August 8, 2007 | Funny Bits

Ex-straight moth movement

In an attempt to eliminate the growing threat of brown-tailed moths, scientists in the United Kingdom are launching a new, pro-gay moth campaign.

A powder that spreads the female pheromone is being scattered across the countryside. The pheromone then confuses the male moths into thinking other male moths are actually female. The mating begins, but no offspring are produced.

“We have never had these creatures in such numbers before," said Andrew Gibson of the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust to the Times. "The pheromones have no significant effect on the other species of moths and butterflies in the area. They are species-specific and are doing the job.”

It makes ya think: if only they had a version for humans, we'd simultaneously solve the overpopulation crisis (the root cause of global climate change) and add a huge contingent of eligible sex partners. It's a win-win situation. Let's get on it -- now!