Tuesday, February 17, 2004 People are wondering why GIANTmicrobes! are so popular as presents. This is the easiest question in the world to answer: When I went to the Gay Pride Parade last summer, there were tons of people loading me down with giveaways. But when I got home, I realized that I didn't have anyplace to put some of the freebies I'd gotten. And clutter is my enemy. So when Das Roomie got home, I told her I had a surprise for her. "Candy?" she asked. "No, syphilis!" Six months later, I still enjoy telling people that I gave Das Roomie syphilis. Imagine how much fun ebola could be! | permalink blog • archives • photos • about • contact This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. All content © 2004.