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Satirical Q&A Mocks Government Response to Screwworm Discovery in Texas Livestock

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2d ago· 1 min readen

Summary

A satirical Q&A article about the discovery of New World screwworm (a flesh-eating fly) in Texas livestock. The article uses absurdist humor to mock government responses and political figures, with answers like "negotiating with the highest-ranking screwworm representatives" and a joke about eating infected meat making you eligible to work in the Trump administration.

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They are currently negotiating with the highest-ranking screwworm representatives.

No, that's because of the truffle oil.

You're eligible to work in the Trump administration.

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A flesh-eating fly known as New World screwworm has been found in livestock in Texas. Here’s everything you need to know about the parasitic pest. Q: What is our government doing about screwworm? A: They are currently negotiating with the highest-ranking

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