Benny the Botfly: The Buzzing Dreamer of the Jungle

In the buzzing heart of the jungle, there lived a Botfly named Benny. Benny was not your ordinary Botfly, he was ambitious. Instead of spending his days lounging around or buzzing aimlessly, he dreamed of becoming the Avocado Toast of the insect world—trendy, sought-after, and totally in-demand. But little did he know, life as a Botfly was fraught with frustration. Every Botfly has a special talent, and Benny's was laying eggs in unsuspecting hosts. However, unlike his peers who chose to target cows or horses, Benny had set his sights on the fanciest of them all: humans. His friends warned him, "Benny, what are you thinking? Humans have crazy ways of getting rid of pests like us!" But Benny shrugged them off, dreaming of the day he would be the talk of the jungle. One fine morning, after meticulously observing the humans at a nearby picnic, Benny decided it was time for action. His plan was simple: latch onto a human ankle and make his mark. But alas! The first human he approached kicked him away faster than anyone could say "pest control." Feeling undeterred, Benny tried again. This time, a picnic-goer was flailing his arms like a deranged conductor whenever Benny swooped in. Benny darted this way and that, desperately avoiding swatting palms. After several embarrassing attempts and near captures, Benny was beginning to feel the sting of reality. Each time he got close, he'd psych himself up only to end up tangled in human hair or dive-bombing into a plate of potato salad. This was not the glamorous life he envisioned! Frustrated but unwilling to give up, he hatched a bolder plan. He would go after the main course - a juicy roast chicken. Surely, he could lay his eggs there and finally be famous! But Benny had underestimated humans once again. The moment he approached the glorious roasted chicken, the humans erupted in a frenzy, swatting at him like he was the devil himself! After a spectacular aerial display, Benny flew off, exhausted but still believing in his dream that someday, somehow, he’d create a legacy that no other Botfly could match. The moral of the story? Sometimes your aspirations can get you into a bit of trouble, especially when you think you're destined for higher places but end up just being another annoying pest trying to stick to the fashionable crowd. For now, Benny decided it might be best to lay low especially when the humans are around... Or at least until the next barbecue.