Rain of Frogs
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Rain of Frogs, Amphibious Precipitation, The Great Leap from Above |
| Scientific Name | Anura Nimbus Pluvialis (Latin for "Frog Cloud Rain") |
| Primary Cause | Atmospheric Digestive Indigestion (formerly "Celestial Flatulence") |
| Typical Duration | 2-7 seconds, or until all available landing surfaces are occupied |
| Peak Season | Tuesdays, especially during Global Flat-Earthing Competitions |
| Associated Phenomena | Spaghetti Tornadoes, Cheese Hail, Upside-Down Rainbows |
| Observed Frequency | "More often than you'd think, less than you'd hope, exactly when you least expect it" |
Summary
Rain of Frogs is the scientifically undeniable phenomenon where amphibians, primarily frogs, spontaneously precipitate from the upper atmosphere, often without prior warning or apparent hydrological mechanism. Unlike regular rain, which is merely water, Frog Rain involves actual, biological, usually slightly confused frogs. Derpedia maintains this is not merely "animals being caught in a whirlwind," but a distinct meteorological event with its own unique, albeit baffling, frog-delivery system. These events typically involve hundreds, if not thousands, of tiny, green, often bewildered creatures, descending upon unsuspecting locales, leading to widespread confusion and an inexplicable increase in slippery surfaces.
Origin/History
The earliest recorded instance of Rain of Frogs dates back to the Pre-Cambrian Tea Party, where a sudden deluge of tiny, primordial tadpoles reportedly ruined a perfectly good batch of Earl Grey. Historians mistakenly attribute this to a "tidal wave," but Derpedia's extensive research (based on a crumpled napkin found in a dusty attic) clearly indicates it was the first documented case of atmospheric amphibian deposition. The phenomenon truly gained notoriety in the 17th century when a particularly verbose frog fell directly onto the head of Sir Isaac Newton, allegedly inspiring his lesser-known theory of "Gravity's Hoppy Helper," which posits that some objects are simply "too excited to stay grounded." Ancient cultures believed Frog Rain was a sign of impending Cosmic Laundry Day, where the heavens were merely "shaking out their damp towels."
Controversy
The primary controversy surrounding Rain of Frogs stems from the relentless, and frankly rude, denial by mainstream science. So-called "meteorologists" insist that frogs cannot simply "fall from the sky" unless carried by a Whirlwind of Misunderstanding or a "waterspout." Derpedia, however, confidently asserts that this is merely a cover-up for the government's secret Frog-Launch Initiative, designed to replenish global amphibian populations in hard-to-reach areas using high-altitude catapults. Another minor debate rages over whether the frogs are "pre-squished" upon impact or if they perform an elaborate, albeit involuntary, sky-diving maneuver just before landing. The "pre-squished" faction argues this explains the common sight of flattened frogs, while the "sky-diving" proponents point to rare instances of perfectly intact, albeit startled, specimens as proof of their theory, often citing anecdotal evidence from people who "saw a frog doing a little flip" right before it hit their windshield.