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Just a spider practicing some sweet moves! (i.imgur.com)

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[–][deleted] 104 points105 points ago

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Does anyone know why spiders do that? I saw a spider near my house entrance that raised it's leg every time I walked up. I pretended he was waving at me and I waved back.

[–]MrMooster 107 points108 points ago

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I believe the spider is FAPing

[–]queek 57 points58 points ago

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FAPing is an instinctive behavioral sequence that is indivisible and runs to completion. Every damn time.

[–]Pitchfork_Ninja 10 points11 points ago

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Wait is this where the term actually comes from? (seriously, I have no idea where that term comes from I've just always accepted it.)

[–]michfreak 35 points36 points ago

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I believe the term actually comes from the sound that fapping makes, while FAP is just a humorous coincidence.

This is also why girls saying they are fapping is wrong. The correct term, humorously, is "shlicking".

I can't believe I just explained this.

[–]endingthread 12 points13 points ago

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So an onomatopoeia!

[–]quindraco 15 points16 points ago

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You people are all fired.

Fapping comes from Sexy Losers.

[–]queek 2 points3 points ago

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I so fapped to your explanation.

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[–]av4rice 3 points4 points ago

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It basically came from the webcomic Sexy Losers, previously known as The Thin H Line. I think at one point the author said it actually originally came from somewhere else. But it was definitely the webcomic that popularized it.

[–]inaneInTheMembrane 18 points19 points ago

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came for the pun, stayed for the instructional wikipedia article.

[–]Gh0stInTheMachine 2 points3 points ago

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I know, right? This @#*& is actually riveting sometimes.

[–]Vulkans 0 points1 point ago

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You can say shit on the internet now, a law was just passed days ago.

[–]abenton 2 points3 points ago

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That was much more tame than what I was expecting, and strangely relevant to what I was still thinking the link was about...

[–]rocketpants85 2 points3 points ago

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This is the best coincidence ever.

[–]stoopidquestions 40 points41 points ago

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Is it sizing up it's opponent? I've seen before where some animals just stand and pose in front of each other, rather than fight, and they figure whoever is bigger wins so they measure who's bigger.

This little guy is all confused "fuck, his left leg is as tall as mine... fuck his right leg is as tall as mine... I wonder if his left leg... fuck! Maybe the right..."

[–]Noctambulist 14 points15 points ago

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It might be a mating dance.

Here's a cool one: http://youtu.be/A6Pu-4qzMkk

[–]TaintedSquirrel 9 points10 points ago

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My first thought as well. Seeing as how he's doing it to himself (and not a female) it's more likely it's some kind of aggressive maneuver. I guess he's about to fight himself in the mirror lol.

[–]Honda_TypeR 18 points19 points ago

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This type of spider does this to other males as a form of posturing. They basically attempt to out dance each other... sweetest moves wins.

[–]LynxFX 6 points7 points ago

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So the loser Just Got Served?

[–]queek 0 points1 point ago

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Bring it, bitch.

[–]JGPH 0 points1 point ago

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So mirrors will basically force them into infinit loops. Good to know.

[–]Melnorme 7 points8 points ago

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Now, now. Perfectly symmetrical violence never solved anything.

[–]greensquares 2 points3 points ago

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We're exactly the same in every way and I know all her moves. Therefore, I have the upper hand.

[–]keghiaguy 0 points1 point ago

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came here to post this. have an upvote.

[–]Noctambulist 4 points5 points ago

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I was thinking he might see his reflection as a mate. But it would make sense that they would be able to distinguish male vs female.

[–]Jawesomist 4 points5 points ago*

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Yeah, I just looked it up because that was my first thought and it looks like it is a form of aggressive posturing from what my googlefu pulled up

Mating Dance

Posturing

or maybe he's sentient enough to know it's him and is secretly amusing himself.

[–]TlCKETS 1 point2 points ago

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Either that or he is practicing. Trying to maximize his sexiness in case he meets a hot spider.

[–]frenzyboard 0 points1 point ago

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Most spiders have completely different sizes for male and females of the same species. The female is usually larger. Mating dances are not common. Cannibalism is.

[–]meeyuzick 3 points4 points ago

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those sounds, what the fuck?

[–]BHSPitMonkey 0 points1 point ago

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I know, so hot...

[–]_Rope_ 1 point2 points ago

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I prefer this one

[–]mumbles_gh 0 points1 point ago

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Touchdown!

