@finkled I've never heard the song of cicadas live. Born in NYC, have been in LA for most of my life.
I caught one with my face while riding my motorcycle in Maryland, 16 and a half years ago.
Good thing I was wearing a full helmet, damn thing took a chunk of paint clean off my chin guard.
Now, I'm further north.
One entire summer of their incessant racket was quite enough for me, thank you very much.
@LiberalLibrarian Boo I'm too far north / east. I love those loud, weird SOBs.