“Doctor, I have an ear ache.”
2000 B.C.: “Here, eat this root.”
1000 B.C.: “That root is heathen, say this prayer.”
1850 A.D.: “That prayer is superstition, drink
this potion.”
1940 A.D.: “That potion is snake oil, swallow this pill.”
1985 A.D.: “That pill is ineffective, take this
antibiotic.”
2000 A.D.: “That antibiotic is artificial. Here, take
this root.”
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MEN ARE LIKE….
…bananas – the older they get, the less firm they are.
…bank accounts – without a lot of money, they don’t
generate much interest.
…coffee – the best ones are rich, warm, full-bodied
and can keep you up all night long.
…coolers – load them with beer and you can take
them anywhere.
…copiers – you need them for reproduction, but that’s
about it.
…high heels – they’re easy to walk on once you get
the hand of it.
…horoscopes – they always tell you what to do and
are usually wrong.
…mascara – they run at the first sign of emotion.
…noodles – they lack taste and they’re always in hot
water.
…weather – nothing can be done to change them.