Thanks Betsy,

I may have to round up some of the old ones and do that… <:-)

Love the pic of Margaret Frank! You’ve captured her true essence!!!

We really need an individual thread called ‘The Best of Frank’….where we can see all your funny artwork! Like the one of Bag-face/Biz-Quick. And there have just been sooooo many. Too many to count!

Parasidic Host is a layman’s term for Hyperparasitism.
Those familiar with Microbiology excuse/understand the use of the term.

Microbiology is a scary science, one inwhich I have been a student
of for 28+ years in my profession. My kids have labeled me “paranoid” due
to the exposure, for the truths contained therein makes one look at their
surroundings completely different.

The mother of my youngest daughter’s best friend scratched her arm on
something where she worked… 5 days later her friend called and said her
mom was acting like she was spaced out on drugs; I told her to IMMEDIATELY
call 911…. at the hospital it was determined she had Septicemia so they started
antibiotics to try and localize the particular bacterea…. they couldn’t, and
a couple days later she died. She was just 36 years old.

The subject matter was “Parasidic Host”. My position was that a parasidic host is a contradictory oxymoron and impossible. I was then made wrong. Now that it is right again since you said…" You’re right, there is no proper term “Parasidic Host”… all is good.

Fun science though.
Thanks Greg for the sentences! You’re The best!

Stay Thirsty, Stay Green!
~Chappy~

Example of Hyperparasitism….

A snail is the Host of the primary parasite, which is the Larva of a Monostome Redia… within the Redia
is a developing Cercaria.
The Monostome Redia is feeding off a snail (it’s host), and the Cercaria is feeding off the Monostome Redia (it’s host).
The Cercaria depends on the Monostome Redia (which makes the Redia its PARASIDIC HOST “Hyperparasitism”), which depends on the snail (the INVERTEBRATE HOST)

You’re right, there is no proper term “Parasidic Host”, the same as there are no such terms as HUMAN or ANIMAL or FISH… or INVERTEBRATE HOST either.
Examples:
Malaria is caused by Hyperparasitism (a parasidic host) within the mosquito parasite….
Bubonic Plague was caused by Hyperparasitism within the flea parasite….
Lyme Disease is caused by a Borrelia Hyperparasitism within a deer tick…
…and the list goes on and on.
In many/most cases, Hyperparasitism exist within the vector, be it the first, second, third, or fourth generation; in other words, there could be several Hyperparasites within the primary parasite, each depending on the other.

For dear Frank,
hy·per·par·a·sit·ism (hpr-pr-s-tzm, s)
n.
A condition in which a secondary parasite develops within a previously existing parasite.

A parasitoid is an organism that spends a significant portion of its life history attached to or within a single host organism in a relationship that is in essence parasitic; unlike a true parasite, however, it ultimately sterilises or kills, and sometimes consumes, the host. Thus parasitoids are similar to typical parasites except in the more dire prognosis for the host.

Again, there is never a mention anything about a “parasitic host”. In fact there is a clear distiction between the parasite and the host. Parasitoids are clearly not a parasite… They have a relationship that is “IN ESSENCE PARASITIC” that means apparently not actually. A parasite can contract a parasite true but the host cannot still be parasitic in relationsip to the organism that it is hosting. Thus and finally the term “Parasitic Host” still does not exist. Perhaps you can draw up a caricature… nice work!

Greg, Are those sentences done yet? I need those on my desk in 40 minutes.

Michael F,

First congrats on ASOTV! Love the MC Hammer story. Now I don’t feel so stupid for posting the song lyrics that resulted in my MP Hammer photo. :). Can’t wait to see the photo of you in Hammerpants. I don’t mind sharing the spotlight on this one. :)

Frank, I’m still laughing. Love that you even included the shadow effect. :)

@Michael – In your past life you say?

Oooooooooooookay…. well, welcome to Anerica too!

First of all, thanks for the congrats everyone… BUT here is the TRUE Killer. When I saw Margarets MC HAMMER comment and the following photo by Frank, I knew I had to share this. Believe it or not, but I would not even be in America, if it wasnt for MC Hammer… Why? Well, in my past life I was a dancer = Jazz and Street Dance. I won my German and European Championships with – now get this - To legit to quit… My short hour of fame allowed me a trip to the U.S.A. beginning of the 90’s and I got hooked. So to this day, I see MC Hammer as one of my inspirations and reasons for success… I will post in his music memory a picture of me wearing on of his outfits…soon. So you all will have a BIG laugh…

I’ll change it now and you’ll seeit later.

