A little humor

[JRTJH]

When we first moved to Louisiana from northern Michigan (My DW's first real immersion into south Louisiana culture and people) she took a entry level job in the medical records department of a very rural state run charity hospital. Being one of only 2 people with a degree and certification in medical records, she was placed in charge of the registries. Birth, death, cancer, tumor, surgical pathology, etc. One of her duties was to visit the maternity ward after every birth and prepare the documents for application for birth certificates. Some of the names were "remarkable" to say the least. One set of twins was named Lemonjalo and Oranjalo (Lemon Jello and Orange Jello), another was named Senior (father's full name) followed by Jr. When asked, the parents said they wanted to name their son after the father but didn't want him called "Junior" so they elected to make his first name Senior, so he wouldn't be a Junior....

Then there was the beautiful twin girls, Regina and Vag***…. You just can't make this stuff up.....

[flybouy]

Speaking of dialect...My DW related a story when she was working as an OB/GYN nurse. The doctor inquired about the patient's menstrual cycles. The doctor asked the patient what kind of "flow" she had. Her answer, ....drum roll please......"linoleum". No, you can't make this stuff up.

[tech740]

I teach CPR class. My students always ask in Staying Alive and Another One Bites the Dust are actually the correct beat to do compressions along with. I always inform them that it is the correct speed. Just don't sing the later when family is there and you are doing the compressions. I id you not I had a fellow firefighter do it once.

[vampress_me]

Originally Posted by hankpage

Medical humor: First, my orthopedic surgeon's name was Dr. Dingle.
My hip replacement was done with the aid of two Benadryl and a nerve block. While the doc was pounding the ball end of the joint in I suggested he needed a bigger hammer. His reply was "Any more advice from me would be added to my bill." Then he mumbled " Did I say that out loud?" Got a good laugh from all present and made me keep my mouth shut.

15 minutes from first cut to closing and home the next day. Guess he knew what he was doing. He asked me to schedule a follow up visit in 30 years after two weeks of PT. Five years down and counting.

Have one that goes with this story. Hubby had DBS surgery done a couple years ago for his Parkinson’s. They do that surgery awake. He tells me afterwards that as they were drilling the first hole in his skull, surgeon says “oops”. Hubby quick response was “that’s not what I want to hear from the guy drilling a hole in my head!” He and surgeon agreed that might not instill much confidence and maybe shouldn’t be said again. Surgery turned out just fine, and the surgeon was a great guy.

[hornet28]

Originally Posted by JRTJH

Some of the names were "remarkable" to say the least. One set of twins was named Lemonjalo and Oranjalo (Lemon Jello and Orange Jello), .

My wife was an ER nurse here in Muskegon and there was a Lemonjalo and Orangjalo here also

[flybouy]

My DW relayed those names 40 years ago. It seems to be, or was, a common occurrence. Here's another one that I forgot until; DW and I were talking about it. She grew up with a girl whose last name was Hoar (yes pronounced like the oldest profession). The family named this girl "Ima". Why? Just why?

[sourdough]

Originally Posted by flybouy

My DW relayed those names 40 years ago. It seems to be, or was, a common occurrence. Here's another one that I forgot until; DW and I were talking about it. She grew up with a girl whose last name was Hoar (yes pronounced like the oldest profession). The family named this girl "Ima". Why? Just why?

^^^^^Another Ima was the daughter of Governor Jim Hogg of Texas; Ima Hogg. Why parents would do that I don't know but they did. Ima went on to be quite an individual.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ima_Hogg

[notanlines]

Interesting read on urban myth names:
http://www.nancy.cc/2015/02/17/urban-legend-baby-names-oranjello-lemonjello/

[Jfreek65]

A guy I went to college with was Justin Case.

[ctbruce]

Originally Posted by notanlines

Interesting read on urban myth names:

http://www.nancy.cc/2015/02/17/urban...lo-lemonjello/

Interesting, but I have personally witnessed all of these names given to real kids with real birth certificates. Working in an inner city hospital will do that for you.

Here's another one. Kids name is spelled Casha. So we are calling out every pronunciation we can think of with no response. Finally mom comes to the window wanting to know if her child's prescription is ready as she has been waiting a long time. I ask for the birthdate and last name. I tell mom that Casha's Rx has been ready for a long time and we have been calling out Casha several times. Mom looks at me straight faced and says, I kid you not, it's pronounced Asia, the C is silent. I now have a permanently fixed dumb look on my face from face freeze, which my mom used to warn me about.

[CrazyCain]

Great Post John and great responses everyone!!!

[AbHDToyHauler]

There is a Dr. Phuk Yu in Boston! I wouldnt believe it except i also worked with a guy named Phuk Yu here in Calgary! LOL

[LHaven]

Originally Posted by ctbruce

Casha's Rx has been ready for a long time and we have been calling out Casha several times. Mom looks at me straight faced and says, I kid you not, it's pronounced Asia, the C is silent.

Maybe it was really a €...?

[tinapat55]

I worked with a heart surgeon for several years and that was what we played when we were done and closing up the patient.

[bobnelms]

Originally Posted by travelin texans

Had a coworker last named Couch that named his daughter Velvet, I told him he should shot.
Also went to school with Juana Freeman who married Tony Dick!!!!

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
That's hilarious!

[larryflew]

Originally Posted by 66joej

Not to be morbid but we had a friend who was an ICU nurse and their theme song in the unit was "Another one bites the dust" by Queen.

Reading these aloud while my wife is playing a game on her Kindle. At first she had a quizzical look on her face and then said oh I SEE YOU to ad another chuckle for me.

As one with WAY too many near death surgeries etc I actually appreciate these jokes.

There is a Fuchs Auto sales here. Tried to get my wife's cousin to name one of his sons differently and he almost did. Last name was Rude but first didn't make Evin.

[chuckster57]

I had an inmate named cash register. Had a gold tooth with a dollar sign on it.

[footz1941]

Maintenance dept at Postal Service. Someone ( who shall remain nameless )called the office and requested them to page Jack Mehoff

[CLINTONTB]

Here’s one for ya, nephew and wife both military. Him special forces 3 tours, her ordinance 2 tours. After returning to states they had a daughter, named her Olive, first name, Danger, middle name. Really? Too many “booms !” Why do parents do this crazy sh@t?

[crowbar]

Originally Posted by flybouy

My DW relayed those names 40 years ago. It seems to be, or was, a common occurrence. Here's another one that I forgot until; DW and I were talking about it. She grew up with a girl whose last name was Hoar (yes pronounced like the oldest profession). The family named this girl "Ima". Why? Just why?

Went to explore where my late father came from in Nova Scotia and was introduced to a man named John(?) Hoar. I said "pardon me?" and he repeated the name. The wife and I chuckled about it later. Soon we were at a local museum/library where my wife, who is a genealogist, was researching my family history in the area. Suddenly, she started cracking up with laughter. "What's so funny?" I asked. Trying to control herself she blurted out "your great grandmother was a Hoar!" Nuff said.