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> Specialization is for insects

This is literally why we are talking over internet and not using smoke signals.

That's the joke! The quote is meant to be absurd. I've seen this quote generate some interesting discussion before. People seem divided into two camps over whether to take it seriously or as absurdist humour.

hehe, You never know these days.

There was a term for it, when something is so absurd you can never be certain if its a parody or serious i.e. flat earth society.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poe%27s_law

"Without a winking smiley or other blatant display of humor, it is utterly impossible to parody a Creationist in such a way that someone won't mistake for the genuine article." -- Nathan Poe

I'd be very interested to see your source on how this is supposed to be a joke.

The quote doesn't say insects aren't useful.

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