Why are bugs called bugs?

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I know the story of why computer bugs are called bugs but I'm talking about hidden microphones and the like. Does it just come from the computer bug explanation or are we all being spied on by insects wearing mics?

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  • Hateful1
    6 years ago

    Because during WW2 they were actually in the shape of bugs.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      6 years ago

      I think they still are

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      • Hateful1
        6 years ago

        No, they are much smaller now.

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        • Anonymous Post Author
          6 years ago

          So like dust mics?

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  • Indigobloom1
    6 years ago

    Bugs Life is a good film. I recommend you watch it lol

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  • fartmantis
    6 years ago

    It comes from the latin root, bugii. It means to ahve sex with goats

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    • Dustyair
      6 years ago

      He he, that's the shit right there.

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  • abnormoth
    5 years ago

    B.U.G. (Bite-sized undercover gadgets)

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  • [Old Memory]
    6 years ago

    Because they bug you.

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  • Nickvey
    6 years ago

    technically they should be called insects, bacteria, virus sometimes hummingbirds if you had too much to drink.

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