New butterflies, species of plants, or deadly microbes? Thease are some of the things that get named after people. You discover it, it may get named for you. On another tack it might be named in honor of you. Or perhaps in an act of not so subtle revenge?
What about a stinking politician who loves having enemies, let’s say, genuflect in submission to his corrupt will? We’ll name some disgusting flesh-eating bacteria after him. Now, I’m not naming names, but think about it. Sweet revenge. You can’t bury the effect of becoming a household term of revulsion through the centuries.
Microbes are not your thing? How about a bloodsucking insect that bites him on the neck? Slap! There goes ______ _____ (fill in the blanks!)
Most of the rest of us normal people might wish for something nice, a dance style, a lovely mountain, a lake or a beautiful flower.
So next time you get mad at the actions of your “favotrite” political figure imagine them covered in boils caused by a bacteria named for them, or being eaten alive by a peculiarly savage bug.
Only you’ll know why you are smiling.
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Lol that is perfect!
If they let us vote on what to name after him, I’m voting for the most grotesque item on the list.
A pustulent boil?
I bet Mr Turd is rolling in his grave!
Good one!
Did you ever hear about the new species of louse named after Gary Larson, the creator of the Far Side cartoon? Strigiphilus garylarsoni. He was delighted. But of course, Larson is a huge fan of science. Your idea for an insult would work best for anyone who does not love science.
Current politics is full of lice needing scientific description.
Oh my gosh, you made me laugh.