This Is What Really Happens When A Fly Lands On Your Food

Nothing ruins a good meal like a nasty, icky, no-good fly landing smack-dab in the middle of your lunch. First of all, they're bugs — and unless you're into that sort of thing, creepy crawlies don't exactly make for the best appetizers. Secondly, flies carry tons of bacteria — some of which can make you pretty sick — and nobody wants a trip to the hospital for dessert. Then there's the way they digest their food, and you don't want to know how they do that ... but in this video, we're going to tell you anyway! This is what really happens when a fly lands on your food.