IMPORTANT, DISGUSTING MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGH
This blog's good friend Gene Weingarten of the Washington Post has the story.
(You may have to register. This blog hates registration sites and usually doesn't link to them, but this blog loves Gene, and the story is really disgusting.)
(Thanks to Anne Morton August)
Has there ever been a better name for a rock band than "Dr. Aas and his Poop Transplant Method"?
Posted by: mike | March 28, 2004 at 03:16 AM
So, the phrase, once made popular by angry teens everywhere:
"Eat [flora] and die"
has now been updated.
"Eat [flora] and live happily ever after."
I see. It's a compliment now. OK then. I think I'll use it the next time one of those nice tele-marketers call.
Posted by: Punky Brewster | March 28, 2004 at 03:26 AM
This article is a much more effective dieting aid than any low carb diet.
Posted by: Sharon | March 28, 2004 at 03:43 AM
Remeber to never use Dr. Aas' blender.
Posted by: DNC | March 28, 2004 at 04:06 AM
"Me: In this particular organ transplant, who are the donors?
Dr. Aas: Most of the time, a loved one.
Me: I can imagine."
This is the most hilarious article I´ve been reading on this rainy mellow sunday afternoon. Yet.
Posted by: Felix | March 28, 2004 at 04:24 AM
Doc:U have Clostridium difficile colitis
Patient: Oh sh|t!
Doc:I see u r familiar with the treatment
Posted by: Bangladeshi_gurl | March 28, 2004 at 04:50 AM
First of all, I like how Dr. Aas's name is dangerously close to Dr. Ass. Secondly, Dave Barry, I would donate my poop for you anytime.
Posted by: llamapyjamas | March 28, 2004 at 05:15 AM
I'm not sure I'd ever donate to someone I knew. How awkward would THAT make the relationship from that point forward?
"Hey, Bob"
"Hi Joe"
"So, umm....how's the colorectal bacteria working out for you?"
"Fine, thanks."
"...."
"Um...so, I'm going to go stand over there now."
Posted by: mike | March 28, 2004 at 05:48 AM
Patient: Ugh! This medicine tastes like sh*t!
Doctor Ass: Correct!
Posted by: Punky Brewster | March 28, 2004 at 05:55 AM
When you've shared that particular "gift", (and I use the term loosely) what's left?
Posted by: Brad (from Send My Friend to College) | March 28, 2004 at 06:16 AM
Yes, it's the ultimate experience in sharing with another. I can see couples lining up now to take their relationship to that next step...
Also, I'm glad that they cleared up the name pronunciation thing. I was wondering.
Posted by: .michelle. | March 28, 2004 at 06:21 AM
Patient: Ugh! This medicine tastes like sh*t!
Doctor Ass: Correct! You were a quart low.
Posted by: Ernie G | March 28, 2004 at 06:47 AM
How did you avoid saying "Gene has the poop"?
Posted by: Vepxistqaosani | March 28, 2004 at 06:55 AM
Aas is not only dangerously close to ass, llamapyjamas, it is actually a German word meaning 'carrion'. A nice name for a MD, inspiring confidence and whatnot.
Posted by: Caya | March 28, 2004 at 07:15 AM
My loved one and I have a prenuptial agreement, Doc. She keeps her shit and I keep mine. I guess we'll never have our shit together.
Posted by: stash | March 28, 2004 at 07:48 AM
Dave, I discovered a long time ago that you can get to Gene's articles through your "Gene W."s columns" link WITHOUT having to register with the Washington Post(whose motto is: Give us your first born child and MAYBE we will let you read our newspaper online)
Posted by: Webmom | March 28, 2004 at 08:04 AM
Pass. Only the medical profession has played with my butt, and it sure as hell wasn't just for casual research!
Punky, that clear up your confusion yesterday?
Posted by: eadn | March 28, 2004 at 08:13 AM
I grew up in a rural town in Central Illinois. Our doctor's name was Dr. Harm. Dr. Manivald Harm. I think he was from Romania or someplace like that. Needless to say I never wanted to turn my head and cough for him.
Posted by: nimbus | March 28, 2004 at 08:26 AM
hey, waitaminnit! Wasn't this in a MASH episode, once?
Posted by: Baylink | March 28, 2004 at 10:49 AM
Dave, you're right, that was truly disgusting, and now I don't need Dr. Atkins to lose weight, as I'm going to puke up my guts. Thanks for the service.
Posted by: Jeff Meyerson | March 28, 2004 at 11:46 AM
My mum actually knew a doctor whose name was Dr. Death (rhymes with "heath"). He actually changed his name to "Deeth" eventually.
Posted by: Martin | March 28, 2004 at 12:24 PM
If you had C. Difficile you would welcome ANY treatment, even this blenderized poop. C.Dif has driven many person to distraction, and, as a Psychiatrist, I should know.
The EB. No, I'm not ever going to get that, ever.
Posted by: EB | March 28, 2004 at 12:31 PM
How about they try the blenderized Goldfish from the other bolg post...
Posted by: EB | March 28, 2004 at 12:32 PM
Anybody else appreciate the fact that the doctor from down under did the transplant from down under?
Posted by: Jacob Aldridge | March 28, 2004 at 02:00 PM
Speaking of our funny boy, Gene ... did anyone else read "I'm With Stupid" by Gene W(noideahowtospellhislastname)and Gina Barecca?
Damn funny. If you haven't read it, I recommend picking it up. And then reading it. Good stuff.
Posted by: Punky Brewster | March 28, 2004 at 05:11 PM
When I'm at my folks' place, my primary care physician is Dr. Love. I [flora] you not.
Posted by: TheSquire | March 28, 2004 at 06:30 PM
Medical Irony:
Cost of administering this remedy as an outpatient at your healthcare physician--$5.00 deductible
Cost of purchasing a Flora-tini at the trendiest Miami Beach nightclub--$12.50
I'll leave it to the masses to come up with an appropriate garnish
Posted by: Martinishark | March 28, 2004 at 07:01 PM
Medical Irony:
Cost to administer this remedy as an outpatient at your personal physician--$5.00 deductible
Cost of a Flora-tini at the trendiest Miami Beach nightclub--$12.50
I'll leave it to the masses to come up with an apropriate garnish.
Posted by: Martinishark | March 28, 2004 at 07:05 PM
Old news. Members of the gay male community have been performing these transplants for centuries, before going shopping for drapes.
Posted by: steve | March 29, 2004 at 04:41 AM
it would have to be a loved one. no one else would give a sh*t.
Posted by: rrrrrm | March 29, 2004 at 05:58 AM
Ok, this comment thread has officially gotten more disgusting than the story...
(Cause I'm, y'know, 'official'. :-)
Posted by: Baylink | March 29, 2004 at 06:27 AM