Kelly Ripa had viewers of "Live with Kelly and Mark" laughing out loud this Wednesday due to a humorous slip-up involving insects. During the show, Ripa discussed the increasing presence of Asian needle ants in the United States, a species that has been around since 1932.
As she explained their behavior, Ripa accidentally made a comment that sparked laughter in the audience. She mentioned that these ants “don’t have wings” but are “spreading their legs,” which led to a playful response from her co-host, Mark Consuelos, who asked, “Come again?” Ripa quickly teased the audience, saying, “Listen, you perverts,” as the laughter continued.
After the giggles subsided, Ripa got back to the topic, noting that while these ants are invasive, they are not as aggressive as fire ants. She went on to detail the potential health risks of being bitten by one, which can include symptoms like low blood pressure and even feelings of impending doom. Ripa humorously checked in on Consuelos, asking if he was okay as she read through the symptoms.
The conversation took a light-hearted turn when Ripa shared that she struggled to tell the front from the back of the ant when shown a picture. Consuelos joked about the ant’s actions, suggesting it might be “mating,” to which Ripa playfully agreed, saying it could very well be “spreading its legs.”
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