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Newest NBL (Australia) team: Tasmania JackJumpers


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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_jumper_ant

 

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The jack jumper ant (Myrmecia pilosula), also known as the jack jumper, jumping jack, hopper ant, or jumper ant, is a species of venomous ant native to Australia. Most frequently found in Tasmania and southeast mainland Australia, it is a member of the genus Myrmecia, subfamily Myrmeciinae, and was formally described and named by British entomologist Frederick Smith in 1858. This species is known for its ability to jump long distances. These ants are large; workers and males are about the same size: 12 to 14 mm (0.47 to 0.55 in) for workers, and 11 to 12 mm (0.43 to 0.47 in) for males. The queen measures roughly 14 to 16 mm (0.55 to 0.63 in) long and is similar in appearance to workers, whereas males are identifiable by their perceptibly smaller mandibles.

 

EDIT: While this is a great example of a team choosing a name with local relevance, it only reinforces my belief that everything in Australia wants to kill you.

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5 hours ago, SydUtd said:

Welcome the Tasmania Jack Jumpers

Jack Jumpers: Tasmania's new NBL team name gets mixed reaction | Sport |  The Guardian

So basically the Fort Wayne Mad Ants?

 

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On September 20, 2012 at 0:50 AM, 'CS85 said:

It's like watching the hellish undead creakily shuffling their way out of the flames of a liposuction clinic dumpster fire.

On February 19, 2012 at 9:30 AM, 'pianoknight said:

Story B: Red Wings go undefeated and score 100 goals in every game. They also beat a team comprised of Godzilla, the ghost of Abraham Lincoln, 2 Power Rangers and Betty White. Oh, and they played in the middle of Iraq on a military base. In the sand. With no ice. Santa gave them special sand-skates that allowed them to play in shorts and t-shirts in 115 degree weather. Jesus, Zeus and Buddha watched from the sidelines and ate cotton candy.

POTD 5/24/12POTD 2/26/17

 

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5 hours ago, McCall said:

The top of the head/antennas should really be cause for this logo to require a "NSFW" designation?

Haha oh boy! Took me a sec to realize what you meant... but... yup, there it is!

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