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    [–]LegendaryHero 4 points5 points ago

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    Yeah, that is definitely part of it. Also sometimes it's a warning of a venomous bite, but usually the color of the spider is more indicative of that..

    [–]TheBruceMeister 21 points22 points ago

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    Actually color and size have no bearing on the how venomous a spider is. Any coloration is based on either mating, as with the peacock spider, or on camouflage such as crab spiders.

    If a spider raises its legs it is usually to make itself bigger to try to scare off potential predators.

    [–]Magicaltrevorman 10 points11 points ago

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    I normally hate spiders but that peacock spider is just incredibly cute with his little wiggly forearms.

    [–]Zerg1ing 6 points7 points ago

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    That peacock spider video is all kinds of awesome. Thanks Bruce.

    [–]TheBruceMeister 0 points1 point ago

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    Someone posted it to Reddit a while back. If I knew who I would redirect the karma there.

    [–]Barnichole 2 points3 points ago

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    I so curious. I want to click on your links but I'm too afraid.

    [–]TheBruceMeister 8 points9 points ago

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    Peacock spiders are smaller then your thumbnail, and they are adorable. This crab spider is smaller then the bee it is eating. They shouldn't be too scary. Unlike this guy.

    [–]Kryhavok 5 points6 points ago

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    Confirmed. Peacock spiders are actually pretty damn cute.

    [–]Barnichole 2 points3 points ago

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    Cant. do it.

    [–]t3yrn 0 points1 point ago

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    I clicked and heard "KHSSHHSHSHSHSHH!"

    [–]cmd_it 0 points1 point ago

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    If a spider raises its legs it is usually to make itself bigger to try to scare off potential predators.

    Oh God. A bee did this to me once... I thought it was dying.

    [–]PersistENT317 0 points1 point ago

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    That is SO cool! And they are so pretty. Thanks for sharing. :D

    [–]EverGlow89 4 points5 points ago

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    I find this hilarious 'cause I picture a spider doing it and then a human doing the same so the spider is like "SHIT."

    [–][deleted] 2 points3 points ago

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    It wants you to breed, you must be quite the specimen..

    [–]BukkRogerrs 1 point2 points ago

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    I think it's a defensive move, intended to intimidate and scare off other spiders. Some spiders do this, though it also could be a mating thing. But it looks a lot more like something they do in combat.

    [–]haackedc 1 point2 points ago

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    That is their defensive position, poised for strike.

    Perhaps the spider in this gif confused his mirror image with that of an enemy?

    [–]Spysix 0 points1 point ago

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    Reason spiders raise (usually their front 4 legs) is to make themselves look bigger and meaner. But you'll commonly find that behavior more with tarantulas.

    Since males and females tend to be of different sizes I think that tiny spider could have figured out it was not a female counterpart. So I'm guessing he was doing a dance off, but was very confused when all of his moves got mirrored.

    [–]t3yrn 0 points1 point ago

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    Seems pretty clear that it doesn't understand that it's reflection isn't another spider, and it's trying to scare it off -- poor thing'll be there for ages, until it gives up and leaves.

    [–]godolakis 0 points1 point ago

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    when I was a kid we used to look up spiders and scream at them really loud just to see them raise their front legs. worked every time.

    [–]cmasterchoe 0 points1 point ago

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    High five me! Okay other hand! HIGH FIVE ME.

    [–]catvllvs 0 points1 point ago

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    To let you know "come close and I'm jumping on you".

    Nothing like have a fucking huntsman or funnel web jump at you... and not some fairy arsed little jump - a half a room launch.

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      [–][deleted] 183 points184 points ago

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      "Damnit, another spider! Bet he is out to claim my lands. Better look real mad and crazy to scare him off! Holy shit, the other dude looks pissed!"

      [–][deleted] 85 points86 points ago

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      I'd fuck me.

      [–]dhaft88 17 points18 points ago

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      :{D

      [–]verisimilarity 1 point2 points ago

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      Two thirds of a relevant username.

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        [–][deleted] 22 points23 points ago

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        This is getting out of hand!!!! He's countering my every move!!

        [–]smayhew 12 points13 points ago

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        We appear to be very evenly matched. We must battle.

        [–][deleted] 10 points11 points ago

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        maybe if I back off he'll back down too..... AHA!! quick attack whilst he's off guard..... ARRRGHHH... FUUUUUuuuuuuuuuuuu

        [–]Urban_Savage 2 points3 points ago

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        Enough! Perfectly symmetrical violence never solved anything!

