Betty by Gary Delainey and Gerry Rasmussen for April 13, 2024

From Not Always Right : Someone Owes You Another Massage

A few years ago, I had my annual physical done, including all sorts of samples to be handed in. The next day, I went to my massage therapist and had extensive work done on my shoulders, neck, and back. Feeling much more relaxed, I went outside and found a voicemail on my phone.

Voicemail: “This is the receptionist from [Doctor] calling. He says he’s gotten your test results in and wants you to come in as soon as you can.”

Instantly fearing the worst, and undoing the stress-relief from my massage, I manage to book an appointment for that same afternoon.

Doctor: “It’s nothing major; your fluid levels are just a little low. I want you to drink more water and it should correct itself.”

Thanks, receptionist. And yes, drinking more water did help.

NOT my story, but does coffee count?

The receptionist could have given such a benign message, but the doctor makes more $$$ when you show up at the office!

This is a family cartoon, but massages are best done naked

Good thing he didn’t use the Japanese method when you walk up and down on her back.

That is done by tiny Asian ladies in bare feet, not hulking dudes with shoes on!

There is a subtle difference between a massage and crushing.

Too rough man.