Buzzy Bee, coming to you live ...

Good afternoon, ladies and drones! it's Buzzy Bee, coming to you live from the hive at Madison's Square Garden. The Ali-Bug Track and Field Day is about to begin.

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CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!

And the bugs are on the loose! There's June bug taking the lead.

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But wait a minute! is that ... ? Yes! it's Katy Greenbug, running fast! she's catching up, and ...

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She did it! KATY DID IT! What a way to start the day!

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Now, let's wiggle down to the compost heap and see what we can dig up on the Worm Race.

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And .. it's a pretty slow start to the Worm Race, Polks. I've seen sticks walk faster!

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For now, let's waggle over to the High Jump, where things are really hopping.

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Wiggle my wings! The biggest jumper today is not Gus Grasshopper, but Phil T. Flea!

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Great jump, phil! wait! Can we talk?

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I guess Phil was in a hurry. Hejumped on a greyhound and took off. Let's check in with the worms again.

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wow, worms are dropping like flies! The night crawlers stopped for a nap, and half 4 the worms got lost in the, apple. Let's buzz over to the Iron Ant Contest for now.

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The Carpenters are big i this year! -And I mean BIG! They've been pumping pea pods to prepare for today's lift.

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And let's Stomp on the Red Ants you don't need a magnifying glass to see they've been bulking up at every picnic in the county.

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The Carters are first. They're approaching the giant watermelon. Folks, you could cult the tension with a saw. Here goes ...

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Heave Heave Heave

Sweet nectar, what teamwork! up, Lip, and up it goes!

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The Carpenters have built up a big lead, but hopes are high for the Red team ...

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Yikes!

They lost it. Run!!! The watermelon is rolling, rolling, and ...

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CRASH! PLAT!

you ever seen a bigger mess? Let's make sure everyone's all right.

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Here's Eric, the Red team 35 captain. Eric, are you guyS OK?

Yeah, Buzzy, we didn't expect that, but we're fine.

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Um, Eric, you have a little watermelon on your antenna.

uh-oh! Looks like lunch is on me!

I guess so! Folks, come join us on the field for a little snack. Ha-ha!

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welt, it's getting dark. I'd like to thank Ed & Son Lightning Bug company for their awesome fireflies. They really light up our world.

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Hey, look--the Worm Race has - Finally finished! And there's Inchworm in the Winner's Circle.

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Congratulations on cinching the title, inch! You did great!

Thanks, Buzzy.

That's sweet!

well, I am a honeybee!

Ladies and drones, thank you for joining today's beecast. This is Buzzy Bee, buzzing oof for now.

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By Monica Clark .03 Art by David He Arc%