Somewhere recently I read an alleged quote of C.K. Chesterton to the effect that you know a fanatic because they have no sense of humor. I recently had an experience that seemed to point me toward a similar train of thought.
I had an appointment with a specialist to look down my throat to see why I have such chronic hoarseness. It has been going on for years and it was time to check it out. Well and good.
I was checked in by a young woman who seemed to know how to punch buttons on the computer in front of her. She was well rehearsed in the steps to take to get me ready to see the next in line. She lacked two things. One, which is the thread I am following, was that she had no sense of humor. I am used to kibitzing with people. Most people take it well but there are some who just look at you or take you literally when it is obvious you are joking. Second, although she had been trained in procedures to check me in and ask me questions, any time I got off the script I got a blank stare. This was the kind of response of someone who is well trained in following the numbers but ignorant of why.
Okay. She was basically pleasant even if she was unresponsive.
Enter the Nurse Practitioner. It quickly became apparent that she was also lacking in the sense of humor department. Since this was where the rubber met the road and I wanted good information, I backed off and tried to keep my one liners in check. The rest of the exam went well.
I did not get into any sensitive areas, well at least not much, but it became clear based on appearance and responses that both of the people I dealt with would line up with the woke crowd. I don’t know if it affects their ability in medicine but it certainly tells me they are not used to considering all the options.
I might suggest at this point that congress mandate a new law. I think that children should be taught what it means to have a sense of humor. With some it would be a waste of time but to paraphrase a slogan I have heard, “If we save one it will be worth it.”
homo unius libri
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This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.
Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.
This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.
Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.
Opus 2026-243: New Laws: Laugh It Off
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Let’s NEVER lose our sense of humor!
ReplyDeleteIt would also help if we had a pill we could give people to inflect them with one.
DeleteGrace and peace
Btw…how did your doctor visit go? Prayed for you.
ReplyDeleteMy main concern was the question of big issues like cancer or tumors. All that was cleared so there was nothing to really worry about. My GP told me to be careful because specialists love to do procedures. The nurse diagnosed me with a type of acid reflex that you don't feel but still has long term effects. At this point I am going to take her at her word and play around with her suggestions such as getting a wedge under my mattress to elevate my head. Take an occasional antacid. Nothing extreme and no prescriptions.
DeleteBasically I am not going to die, at least not yet. Thanks for asking.
Grace and peace