        [–][deleted] 4 points5 points ago

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        I'm not quite sure if spiders are able to identify themselves in the mirror, maybe this one is finding it out right now?

        [–][deleted] 6 points7 points ago

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        Relevant, the Mirror Test.

        [–]scottux 231 points232 points ago

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        I hate spiders, and I thought this was adorable.

        [–]stevo_knevo 80 points81 points ago

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        Same here. I asked myself "Self, you know you are arachnophobic. Why did you click that link?" Then I was rewarded with an awesome dance.

        [–]zenny2972 17 points18 points ago

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        Agreed, I'm at work and I thought, "hey I'm in a safe place, this can't be too bad" and what do you know, that's actually quite funny......2nd note, don't click on any of these other links...

        [–]babaganoosh 14 points15 points ago

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        Now imagine it doing the same dance on your knee, slowly making its way up your leg, staring at you with all of its eyes.

        [–]brokenpipe 0 points1 point ago

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        Thanks to you I literally shot backwards in my cube against the backwall causing it to tip over.

        Well done sir.

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          [–]axfarn 13 points14 points ago

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          normally i would want to run away from this creepy crawly motherfucker, but this makes me want to be his friend. we could just hang out and dance in front of mirrors all day.

          [–]buzzbros2002 1 point2 points ago

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          Aw man, come on, that's how they get you.

          [–]axfarn 0 points1 point ago

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          D:

          [–]stanfan114 11 points12 points ago

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          Then you shouldn't hate spiders. They are adorable. And remember, kittens have bigger teeth and claws and bite and scratch more.

          Also, if a spider is approaching you, drop a mirror in front of it and it will start signalling in semaphore. It's hard-wired in their brains and they will keep messaging the word "swipey" (nobody knows the meaning) until it's little arms fall off.

          [–]triffid_boy 7 points8 points ago

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          And remember, kittens have bigger teeth and claws and bite and scratch more.

          well shit, that's a good point. I'm stamping on the next kitten I see!

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            [–]anshou 6 points7 points ago

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            I thought the same. Then, I thought that the spider likely perceived its reflection as another spider and was trying to either intimidate or fight this intruder, only to find that the other spider was his (or her) perfect match.

            TLDR; The spider was probably unwittingly seducing its own reflection.

            [–]Glader 5 points6 points ago

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            Finally, not alone anymore :')

            [–]deityofanime 1 point2 points ago

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            And now with heart-touching music.

            [–]nateguy 0 points1 point ago

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            Don't touch my heart. That shit really hurts. You can certainly warm it if you'd like.

            [–]StoryGopher 1 point2 points ago

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            adorable

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            [–]someguy164 2 points3 points ago

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            Phobia: An irrational fear pertaining to some particular subject. Keyword; irrational. That would be why you don't understand, and neither do they.

            [–]TheDamnWolfman 0 points1 point ago

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            Word. I can honestly say it's the only irrational fear I have. I don't know where it comes from or understand it, I just know if I see a tarantula anywhere near me, I feel like dropping a fudger in my trousers.

            [–]Sajun 3 points4 points ago

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            Some of it is knowing that there is 1% of spiders out there that ARE harmful. Some of it is the way they walk. Some of it is cultural - Hollywood teaches us bugs are evil, etc. It's a lot of things.

            That being said, most phobias are an irrational fear.

            [–]saracuda 1 point2 points ago

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            For me, it's just the way spiders look, especially the legs.

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              [–]realytcracker 30 points31 points ago

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              this is the video it is from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iND8ucDiDSQ

              such a radical lil dude

              [–]TaintedSquirrel 14 points15 points ago

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              "Combat displays", eh? If there were a spider doing that shit anywhere near me, I'd squash the fuck out of him. The only thing worse than a spider, is a spider showing combat displays. Hell no.

              [–]rachelspeaking 1 point2 points ago

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              I'm so glad you posted this, bc I initially thought that this spider was fucking huge.

              ...probably bc I'm terrified of spiders.

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              [–]RebelMan 12 points13 points ago

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              "Check please!"

              [–]blasianninja 5 points6 points ago

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              "I see your schwartz is as big as mine..."

