Seeking insight about ED Humor

Specialties Emergency

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I am preparing a little talk about humor in the ED, and I find myself wondering why we ED nurses have a fairly universally sick and twisted spin on what makes us laugh. Also, in your opinion, what are the funniest things that come up in ER? What techniques do you use to bring humor into your relationships with co-workers and patients? I would be tremendously greatful for any helpful insights from all of you. Thanks in advance!

"Laughter is only only therapeutic, but the early societies knew it put them in touch with the sacred." George Carlin

A number of years ago, one young fellow came into the hospital with a similar, embarrassing problem. He was taken to the OR and relieved of the offending device. The surgeon, however, somehow dropped it on the floor and it clicked itself "ON" again. Being a fan of the Timex watch commercials, the surgeon hollared out, "Takes a licking' and KEEPS ON tickin'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" :roll

That OR crew was never the same.

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