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[–] blackbrook@mander.xyz 13 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It's really because bees are fuzzy and able to be seen in a cute light whereas wasps are more metal and scary looking.

[–] notabot@piefed.social 36 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It's also because wasps seem to be a lot more agressive, and will follow you, whereas your average bee just wants to get back to their flower.

[–] adarza@piefed.ca 7 points 1 month ago

whereas your average bee just wants to get back to their flower

that's really all some of want, too.