That actually sounds right, but IANAWhatever the hell the people who think about these things are called. I also should correct my previous post. I’m getting from the Wiki that the host’s diet is not changed.
On the other hand, another cite there has it that human connoisseurs isolate the parasite for their diet, which makes the host more likely for predation.
Actually, a PS3 game (the last of us) takes that as its main premise. Happy gaming!
Parasites get parasites, so both of the statements can be quibbled with. Wanna quibble?
I don’t quibble ere I nibble a dabble or a dibble. Sorry.
A further quibble.
Though zombie lore varies, a common theme is the reanimation of necrotic tissue. In this instance, the tongue dies and is discarded. It isn’t being reanimated and the parasite appears alive and well. Too well, actually.
And it costs about USD$10,000 a kg as a Chinese medicine.
As said, there’s a PS2 game with the premise being that cordyceps mutated to start infecting humans. Basically, they become zombies, but just with a different reason.
And I’ve heard theories that parasites like toxoplasmosis might be responsible for certain “off” behaviors…crazy cat lady, anyone?
I somehow suspect that that is its ass end
Man, if only there were some type of word to use for a thread that was created awhile ago…
Commensalism perhaps. One gets a benefit, the other gets no benefit, no detriment (YMMV).
A bunch of behavior-changing parasites.
There are many things I don’t understand about evolution but this one just worked its way to the top.
That suggestion has indeed been made.
In fact, one of my stories makes the suggestion that it was such a parasite-borne behavior change that’s responsible for human civilization.
GEEEE-EEEUUUWWW…
ain’t Mother-Nature a BITCH?!
Be careful what you wish for, Mr. Limpet.
This is the final push I needed, I’m duct taping my mouth shut at night.
Don’t forget to use earplugs to keep out the earwigs.*
*Yes, I know earwigs don’t really do that. But I’m sure there are other parasites that can enter through the ears.
Way ahead of you on that one. Although I may augment them with duct tape in the future, to be extra safe in case of eardrum zombies.
[Dr Who] “What Is Your TRUE NAME? What plans do you have for Earth!?” [/Dr Who]
Luckily I never liked fish much anyway.
I fail to see how A PARASITE EATING YOUR TONGUE can be termed anything but detrimental. :eek: :eek: :eek: