Medical Meme Review Notes

Introduction

• Host: Dr. Mike
• Purpose: Review medical memes submitted on Reddit
• Sponsor: Factor (dietitian-approved meals)

Memes Reviewed

Unvaccinated Baby Joke

• Joke: 'As a doctor, I'd never joke about an unvaccinated baby. But hey, let me give it a shot.'
• Response: Doc humor on point with a pun.

Hitting the Humerus

• Joke: 'The humorous is not so humorous when you hit it.'
• Explanation: Hitting the humerus, which lacks fat, skin, and muscle, makes nerves more susceptible to pain.

Coincidental Memes

• Example: ‘How dangerous is a slingshot?’ coinciding with recent viral video
• Response: Slingshots are medically very dangerous, especially for the eyes.

Comfort Food Meme

• Joke: 'Big brain move' with food as comfort (punhub)
• Response: Humorous take on using food for comfort.

Doctor Rapper Meme

• Joke: 'Doctor, a person who kills ills with pills, then kills you with bills.'
• Response: Accurate commentary on healthcare costs.

Heating Pad Meme

• Joke: 'Debilitating pain, heating pad on high, you’re burning flesh.'
• Advice: Be careful with applying heat and cold, always place a barrier and use the 20 minutes on/off rule.

Reddit Meme

• Joke: ‘Cat dressed as a doctor, air bubble as a treat in a syringe’
• Response: Air embolism is very rare and requires a significant amount of air.

Stroke Meme

• Joke: 'If you smell toast, you might be having a stroke.'
• Clarification: The sensation of a peculiar smell (burning rubber) can be a sign of a seizure, particularly in the temporal lobe.

Dr. Pepper License Meme

• Joke: 'Dr. Pepper should not be called “doctor”.'
• Response: Points at misinformation; humorous take on misleading names.

Mayo Clinic Meme

• Joke: 'Doctors in mayonnaise – Mayo Clinic'
• Response: Poor humor, potential roast material.

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More Memes Reviewed

Italian Blood Cells Meme

• Joke: 'Human blood cells vs. Italian blood cells – sausages and pepperonis.'
• Life Hack: Label saying 'No nitrates added' can be misleading as celery root powder contains nitrates.

Stethoscope Placement Meme

• Joke: 'Doctors forget where the heart is with stethoscopes.'
• Response: Doctors can hear different heart sounds in various body locations.

Kidney Stone Meme

• Joke: 'Kidney stones – my kidney watching me eat calcium but not drink water.'
• Explanation: Pain of passing kidney stones, types of stones, and differences in pain compared to appendicitis.

NyQuil Meme

• Joke: ‘NyQuil server indicating breathing, avoid alcohol.’
• Advice: Be cautious with combined medications in NyQuil, long-term effects on the brain.

Protein Shake Meme

• Joke: 'Alcoholic protein shake – what am I doing wrong?'
• Opinion: Medically unhealthy to mix alcohol with protein; doesn’t make sense nutritionally.

Las Vegas Nerve Meme

• Joke: 'Vegas and vagus nerve.'
• Explanation: Vagus nerve influences parasympathetic system; potential to rename it to anti-Vegas nerve.

Cuddling Meme

• Joke: 'Watching meme review after having an existential crisis.’
• Response: Reassurance about healthcare uncertainties, importance of dog-human bond, potential for getting another dog.

Closing Remarks

• Request for better meme submissions
• Additional content: Link to a video of Dr. Mike’s new living arrangement with his dog, Bear.