              [–]dizzydino 22 points23 points ago

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              YAY i work in a jumping spider lab!

              even better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppP03ERHbUI&feature=related

              [–]umadbrew 47 points48 points ago

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              I work in a jumping spider lab!

              NOPE

              [–]brinkofjon 5 points6 points ago

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              Instead of jumping-spider lab, I imagined a jumping spider-lab. A laboratory in the shape of a spider that happens to jump.

              That's somehow less terrifying...

              [–]ohnoiamaseed 2 points3 points ago

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              How about a jumping spider-labrador? Half dog, half spider, all jumpy.

              [–]Hamster_Huey 2 points3 points ago

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              Raises 2 hind-legs to take a piss.

              [–]kloxxi 2 points3 points ago

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              Is this an 80s training montage?

              [–]elementofzero 1 point2 points ago

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              Wow, those spiders are fabulous!

              [–]abenton 0 points1 point ago

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              You poor bastard. Where can we send donations of lighter fluid?

              p.s. those are some scary fucking spiders in the video, ugh.

              [–]SchnitzelKing 0 points1 point ago

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              Does somebody know the name if the first track in that video?

              [–]Thants 0 points1 point ago

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              From your comments, it seems like you're involved in neurology and/or cognitive science research (and are a hardcore lurker). Is that somehow related to jumping spiders?

              PS: You should do an IAMA. I made one last year about working in a soil lab and surprisingly got a bunch (10-20) questions. It was fun. :) (People love quirky jobs.)

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                [–]Cohiba 37 points38 points ago

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                She's a maniac maaaaaniac on the floor

                [–]CalmInTheSea 4 points5 points ago

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                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAlrWmX-hYM

                [–][deleted] 2 points3 points ago

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                Or...

                [–]CountNoAccount 13 points14 points ago

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                Even spiders don't like spiders.

                [–]spcjns 0 points1 point ago

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                That's probably why they are so sad all the time

                [–]Jizzworthy 12 points13 points ago

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                COME AT ME BRO!

                [–]sneerpeer 11 points12 points ago

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                "You are a worthy adversary!"
                "Touché!"
                "Clever girl!"
                "I see what you did there..."

                [–]ResoL101 0 points1 point ago

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                This...is really funny. Bravo.

                [–]xarflax 9 points10 points ago

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                I don't know how to work with .gifs but someone should turn that into a flash loop with alternating colors and techno music.

                [–][deleted] 14 points15 points ago

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                you choose the music!

                [–]Gargan_Roo 5 points6 points ago

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                Brushy brushy brushy brushy brushy brushy brushy brushy brushy brushy brushy brushy brushy brushy brushy brushy brushy brushy brushy brushy brushy brushy brushy brushy

                [–]xarflax 6 points7 points ago

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                I am choosing to watch this to LCD soundsystem's "you wanted a hit"

                [–]ColdChemical 1 point2 points ago

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                brushie brushie brushie

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                  [–]goinunder0390 4 points5 points ago

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                  I couldn't watch this without hearing "Macho Macho Maaaannn..."

                  [–]PantyJizzer 16 points17 points ago

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                  Actually guy who filmed this had it under the imperius curse.

                  [–]CunningLanguageUser 3 points4 points ago

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                  Either the spider has become self-aware (...), or it's thinks the mirror is an enemy and it's trying to appear big to scare it off. That's pretty cool.

                  [–]paralitix 0 points1 point ago

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                  yeah, I was wondering the same thing. It'd be awesome if it was self aware and just messing around.

                  [–]Thatbloodguy 3 points4 points ago

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                  Forever alone.

                  [–]summerkc 2 points3 points ago

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                  Wave yo hands in the ae-ah, if you a true prey-ah.

                  [–]tehwebguy 2 points3 points ago

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                  The lack of fire in this gif disturbs me.

                  [–][deleted] 2 points3 points ago

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                  Can someone edit in glow sticks?

                  [–]Toribor 5 points6 points ago

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                  I'm trying to figure out if this is mating behavior or fighting behavior... I'm leaning more towards fighting behavior personally since a spiders often have dramatic differences in size/coloration between males and females of the same species.

                  Male and female black widow, the male is the smaller spider.

                  [–]darmon 1 point2 points ago

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                  Spider kickboxing class!

                  [–]DriveByStoning 1 point2 points ago

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                  Dancin' with myself, whoa oh...

                  [–]Osiris32 1 point2 points ago

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                  Spider Macarena?

