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Just how mental are YOU? Take the Bathtub Test!

Saturday, October 13th, 2007

The Bath Tub Test

It doesn’t hurt to take a hard look at yourself from time to time, and this should help get you started. During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criterion was which define whether or not a patient should be institutionalized.

“Well,” said the Director, “we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask him or her to empty the bathtub.”

“Oh, I understand,” said the visitor. “A normal person would use the bucket because it’s bigger than the spoon or the teacup.”

“No.” said the Director, “A normal person would pull the plug. Do you want a bed near the window?”

Full Recovery Guaranteed

Thursday, June 15th, 2006

Patient : “What are the chances of my recovering doctor?”
Doctor : “One hundred percent. Medical records show that nine out of ten people die of the disease you have. Yours is the tenth case I’ve treated. The others all died”.

The BEST cure for migraines

Sunday, January 15th, 2006

A man goes to the doctor with a long history of migraine headaches. When the doctor does his history and physical, he discovers that his poor patient has had practically every therapy known to man for his migraines and STILL no improvement.

“Listen,” says the Doc, “I have migraines, too and the advice I’m going to give you isn’t really anything I learned in medical school, but it’s advice that I’ve gotten from my own experience. When I have a migraine, I go home, get in a nice hot bathtub, and soak for a while. Then I have my wife sponge me off with the hottest water I can stand, especially around the forehead. This helps a little.

Then I get out of the tub, take her into the bedroom, and even if my head is killing me, I force myself to have sex with her. Almost always, the headache is immediately gone. Now, give it a try, and come back and see me in six weeks.”

Six weeks later, the patient returns with a big grin. “Doc! I took your advice and it works! It REALLY WORKS! I’ve had migraines for 17 years and this is the FIRST time anyone has ever helped me!”

“Well,” says the physician, “I’m glad I could help.”

“By the way, Doc,” the patient adds, “You have a REALLY nice house.”

Never too old

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2006

An 80-year-old man goes to a doctor for a check-up. The doctor tells him, “You’re in terrific shape. There’s nothing wrong with you. Why, you might live forever. By the way, how old was your father when he died?”

The 80-year-old responded, “Did I say he was dead?”

The doctor couldn’t believe it! So he said, “Well, how old was your grandfather when he died?

The 80-year-old responded again, “Did I say he was dead?”

The doctor was astonished. He said, “You mean to tell me you are 80 years old and both your father and your grandfather are both alive?”

“Not only that,” said the patient, “my grandfather is 126 years old, and next week he is getting married for the first time.”

The doctor said, “After 126 years of being a bachelor why on earth did your grandfather want to get married?”

His patient looked up at the doctor and said, “Did I say he wanted to?”

What the Doctor says – What the Doctor Really Means

Sunday, December 4th, 2005

1. “This should be taken care of right away.”

“I’ve planned a trip to Hawaii next month but this is so easy and profitable that I want to fix it before it cures itself.”

2. “Wellll, what have we here….?”

Since he hasn’t the foggiest notion of what it is, the Doctor is hoping you will give him a clue.

3. “We’ll see.”

“First I have to check my malpractice insurance.”

4. “Let me check your medical history.”

“I want to see if you’ve paid your last bill before I spend anymore time with you.”

5. “Why don’t we make another appointment later in the week.”

“I’m playing golf this afternoon, then I’ve got a date.”
- OR –
“I need the money, so I’m charging you for another office visit.”

6. “I really can’t recommend seeing a chiropractor.”

“I hate those guys mooching in on our fees.”

7. “Hmmmmmmmm.”

Since he hasn’t the faintest idea of what to do, he is trying to appear thoughtful while hoping the nurse will interrupt. (Proctologists also say this a lot.)

8. “We have some good news and some bad news.”

The good news is he’s going to buy that new BMW; the bad news is you’re going to pay for it.

9. “Let’s see how it develops.”

“Maybe in a few days it will grow into something that can be cured.”

10. “Let me schedule you for some tests.”

“I have a 40% interest in the lab.”

11. “I’d like to have my associate look at you.”

“He’s going through a messy divorce and owes me a small fortune.”

12. “How are we today?”

“I feel great. You, on the other hand, look like crap.”

13. “I’d like to prescribe a new drug.”

“I’m writing a paper and would like to use you for a guinea pig.”

14. “If it doesn’t clear up in a week, give me a call.”

“I don’t know what it is, maybe it will go away by itself.”

15. “That’s quite a nasty looking wound.”

“I think I’m going to throw up.”

16. “This may smart a little.”

“Last week, two patients bit through their tongues.”

17. “Well, we’re not feeling so well today, are we?”

“I can’t remember your name, nor why you are here.”

