Can Flies Really Wear Designer Glasses?

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The discussion centers around the innovative use of lasers in crafting unique items, specifically referencing a National Geographic article about glasses designed for flies. Participants express mixed reactions, with some finding the concept amusing while others question the practicality and ethics of creating such items for insects. The conversation highlights the creativity involved in laser crafting, but also raises concerns about the appropriateness of anthropomorphizing animals in this way.
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It's amazing what can be crafted with a laser:

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/03/0328_060328_fly_glasses.html?source=rss
 
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dduardo said:
It's amazing what can be crafted with a laser:

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/03/0328_060328_fly_glasses.html?source=rss

I dunno. It looks kinda bug-eyed to me. :smile:

(I SO amuse myself!)

-Dan
 
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dduardo said:
It's amazing what can be crafted with a laser:

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/03/0328_060328_fly_glasses.html?source=rss
:smile: It's amazing what people will do to entertain themselves. Sheesh, flies don't even have ears...how would you feel if someone hooked your glasses around your shoulders? :rolleyes:
 
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