

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, toasted coconut. Can I smell your hands?

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**Author:** ![dewt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9dc877/32.png) [@dewt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dewt)\
**Post date:** [August 19, 2000, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-guess-i-knew-itd-be-gross-but/29653/22 "2000-08-19T01:25:38Z")

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Yep, the way to get em is to clap your hands right over them. I keep my hands cupped so as not to splatter bug goo all over them. I like to do it lightly as well, then shake my hands while I do a comic little dance. This buggers them up real good. Then I throw the little bastard as hard as I can at a wall or table. Effectively stunned, the little annoyance can then be disposed up with the bottom of the shoe.

They are actually quite easy to catch in mid-air. Just figure out where it’s going to be by the time your hand gets there. I get 'em bout 60% of the time. So far my attempts with chopsticks have been remarkably unsuccessful.

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**Author:** ![Bear\_Nenno](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bear_nenno/32/3358_2.png) [@Bear\_Nenno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bear_Nenno)\
**Post date:** [August 19, 2000, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-guess-i-knew-itd-be-gross-but/29653/23 "2000-08-19T01:38:00Z")

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> \*Originally posted by Gunslinger \*  
> \*\*I use a rubber-band gun. Works reasonably well. \*\*

Holy Crap!!! Gunslinger finally recommended a method of destruction other than Napalm.  
Wow, I am impressed!!! Did you finally decide to have a little variety in your arsenal?

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