18. “This should fix you up.”

“The drug salesman guaranteed that it kills all symptoms.”

19. “Everything seems to be normal.”

“I guess I can’t buy that new beach condo after all.”

20. “I’d like to run some more tests.”

“I can’t figure out what’s wrong, maybe the kid in the lab can solve this one.”

21. “Do you suppose all of this stress could be affecting your nerves?”

He thinks your crazy and is hoping to find a psychiatrist who will split fees.

22. “Why don’t you slip out of your things.”

“I don’t enjoy this any more than you do, but I’ve got to warm my fingers up somehow.”
- OR –
“I haven’t had a good laugh all day.”

23. “If these symptoms persist, call for an appointment.”

“I’ve never heard of anything so disgusting. Thank God I’m off next week.”

24. “There’s a lot of that going around.”

“My God, that’s the third one this week. I’d better learn something about this.”

The Lord turns on the light

Sunday, November 27th, 2005

An elderly couple go to their doctor for a checkup. The man goes in first. “How’re you doing?” asks the doctor. “Pretty good,” answers the old man. “I’m eating well, and I’m still in control of my bowels and bladder. In fact, when I get up at night to pee, the good Lord turns the light on for me.”

The doctor decides not to comment on that last statement, and goes into the next room to check on the man’s wife. “How’re you feeling?” he asks. “I’m doing well,” answers the old woman. “I still have lots of energy and I’m not feeliing any pain.” The doctor says, “That’s nice. It sounds like you and your husband are both doing well.

One thing though – your husband said that when he gets up to pee at night, the good Lord turns the light on for him. Do you have any idea what he means?” “Oh No,” says the woman, “He’s peeing in the refrigerator again.”

Annual Check-up

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2005

An 80-year old man is having his annual checkup. The doctor asks him how he’s feeling.
“I’ve never been better!” he replies. “I’ve got an eighteen-year-old bride who’s pregnant with my child! What do you think about that?”

The doctor considers this for a moment, then says, “Well, let me tell you a story. I know a guy who’s an avid hunter. He never misses a season. But one day he’s in a bit of a hurry and he accidentally grabs his umbrella instead of his gun. So he’s walking in the woods near a creek and suddenly spots a beaver in some brush in front of him. He raises up his umbrella, points it at the beaver and squeezes the handle. BAM !!! The beaver drops dead in front of him.”

“That’s impossible!” said the old man in disbelief, “Someone else must have shot that beaver.”

“My point, exactly.”

Hearing impaired wife

Sunday, November 13th, 2005

A concerned husband went to the doctor to talk about his wife. He said to the doctor, “I think my wife is deaf because she never hears me the first time and always asks me to repeat things.”

“Well,” the doctor replied, “go home tonight, stand about 15 feet from her, and say something. If she doesn’t reply, move 5 feet closer and say it again. Keep doing this until we get an idea about the severity of her deafness.” The husband went home and did exactly as the doctor had instructed. He started off 15 feet from his wife in the kitchen as she was chopping some vegetables.

He said, “Honey, what’s for dinner?” He heard no response. He moved 5 feet closer and asked again. No reply. He moved 5 feet closer. Still no reply. He finally got fed up and moved right behind her, about an inch away, and asked again, “Honey, what’s for dinner?”

She replied, “For the fourth time, vegetable stew!”

Hot phonecall

Sunday, November 13th, 2005

A guy went to a doctor with 2 red ears.

The doctor asked him what had happened to his ears and he answered:

“I was ironing my shirt and the phone-rang. Instead of picking up the phone I picked up the Iron and stuck it to my ear”.

The Doctor exclaimed in disbelief: Oh dear! What happened to your other ear ?”.

The guy replied “The son of a called again!”

Expensive Dentist

Sunday, November 13th, 2005

One day, a man walks into a dentist’s office and asks how much it will cost to extract wisdom teeth. “Eighty dollars,” the dentist says. “That’s a ridiculous amount,” the man says.

“Isn’t there a cheaper way?” “Well,” the dentist says, “if you don’t use an aesthetic, I can knock the price down to $60.” Looking annoyed the man says,

“That’s still too expensive!” “Okay,” says the dentist. “If I save on anesthesia and simply rip the teeth out with a pair of pliers, I can knock the price down to $20.” “Nope,” moans the man, “it’s still too much.” “Well,” says the dentist, scratching his head, “if I let one of my students do it, I suppose I can knock the price down to $10.”

“Marvelous,” says the man, “book my wife for next Tuesday!”

Secret to a healthy lifestyle

Sunday, November 13th, 2005

A woman walks up to an old man sitting in a chair on his porch. “I couldn’t help but notice how happy you look,” she said. “What’s your secret for a long, happy life?”

