paris hilton effect

question: if a butterfly flapping its wings can create atmospheric changes that result in tornados halfway around the world, what is the result of paris hilton's recent hawaiian vacation?

photo: just jared

answer: the number one killer of coral reefs: herpes. i think the reason is pretty obvious.

p.s. i love that someone is quoted in this article as saying "[coral reefs] they’re screwed no matter what we do to them.”