I was really quite terrified, tbh, but it's ridiculous that these tiny creatures should inspire such all-encompassing panic. I'm not afraid of people with weapons (I have a healthy respect for people with weapons, mind, but no *fear*), but a stripey insect can make me hyperventilate and run for cover? Not on. I figure, just this year I had my wisdom teeth taken out under local anaesthetic, with complications. I sat through a 2-hour tattoo session. A wasp sting can't be much worse. Unless I'm allergic, but you know. Details. >.>
In conclusion: MIND OVER MATTER. *PWNS*
You'd have to pay me serious cash to swat one, though. BABY STEPS. XD