“I smoke three packs a day, drink a case of beer, eat fatty foods, and never, ever exercise,” he replied. “Wow, that’s amazing,” she said, “How old are you?”

“Twenty-six.”

Quick Dentist appointment

Sunday, November 13th, 2005

A woman and her husband interrupted their vacation to go to the dentist. “I want a tooth pulled, and I don’t want any painkillers because I’m in a big hurry,” the woman said. “Just extract the tooth as quickly as possible, and we’ll be on our way.”

The dentist was quite impressed, “You’re certainly a courageous woman,” he said. “Which tooth is it?”

The woman turned to her husband and said, “Show him your tooth dear.”

Doctor Dave

Sunday, November 13th, 2005

Doctor Dave had slept with one of his patients and had felt guilty all day long. No matter how much he tried to forget about it, he couldn’t. The guilt and sense of betrayal was overwhelming.

But every once in a while he’d hear that soothing voice, within himself, trying to reassure him:

“Dave, don’t worry about it. You aren’t the first doctor to sleep with one of their patients and you won’t be the last. And you’re single. Let it go……”

But invariably the other voice would bring him back to reality: “Dave, you’re a vet…”

Clean farts

Sunday, November 13th, 2005

A little old lady goes to the doctor and says, “I have this problem with gas, but it really doesn’t bother me too much. The farts never smell and are always silent. As a matter of fact, I’ve farted at least 20 times since I’ve been here, and I bet you didn’t even notice!”

The doctor says, “I see. Take these pills and come back next week.”

The next week the lady goes back. “Doctor,” she says, “I don’t know what the hell you gave me, but now my farts – although still silent – stink terribly.”

The doctor says, “Good! Now that we’ve cleared up your sinuses, let’s work on your hearing…”

Pharmacist

Sunday, November 13th, 2005

Well, one night a boy and his girlfriend are out on a date and as the boy pull in his girlfriends drive-way to let her out she tells him to come over the next night for dinner and meet her parents. The boy agrees and the girl says to him that after dinner they will make love.

Well the boy agrees and as he is on his way home, he thinks to himself ,”This will be my first time sleeping with someone, so before I go over to her house ill stop by the pharmacy and buy some condoms”. Well that day went by and they young boy was on his way to the pharmacy , and as he purchased the condoms the pharmacist gives him a mean look, the boy thinks nothing of it and goes on.

Well, when the boy is at his girlfriends house, her mother asks him to say the blessing before dinner, well the boy is going on and on about stuff during the prayer and his girlfriend leans to him and says ” I didn’t know you were such a religious person” and the boy says back ” I didn’t know your dad is a pharmacist”.

Second opinion

Sunday, November 13th, 2005

A doctor and his wife were having a big argument at breakfast. “You aren’t so good in bed either!”, he shouted and stormed off to work. By mid morning, he decided he’d better make amends and called home.

“What took you so long to answer?”

“I was in bed.”

“What were you doing in bed this late?”

“Getting a second opinion.”

Group therapy

Sunday, November 13th, 2005

John just graduated from clinical psychology and opens his first office. After some successful advertising he is astounded to have nearly 300 people wanting to be in group therapy. John decides to rent a big hall and invite the entire group. To break the ice, and to get the therapy started, John decides to ask a show of hands how often the attendees had sex.

He first asks for a show of hands of all the people who had sex almost every night. A modest number of hands were raised.

He then asks, how many had sex once a week? This time a larger number of hands were raised. John then asks how many had sex once or twice a month? Again a few hands were raised.

After John polled his group several more times he noticed one guy sitting off to the side with this huge beaming grin on his face. John noticed that the guy never raised his hand, so he asked him how often he had sex.

The guy said, “Once a year!” To John’s dismay, he responds, “Why are you so happy getting sex only once a year?” The grinning guy responds, “Tonight’s the night!”

Live to 80

Sunday, November 13th, 2005

I recently picked a new primary care physician. After two visits and exhaustive lab tests, he said I was doing “fairly well” for my age. A little concerned about that comment, I couldn’t resist asking him, “Do you think I’ll live to be 80?”

He asked, “Well, do you smoke tobacco or drink beer?” “Oh no”, I replied, “I’ve never done either.” Then he asked, “Do you eat rib-eye steaks and bar-b-qued ribs? I said, “No, I’ve heard that all “red meat” is very unhealthy!” “Do you spend a lot of time in the sun, like playing golf?” he asked. “No I don’t,” I said. He said, “Do you gamble, drive fast cars, or fool around with sexy women?”, “No,” I said, “I’ve never done any of those things.”

He looked at me and said, “Then why in hell do you want to live to be 80??”