Hey!! Qiut checkin out my Avitar

Wait a minute Charlie. I know there was at least a week between these last two avatars : )

You’alls computers are way fast. Frank, my very blessed friend, What a great gift :) Thanks for sharing.
Greg, ever since Team unanamous, with the bag and all. I’ve been changing avitars like I’ve been change underware

LOL.. thanks… everyone gets their turm! <X-D

Nice Frank! You have amazing powers!

Frank your stuff, makes me wanna leave my computer on instead of going outside. going to be worth leaveing the computer on. Oh I saw Frank your last painting, and one day, I want one. Ditto Greg, Bring it on Margaret!
Michael, The skies have been unbelievable lately, sunset, the moon, heard Bends summertime fun is going on. That town kicks some sumertimebutt, as well as others. And there is also fall

I took one last peek and there it was. Very disturbing Frank, thanks :) ROFL

OMG Frank!!!!! That is great !!! I hope she stayed up long enough to see that.
You are a freaking genius.
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!

M.P. Hammer

I think I’ve given you enough fuel for the fire. I believe my work is done here. Good night!

I’m going to try to stay awake to see it Frank. All that dancing really tired me out. :)

My, my, my music
hits me so hard
Makes me say “Oh my Lord”
Thank you for blessing me
With a mind to rhyme and two hype feet

Uh oh oh oh uh oh oh
You can’t touch this
Yo, let me bust the funky lyrics
(You can’t touch this)

:)

It’ll be ready in about 20 – 30 minutes… <;-)

Frank, I’ll buy it and donate it to E.N.’s hall of fame.

Ut-oh Margaret…. I feel a caricature coming on!!!!

Bring it Margaret! Now put down that sack of groceries for some Hammer Time.

In the lyrical genius of MC Hammer:

“step to the rhythm of a sho-nuff winner (winner) i been
here before (yo!) i ain’t no beginner …

Too legit… Too legit to quit (hey…hey…) Too legit…too
legit… Too legit to quit…(hey…) Too legit… Too legit to quit
(too legit…) too legit… too legit to quit…"

Sorry, I just couldn’t help myself. Every time I read the word “legit” I started singing. :)

Hello Charlie!!!
It’s all good here. I hope you are well too.
Why did you change your last avatar? That scene of you and your lady on horseback on the beach was beautiful.
Nothing against your dog in an emasculating photo with a star spangled beanie : )

Hi Greg, When it comes to the legitimacy of the help offered to inventors, I think it is just as important to know what that help is not…
EN “isn’t” in it for just themselves.
The canyon was true to itself today. Very nice.

Howdy Charlie, is the sunset at hand? Is it awesome?…or should I say; isn’t it awesome?

Good to see the double banners…it makes me feel like all is good in the universe. Keep it green guys.

Hi Greg, Cathy, Hope all is good in T-Ville you EE’s

Michael, how are you? I had a feeling you would show up here. Your adventurous personality disables my ability to leave that last statement hanging out there. I am sincerely curious to know your distinction between what is and what isn’t. Feel free to reference “Slick Willie” if you like but I’m not intending to use that pun here : )
Welcome back from the canyon.
Michael Furst, prepare yourself for a barrage of back slaps. We all celebrate each others accomplishments here as well as suffer the setbacks together too.

Michael, congradulatins . EN is great!. Just got my eggies and next I want what you and Marvin are bringing to the table. Or wherever else. Way to go! Enjoy your sucsess well deserved.
Robert, I like the way you think my friend. Tell the wife not to worry about me, or wonder what I’m up to now. It’s all good!
PS. Welcome to EN shadow and Angelo
Hi Frank, sorry bout yours and Brads rrrr. in the nascar search, I thought it was your time, but not to worry, soon my friend.

Yes, many congratulations Michael; all my best wishes that your product strikes the right chord and surpasses
every dream you’ve ever had!!

Congratulations Michael! It’s always good to hear of such progress here at EN!

Greg, How about “It isn’t what it isn’t”?

Achievement announced. The test phase on TV will start hopefully the next 4 – 6 weeks. Its going to be like Betsy’s “Eggies” ,hopefully or GyroBowl, I am not saying “Snuggies”, that would just be crazy. Even if not, I will still talk positive about the experience. There is nothing bad to say, when it comes to getting a fair shot at millions (or thousands of dollars). Of course Greg, you are my idol right now. Getting on the show, being on TV is more then we can wish for. You earned it, brother! Looking at your portfolio, I believe you and your wife also had a big share of trial and error in life, with business ideas. I am truly a “King” in that dream land, as well. But that is what makes us so multifaceted and relentless. Its fun.

