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May 14, 2003
Now, that's a disturbing image
The Miami Herald | 05/14/2003 | Mr. Stinky signals readiness to reproduce
The Amorphophallus titanum in South Florida has flowered, filling the air with the sweet smell of "dead rat, putrid fish, rotting cheese.. and more". The people at the botanical garden are trying to bring this about. And one day soon, South Florida will be overrun with enormous plants that smell like a field hospital's garbage, look like malformed phalluses, and attract carrion beetles.
Posted by Mac Thomason at May 14, 2003 10:10 AM
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Yes!!
Posted by: karl ehrsam at May 14, 2003 10:23 AM
Hmm. Considering how delicate the plant sounds, I seriously doubt it will take over the South, unless its scent somehow hypnotizes people into keeping the things mulched and fertilized.
Posted by: Tatterdemalian at May 14, 2003 06:51 PM
Tat, I think you've nailed it. Just like Audrey 2, this thing is going to take over the planet.
I wonder if it can sing?
Posted by: Meryl Yourish at May 14, 2003 11:20 PM
If it sounds anything like Hank Williams Sr. (in addition to smelling like him), we actually might have a serious problem on our hands.
Posted by: Tatterdemalian at May 15, 2003 03:14 AM