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Things Overheard, Part I

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By mementomori on September 18, 2007.

Things Overheard in a Hospital Cafeteria:

1. "I don't know what he was talking about - it wasn't that cold in the hall."

2. "Say, what does 'S.O.S.' mean on the menu?"

3. "The doc says whitening her teeth may not be enough to get her a modeling job."

4. "I wonder why he asked you to bring him a pack of cigarettes?"

5. "He sure seemed in a rush to be discharged, didn't he?"

6. "She said she was still constipated so I gave her an extra dose."

7. "I'm running way behind today - I hope my patients aren't in a hurry."

8. "Did you hear they're opening a medical spa inside of a Wal-mart?"

9. "Somebody stopped by the room to ask us if we'd give to the hospital fund."

10. "But, Ma, it says 'Bring your pet in to meet your new brother or sister'!"

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