Only Robert Krulwich - the most creative science reporter in radio - could be tasked with this problem: Find 3 Nice Things to Say about Mosquitoes. At the moment, I have nothing nice to say about these buzzing, biting, vicious little creatures. Currently, I'm trying not to scratch the giant bug bite on my face - yes my face - not to mention the myriad of bites that dot my legs, arms, and ankles. Oh, summer in the South. But once again, Krulwich comes to the rescue.
With his signature wit and creativity, he finds not one, but three generous things to say about summer's favorite hellion. I suppose a true environmentalist would feel good about propagating an ancient species with one's very own blood, but that doesn't stop me from dreaming of a giant bug zapper.