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While our Reduce Idiocy contest is over, idiocy has not been eradicated. As an example, I submit myself, at a recent physical.
My doctor asked me to turn my head and cough. After dropping my pants, I figured this was a good time for small talk. “I’ve always wondered something. Why do you have me turn my head? Does it tighten up my spine? Provide better acoustics?” I coughed left.
Satisfied, He removed his gloves. “No. It’s just easier for me to do my job when you’re not coughing in my face.”
Are you left handed?
posted by Ian Hoppe on 10-13-2006 at 5:22 pm
Nope. I do bat left handed, but that’s probably not relevant.
posted by Jason on 10-13-2006 at 6:03 pm
I ain’t got balls and my boyfriend is at work, so. . . What happens to ‘em that’s sooo revealing when you cough?
posted by Amanda on 10-13-2006 at 8:01 pm