I just finished watching a CDC report on CNN (what is with the acronyms? IDK! LOL!). The report detailed the origin of and inherent pandemic risks of the Swine Flu. Swine Flu? Seriously? They kept panning to a penned-in heard of pigs, surrounded by cornfields, in what looked suspiciously like Iowa. Pigs of the Corn? Now that's scary.Maybe Babe spread his piggy flu to Mexico while on his annual holiday?
Couldn't medical officials have named this scary disease, one that will surely initiate humankind's demise, something a little more scientific? Diseasese such as Ebola, hepatitis, and gastroenteritis sound terrifying. Anything ending in "itis" is intrinsically scary.
Even Lyme Disease sounds a bit corny...like you've had too many tequila shots without the trademark lime chaser. I even heard of a Coronavirus plaguing children in Greece. Does this mean they ran out of Ouzo and forced the Mexican beer of relaxation upon their young?
Even Lyme Disease sounds a bit corny...like you've had too many tequila shots without the trademark lime chaser. I even heard of a Coronavirus plaguing children in Greece. Does this mean they ran out of Ouzo and forced the Mexican beer of relaxation upon their young?
But Swine Flu? Don't tell me this was named after a Dr. Swine. It more reminds me of the tummyache and corresponding intestinal distress brought upon by a "pigging out" during a huge meal or candy-gorging session!
I will have you know that the swine flu has NOT made it to Iowa. As of today, I am not at risk. However, yesterday a friend told me it had reached Kansas so it's creeping in on us. Damn it. And how would you know what Iowa looks like anyway? You haven't been here to visit us yet. (*BURN*). Love ya!
ReplyDeleteTouche! Does it count that I've driven through Iowa? Miss you and Mr. ED. :)
ReplyDeleteMiss you too, love. Just had to tease!
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