It would be kinda cool if long-term insect farming meant we developed some type of large goofy domesticated insect that I could keep as a pet, like the bug equivalent of a chicken
Personally, I would regard such an individual with deep suspicion. I have just petted my cat: "And how is this good little cat beast?" Now what sort of man or woman or monster would stroke a centipede on his underbelly? "And here is my good big centipede!" If such a man exists, I say kill him without more ado. He is a traitor to the human race.
It would be kinda cool if long-term insect farming meant we developed some type of large goofy domesticated insect that I could keep as a pet, like the bug equivalent of a chicken
Personally, I would regard such an individual with deep suspicion. I have just petted my cat: "And how is this good little cat beast?" Now what sort of man or woman or monster would stroke a centipede on his underbelly? "And here is my good big centipede!" If such a man exists, I say kill him without more ado. He is a traitor to the human race.
What the hell Burroughs just let me enjoy my little beetle. I'd call him the clickster.
Mister Clicks maybe.
edit: British voice my ickle clickles
Not a fan of China Mieville, I take it?
Chill comrade lots of people keep centipedes for pets it's fine.
The physical size of insects is largely based on the environment, but we might return to some giant insects depending on how we do with climate change