Well Doctor if two complimentary praises cost $200, then I suppose two insults would be negative and are worth -$200. “So Doc, you’re nothing but a quack, and your mustache looks like the tail end of a horse’s behind!”
I’ve got today’s and yesterday’s strips in an old “Wizard of Id” collect book I bought back in (IIRC) the late 70s. Both have been redrawn but otherwise seem the same. Not a complaint (the jokes are still good), just an observation from someone who has read those books many, many times over the years.
Moved to South Texas a few months ago and had to find a new primary care doctor. Called one on my list and had to pass an audition before he accepted me as a new patient. Took five vials of blood, sent me to see a cardiologist – no blockage after a day’s worth of tests and imaging, a urologist – surprisingly a really nice guy, especially since I ran out of urologists in Dallas 20 years ago. Horror stories. An opthalmologist, to re-confirm that I have no lens in my right eye and there is a silicon ball holding my retina in place, but the corners are detaching again, so I have an upcoming trip to the retina specialist, and to the Sleep Center for testing. No episodes, so I don’t have to wear a mask at night. All of this before Feb 1. My insurance company has got to be having convulsions by now.Conclusions: Don’t throw rocks when you are a kid, don’t ever consider green light laser surgery, especially when it is not needed and not addressing the cause of your problems, bad diet and booze may be OK if you stopped smoking at age 21 and are now 73. Playing a lot of golf is OK, but you have to drink a lot of water – even though the course runs next to a highway and there are no bathrooms.
local ambulance put a friend on a stretcher and moved her about 25ft from the door of a restaurant to her vehicle — she got a bill for $400. (I told her to send it to whomever called the ambulance, she didn’t)
Darth_Walrus_1975 over 1 year ago
Would be funny if his reflection in the mirror would steal $200 from him.
Zykoic over 1 year ago
My last office visit was $306. He needs to raise his rate.
Cornelius Noodleman over 1 year ago
Now open wide and say aaaaahhhhh.
Doug K over 1 year ago
It’s a great way to start the day. And a warmup for asking for his pay.
dcdete. over 1 year ago
Well Doctor if two complimentary praises cost $200, then I suppose two insults would be negative and are worth -$200. “So Doc, you’re nothing but a quack, and your mustache looks like the tail end of a horse’s behind!”
The Reader Premium Member over 1 year ago
He never learned, and kept going deeper and deeper in debt.
Mark Jeffrey Premium Member over 1 year ago
I’ve got today’s and yesterday’s strips in an old “Wizard of Id” collect book I bought back in (IIRC) the late 70s. Both have been redrawn but otherwise seem the same. Not a complaint (the jokes are still good), just an observation from someone who has read those books many, many times over the years.
Ron Dunn Premium Member over 1 year ago
Kind of like if Lucy would do this and ask for “5 cents please”.
Calvinist1966 over 1 year ago
Maybe he should treat himself for narcissism.
jagedlo over 1 year ago
Charging himself a complimentary fee?
dbix1950 over 1 year ago
Mirror, Mirror!
Chris over 1 year ago
ouch… he charged himself for his own visit… what good is the money from the reflection anyways.
Frank Farkel Premium Member over 1 year ago
Moved to South Texas a few months ago and had to find a new primary care doctor. Called one on my list and had to pass an audition before he accepted me as a new patient. Took five vials of blood, sent me to see a cardiologist – no blockage after a day’s worth of tests and imaging, a urologist – surprisingly a really nice guy, especially since I ran out of urologists in Dallas 20 years ago. Horror stories. An opthalmologist, to re-confirm that I have no lens in my right eye and there is a silicon ball holding my retina in place, but the corners are detaching again, so I have an upcoming trip to the retina specialist, and to the Sleep Center for testing. No episodes, so I don’t have to wear a mask at night. All of this before Feb 1. My insurance company has got to be having convulsions by now.Conclusions: Don’t throw rocks when you are a kid, don’t ever consider green light laser surgery, especially when it is not needed and not addressing the cause of your problems, bad diet and booze may be OK if you stopped smoking at age 21 and are now 73. Playing a lot of golf is OK, but you have to drink a lot of water – even though the course runs next to a highway and there are no bathrooms.
Goat from PBS over 1 year ago
Still underpriced, and therefore, a quack.
EnlilEnkiEa over 1 year ago
He must work at FastMed.
rshive over 1 year ago
Must be a wealthy Magic Mirror.
davidnavar over 1 year ago
My co-payment rise from $10 to $100
Zebrastripes over 1 year ago
Practicing does help when you tell them your price‼️☺️
bigcatbusiness over 1 year ago
It’s a disease! Not even doctors can cure themselves from the horrid charge!
Mediatech over 1 year ago
My doctor tells me I’m in good shape for a man of my age. But that the same thing they say about King Tut.
cubswin2016 over 1 year ago
Good luck on collecting that money.
JediSQL Premium Member over 1 year ago
Now he owes taxes on the $200.
KEA over 1 year ago
local ambulance put a friend on a stretcher and moved her about 25ft from the door of a restaurant to her vehicle — she got a bill for $400. (I told her to send it to whomever called the ambulance, she didn’t)
yip yip yip over 1 year ago
The only reason I answer myself is for the professional opinion. Yip yip yip yip yip
Moonkey Premium Member over 1 year ago
Doctors do need confidence for their job, but not about their looks.