What's That? I Didn't Hair You the First Time...

Oh, I almost forgot to recount this little nugget:

Last week, while hacking up all kinds of attractive green phlegm, I was without voice for three days. I took it as a sign of a upper respiratory infection, so I ventured into Cowell Student Health Center for a little check-up.

The Doctor was friendly enough. He listened patiently to my story, and asked the generic health care practitioner questions they always do. He checked my ear canals out. "Looks good." And he listened to my nasal cavities. "Looks Good." And he listened to my lungs. "Sounds good."

So, I'm waiting for his diagnosis.. you know, if I'm going to get antibiotics anytime soon or if he thinks it's viral, when he starts to say...

"Has your hair always been that thin in the front? I mean, you've got nice thick hair here *points at locks at the temples and behind the ears* but it's not quite as healthy up here in front *points to front of head* You know, male pattern baldness is a genetic thing... but if we catch it early enough, when the roots are still there, we can treat it. Would you be interested in that?"

*You're-kidding-right? half nervous smile/stare*

"Well, it bothers some people, that's all... Anyway, here's your prescription for some antibiotics, blah blah blah more pitches for hair loss treatment, blah blah blah"

I could not believe that even came up! Anyway, I turned him down. I wonder how many people my age get that kind of presentation...