                  [–]ResoL101 1 point2 points ago

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                  needs some Bruce Lee sound effects to seal it...

                  http://www.soundsnap.com/tags/martial_arts

                  [–]GodWithAShotgun 0 points1 point ago

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                  Is anyone else reminded of Worms Armageddon?

                  [–]maddking 1 point2 points ago

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                  "Damn, this guy is good!"

                  [–]Pink_cigarette 1 point2 points ago

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                  Hey! Hey other spider, FUCK YOU!!

                  [–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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                  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obG2VACHxuo

                  [–]Notblue1 1 point2 points ago

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                  Anybody else immediately hear "Thriller" play in their heads

                  [–]PrettyBigDealOnReddi 1 point2 points ago

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                  I'm watching this with the crab-crab speak from Finding Nemo in my brain.

                  "...--ey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, he--..."

                  [–]Time8u 1 point2 points ago

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                  Man! What an awesome spider! Seriously, look at those moves... Ha, oh, boy... Squish.

                  [–]lazybones_18 1 point2 points ago

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                  everyday im shufflin

                  [–]stack_cats 1 point2 points ago

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                  Everybody say Way-Yo, Way-Yo!

                  [–]lochlainn 1 point2 points ago

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                  Stop!

                  HAMMERTIME!

                  Break it down now!

                  [–]NPRinterngirlperson 1 point2 points ago

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                  I've got rhythm, I've got music

                  [–]BeenADickArnold 1 point2 points ago

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                  Looks like someone's becoming self aware

                  [–]Kruse 1 point2 points ago*

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                  30 second entertainment: watch this gif while playing "Safety Dance" in the background.

                  [–]Disappearingpoet 1 point2 points ago

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                  This happened when I watched this.

                  [–]breetai 1 point2 points ago

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                  The first rule of Spider Fight Club . . .

                  [–]annata 1 point2 points ago

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                  The evil spider in the mirror is bullying it ;)

                  [–]d_bone 4 points5 points ago

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                  Why the fuck was it not set ablaze?

                  [–]shmalo 15 points16 points ago

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                  Because mirrors don't focus light if they're flat?

                  [–]oSand 15 points16 points ago

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                  Because some people aren't GIANT GAPING PUSSIES.

                  [–]Nebris 14 points15 points ago

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                  I hope you die a spidery death.

                  [–]21stCenturyGentleman 1 point2 points ago

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                  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vL78qcKqd38 This was in time for a short while with the spider. It made me laugh.

                  [–]RaVNzCRoFT 1 point2 points ago

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                  NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE

                  [–]seventhaxis 0 points1 point ago

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                  Hips and nips!

                  [–]GDRomaine 0 points1 point ago

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                  Gotta keep it sexy!

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                    [–]TheBluePanda 0 points1 point ago

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                    GOSH, that spider has all the sweet moves. Lucky.

                    [–]Led-Zeppelin 0 points1 point ago

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                    Jumping spider.

                    [–]bluereverend 0 points1 point ago

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                    One questions...are spiders self aware?

                    [–]ohdoylerulez90 0 points1 point ago

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                    I'm sure it blew his mind that 1) he looked like a female to himself, and 2) the reflection was doing the same exact mating dance he was doing, mistaking him for a female.

                    [–]pie696 0 points1 point ago

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                    That spider is on FIRE!

                    [–]FlyingBiologist 0 points1 point ago

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                    Although I'm not immediately familiar with the species, it may well be a mating dance. It appears similar to the behavior the jumping spider displays.

                    [–]cacafogo 0 points1 point ago

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                    i keep waiting for it to pounce

                    [–]LogicalSpider 0 points1 point ago

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                    This is not dancing, rather a rational motion of outweighing one decision over another: will they run into my web if I make it near the front door or car door?

                    [–]GovernmentBubble 0 points1 point ago

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                    You can almost hear it's little brain hurting.

                    [–]billin 0 points1 point ago

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                    Fry: So it's left, left, right-- Wait! I have a better idea!

                    [–]bourbonkid11 0 points1 point ago

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                    Looks more like "YOU WANNA GO??"

                    [–]LordWeird 0 points1 point ago

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                    This is the coolest thing ever with some nice electro playing.

                    [–]Magnesus 0 points1 point ago

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                    Is there a white cat?

                    [–]capnjack78 0 points1 point ago

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                    NIGHT FEVER NIGHT FEVERRR!

