What's the Biggest Bug You Have Ever Crushed Or Seen Crushed?
01-Sep-98 15:04:52

Hey All:

I am just curious to know what the biggest bug ever crushed was. I am amazed at the size of the bugs here in Texas. Fortunately the women here have lovely feet and a predilection for sandals so I am pretty happy...when I can witness a crush in person that is.
The biggest thing I ever saw crushed was a praying mantis and it was done by a lady named Elizabeth back when I was working in the factory. Sadly she wore work boots when she made did this, but they were clean and almost new. And I actually was kneeling down when she did it!!!
An older lady named Sheila, had called me over to her press and asked me to get rid of the thing as it had scared her. I knelt down to try and capture it in a paper cup, Elizabeth's boot toe came down on the long green insect and flattened it to the floor!
"Is that all you called him over for Sheila?" She asked. "I'll show you how to take care of a pest." As I watched in amazement she had her heel off the cement floor and I could see the wrinkle in the leather as she put pressure down on the mantis, slowly crunching it beneath her sole. I saw a that the bug was wiggling around, its legs moving in vain as it was helplessly smushed into paste. She twisted this (lucky) bug for what seemed forever and then...when she lifted her boot it was still barely moving, so she stamped back down on it again making another wet scrunch!!! She ground down on it slowly and determined to make an end of it..which she finally did. I will never forget looking at her and seeing the satisfied smile she had. I think she enjoyed it alot.
"There, so much for that." I was in heaven, trying hard to hide it. She just left her boot on the bug and, as she worked it got further ground and squished under her foot. I got up and Sheila thanked me for coming over. I left to go to the bathroom and composed myself. It was the greatest crush that I have ever seen and I am still to this day quivering at the memory. I have a few more stories to tell about those days...but I'd like to hear yours too:) Happy writing.