Michael, whoa wait a minute. Did you just announce a great achievement? Please do provide more details, like some yips and hoorays. Congratulations!
Richard, you are right we seem to have more fun when we change the direction of the topic. How long can a topic survive on testimonials about the legitimacy of E. N.? It is what it is. My sincere apologies to all of you who are sick of that phrase but it seems apropos for the moment.
Fluidity is what turns these topics into conversations and humor is the spice that makes them palatable.
For instance: Frank sparring with Chappy is priceless to my experience here. Biskits contributions are always practical yet more fun when he’s feeling edgy.
I freely acknowledge a propensity to wander “off topic” and an unapologetic commitment to irreverence solely for the sake of fun.
What do you say Angelo?

That’s what I was just about to kid about Richard! I was going to compliment our scientists and point out to Angelo that in addition to all those comments related to and in response to his question, does this sound like a bunch of people worried about getting “taken” by EN? haha

With all of this parasitic talk, Angelo is probably less than sure about how legit this site is now. But he will see how easy it is to get off topic. We’re all guilty of this side stepping of the issue at some time, Angelo.

LOL… “Chappy is always right”…LOL

Then you’d SURELY not mind relating the definition of Hyperparasitism here where everyone can see it?

While you’re at it, define Parasitoids also.

The thing about Hookworms(or any other parasidic organism for that matter), unless they were raised in a steril laboratory, they likely play host to Hyperparasites, thus, PARASIDIC HOST! (you have to use the right words when googling!) <;-)

Ummm… you better get started writing! <;-)

Dang Michael, it only took a $2.49 bribe. LOL

Angelo, Totally legit. Now drop the fear and get started… All the best, to you non-believers and skeptics… Says the man, who just received his ASOTV – TV Spot sneak peak after investing only $2.49 plus submission fee…

HaaHa!!!
Living and working in harmony with our parasites. Now Robert that may be the result a little too much diversity training.
Nice work Chappy! Time for dinner.

then Greg, you would be drunk, disgusting, alone and maybe dead once the other partygoers find out what is in the 7 layer dip!

One party goer to another, “Is that guacamole?” “Naw that is Gregs concauction… cost an arm and a leg! Next time he said there would be ribs and tongue… Greg is just a different flavor every week, so diverse. We love having him for dinner whenever we can…”

Greg, I would then be a parasite eating a parasite. He would live on in me. We all work together.

Okay Chappy, let’s say I have a flesh eating disease, I scrape it out and spread it on a Ritz because we all know everything is better when it sits on a Ritz, I take those to Greg’s party where they are consumed by Robert on a beer drinking drunken munchie binge and then Greg bogarts the leftovers.
Now who is the parasite, and who is the host?

I’m a parasite on a beer can.

Host-Parasite is a simple relationship. If the organism is a parasite it is feeding off the host. If the term “host” Is described to be that of a parasite, the parasite cannot be a host to the organism that it is feeding off. The parasite/host relationship is neo-darwinistic. What thumbs its nose in the face of darwinism is symbiosis where an organism sets a goal to protect another organism and the same relationship benefits the first organism equally or greater.

An organism can only be either a parasite or a host NOT a parasitic host. In your scenario the hookworm is a parasite and the organism the hookworm is inside is the host. If by some strange set of events the organism started eating the hookworm to stay alive while the hookworm fed on the host organism then there could be a parasitic-host relationship going on. Not is that proposterous it is disgusting and I cannot think of a single instance of a relationship between two organisms that is like that.

Name a single parasitic host. While an organism can be either a host or parasite if that relationship changes to benefit the host then there is no longer a parasite. There is only a relationship. In some regards it has been called a new sexuality on the genetic scale.

See pg127 and pg128 in http://www.warwick.ac.uk/philosophy/pli_journal...

I expect to see those 1000 sentences on my desk tomorrow by noon, Greg! “Chappy is always right!”

Damn you Chappy, maybe I was quoting Stevie Wonder. Besides I’ve never discovered one so you could say they have eluded me. Now go sit in the corner and write “Frank and Gregs were right” 1000 times.

I downloaded Google Chrome because it has an auto spell checker. If I hadn’t, you guys would be reading Chinese right now.

Yeah Greg… LOL… I figured out that I spelled it wrong after I posted it when I looked it up. I didn’t change it because I truly didn’t know if I was spelling it right ATM…Lol. Since when are anemones elusive. They can’t move greg… That is why the clown fish is there… Sheesh! All in good fun my friend… I will sleep better knowing you are nemo…