If the insect world has a ‘hot list,’ bed bugs are at the top. They are the most talked about, Googled, and feared of the creepie crawlies.
(They’re like Lindsay Lohan…but with better spin control.)
So I was surprised to discover how under-utilized bed bugs have been in movies, television and books. Did we just realize how gross and scary these mattress mites are?
I can only find one movie featuring the critters on imdb.com — aptly titled “Bed Bugs” — and it’s a 17-minute short produced in 2006, years before the recent hysteria, seemingly fueled by a combination of increased international travel and — shall we say — inconsistent hygiene.
But now that people are totally spooked — ripping back the sheets at the finest hotels and even checking theater seats for ‘lint that moves’ — I think it’s time to step up the infiltration of bed bugs in pop culture as well.
We need bed bugs as…
- spokes critters on Hallmark greeting cards
- cartoon villains on Saturday morning TV
- main characters in children’s books
- monsters in horror films — perhaps the next “Saw” movie?
- or even as sidekicks for Ryan Seacrest. (Hey — “American Idol” can’t get much worse, right?)
The possibilities are endless! Everyone in the creative community can do their part.
(If only Lindsay’s career had as many avenues for success…)
Oh im sure it won’t be long before we see attack of the killer bedbugs…. in 3D
With sensaround…so you can be creeped out in your very theater seat. I like it.
So true Ive been hearing about bed bugs more and more in the new lately – Its suppositly really serious and annoying to have a case of the bed bites :X never thought the “night night – dont let the bed bugs bite” would become an issue !
p.s.-great post your so funny