Painful subject
This Friday, after years of procrastination, I am getting my wisdom teeth taken out. I’ve put this off for years in large part because every time you say you’re having your wisdom teeth out, the most bizarre thing happens: everyone tells you how wretched it is.
It’s really a baffling part of human nature, I think. Why would I want to hear how bad it will be? Don’t you think most people would prefer hearing that it’s not so bad? Are there any other things in our culture where people pile it on like that? Is that a fundamental part of being human - a need to make people feel worse?
Is this how women feel when they’re about to give birth for the first time and everyone feels the need to tell you how long their labor was?
Anyway, I’m going to get it done on Friday, like I said. When I called to make the appointment, I was actually a little bit surprised by the lack of pomp and circumstance. I thought I’d have to come in several times and be looked over and made to feel worse, but in fact I just have to show up, and they’ll do the deed just like that.
I have the whole day blocked off. I’m going to do nothing but sit in front of the television and watch movies.
I’m just hoping I won’t have chipmunk cheeks. I am not looking forward to this.
Be sure to tell me your horror stories in the comments.
