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==Clock spider== | |||
'''Clock Spider''' refers to images of spiders (typically Huntsman spiders) photographed standing or crawling near a wall clock. In these photos, the spider's long legs are often seen peeking out from behind the clock face, or the specimen is large enough to completely cover enough the timepiece underneath.<ref>dictionary.com/culture/memes/clock-spider</ref> | |||
The | The first photograph of the Clock Spider was captured in April 2003 by kenratboy while visiting a rented home in [[wikipedia:Darwin, Australia|Darwin, Australia]]. On the message board, the photo's owner insists the depicted spider is a [[wikipedia:wolf spider|wolf spider]] instead of a huntsman kind, as they belong to entirely different arachnids.<ref>reddit.com/r/NoStupidQuestions/comments/7rxxy4/what_is_a_clock_spider_and_what_does_it_do/</ref><ref>knowyourmeme.com/memes/clock-spider-clockspider</ref> | ||
The idea of Clock spider was picked up by numerous English publications, often calling it an "urban legend". Despite being passed around in certain forums from time to time, websites such as ''[[wikipedia:Urban Dictionary|Urban Dictionary]]'' suggest they tend to be worshipped religiously. Legend has it that Clock spiders once possessed a ninth leg, which fell off in a battle with Limecat, their ultimate arch-nemesis. Many users add to the lore; for instance, some claim that those who "worship" limecat will be fed to the spider after judgment day. Feeling overpowered, Clock Spiders have set their eyes off to their own kind, the rumored Cheesy Hotel Spider, who was captured and released in Cabo San Lucas and possesses the ability to move so fast it can alter the space-time continuum. She is incredibly dangerous, although it is unclear which party the Cheesy Hotel Spider will team up with. However, no person has added whether the rivalry has ended.<ref>urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Clock%20Spider&page=1</ref> | |||
In a scientific context, the reason huntsman spiders often hide behind clocks because these spots offer dark, undisturbed shelter, safety from predators, and a steady supply of prey. Interestingly, [[wikipedia:Huntsman spider|Huntsman spider]]s can also produce a rhythmic, vibrational drumming with their abdomens that resembles the sound of a ticking [[wikipedia:quartz clock|quartz clock]] to attract household preys.<ref>scienceabc.com/eyeopeners/what-is-the-clock-spider-and-the-legend-surrounding-it</ref> | |||
Latest revision as of 20:07, 28 May 2026
Clock spider
Clock Spider refers to images of spiders (typically Huntsman spiders) photographed standing or crawling near a wall clock. In these photos, the spider's long legs are often seen peeking out from behind the clock face, or the specimen is large enough to completely cover enough the timepiece underneath.[1]
The first photograph of the Clock Spider was captured in April 2003 by kenratboy while visiting a rented home in Darwin, Australia. On the message board, the photo's owner insists the depicted spider is a wolf spider instead of a huntsman kind, as they belong to entirely different arachnids.[2][3]
The idea of Clock spider was picked up by numerous English publications, often calling it an "urban legend". Despite being passed around in certain forums from time to time, websites such as Urban Dictionary suggest they tend to be worshipped religiously. Legend has it that Clock spiders once possessed a ninth leg, which fell off in a battle with Limecat, their ultimate arch-nemesis. Many users add to the lore; for instance, some claim that those who "worship" limecat will be fed to the spider after judgment day. Feeling overpowered, Clock Spiders have set their eyes off to their own kind, the rumored Cheesy Hotel Spider, who was captured and released in Cabo San Lucas and possesses the ability to move so fast it can alter the space-time continuum. She is incredibly dangerous, although it is unclear which party the Cheesy Hotel Spider will team up with. However, no person has added whether the rivalry has ended.[4]
In a scientific context, the reason huntsman spiders often hide behind clocks because these spots offer dark, undisturbed shelter, safety from predators, and a steady supply of prey. Interestingly, Huntsman spiders can also produce a rhythmic, vibrational drumming with their abdomens that resembles the sound of a ticking quartz clock to attract household preys.[5]
- ↑ dictionary.com/culture/memes/clock-spider
- ↑ reddit.com/r/NoStupidQuestions/comments/7rxxy4/what_is_a_clock_spider_and_what_does_it_do/
- ↑ knowyourmeme.com/memes/clock-spider-clockspider
- ↑ urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Clock%20Spider&page=1
- ↑ scienceabc.com/eyeopeners/what-is-the-clock-spider-and-the-legend-surrounding-it