I just got stung by a bee! I am proud to say that when I screamed like a girl, there were no curse words used. Really. I just felt a tap on my left index finger, then a burn, then it felt like a hammer smashed my finger. Wow, how can a little creature bring a (ahem) 150 pound woman to her knees.
But I am proud to report that my mom's tried and true wive's tale cure worked wonders. Take meat tenderizer powder and add a dab of water. Mix to create a paste and rub on the sting. The paste immediately takes the pain out of the sting. Wow, thanks mom!