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    Here Be Monsters

    HBM031: The Roman Slug Death Orgy

    In a strange, small, moss-covered forest in Bellingham, Washington, Jeff stumbled on to the most gruesome scene of hedonism he's ever seen.

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    By Jeff Emtman • Apr 23, 2014 • 19m Listen

    In a strange, small, moss-covered forest in Bellingham, Washington, Jeff stumbled on to the most gruesome scene of hedonism he's ever seen.

    While it's not common for humans to witness slug death orgies, every once an unsuspecting human wanders into one of the most perverse rituals on the planet.

    These slugs are most likely European Red Slugs (Arion Rufus), which were first noticed in the Western United States by a Californian biologist who found one in a lawn in Seattle.

    Now, the slugs are commonplace, and have incredible omnivorous, cannibalistic, and genetalial (not a word) appetites.

    Some parts of slug life are akin to aristocratic Roman life under the rule of Caligula, a figure that historians love to hate...prostitution, incest, murder, insanity, sloth, greed, etc. While the stories of Caligula's perversity and violence are often debated and overblown, no one in their right mind argues that he was a good emperor or even someone you'd want to grab lunch with.

    This episode marks the launch of the long-awaited third season of Here Be Monsters. Be sure to rate us on iTunes and tell your friends---is.gd/HBMitunes

    Visit us online: HBMpodcast.com

    Music:

    Phantom Fauna phantomfauna.bandcamp.com/

    The Black Spot theblackspot.bandcamp.com/

    Lucky Dragons luckydragons.bandcamp.com/

    Olecranon Rebellion <--New!

    (please note that Olecranon Rebellion doesn't have a website. Send us an email if you want a copy of his CD)

    Further reading/listening/watching

    theoystersgarter.com/2008/03/24/per…fic-northwest/

    www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dJ919x_kVE

    www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2…zy-as-they-say

    thehistoryofrome.typepad.com/the_histor…-rome.html

    www.historylink.org/index.cfm?Displ…fm&file_id=9421

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apophallation

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_slug

    This episode is sponsored by Squarespace, the easiest way to create a professional website. They’ve got a great deal for HBM listeners. Go to SquareSpace.com and use the promo code “monsters” to get a special deal on your new website.

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      Jeff Emtman

      Independent Producer

      CultureArts
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