Eye of the beholder

converstation between me and rather strange 22 yr old female patient with Conjunctivitis/pink eye.




Pt:But how did I get this? Nobody farted in my eye.

Me: Excuse me

Pt: you know like they say in the movies/shows..nobody farted in my eye

Me: what movie is that from?

Pt: Well, do you have kids?

Me: Yes

Pt: Go home and ask your kids where they think pink eye comes from...they'll tell you it means somebody farted in their face.

Me (Puzzled and not really feeling the need to explain that Charlotte can't even talk to explain this sort of knowledge): hmm...I have never heard that before

Pt: Yea, just ask anyone under the age of 40 and they will tell you that pink eye comes from fecal matter in the eye

Me: hmmm...very interesting (In my head...EXCUSE ME! I am only 6 years older than you...do I really look like I am over 40...I need eye cream and botox...and probably cooler clothes..new hairdo too!)