Herpetology is the study of reptiles, coming from the Greek herpeton, literally meaning “creeping thing.”  This is also where herpes comes from.  I mean the word.  The actual viral disease comes in a much more informal way. 

Urushiol is the oily allergen found in poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac that causes rashes.  The stuff is extremely potent.  Apparently, only 1/4 ounce is needed to give a rash to every person on the planet.   Even Bret Michaels can’t do that.  I’m not making a “Poison” pun.  I am making fun of the fact that he probably has rashy STDs.

I am taking the high road…