Dear Dr. Nello:I fear my memory is going. I repeat myself a lot, I can't remember things that happened a short while ago, and I often find myself struggling to recall names, places, and descriptive adjectives. I couldn't tell you what the difference between "hyperbola" and "hyperbole," who was the 16th president ... of the ... something, or the thermal efficiency of an Otto cycle, subjects of which I used to be a master. I repeat myself a lot. But I think the worst part is when I read your wonderful posts, by the time I get to the second paragraph I'm already forgetting the words of the first!
I've tried a new diet, exercise, over-the-counter and under-the-counter medication, and playing the card game "Memory" but nothing seems to help. I've even tried a new diet and exercise! What can I do? Is there any hope? What am I even saying? I forget.
-- Someone, I think
Dear Someone:
Although you have tried both OTC and UTC drugs, I'm sure there's one little pill you haven't had. That's because it's brand spanking new and probably illegal. I just invented it last night. I call it "Ginko Balboa" because it feels like you've been punched in the face by a boxer but you get your memory back. Normally I'd fear the FDA would punish me for distributing unapproved goods, but if they come after me I'll just use some other drugs of mine on them. Let me know if you want some.
-- Dr. N
I've tried a new diet, exercise, over-the-counter and under-the-counter medication, and playing the card game "Memory" but nothing seems to help. I've even tried a new diet and exercise! What can I do? Is there any hope? What am I even saying? I forget.
-- Someone, I think
Dear Someone:
Although you have tried both OTC and UTC drugs, I'm sure there's one little pill you haven't had. That's because it's brand spanking new and probably illegal. I just invented it last night. I call it "Ginko Balboa" because it feels like you've been punched in the face by a boxer but you get your memory back. Normally I'd fear the FDA would punish me for distributing unapproved goods, but if they come after me I'll just use some other drugs of mine on them. Let me know if you want some.
-- Dr. N
4 comments:
Kevin just called out from the other room, "sometimes words not spoken are the best words of all". He is so wise.
I started checking out this post, but I was drinking alot and the words got fuzzy.
I'l ry g in lat r.
Doctor Nello, you think you're so smart, but this is only effective on people who's minds are not already going. I know because I tried it and I read to the end before anything disappeared and so didn't get the point. Wa th re a po nt? Ha!H ! a!
Mother, did you try to steal my joke? Shame on you!
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