What could be funnier than a colonoscopy?
- A colonoscopy with Abba music playing in the background.
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- I always thought I was pretty wimpy when it comes to going to the doctor. Dave Barry has me beat. But only by a little.
OK. You turned 50. You know you're supposed to get a colonoscopy. But you haven't. Here are your reasons:
1. You've been busy.
2. You don't have a history of cancer in your family.
3. You haven't noticed any problems.
4. You don't want a doctor to stick a tube 17,000 feet up your butt.
Let's examine these reasons one at a time. No, wait, let's not. Because you and I both know that the only real reason is No. 4. This is natural. The idea of having another human, even a medical human, becoming deeply involved in what is technically known as your ''behindular zone'' gives you the creeping willies.
- Read the rest of the hilarious story here.
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- For my part, I've decided that I will do what Dave has done . . . wait until I'm 60.
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