Assignment 10 - Jacquelyn Engel

As a little kid, I used to dig for worms which I’m sure everyone did when they were little. I guess you could say I enjoyed playing with the little creatures, but not for long. It was like it happened overnight; I was completely grossed and creeped out by them. It wasn’t just worms but any creepy, crawly, slimy thing. This small mindless creature frightens me so much that I can barely say, write, or read the worm without chills running through me. I think my fear and hatred arose from watching too many Animal Planet and Discovery shows; I don’t remember what it was called, but it scarred me. I distinctly remember watching an episode where this one girl woke up and a tape worm was on her bed because it crawled out of her nose when she was sleeping. Needless to say, I was pretty affected by that, and my hatred and horror of these animals arose. In fact, I’m not even sure I would be willing to touch a worm with the bottom of my foot with a shoe on for money.