February 9, 2023 by Mary Kay Fleming · Health

Surviving a Colonoscopy with Humor, If Not Dignity, Intact

"As funny as a colonoscopy," said no one ever. Except Mary Kay Fleming, who found lots to laugh about. Here, the butt of her jokes.

NEXTTRIBE FAVORITE Editor's Note: On Feb. 15th, NextTribe is marking its sixth anniversary. To celebrate this month, we are sharing our favorite articles from the 1,500 plus we've published so far. Here is Mary Kay Fleming's hilarious take on what you should expect at a colonoscopy. Probably, the only time we've found this procedure even the slightest bit funny.

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I may be the only lunatic on Earth who wants to have a colonoscopy more—rather than less—often.

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