Sweet Christ. I understand being reluctant too go to a doctor, but wow. Why in the world would you let that keep going and not have someone look at it. How messed up is his back from not being...
Sweet Christ. I understand being reluctant too go to a doctor, but wow. Why in the world would you let that keep going and not have someone look at it. How messed up is his back from not being able to sit/lay down? Was it painful? I'm guessing not since it got so big? I have so many questions....
I know, right? Maybe he thought he was becoming an X-Man or something? Wouldn't your friends, neighbors, coworkers, etc. notice it? Not to mention your romantic partner? (Although, dragons are...
I know, right? Maybe he thought he was becoming an X-Man or something? Wouldn't your friends, neighbors, coworkers, etc. notice it? Not to mention your romantic partner? (Although, dragons are probably a fetish of some sort, so maybe it worked to his advantage.)
At least this one didn't inject semen in his back. I'm wondering now, though: is January special, as far as weird medical cases are concerned, or is this just coincidence/selection bias?
Wow! Just ... wow! That's odd. If you like odd stuff like this, I highly recommend all of Beth Mole's writing at Ars Technica. She has a knack for finding weird science stories, often with a...
Wow! Just ... wow! That's odd.
If you like odd stuff like this, I highly recommend all of Beth Mole's writing at Ars Technica. She has a knack for finding weird science stories, often with a sexual bent. And she fills her articles with terrible puns, which is just the icing on the cake.
Sweet Christ. I understand being reluctant too go to a doctor, but wow. Why in the world would you let that keep going and not have someone look at it. How messed up is his back from not being able to sit/lay down? Was it painful? I'm guessing not since it got so big? I have so many questions....
"Gee it's getting harder and harder to put a t shirt on. Better keep ignoring it." I wish the story had an interview with the patient
I can think of a few reasons: chronic shyness, introversion, low self-esteem, mental illness...
I know, right? Maybe he thought he was becoming an X-Man or something? Wouldn't your friends, neighbors, coworkers, etc. notice it? Not to mention your romantic partner? (Although, dragons are probably a fetish of some sort, so maybe it worked to his advantage.)
I imagine after a point there's a sense of embarrassment that you let it get so bad before seeking help, but even still.
At least this one didn't inject semen in his back.
I'm wondering now, though: is January special, as far as weird medical cases are concerned, or is this just coincidence/selection bias?
Man I would love to see chubby emu do a video on this case. So bizarre.
Wow! Just ... wow! That's odd.
If you like odd stuff like this, I highly recommend all of Beth Mole's writing at Ars Technica. She has a knack for finding weird science stories, often with a sexual bent. And she fills her articles with terrible puns, which is just the icing on the cake.
Why to go to the doctor so late? 🤦♂️