OPINION: I’m A Badboy Firefly and I’m Back With A Vengeance

By Lamp Ricky
Columnist

NORTH PARK – You’ve probably noticed that me and my boys are back in town. Glimpses of us seen through the trees may have reignited your childhood whimsy and appreciation for the small things in life, but I’m about to make you wish you’d never marveled at me and my crew. We’re back, and badder than ever. 

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I’m not here to entertain you city folk, I’m here to show off my assets in a big way. That’s right, 
I might have an ass of gold but I’ve got a heart of steel. You might be asking yourself, “but fireflies can’t even sting? Or bite? How am I in danger?” For once in your dull little lives, try and see things from a new perspective. You’re in danger of being run out of town by guys that are way cooler than you, and have way more going on in the trunk. 

Why are we taking over your territory? This past spring was a particularly damp one, and so we’ve been thriving in the wet and wild. Much like your mom, the last time we checked. BOOM! Oh, and the next time your kid starts to get grand ideas about mason jars, we’re going to swarm. We don’t fly as fast as other insects or flies but we can stir up quite a production when we feel like it! 

Me and my boys aren’t here for a long time, but we’re sure to make a bright impression. Here’s a diss track we’ve been working on: 

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BUZZZZZZ BUZZZ BUZZZZZZ BUZZ (light up!) 

BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ (light up!) 

(Light!) (Light!) (Light!) BUZZZZZZZZZ

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It has more of an impact when you can see it with the full technical elements. Anyway yeah, Illinois you aren’t even ready for- wait, did you guys feel that cool fall breeze? Uh oh. 

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