[Jedidah]

I stoned many a hairy old tarantula as a child — they were plentiful in the country where I grew up, and still are. I wonder if they spin webs. Still give me the creeps.

[Las Vegas Ron]

I stoned many a hairy old tarantula as a child

Actually, this was the first time I ever saw one. He was crossing the road on the way back to our camp site, I wouldn't have harmed him....unless he wore out his welcome of course