In a world full of bacteria, it would be logical to attempt to dispose of them when they become harmful. But what about the bacteria that digest your food, or make yogurt? Mary Roach’s essay, “Germs, Germs Everywhere. Are You Worried? Get Over It,” published in the New York Times, criticizes the fantasy of eradicating all germs by using humor, logos, and ethos. Roach’s most prominent use of creative language is humor, focusing on mocking the radical ideas of extreme germaphobes. In the first sentence of the third paragraph, Roach comments,” If you were to sneak into her bathroom while she was showering – and based on my general impression of this woman…I don’t recommend this…” with subtle humor added to the mix. Roach uses humor to poke