                    [–]Bluedemonfox 0 points1 point ago

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                    Its so fun when you show a mirror to animals and siblings

                    [–]DedStarfish 0 points1 point ago*

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                    Wow... This explains so much of Spiderman 3.

                    [–]ZeppelinJ0 0 points1 point ago

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                    What's with this sudden influx of "Just a [whatever]" submissions? Stop this.

                    [–]almostlucid 0 points1 point ago

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                    I first saw there here: http://thedailyblender.blogspot.com/2010/12/spider-plays-with-his-reflection-video.html

                    [–]anonymous-coward 0 points1 point ago

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                    "Man, that guy is good"

                    [–]palehorse864 0 points1 point ago

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                    It's probably posturing to fight itself in the mirror. This is common behavior for the toughest males of the species.

                    [–]maiello 0 points1 point ago

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                    THIS WORLD IS A CRAZY CRAZY PLACE

                    [–]I_Have_Bipolar 0 points1 point ago

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                    I really hate how his ass sack drags around. Creeps me the fuck out and makes me want to vomit.

                    [–]ThatsMyPanda 0 points1 point ago

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                    STOP! It's HAMMERTIME.

                    [–]abletorelate[!] 0 points1 point ago

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                    I'm not sure but I'm pretty sure I'm in a dance off.

                    [–]lurkerer 0 points1 point ago

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                    Breaking it down.

                    [–]mattfasken 0 points1 point ago

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                    "You talkin' to me? You talkin' to me? Well I'm the only one here. Who the fuck do you think you're talking to?"

                    [–]Prius 0 points1 point ago

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                    For those who are interested, I think it's actually just trying to defend it's territory from that other spider.

                    [–]eis_bear 0 points1 point ago

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                    it´s HUuuuuUUGE!

                    [–]RainDancingChief 0 points1 point ago

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                    OH GOD CLAPTRAP SPIDER! so it'd be like Arachnitrap!

                    [–]oZEPPELINo 0 points1 point ago

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                    Still terrifying.

                    [–]marspiders 0 points1 point ago

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                    I think that spider just became self-aware

                    [–]RaginMango 0 points1 point ago

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                    Sometimes spiders do this to ward off enemies. A certain type of fly has evolved to mimic a certain dance of a certain spider, with markings on its wings to make it look like the spider itself. It's an effective defense mechanism. I can't remember the species names but I read about it in an animal behavior class a year or two ago

                    [–]BitterOptimist 0 points1 point ago

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                    It's funny because the spider doesn't recognize itself in the mirror.

                    [–]starange 0 points1 point ago

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                    This is a spider's mating dance! Such a great video! The males approach the female and have to "drum" and dance a specific routine to be accepted by the female.

                    [–]wat_womp 0 points1 point ago

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                    i had this playing at 14 minutes while watching: http://soundcloud.com/booooooom/booooooom-party-mix-1

                    T'was great

                    [–]l0phty 0 points1 point ago

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                    I swear to god, I hear "Here in my Car" when I watch this.

                    [–]BigSolar 0 points1 point ago

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                    This is the only time I've not been horrified by a spider.

                    [–]mightbeyourdad 0 points1 point ago

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                    just a spider?

                    [–]moorechez67 0 points1 point ago

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                    "Hip hop hooraaaayy oohhhhh"

                    [–]wolfpacks 0 points1 point ago

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                    Let's bring this to the next internet level.

                    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKi9Z-f6qX4&feature=player_detailpage#t=356s

                    [–]Animatronio 0 points1 point ago

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                    We have a new candidate for the mirror test!

                    [–]deityofanime 0 points1 point ago

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                    Source, I remember faving this years ago.

                    [–]deityofanime 0 points1 point ago

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                    Source, I remember faving this years ago.

                    [–]clusterfuzz 0 points1 point ago

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                    He has invoked the sacred right of CLAW-PLACH!!!

                    [–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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                    I would write come at me bro. but this is reddit....

                    [–]highforchai 0 points1 point ago

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                    Imperio!

                    [–]Soileau 0 points1 point ago

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                    This is the stuff of nightmares. To rival the soy sauce squid.

                    [–]buzzbros2002 0 points1 point ago

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                    I don't care, it's still going to die.

                    [–]CosmicBard 0 points1 point ago

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                    Did anybody else immediately think of Adventure Time?

                    You're shakin' it all wrong!

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