Sick Men
You know, on one hand I'm so sympathetic. I mean truly there is nothing worse than being sick, but what is it with men and sickness? First of all you're just sick. You're not dying. If you feel like you're dying, go see a professional! Get a tablet. Get fixed. Get..... something. Anything to justify the fact that you think you're ready to leave and go to the big doghouse in the sky.
Men can get a headache or a head cold and suddenly they're giving you detailed instructions on what song to play at their funeral and what suit they want to be buried in and how they don't want you to grieve for them (just no sex with anyone....) when they're gone.
Gone where? The bathroom?
You're not going anywhere. You just feel unwell for god’s sake. When you start talking about funerals etc, know that I'm laughing at you because when I'm sick, not only do I have to put up with my illness, but I have to remain chipper and on top of my game for the other occupants in the house.
You're only looking after yourself. Do you have to be so dramatic?
Just so you don't get grumpy, here's a pic to make you feel better.
I was going to get a nurse pic for you but figured you'd have absolutely no problem envisioning this woman in anything, including a sexy nurse uniform, and while you're stunned into lust-filled silence, I'm going to take this opportunity to mention that I know your head is hurting and I know you're thirsty and I know nothing is fixing it and I hate that you're in pain and all but my god, go see a doctor already!
I don’t know about you babe, but it sounds like rabies and maybe you should get that shit checked huh? Otherwise I'm going to have to take you out to the back paddock and go "Old Yeller" on you and we know how shocking I am when in the possession of a gun.
Go see someone 
Hello? Stop looking at her now.
Hey!!!!
Posted By: Lint | 07:37 AM | Lint
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I reckon it stems from their childhood, so I blame the parents. I mean boys are usually waited on hand and foot, whilst girls are asked to do the dishes, help with the housework etc etc. So we grow up with that stamped in our brains, we help ourselves and we help others. Now men on the other hand expect to be nursed back to health by their wifeys, just like their mothers nursed them back to health when they were wee lads. It's a wicked wicked world :)
Posted by: Mandy | August 28, 2005 11:51 AM
That pretty much nails it. We men are (generally) sucks when we're sick. Personally, though, I prefer absolute solitude when I'm not well. I've been in relationships where my girl has encouraged the whole "let me nurse you back to health" thing. *shudder* I'll take my chances and heal on my own, thanks. Great entry, as usual.
Posted by: Mark | August 28, 2005 02:38 PM
I think its also something to do with the fact that men don't often get sick - I for one haven't really been sick for a very long time (bar hangovers ;))
p.s. thanks for the plug for my book on the sidebar, it looks good.
Posted by: Benjamin Solah | August 28, 2005 03:12 PM
Hangovers are voluntary, With enough B12 and water in your system you should be able to drink yourself next to a coma and wakeup without so much as a slight hint of nausea.
Being a big guy, when I get sick (which isn't often, maybe once every five years) I get REALLY sick! Shit like walking pneumonia that lasts for four months. Last time I had it I had no insurance and was working a shit job that wouldn't afford me the possibility of going to the doctor. Sure I guess I could mooch off the system but I hate when other people do it, so I refuse! I end up paying the bill or defaulting on the bill and the doctor usually can't do shit about it anyways. "here's a prescription for an antiboitic that you can't afford anyways and that won't really help you, have a nice day"
Posted by: Squid | August 29, 2005 02:41 AM
LMAO that was some funny sh*&t!!!!
Posted by: presentstorm | August 29, 2005 02:52 AM
Mandy: I think you're right. Even now I see mothers coddle their sons when they're not well.
I'm a right bitch and when my girls are sick I still make them do stuff. I feel bad for them and I'll make chicken soup and make sure they still rest a lot, but jeez, soldier on and all that.
Mark: Unfortunately I am one of those "let me nurse you back to health" people only because men whine less if it's done. You have no idea how rare you are....
Ben: Glad you like it. How's the book going anyway?
Squiddy: I agree in that if you drink lots of water when you're out drinking that you very rarely get hangovers. The American medical policies are kind of weird. The way it looks, only well off people get the chance to combat their illness with medication.
Present: Hey girl haven't seen you for a while and it was nice to see you pop in.
Posted by: Deb | August 29, 2005 03:00 AM
Well, it hasn't sold any copies
Posted by: Benjamin Solah | August 29, 2005 01:48 PM
Just thought I'd tell you, you're tagged over at my blog :-P
Posted by: Mandy | August 29, 2005 09:11 PM