Why do flies fly in 'squares'

[Silverbullet767]

Why the hell do they fly in squares, they never seem to turn gradually, just forward for a bit, 90 degree turn, repeat.

Strange things.

[Blukoo]

They'ye probably not in a rush to get anywhere, so they just take the scenic route.

[gangster66]

The one you're watching has only got a Huey Lewis & the News track on its iPod

[XMES RUS]

Easy to swot them if you miss on the 1st, 2nd or 10th time.

[LukeBird]

Maybe it was dropped on its head as a baby?

[DrTre]

Brownian motion

[Viper_Larry]

They're clearly hot and looking for an open door to get out

[NobleLord]

Best post ever

No idea why but always wondered the same...

NL

[Rod Rammage]

DrTre said:

Brownian motion

Ooh, I love Brownian motion, me.

Makes tea-making so much easier.


Wife: You not going to stir that Rod?

Me: No need love - Brownian motion will take care of it!


Some of my other favourite motions include:

- the motion of the ocean; and

- the loco-motion.



...



Actually, NOT the locomotion. Even with Kylie singing, that is a dreadful song.

[Silverbullet767]

Viper_Larry said:

They're clearly hot and looking for an open door to get out

Careful.....

[MKH9130]

gangster66 said:

The one you're watching has only got a Huey Lewis & the News track on its iPod

[Mattygooner]

Fly's are very paranoid, probably just checking there is no one following him.

[Asterix]

Maybe it is enacting one of it's favourite scenes from Tron.

[Eddh]

i thought they flew round and round in circles?

[Simpo Two]

If they're like bees, then it's some kind of 'Follow me, I can see a turd!' dance.

But then again, fighter pilots are told never to fly straight and level in a combat zone, so maybe they're re-incarnated fighter pilots? The ones that do fly straight and level get eaten by swallows etc.

Edited by Simpo Two on Tuesday 6th May 14:22

[Beefmeister]

This thread has some of the best replies ever, i'm pissing myself reading them!!

[Tunku]

Silverbullet767 said:

Why the hell do they fly in squares, they never seem to turn gradually, just forward for a bit, 90 degree turn, repeat.

Strange things.

I once mentioned this very fact to Mrs. Tunku. She put on 'that' face, so I never mentioned it again.I still watch flies flying, and musing.

[gangster66]

Swatting a fly in mid-air is one of the most satisfying feelings I know.

Edited by gangster66 on Tuesday 6th May 19:28

[DOOG]

They fly in squares because they can.. The design of their wings gives them incredible agility of flight..

Birds and butterflies are unable to turn anywhere near as quickly.. Preferring more sweeping turns..

When flies do it they are simply showboating their sharp handling to onlookers...

( I imagine..)

[leeb]

the ones you are watching are just the good dancers of the fly world. look at how quick them human breakdancers move, they are just the fly equivalent! hit em!!!